Fields of Gold, pt 3 "...I'm sorry if that's unsatisfactory, but it's the policy of our company to keep within the stated guidelines of the contract that you signed. It's not within our guidelines nor within our power to keep the market's ups and downs in your favor as far as investments...
Fields of Gold, pt 2 "She got a what?"
Perhaps it was the grinding gears of the trailers and trucks milling about like chickens (dammed things) and unloading of the horses and all their tack that Margaret hadn't heard Allen the first time...
Fields of Gold This is an old, old story, a first attempt at combining a love of writing & a love of storms together, & it's over 20 years old now & copyrighted, & it's time it was dusted off & shared again
This story is based on a piece of land hubby & I were looking at buying, & sadly had to pass when we were transferred out of KS...
Born for Adversity: "Introductions" My name is Grinos. I am a cleric. I am called to faith. The light is my guide. A guide to what, I have yet to learn. The heart of a warrior is in my blood. My pedigree is that of fighters. Yet somehow, as the firstborn of a faithful and valorous mid-ranking soldier, I have yet to find my satisfaction in bloodlust...
The Disgraced One Long ago Gunghnir chose to shirk his duty, and in doing so his entire clan was wiped out. Disgraced, he fled his homeland and shaved his beard vowing to never let it grow out again, so that when he died even the gods would know his shame...
Pyro / Chloro Utility Build I've had quite a few discussions about my build, so I thought I'd put it up for everyone to see. I've tried many of the popular mage builds. I have a whole soul tree where I test out the latest flavor of the month...
Darqfury's Journey I was born to a pair of Dwarves in a city called Khaladim in an alternate universe. Much like a beloved superhero's home planet, ours basically imploded too. Families ripped asunder and thrown throughout the alternate planes...
The Birth of the Ascended
This is not the real backstory of Rift. This is a story that I made up to give Rift an alternate reality for people to enjoy reading. If you have any questions about my work or any comments about my work feel free to tell me In Game or Via Email - Jrymel@hotmail...
Poor Tom, The Cursed - Part 1
This is the story of Poor Tom, the Cursed. How Tom and Fionasinna fell in love and how they became to be as they are now. The story will be made of many parts so keep checking back for more!
(All named characters in this story can be found in the Sanctum and throughout the world or Rift...
For the most part Exer practices the healing magics. Knowing full well the balance required in nature, he is also well versed in conjuring the destructive forces of nature.
To be continued...(lore references needed)
Calton's Shadow, Pt 11 “You might as well go,†Rira had told her. “What is here for you to do now? They will be in one spot until your ankle heals.â€
“You’re sending me away?â€
“You will be taking the young ones with you, who are going there at the same time...
Bushi of the Real World Hmm... Well the story of Bushi started back in 1999, though at first he wasn't named Bushi. The first MMO I played was EQ, and my first toon was a Male Barbarian Warrior named Woolfen, later replaced by my secondary toon the first Redwullf (female barbarian shaman) after about of year and a half of the crazy basement dwelling MMO sterotype playing of Evercrack I took a break in playing videogames...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 10 No matter how many times she had seen one, it was always the first time, with the same terror slowly, claw by claw, crawling up her throat and clutching at her windpipe.
It always began the same, an odd, hissing noise that slowly began to swirl, a reverse drainage that was oddly beautiful to watch as it sat, gathering its strength, its forces, and gave time for those below to scatter in terror of their own...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 9 “You were not here yesterday,†was repeated over and over again, and Peigra tried to pat each head that wailed at her, standing knee-deep in the water as she passed out kisses to soothe them...
Awakening from the bliss I remember the day clearly. I remember being nothing more than a spot on a butterfly's wing in a beautiful valley. I was everything and yet I was nothing, it was an experience that's impossible to describe with words...
The Tale of Swiftsure or "Punctuated Immortality" Part I - Meridian, the Manufactory
Standing before the loom, engaged in the mindlessly repetitive process of binding cloth into bolts, my thoughts drift off to the rhythmic chunk ka-chunk of the apparatus…to a time before my death and “rebirth,†before there was Swiftsure the Assassin…and there I am, a young Bahmi child standing before another loom, in another place and time...
