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The Dark Pact

The Dark Pact is a military and economic alliance signed between The World's Edge Mountains and The Eternal Empire of the Vulture-King in Autumn of Year 0 AGC.

## The Dark Pact

The Dark Pact
BETWEEN

The Goblin Realm
of the World’s Edge Mountains

AND

The Eternal Empire of the Vulture King

Signed at Karak Eight Peaks, Autumn, Year 0 AGC
Article I

Should either signatory receive a declaration of war from any other power or powers, the other signatory will immediately declare war on the power or powers declaring war.

Article II

Should either signatory send a declaration of war to any other power or powers, the other signatory will immediately declare war upon the power or powers upon which war was declared.

Article III

Both signatories will allow the free movement of each other’s trade and military elements through their territory.

Article IV

Both signatories will consult on foreign policy before any decisions are made.

Signatories

Shoazoro, the Vulture-King                                              Warlord Skarsnik
Episode 200/Segue 2

*At approximately 79 minutes ...*

Ursula: Kevin, tell the internet your hopes and dreams while I have more brandy

Kevin: Well, I really hope is that we continue our rock solid service with Dash Systems. Is that a bad segue?

Ursula: That was kinda cheap. I feel that was....tell the internet an actual hope and dream and then you can talk about Dash Systems.
Sage

**Sage** is the leader of the Storkz of Blue Lake.

## Biography

One day Princess Sabrina and her royal advisor Zazz enter Misty Marsh in the hopes of speaking to Sage. They ask him about the legendary Blue Lake Creature. Zazz insists that it's an evil monster, but Sabrina patiently reminds her that they have no proof of that claim. Sage agrees with the princess and mentions that the creature is thought to have lived in the Blue Lake since the beginning of time, but it has very rarely shown itself to humans. He is very surprised when Sabrina tells him that it attacked her boat and leaped out of the water at her, knowing that this behavior is highly unusual. He consults with the other Storkz and agrees to attempt to speak with the Lake Creature, suggesting that Sabrina wait safely inside the Sapphire Palace in the meantime.

The next time he sees Sabrina, the creature has collapsed onto shore with its enormous nose resting in her lap. Seeing that the sickly yellow creature is obviously dying of poison, Sage informs the princess of a small purple flower that grows directly behind the rushing water of Bluebonnet Falls that has the power to heal the monster.
Rudgrin

**Rudgrin** is the daughter of Lord Bleak and is consequently the princess of the Darklings.

## Biography

Sometime after Lord Bleak was overthrown by King Regal and Queen Jemma and banished across the Black Sea, he had a daughter. Rudgrin was raised as the Darkling Princess and grew to be intensely loyal to her father.

### The Ruby Princess Runs Away

The Darkling Lord comes up with a plan to take over the Jewel Kingdom as revenge: his Darklings will kidnap and replace each of the Jewel Princesses one by one, starting with the Ruby Princess, Roxanne. He gives Rudgrin a magical shape-changing mask that will make her look exactly like Roxanne and sends her across the sea with an escort of Darklings, so that they may kidnap the princess and replace her with a disguised Rudgrin.

On the way, they come across the two gnomes who have forged the ruby crown and attack them, injuring one and stealing the crown so that Rudgrin will appear more convincing. Rudgrin continues to travel to the Jewel Palace in a beautiful glass coach and even has her Darkling escort disguised as knights, announcing her as the Ruby Princess.

The Darklings expect that they'll have to kidnap Roxanne, but are happily surprised to discover that she has run away. Rudgrin plays the part of Ruby Princess well enough to be welcomed by the royal family, relieved to have "Roxanne" home safe. The coronation of the Jewel Princesses proceeds and soon Demetra, Emily, and Sabrina are all crowned. The great wizard Gallivant is just about to place the Ruby Crown on Rudgrin's head when the doors burst open to reveal the *real* Roxanne. Although her dress is torn and her hair is tangled with thorns, she regally declares that she is the rightful princess and that Rudgrin is an imposter. She tells everyone that Rudgrin is the daughter of Lord Bleak and wearing a shape-changing mask, but Rudgrin accuses Roxanne of being the real imposter and orders the guards to arrest her. The whole court stares in shock, unable to discern who is lying. Queen Jemma deems that Rudgrin *looks* like her daughter, but the messy Roxanne with the ripped skirt and dirty face *acts* like her daughter. After some confusion, Gallivant announces that there is a way to determine the true Roxanne: each princess is born with a mark in the shape of her jewel. Whichever girl bears the mark must be the true princess. Rudgrin can only stare in confusion, but Roxanne smiles confidently and raises her right arm so everyone can see the teardrop mark on her wrist. The other Jewel Princesses raise their wrists too, showing their own marks. Twitter, the palace secretary, orders Rudgrin to take off her mask and peels it off himself when she doesn't, revealing her twisted, ugly face to the whole court. Instantly, the guards whisk her out of the throne room.

