Welcome to Dargon
Welcome to Dargon! Dargon is a small, out of the way fiefdom of the Kingdom of Baranur, situated in the extreme northwest corner of the world. It's separated from the rest of the kingdom by a vast wood and a minor ... [Read more]
Past Stories
A View From Above: Fishing
"Kami." Kami woke and opened his eyes, his slight movement causing his hammock to sway. It was dark inside the hut, and from all around he could hear the sound of ... [Read more]
Death Blooms Part 2
I've carved the hellish pieces out of wicked men until they begged for death. Certainly, I was meant for this. Had I the ability, I'd catch all of them. I'd ... [Read more]
Drunken Treasure – A Sea Story
Two ships sat abreast, gently rising and falling on the waves of the Valenfaer Ocean a few leagues to the north-east of Dargon. One was a small fishing boat, the ... [Read more]
Death Blooms Part 1
Filth, in every color, size, and dress comes through those doors. They pass thresholds of the Guard and proceed down to the dungeons to wallow in their own shit and ... [Read more]
Cursed 2
Dead men were not an uncommon thing in Dargon, whether the corpses turned up on the beaches or the streets at the heart of the city. What was unordinary, however, ... [Read more]
Cursed 1
Blue waves of saltwater rose from the Valenfaer Ocean and then sprinted up Dargon's beach to surround the ankles of two young boys. The sun reflected off the rollicking surface ... [Read more]
Ol Tamboch Narhin, Thread 8: The Skipping Stone
Circles, loops, spirals, cycles -- all of nature seems to love this shape, from the circle of the seasons to the very cycle of life itself. Curving, bending, swooping ... [Read more]
DargonZine 30, Issue 1
Editorial
Some folks say that variety is the spice of life, and if so, then it’s a variety of beliefs that create the spice of drama. After all, if everyone believed the same things, then everyone would get along, mostly, and there would be less conflict. And without conflict, there is no story to tell. Conflict isn’t just saying A versus B, however – in literature, you have to build believability behind the conflict, and put into perspective why a person does what they do. And the reality of it is, people do what they want to do, despite what might be the “right” thing to do. Individuals perceive what the “right” thing is based on their beliefs, and also based on their desires. That is how a story begins. From a hypothetical perspective, you know ...[Read more]
Current Stories
Death Blooms Part 3
Betrayed and crestfallen, I turn my vengeance to a broader scope. I have been prodded by vile fingers too often and too much. If I need to die to bring pain to Helena, Jayko, and all the rest, I'll do so gladly. There isn't a person in Makdiar who is free from the taint of evil. I'd cut it all out if I could. Iniquity will die, but it will suffer so very much before I let it. *** Kalen shifted uncomfortably ... [Read more]
A Tale of Dark Revenge
The deep silence of the darkest time of night filled the temple. Its main doors leading to the Street of Temples in Magnus stood open, allowing fresh night air to enter. Darkness shrouded the ceiling high above the altar. Flickering candles lit the sanctuary, highlighting shadows behind the altar veil. Pungent incense drifted in the air. A bowl made of beaten gold holding coins, gems, pieces of jewelry and other items, sat atop a marble pedestal before the altar. Somewhere within ... [Read more]