Part I - The Tale of Swiftsure or Punctuated Immortality
Standing before the loom, engaged in the mindlessly repetitive process of binding cloth into bolts, my thoughts drift off to the rhythmic chunk ka-chunk of the apparatus…to a time before my death and “rebirth,†before there was Swiftsure the Assassin…and there I am, a young Bahmi child standing before another loom, in another place and time...
risen. into a family. [ this is run on prose. you have been warned. ]
a rift.
sewn from a game of peoples from all over this world. i came into this game as a lark. tired of energy thrown into the bottomless pit of another game...
My initial thoughts. The family is an ever changing group with the same ideals and goals. The goal to get on and have fun while being in good company. After participating in several events I'm impressed by the leadership while feeling relaxed enough to talk to people...
My Story Pt 1 The weary cleric knocked the snow from his boots as he climbed the stairs towards the warm illuminated door frame in Whitefall. The sun had set hours ago and the Whitefall Inn was the most prominent landmark that could be identified in the combination of harsh winter winds and snow...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 8 She should have known, seen it coming, gotten an inkling of doubt when Temur had sent her, but she had been too wounded from the encounter on the farm, too bored from Meridian’s constraints, to see the warning signs...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 7 Baltik had never been one to pass an opportunity to show himself off, whether Before or Now, and Now was certainly no exception.
Peigra did not remember much of leading all the mounts to the tie poles, the children in awe of the great black beast in the middle of them, or the meal and sleeping...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 6 The desert, at night, was a beautiful, endless thing of both beauty and danger, and Peigra tried not to keep their pace slowed to marvel at it all.
Her time with Rira’s clan had been along the water, in a cove that had gotten sun in the morning and late afternoon, blocked by a high ridge of stone that jutted high into the skies above the settlement, and kept them, for the most part, shaded and a bit cooler than the surrounding areas...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 5 The fish was even better in the morning, lightly moistened with a bit of tea, and scraped with her belt knife off the plate.
Baltik had tried a nibble, and had smacked his lips at it and smacked his head against Peigra’s shoulder for trying to poison him, in his opinion, as she grinned...
Echo Prior to her ascension at the hands of the Vigil, Senosha Vernorian was a strong and independent High Elf. She had been born into a family exiled from the main ruling body of Silverwood, whose self title of 'House Kaelrath' had been shunned and outlawed by the High Elf leaders...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 4 By day’s end, Peigra had acquired quite a bit of coin, and some great accolades, and laughter.
Baltik had been rested by his day in the stables, and stared at by anyone who came by and got hissed at, startled in their travels by the massive black beast that stuck its head out, warning people away from his territory...
Our Journey Begins I do not recall much of my life before I was chosen by the Vigil, not even my name. I was given the name, Tymitore, when I was resurrected. It means Mistress of the Moon, why I was given this name? I do not know...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 3 The moment of reuniting with Baltik in a younger, stronger body had become a shattered moment of peace, when Berdel had roared on the other side of the fence. “Off! Off this farm! Now!â€
Purda had looked at her son, startled, and Caralin’s finger had gone into her mouth, sucking it out of comfort as she hid herself beneath Purda’s skirts, only a tiny boot sticking out from beneath one hemline...
Calton's Shadow, Pt 2 It felt good to be alone.
The familiar scents of horse and manure and dried hay had filled her lungs when she had snuck out early, earlier than even the apprentices, who had been startled to find her in the guest barn, seeing to the gelding who had suffered in the rain to bring her home...
LORE STORIES 4: The Mathosian Civil War - A Good Soldier *** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from the commoner's viewpoint. Please note the corrections made to this story during editing of Aedraxis being king from the get go...
LORE STORIES 3: The Convocation - The Silent Vigil *** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write (hopefully a few) stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from the commoner's viewpoint. ***
Her head down and her eyes on the tray of tea she held out to the Sorcerer-king of the Catari tribe, Lira pretended not to hear the conversation of the table of kings...
Calton's Shadow The driving rain made it difficult to see, but after so many years of plodding the path, her feet knew the way instinctively.
With so many thick, ravaging snows that came up suddenly when the seasons changed and the barn filled with livestock to both farm and feed, and bandits always a threat, children learned very young where to hide, and exactly how many steps it was from hearth to barn and back again, and all the landmarks between...