In the short film, Rudgrin is played by Molly Bauckham. Despite Rudgrin never singing in the film, Bauckham had dubbed the real Roxanne's singing voice.
The Diamond Princess Books

The Diamond Princess books in the *Jewel Kingdom* series focus on Demetra  as the protagonist. For changes in the 2020 reprint, see this page.

## The Diamond Princess Saves the Day

### Synopsis

When Princess Demetra sees a strange green cloud surrounding the peak of one of the White Winterland's mountains, she and her royal advisor Finley investigate and find out that some of her subjects have become trapped inside the mountain. Although she and Finley don't get along, they are forced to work together to rescue her people.

#### Main Characters

**Demetra:** The Diamond Princess and ruler of the White Winterland. She's worried that all she and Finley do is bicker when they *should* be friends, like her sisters and their advisors are. Her own bossy nature clashes greatly with his officious ways, which becomes a problem they need to face during the rescue mission.

**Finley:** Demetra's royal advisor. The two don't quite get along and argue often. He is fully aware that he has grown up in the White Winterland all his life and that the princess has only been crowned its ruler recently. While he does probably have more extensive knowledge of the area, he is so pushy about it Demetra can't stand him. He constantly tries to take charge during the rescue mission, much to her annoyance.

**Elsinor**: The head Goblin miner. He plans to mine rock crystal to surprise Demetra with during Winterfest, but one of his Goblins mines straight through the floor and causes them all to fall into a small, enclosed cave in the heart of the mountain, trapping them.

**Bernard**: An enormous polar bear slumbering within the mountain, at least until the Goblins falling into his chamber wakes him.

## The Diamond Princess and the Magic Ball

### Synopsis

Demetra hopes that her new crystal ball will help her see into the future, but she doesn't know that the ball contains a powerful spell.

#### Main Characters

**Demetra****:** The Diamond Princess and ruler of the White Winterland.

**Wink:** A young wizard.

## The Diamond Princess Steps Through the Mirror

### Synopsis

Demetra has grown tired of her strict schedule as a princess, so when she discovers a girl who lives in an entire world on the other side of her magic mirror, she trades places with her. However, the girl loves being the diamond princess so much she refuses to switch back.

#### Main Characters

**Demetra:** The Diamond Princess and the ruler of the White Winterland.
Jewel Palace

The Jewel Palace is the capital of the Jewel Kingdom.

A room within the Jewel Palace that contains the Great Jeweled Crown

## History

The Jewel Palace lies at the very center of the Jewel Kingdom and is the home of King Regal and Queen Gemma. Kept safe within a tower built by the wizard Gallivant himself is the Great Jeweled Crown, a magical artifact that is said to bestow all the power in the kingdom to the one who possesses it.
Gallivant

**Gallivant** is a powerful and respected wizard. He is a good friend of the Jewel Kingdom's royal family.

## Biography

### The Ruby Princess Runs Away

On the day of the Jewel Princesses' coronation, Gallivant travels to the palace bearing the Great Jewelled Crown. When it becomes clear that the ruby princess has run away, he gives the dragon Hapgood a magical silver-and-ruby shield and sends him to look for her.

After some time, the ruby princess returns and the ceremony begins. Gallivant crowns princesses Demetra, Sabrina, and Emily, and is presenting the ruby crown to Roxanne when the doors are flung open and *another* Roxanne bursts in. This other Roxanne with a torn dress and tangled hair declares that she is the rightful princess and that the other girl is Rudgrin, the daughter of the evil Lord Bleak who has been sent to impersonate the ruby princess. She claims that Rudgrin is wearing a magical shape-changing mask that allows her to look like Roxanne, but the girl accused of being Rudgrin orders the guards to arrest the other girl for being the real imposter. The court can only stare in bewilderment, unsure of who is telling the truth, until Gallivant steps forward. He announces that there is a way to determine the true Roxanne: each princess is born with a mark in the shape of her jewel. Whichever girl bears the mark must be the true princess. The messy Roxanne with thorns in her hair and dirt on her face smiles confidently and raises her right arm so everyone can see the teardrop mark on her wrist. Gallivant proclaims her the real ruby princess before Twitter, the palace secretary, darts out from behind Roxanne and pulls off Rudgrin's mask, revealing her twisted, ugly features to everyone. Rudgrin is immediately taken away by the palace guards and Roxanne is welcomed home by her family.

Finally ready to be crowned, Roxanne faces Gallivant. The wizard announces that the people of the Red Mountains have chosen one of their own to place the crown on their princess's head: the dragon Hapgood. Gallivant observes with contentment as Hapgood delicately crowns Roxanne, who promises to be not just the ruler of the Red Mountains, but also a friend to her people.

