FJ Brodie Progress Report

F. J. Brodie Writing The Chronicles of Qal'ath, doing my own artwork and fighting chronic pain.

Kyl-Y-Ormà

Kyl-Y-Ormà was a powerful shielding incantation designed to mitigate certain magick and mental attacks.

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Ormàkai - the Crystal of Light

The Crystal of Light is the most potent of the Elemental Crystals. While possessing the power to do good, in the wrong hands the opposite could be true.

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Foyiitùn Language Ban Edict

The Edict by Carnael II to ban the speaking of Foyiitùn, the language of the Woodsmen, across the Realm.

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Claris

Guardian Mage of the Crystal Circle, Claris held the Crystal of Light and the gift, and burden, of Far-Sight.

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Lake Paxeux

Lake Paxeux lies East of Bezélan, and is rich in organic life, making it the primary source of fish for the Capital.

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Nirryi Isle

The Deserted Island, Nirriyi Isle takes up a large section of the beautiful Lake Paxeux. The only signs of sentient life is a run-down shack. But why was it so deserted when so close to the Capital?

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Happier Times

It was time for the celebration of the Grànormii, or Great Lights. The City was abustle with excitement and, for once, all could be happy.

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Addypòr

While a simple door opening and closing incantation, its possible applications forced Qal'ath to regulate and restrict its use.

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Kaal Navià

The central prison of Bezélan was Kaal Navia where those convicted of crimes that did not warrent the death sentence were imprisoned. While dark and oppressive, it was not the dirty rat-hole other prisons in the world were. Find out why.

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Public Court

The Public Court was an open-air courtyard for the trying of suspected criminals.

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WorldEmber and Happy Christmas!

And Update to Followers on WorldEmber and a Happy Christmas!

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FJ Brodie Progress so far

16972 words 169.72% completed!

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The Realm of Qal'ath began simply as one concept...a "what if?" moment. It was followed by me restarting drawing after a decade or more of neglect. Ideas and drawing led to maps, which led me to start the Chronicles. Welcome to the Realm, with conflicted interests, social divides and distorted histories - with a predicted oncoming disaster. But in the shadows, light, humour and loyal friends still flourish to help weather the storms.
     

Hey, my writing alias is FJ Brodie but I have not felt the courage to change my username as all my world's URLs would be rewritten!   I am a Dad of one and Husband of one, with chronic illnesses of two (ish). When my pain levels became too great to hold down a 'normal' job, I had to try and find other ways of supporting my family.   But first I had to adjust to the life changes, and I rediscovered drawing and writing.   So, a few years ago, a concept for a new world came into my head from a simple "what if?" question. A few years later, having written quite a lot, failed to get traditionally published, I am still writing.   I've taken the step of opening up Ko-Fi and Patreon to supporters and those that have I am truly grateful for.   Escaping to the Erdàn Savànii is a helpful coping mechanism for me, regardless. I just hope some of yous also enjoy my creations.   May the Elements Protect You

Interests & Hobbies

Drawing/Sketching
Anything from characters from my world, to colourful kids' creatures for my young daughter, to characters I have in the gaming worlds I play in. Whatever I feel like, really.

Favorite Writers

Tom Clancy, Margaret Atwood

Favorite Games

The Computer Variety

  • The Lord of the Rings Online
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  The Table Variety
  • Carcassonne
  • Rivals of Catan

Latest Loved work

Navigator Guild

The Sea of Spores.

Silinratath

Wayfarer League