Archive - Dunmore Dispatch

Worldbuilding Guide: Nautical Pt. 3 - Navigation

Knowing where to go on the water.

Aug 6 •

July 2025

June 2025

The Shadow that Follows

Cold and starvation are covetous things. So is the creature that lurks in the gloom.

Jun 25 •

Nitpicking Worldbuilding: That Darned Wagon

Fussy fantasy questions can lead to better storytelling.

Jun 11 •

May 2025

The Forester and the Child

A man of the woods, the baby he's rescued, and a perilous race to safety on the mountain's far side.

May 28 •

When Gods Came Rollicking to Our Isle

'Tis an unco tale, but all true. Every word.

May 14 •

April 2025

The Myr Has a Thousand Eyes

The noble flees to the swamp, but what gods or men await him there?

Apr 30 •

Magic Says More Than You Think

Why magic should explain stories. [Magic Systems, Part 3 of 3]

Published on Falden's Forge • Apr 25

In Defense of Soft Magic Systems

Why storytellers should not explain magic. [Magic Systems, Part 2 of 3]

Published on Falden's Forge • Apr 15

The Lass and the Firth's Pilot

A young woman, the man she's hired, and less than a day to execute a theft.

Apr 9 •

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