## In the Short Film

Gallivant is depicted as a dark-skinned, probably middle-aged man.
Staghorn

Staghorn in the 1997 version

**Staghorn** is a gardener who lives in the Greenwood.

## Biography

Staghorn worked at the Jewel Palace when the Jewel Princesses were young and enjoyed pulling them around in a little rainbow-colored cart. At some point, he moved to the Greenwood.

### The Emerald Princess Plays a Trick

Staghorn is trimming the mulberry bushes that line the path to the Emerald Palace when one of them suddenly lurches backward. Confused, he thinks his eyes must be playing tricks on him. But when the bush jumps away from him again, he hears delighted laughter and realizes that Princess Emily is the one playing tricks. She gives the embarrased Staghorn a hug and demonstrates how she tied a string to the bush so she could yank it back. Staghorn doesn't find the prank amusing at all, but he can't tell the princess that so he merely agrees that he must have looked quite silly before he leaves for the Twisted Vines, insisting that he has more work to do.

As his blades snip closed on a vine, Staghorn is suddenly yanked into the treetops by a rope around his ankle. Presumably yelling for help as he absurdly revolves upside-down, he is eventually found by the fairy Hazelnut and the woodsman Crosscut. Crosscut carefully cuts him down, but Staghorn discovers that he has a great pain in his ankle and can't stand up on his own. As Hazelnut tends to the ankle as best she can, Crosscut goes to look for Princess Emily. Both Staghorn and Hazelnut believe that Emily is to blame for his injury, thinking that the rope is most likely a part of another one of Emily's practical jokes.

When the princess arrives, Staghorn refuses to speak to her. Emily wants to take him to the Emerald Palace to get treatment, but he flat-out refuses to go to the palace and insists instead that he go to Nana Woodbine, a woman famed for her healing skills. Emily bends down to help him up but he shrugs her off, accepting help from Crosscut instead. The two hobble to Nana Woodbine's cottage where she soon makes him lie in bed as she rubs sneezewort on his injury. In good time, Staghorn and Crosscut are joined by Hazelnut and the fisherman Fluke, Staghorn's best friend. Staghorn enjoys telling everyone stories about when he worked at the Jewel Palace in the old days, pulling all four little Jewel Princesses around the garden in their rainbow-colored cart. He knows it would break King Regal's heart to hear how Emily is treating her subjects. When Nana gently forces Staghorn to drink foul-tasting mercury vine medicine, Fluke suggests she give it to the princess instead, much to the group's amusement. Fluke resolves to tell King Regal about his daughter's behavior because when a princess starts harming her own people, she shouldn't be a princess.

Later that day, Nana Woodbine sends Fluke to find an herb. When he returns, he explains to everyone that he has discovered that Darklings -not Emily- set the trap that injured Staghorn and that the princess in fact saved him from a similar fate as he was out looking for the herb.
Greenwood

## The Greenwood

The Greenwood lies to the east of the Jewel Palace and is between the Mysterious Forest to the southwest and the Rushing River in the north.

## Significant Places

* **The Emerald Palace**is the capital of the Greenwood and the home of the emerald princess, Emily. It is a large wooden tree house secured atop six strong cedar trees and is accessed by a ladder. There are several decorative green banners draped over tree branches and the castle's main tower contains a cuckoo clock that was a gift to Emily from her people.
* **Nana Woodbine's** **Cottage** is nestled in the Heart-o'-the-Wood. It is a charming, cozy home that is open to anyone who passes by, especially those in need of Nana's infamous healing powers. The little cottage is covered in ivy, has a stone chimney, and has bright red shutters framing its windows.
* **The Twisted Vines** is an area that lives up to its name. A tricky place to navigate, it's thick with blackberry bushes, birch and cedar trees, and of course, vines.
Episode 155/Summary

You've heard the storeis, and this week, you can meet the legend. Yes, our crazy birder friend Tina is in town, and in this two hour episode, she has volunteered to eat cheap with us. Little does she know what she's in for...

We have beer, bad chocolate, wine, cider, popcorn, and some surprises, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
The Sapphire Princess Books

The Sapphire Princess books in the *Jewel Kingdom* series focus on Sabrina as the main protagonist. For changes in the 2020 reprint, see this page.

## The Sapphire Princess Meets a Monster

### Synopsis

Princess Sabrina is given a beautiful picnic basket as a gift and decides to hold a picnic for her friends. But as they prepare their picnic, they are attacked by a huge, hideous monster. The people of the Blue Lake are determined to destroy it because they believe the monster is evil, but kind-hearted Sabrina isn't convinced.

