Elysia: The Secret World Lost Treasures

Welcome! This section of the site contains chronicles of a short game I'm running set in the world of legends, myths and magick called Elysia.

The creator of the game can be found at his most excellent page Subjective Excellence. He has a number of pieces of his artwork in the gallery section, many of which are directly inspired by Elysia.

Dramatis Personae

Seraphina Abigail O'Malley (a.k.a. "Abby", "Phina")

Human Magicker

The forlorn half-daughter of Lady and Lord Underwood who always finds herself overshadowed by her (legitimate) younger brother, David. Young and unsure of herself, she nonetheless agrees to lead the quest to rescue her brother from his kidnappers.

Read her backstory on the player's site, Random Echoes.

Ioan

Oannes Magicker (Water & Lightning Mage)

The Oannes private tutor of David (and sometimes Abigail), he is a fish out of water -- literally. Curious about how the land-dwellers live, he agreed to work for Lord Underwood and teach young David the ways of philosophy and the world. If only he knew a bit more of them himself...

Uther

Dwarven Warrior

A hardened and somewhat disillusioned Dwarven warrior, he was once rescued by David's great grandfather. To return the favour, he now seeks to rescue young David's life. Of course, the fact that an ocean stands in his way presents him with a particularly personal battle to win...

Sister Isobel

Human Avatar of the Guardian

A shy avatar fresh out of the Cloister of the Guardian in Wyndhamere, she sees the world with fresh eyes -- and it sometimes scares her. Thankfully, she can rely upon the grumpy Uther as a protector, who raised her from a baby. Over time, however, she may find that the spirit of the Guardian flows strongly in her...

See a a picture of her on her player's website, Subjective Excellence.

Rikkard Van Vellomsen

Human Magicker (Summoner)

A Northerner far from home, seeking abroad for power and glory anything other than the unattainable, mythical Titan armour which ruined his family. Rikkard found himself set upon this quest by a strange little squirrel-woman who returned his life when none other could. Brash and rough, most find his manner alien or rude, but beneath it all burns the fire of his family.

The Chronicles

The game has just passed its seventh (!) session, so as you can see, I'm far behind. Given that it is a limited-run game (only about 2-3 more sessions to go), I can deal with that, but it is definitely annoying..

0: Prologue
A bit of backstory. (2003/07/15)
1: A Journey Begins
The true start to the story. (2003/07/25)
2: Already So Far From Home
The adventurers travels across the lands of Ulster and to the edge of Bran. (2003/08/27)
3: Catch and Release
From the shores of Silver Lake to the town of Viddry.
(Just started.) (2003/08/27)
4: And The Wards Come Tumbling Down
The adventurers are forced to deal with the Djinn.
5: A Quiet Night In The City
Having finally arrived at Port Des Armes, the adventurers find themselves somewhat expected.
6: Onward and Seaward
The adventurers take their adventures to the High Seas on the Scimitar.

Bonus: Wish's Wishes

7: Precious
Uther tries to come to terms with his fear of the sea when a murder on board the Scimitar leads to a watery battle.
8: Neither Here Nor There
Crossing Carrigan's Wake is dangerous, for there is no current, and there is no wind -- but there are pirates...
9: In-between Time
The adventurers are almost welcome to the protected isle of the Valkyrie, Insula Divas.

Bonus: Abby's Letter To Aiden

10: Tinker, Monkey, Soldier, Die!
To master the airship, the adventurers seek out a mysterious man known only as the Tinker.