The Life of Faalenleaf Avatar Name: Faalenleaf Soulseeker
Nicknames: Faal, Leaf
Titles: Lady Faalenleaf Soulseeker
Server: Faeblight
Calling: Mage
First Role
Primary Soul: Necromancer
Secondary Soul: Warlock
Tertiary Soul: Chloromancer
Biographical
Race: High Elf
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: Exact date is unknown but can be traced back to just before the Blood Storm Wars
Age: 37
Hair: Blonde
Skin: Pale white
Eyes: Yellow
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137
Place of Residence: Cliffside Vale
Place of Birth: Silverwood
Relatives: Phemius Soulseeker and Sylvia Soulseeker
Enemies: Crucia
Allies: Guardian
Occupation: Wanderer
Crafting: Butcher
Appearance: Faalenleaf is a tall slender woman...
LORE STORIES 2: The Blood Storm - Master Smith *** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write (hopefully a few) stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from a commoner's viewpoint. ***
Blain's hammer sparked on the anvil in front of him and he lost himself in the rhythm of the bellows...
LORE STORIES 1: Age of the Dragons - Preparing for the Storm *** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write (hopefully a few) stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from a commoner's viewpoint. ***
Jalob pulled the harsh material down further over his eyes to keep the driving sand out as his feet fought for footing in what was the fifth sandstorm of this trip...
Bane of Maelforge Before the Civil War, I was a simple man. I lived in the forest in a small hut on the outskirts of town with my wife and two sons. I was famous for my skill with my trusted hunting bow and my knife. Often I would go deep into the mountains to hunt for the most elusive game...
Second Chances You only live once, or at least so I thought. Early on I decided to live the way I wanted...to do the things I wanted, in spite of everyone else. If I saw something I wanted, I took it, and may the ancestors have pity on those who objected...
Is the family interested in playing SWTOR? Hello to all,
I probably won't be remembered but I spent some time playing with the Family on Warhammer: Age of Reckoning. I will be playing SWTOR when it comes out this fall and I was curious if gaiscioch will be participating...
I will NOT fight them She trudged slowly, the echo of her boots colliding with the path beneath her feet ringing in her ears. Her face was expressionless but for the glimmer of disappointment darkening her emerald eyes, only a slight indication of the discouragement she suffered...
The cooking nerd presents: Muenster Pie! Hello! For those of you who do not know, I cook. I cook a lot. Well, I like to cook a lot, but try to tone it down since I don't have a handy helpful group of mouths living with me to eat said cooking...
Irish Gaelic Pronunciation Guide: Consonants After the birth of our daughter my wife and I wanted her to know both her Irish and American roots. My grilfriend is from County Wicklow, Ireland and was fluent in Gaelic as a child. It seemed like a good idea to introduce our daughter and myself to the language as well...
Journal Entry Two I have actually managed to leave Sanctum for a little while. I have enjoyed hanging out with some fellow guildies lately. Ansley always is such a delight to sit and chat with over some fresh coffee. Icyheart is simply to much fun for words! Hide and seek through the forests of Silverwood wouldn't have been as much fun with anyone else...
FLOAT, FLUORESCE AND FREEZE: MY LIFE IN MAGIC From the journal (and other sources) of Gaiscioch Mage Frobozzo
I am the great great great..er... great sumthing or other Of the Wizard who started it all! Although his ability to earn someone a coin has mostly diminished, he shall not be forgotten, no...
Family Found .. cont. I told Asesina to meet me and my sisters at daybreak so that we could all join the family. We had grown in power since I had last written and I knew that we could all contribute to the family and was greatful to join up with my old friend...
Family Found ... cont. She asked me if I had a guild here and I explained that I had met up with some friends but they were leaving and I was looking for one. She immediately told me that I would be welcome in her family of Gaiscioch...
Family Found I know it has been a while since i have written in my journal but I have been busy and I have great news.
First, Seabammer was crafting in the Sanctum and she got a message that she was an apprentice crafter...
A Deal with the Defiant - Part 3 And now, the conclusion of the Telara Saga event. Foghladha gives his speech to the Defiant. The following photos document some memorable moments from that speech.
"The Dragon Cult conspired this war as a distraction, to buy more time...
A Deal with the Defiant - Part 2 As our saga continues, an epic battle is waged in the hills outside Meridian.
The Guardians regroup again:
The epic battle takes place:
The Defiants and the Guardians meet on the field of battle and Foghladha asks to speak to Shinobii, representative of the Defiant:
Foghladha approaches the Defiants and asks them to stand down:
Foghladha moves forward at the front of the Guardian army to give a speech:
Stay tuned for the conclusion...