#### Main Characters

**Sabrina:** The Sapphire Princess and ruler of the Blue Lake. When she and her sisters paddle around the lake waiting for Roxanne, she is attacked by a huge, many-toothed monster. Startled, but unwilling to jump to conclusions about the monster's intentions, she decides to learn more about it before someone gets hurt.

**Zazz:** Sabrina's royal advisor and best friend. She is utterly convinced that the monster is evil and intends to harm Sabrina.

**Emily:** Sabrina's youngest sister and the Emerald Princess, ruler of the Greenwood. She believes the monster is malevolent and wants to hurt Sabrina, but is reluctantly willing to let her sister do what she thinks is best.

**Demetra:** Sabrina's eldest sister and the Diamond Princess, ruler of the White Winterland. She is the most cautious of the sisters and believes that anything connected to Lord Bleak must be evil. She constantly tries to keep her sister safe by doing her best to persuade Sabrina to keep away from the monster.

**Gurt:** A good friend of Sabrina. Although he has never heard of the monster attacking anyone, he is concerned about the princess's safety and does not hesitate to do what it takes to protect her.

**The Blue Lake Monster:** A legendary creature said to be a remnant of the Dark Times when Lord Bleak ruled the land. Although for many years it has lived in isolation so complete no one has been sure it really exists, it suddenly and uncharacteristically attacks Sabrina out of the blue.

## The Sapphire Princess Hunts for Treasure

### Synopsis

When a bottle containing a treasure map floats ashore, Sabrina and her royal advisor Zazz seek out the treasure for all the people in their land.

#### Main Characters

**Sabrina:** The Sapphire Princess and ruler of the Blue Lake.

**Zazz:** Sabrina's royal adviser and best friend.

## The Sapphire Princess Helps a Mermaid

### Synopsis

Sabrina is hosting a party for her special visitor, the mermaid Atlanta. Atlanta is well known for her imaginative, embellished stories, but when she is late to the party she claims a strange creature has been following her. Later, a troll arrives to the Sapphire Palace and claims that Atlanta stole something precious. Sabrina wants to believe her friend, but can she?

#### Main Characters

**Sabrina:** The Sapphire Princess and the ruler of the Blue Lake.

**Atlanta:** A mermaid who loves to tell fantastic stories.
Episode 21/Summary

Noodles, Gnochi, and Wine, that's sort of this week's theme. Starting out with some **? Red Wine** from Oreana for Kevin, and **Smoking Loon Chardoney** for Ursula. Then we dig into some **Pasta-Roni Fettuchini Alfredo Sauce**, **Alexa Beer Battered Chedar Bites**, **Annie Chun's Teriyaki Noodle Express**, **Blue Horizon Natural's Shells with Pesto Sauce**, and **Moo-Moo Maddelena's Gnocchi**. Add into that a recipe for Marinated Musrooms, Stuffed Portobello Caps, and a discussion of Neal Stephenson, and it's another episode of cheap eats, just for you.

Remember folks, we eat it so we don't have to!

Hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Alpenglow

**Alpenglow** is an Arctic hare who lives in the White Winterland.

## Biography

### The Diamond Princess Saves the Day

One day, Alpenglow meets the Goblin Elsinor and his mining team near Sparkle Mountain, who tell her that they plan to mine for rock crystal to surprise Princess Demetra with on the day of the Winterfest festival. After some time, however, Alpenglow hears a terrific crash and feels the mountain rumble. Fearing the worst, Alpenglow rushes over and discovers that part of the mountain has caved in, trapping the Goblins inside. Unable to dig them out, the little rabbit is overcome with worry and helplessness and bursts into tears.

Luckily, her crying attracts Princess Demetra and the royal advisor Finley. The two became lost in the thick green fog that has accumulated around the peak of Sparkle Mountain, but are able to locate Alpenglow by following the sound of her whimpers. The little rabbit tearfully explains that the Goblins have been caught in a cave-in and how she is helpless to save them on her own. The princess comforts her before checking her magic mirror to see if the miners are hurt and is relieved to see that although they appear to be trapped in a crystal cave, they seem to be unhurt. Demetra grimly decides to go in after them, but Finley reminds her that they have no idea where the entrance is in all the fog. Luckily, Alpenglow points out the door right behind them.
The Shoazorean Inquisition

The Shoazorean Inquisition are a group of devout worshipers of Shoazoro, the Vulture-King. They roam Craxumia executing non-believers.

## Party Info

Realm: The Eternal Empire of the Vulture-King

Party Type: Witch Hunters

Rating: 111

Number of Members: 11

Gold: 14

Weirdstone: 0

## Members

Captain Markus - Captain

* Sword
* Shield

Ludwig - Warrior Priest

* Prayer - Healing Hand
* Hammer
* Hammer

Konrad the Cyclops - Witch Hunter

* Sword

Lothar - Witch Hunter

* Sword
* Pistol

Marta - Witch Hunter

* Sword
* Crossbow

The Flailers - 4x Flagellants

* Flails

The Hounds - 2x Warhounds
Blue Lake

## The Blue Lake

The Blue Lake lies to the south of the Jewel Palace and is between the Rushing River in the west and the Mysterious Forest in the east.

## Significant Places

* **The Sapphire Palace**is the capital of the Blue Lake and the home of the sapphire princess, Sabrina. It is built on the waters of the lake itself and is accessed by a series of bridges. It is white with blue embellishments and a blue roof.
* **Bluebonnet Falls** is the name of a waterfall that is a good spot for a picnic and hides the location of a magical purple healing flower that is concealed directly behind its cascading torrent.
* **The Spinning Pool** is a perpetual whirlpool located beneath the Willow-that-Weeps that can be deadly to anything caught within its powerful currents.
* **Misty Marsh** is a place thick with chilly, pale green fog that is home to the Storkz.
* **The Deep Dark** is an area down in the bottomless depths of the lake that is extremely cold and exceedingly dark. No one ever swims there except Oona, who for countless years made it her home.
Fluke

Fluke in the 2020 reprint (no illustrations from the 1997 version feature him)

**Fluke** is a fisherman who lives in the Greenwood.

## Biography

When Fluke hears that his best friend Staghorn has been injured, he races to Nana Woodbine's cottage to be by his side. Joining Hazelnut and Crosscut by the patient's bedside, the group enjoys telling stories and reminiscing over old times. When Nana makes Staghorn drink foul-tasting mercury vine medicine, Fluke suggests that she give it to Princess Emily instead, much to the group's amusement. Staghorn believes that his injury was caused by another one of the princess's practical jokes, and Fluke is outraged that she harmed one of her own people through a prank. He resolves to tell King Regal about his daughter's behavior in hopes that she'll be dethroned as the Greenwood's princess.

Nana Woodbine sends Fluke to find an herb to help with Staghorn's injury, and he goes off, singing all the while. He finds a shrunken Emily warning him of a trap in the Twisted Vines much like the one that got Staghorn, but he refuses to believe her, insisting it must be another prank. Fluke shrugs Emily off and continues forward, but Emily throws herself in front of him. To his surprise, she really does spring a trap and is caught inside. He tries to free her, but can't, and she tells him to hide.

Fluke hides behind a stump and watches the Darklings who *really* set the trap come to collect their prize. Emily foils their plan as Fluke watches from his hiding spot, and once the Darklings are gone, Fluke thanks Emily for saving his life. He promises to clear her name about who really set the trap.

## Quotes

* "When a princess starts hurting her own people, then it's time for her to stop being a princess."

## Trivia

* Fluke takes care of all the brooks and streams that flow through the Greenwood.
* Emily has played at least three tricks on Fluke.
* Fluke's boots are very old and worn.
Nana Woodbine

Nana Woodbine in the 1997 version

**Nana Woodbine** is a resident of the Greenwood who is famed for her healing powers.

## Biography

### The Emerald Princess Plays a Trick

Nana Woodbine tends to Staghorn's ankle when he is injured in the Twisted Vines, apparently due to one of Princess Emily's pranks. Luckily the ankle is not broken, but it is badly bruised. After Nana rubs his ankle with sneezewort, the princess comes to her door to see how Staghorn is doing. She kindly explains that although his ankle is only bruised, his pride suffered a much deeper injury as he foolishly swung upside-down among the treetops. Although she has allowed a few of Staghorn's friends to keep him company by his bedside, she is aware that he does not have a high opinion of the princess at the moment and would rather not see her, so Nana gently turns her away when she asks to see him. Turning back to her patient, she orders him to drink a spoonful of mercury vine even though it tastes terrible.

Later that day, she sends the fisherman Fluke, who is good friends with Staghorn, to find an herb. When he returns, he explains to her that he has discovered that Darklings -not Emily- set the trap that injured the gardener and that the princess in fact saved him from a similar fate as he was out looking for the herb.
Red Mountains

## The Red Mountains

The Red Mountains lie to the west of the Jewel Palace and is between the Mysterious Forest in the northeast and the Rushing River to the south.

## Significant Places

* **The Ruby Palace** is the capital of the Red Mountains and the home of the ruby princess, Roxanne. It rests at the top of a small mountain and is accessed by a series of stone steps cut into the mountain itself. The palace is made of reddish stone and can be somewhat drafty.
New Lustria

New Lustria is the homeland of the Saurian Ancients. It is not known why they chose to name the continent New Lustria, but their records tell of a time when they lived on another planet - perhaps named Old Lustria.

In New Lustria's centre lies a salt-water lake, surrounded by a rocky mountain-range. It's coasts are covered with dense forest. A ruined city of the Elven Empire sits atop atop the mountains.
Darklings

Three Darklings in the 1997 version

**Darklings** are followers of Lord Bleak. In the 2020 reprint, they are called **Dreadlings**.

## History

The Darklings were once a handsome, ordinary people, but the darkness inside their hearts was so strong it twisted and warped their features, revealing their true hideous nature. They loyally served their leader, Lord Bleak, and so were banished along with him to Castle Dread across the Black Sea when King Regal and Queen Jemma took over the Jewel Kingdom.

## Notable Members

* Lord Bleak
* Rudgrin

## Gallery

A Darkling in "The Ruby Princess Runs Away" movieTwo Dreadlings in the 2020 reprint
## Trivia

* The Dreadlings in the 2020 reprint, rather than having "ugly, twisted features," look like normal people save for lifeless eyes resembling black jewels.
* In the short, one of them is played by the male author Malcolm.
Jemma

**Jemma** is the queen of the Jewel Kingdom. She is married to King Regal and is the mother of Demetra, Sabrina, Roxanne, and Emily. In the 2020 reprint, her name is spelled **Gemma** and she is their aunt.

## Biography

In the Dark Times, before Regal and Jemma became the king and queen of the Jewel Kingdom, the land was ruled by the evil Lord Bleak. Somehow, they managed to take possession of the Great Jewelled Crown, of which it is said that whomever possesses the Crown will rule the land. They successfully banished Lord Bleak and his Darkling followers across the Black Sea and subsequently were crowned the new king and queen of the Jewel Kingdom.

Eventually, Regal and Jemma decided to divide their kingdom and give each of their four daughters her own jewel and her own land to govern.

## Trivia

* The dedication in all versions of *The Sapphire Princess Meets a Monster* refers to a "Princess Gemma." As Jemma was renamed to Gemma in the 2020 reprint, it is possible that she was named after this person.
Hazelnut

Hazelnut in the 2020 reprint (no illustrations from the 1997 version feature her).

## Book Appearances

### Appears In

The Emerald Princess Plays a Trick

**Hazelnut** is a fairy who lives in the Greenwood.

## Biography

### The Emerald Princess Plays a Trick

As Hazelnut is wandering the forest she eventually hears cries for help in the Twisted Vines. She and the woodsman Crosscut hurry to see what the matter is and find the gardener Staghorn upside-down in the treetops, held painfully up by a rope around his ankle. Crosscut carefully cuts him down, but his ankle hurts so much Staghorn can't stand up on his own. As Crosscut goes to look for Princess Emily, Hazelnut tends to the his ankle as best she can. Both she and Staghorn believe that Emily is to blame for the injury, thinking that the rope is most likely a part of another one of Emily's tricks.

When the princess arrives, Staghorn refuses to speak to her, so Hazelnut says that she thinks his ankle is broken. Although Emily wants to take him to the Emerald Palace to get treatment, he flat-out refuses to go to the palace and insists instead that he go to Nana Woodbine, a woman famed for her healing skills. Hazelnut agrees with him, mentioning that he'll be safe there. Emily asks how he got hurt in the first place, but Hazelnut scornfully refuses to tell her, thinking that Emily should know, since its her fault. Emily's best friend and royal advisor Arden patiently reminds the fairy that Emily is her princess, persuading her to snappishly explain what happened to the poor gardener before she flies off to Nana Woodbine's cottage.

Hazelnut joins Crosscut and Staghorn's best friend Fluke around Staghorn's bedside, telling stories and reminiscing over old times. Soon, the topic turns to Emily and her tiresome tricks. Hazelnut tells everyone about how the princess once scared the palace cook so badly, her hands shook so much she ruined the cake she spent three hours decorating. Hazelnut is through with pretending that Emily's jokes are funny just because she's their princess and agrees with Fluke when he decides to tell King Regal of his daughter's behavior.

Later that day, Nana Woodbine sends Fluke to find an herb. When he returns, he explains to everyone that he has discovered that Darklings -not Emily- set the trap that injured Staghorn and that the princess in fact saved him from a similar fate as he was out looking for the herb.

## Quotes

* "This is the worst part: we all have to pretend her jokes are funny, just because she's our princess!"
Boss Ardstuf

Boss 'Ardstuff was born in the volcano islands north of Dancing Chrysalis. It was a brutal upbringing near the volatile volcanoes. As all orcs he grew up fighting anything he could get his claws on. However as he grew he found that the fights became less of a challenge and therefore boring.

In the Winter of Year 0 he heard of the growing greenskin empire to the south. Thinking that that many greenskins gathering would mean that some good scraps were ahead he beat together the members of his tribe and set sail.

Boss Ardstuf hates weakness as how can you have a good scrap with something so puny. As such any goblin is beneath him. He has a grudging respect for Warlord Skarsnik as he appreciates that by following him there'll be some good fights ahead. He views magic as particularly weak as using to kill his boyz is cheating. The only true fight is face to face and ends with his opponent in tiny pieces.

He realises that Notaspy Sneky and the goblins assigned to his army are there to spy on him, but what can they do?
Jahnna N. Malcolm

**Jahnna N. Malcolm** is the pen name for husband-and-wife team Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner.

## Biography

Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner met in 1978, when they were actors with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. They were married March 2, 1981 on the stage of the Empty Space Theatre in Seattle, Washington. Robert Fulghum, author of “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” and a Unitarian minister, performed the ceremony. Throughout their lives they have continued to work in regional and international theatre as actors, directors, and playwrights. Malcolm is also a well received audiobook narrator. Beecham wrote her first book, “See the USA With Your Resume” (published by Samuel French in 1983) with Zoaunne LeRoy and Adale O’Brien. She and Malcolm began their writing collaboration while Jahnna was writing five *Sweet Dreams* romances (Cloverdale Press, published by Bantam). When Scholastic published Beecham and Hillgartner’s first book series written together, *Bad News Ballet*, they chose the pen name Jahnna N. Malcolm, because as Hillgartner said: “That’s what everyone calls us. And it’s easier for kids to remember one name.” Under this name, they wrote the *Jewel Kingdom* book series between 1997-1999.

Beecham and Hillgartner have a son, Dashiell, born in Salem, Virginia in 1989, and a daughter, Skye, born in Kalispell, Montana in 1991. Their parenting experiences resulted in the humorous parenting column, The Jahnna and Malcolm Show: A Family Journal, which appeared weekly in Sesame Street Parents Magazine and CTW Online in 1999. The columns were eventually combined in the book *“I'm Counting to 10...”* (Sorin Books, 2001), which won a Parent's Choice Silver Honor in 2001. Since 1994 they have lived in southern Oregon, where they continue to write books for readers of all ages and musicals. Their musicals, *Chaps!* (1995) and *Dog Park: The Musical* (2008, book and lyrics by JNM with Michael J. Hume; songs by Malcolm Hillgartner) are published by Samuel French. Their most recent musical, *Holmes and Watson Save the Empire'' (book and lyrics by JNM; songs by Malcolm Hillgartner)* premiered at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Wisconsin on November 14, 2009.

## Awards

* Burbank International Children's Film Festival 2001: Best Drama- “The Ruby Princess Runs Away"
* Parent’s choice 2001: Non-Fiction Silver Honor- "I’m Counting to Ten…"
* Audiofile Earphones award: Malcolm Hillgartner's narration of "Cheever: a Life" by Blake Bailey

## Gallery

Malcolm HillgartnerJahnna BeechamJahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner acting in *Shadow of a Gunman*Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner as Mr. and Mrs. Bennett in *Pride and Prejudice*
## Trivia

For the short film, Jahnna was the director, whereas Malcolm played a Darkling, their son played one of the heralds, and their daughter played a palace guest.
Enaid Aeron

Enaid Aeron is a sea that lies between Dancing Chrysalis and Charon's Boat, and includes within it the island of Nehonore. It is routinely used for sea trade as it connects Dancing Chrysalis, Charon's Boat, and the Contested Continent.

The dread fleets of Naalthyr plague these waters. Merchants are often taken by suprise and pay dearly with their wares and gold, and sometimes their lives. This had led to a surge in mercenary ships willing to protect trade fleets for a very high price. However, most of the time they only serve to inflate the slave population on Nehonore.

The recent alliance between Naalthyr and Sannr Alfheim is the only reliable protection for the merchantry.
Elsinor

**Elsinor** is the leader of the Goblins.

## Biography

### The Diamond Princess Saves the Day

Shortly before the Winterfest festival, Elsinor takes a team of Goblins into Sparkle Mountain with the intention of mining for rock crystal as a surprise for Princess Demetra. Unfortunately, a Goblin named Tor accidentally mines straight through the floor, causing everyone to fall through the hole in the ensuing collapse. They fall on top of a soft, white hill-like thing, but it soon becomes clear that the only way out was the way they came in.

Knowing that no one would know where to look for them, Elsinor mixes up a signal made of peridot ore and water to create a mist, which the trapped miners then fan through the hole in the ceiling. He had done his job a little too well, however, and the resulting green fog is so thick they can hardly see.
Voloch's Court

## Lords (570 points)

Vampire Count (Count Voloch) (570 points)

* Strigoi Bloodline
* Level 2 Wizard
* Blade of Red Thirst
* Shrieking Horror

## Heroes (190 points)

Vampire Courtier (190 points)

* Strigoi Bloodline
* Ghoul Lord
* Level 1 Wizard

## Core (645 points)

Ghouls x40 (365 points)

Skeltons x40 (190 points)

* Standard Bearer

Zombies x25 (90 points)

* Standard Bearer

* Musician

## Special (720 points)

Barrow Knights x5 (100 points)

* Standard Bearer

Vampire Spawn x8 (345 points)

Phantom Hosts x2 (60 points)

Great Bats x2 (40 points)

Varkolak (175 points)

## Rare (375 points)

Winged Reapers x2 (185 points)

* Light Armour

* Paired Weapons

Dark Coach (190 points)
Wrandithas

Wrandithas is the Cult Priestess who leads the Witch Elves of Kylantha's army into battle.

Wrandithas rides an Altar of Nabh into battle, which is powered by the dark magic of the blood sacrifices that are made in the Cauldron of Blood.

Wrandithas is a vicious warrior in battle showing no mercy and lots of hatred of all enemies.
Gorefiend

Gorefiend is a brutal Wrath-Lord of The Eternal Empire of the Vulture-King, and ruler of Vulture Keep. He answers only to Shoazoro, the Vulture-King. Gorefiend was once known as Count Jean-Jacques Bessette, the ruler of a small county on the Contested Continent. During this time, he was known for his exceptional cruelty towards his peasant subjects. His deviancy was ignored because of his incredible skill on the battlefield - he was simply too valuable an asset. However, after decades of campaigning, the Count grew bored. No warrior was skilled enough to match him in combat, and so he abandoned his home. It was during his bloody journeys that he gained the attention of the Dark Gods. They whispered to him of The Eternal Empire of the Vulture-King, and the wealth of talented fighters there. So it was that the Count arrived at Zaexun. There, he bested Shoazoro's greatest champions, and earned a spot at the Vulture-King's side.

Gorefiend fights at the head of Gorefiend's Butchers atop a manticore, or during particularly important battles, the dragon, Kaldros.
Lord Bleak

**Lord Bleak** is the evil ruler of the Darklings, banished to Castle Dread across the Black Sea.

## Biography

With the Great Jewelled Crown in his possession, Lord Bleak ruled over the Jewel Kingdom in what has become known as the Dark Times. During this period, he wrought all kinds of havoc on the kingdom, including casting a curse on the Spirit of the Blue Lake. Eventually, a couple known as Regal and Jemma lead a rebellion and successfully seized the Crown, banishing Lord Bleak and his Darkling followers across the Black Sea.

At some point, he had a daughter whom he named Rudgrin. She was raised as the Darkling Princess and grew to be intensely loyal to her father.
Regal

**Regal** is the king of the Jewel Kingdom. He is married to Queen Jemma and is the father of Demetra, Sabrina, Roxanne, and Emily, though in the 2020 reprint, he is their uncle.

## Biography

In the Dark Times, before Regal and Jemma became the king and queen of the Jewel Kingdom, the land was ruled by the evil Lord Bleak. Somehow, they managed to take possession of the Great Jewelled Crown, of which it is said that whomever possesses the Crown will rule the land. They successfully banished Lord Bleak and his Darkling followers across the Black Sea and subsequently were crowned the new king and queen of the Jewel Kingdom.

Eventually, Regal and Jemma decided to divide their kingdom and give each of their four daughters her own jewel and her own land to govern.
Bernard

Bernard in the 1997 version

**Bernard Bear** is a polar bear residing in the White Winterland.

## Biography

In the Dark Times when Lord Bleak was in power, Bernard and his best friend Charger unsuccessfully attempted to overthrow him. The two were separated during the capture and Bernard was imprisoned deep within Sparkle Mountain in the White Winterland. With no hope of escape and nothing else to do, Bernard spent countless years in hibernation.

### The Diamond Princess Saves the Day

One day, Bernard is startled awake by a little girl prodding his nose and teeth. Rising on his hind legs, he sees that the girl, a fox, and a group of goblins have somehow fallen into his cavern via a hole in the ceiling. He demands to know if Lord Bleak sent them, but the girl claims that the evil Darkling Lord has not ruled the Jewel Kingdom for some time, introducing herself as Demetra, Princess of the White Winterland.

Bernard doesn't believe her and refuses to help her and the others escape, suspecting that they'll report to Lord Bleak that he is now free and ready to fight again. The fox, Finley, tries to persuade him that Lord Bleak has been banished, but Bernard has no patience for liars and knocks him to the floor, pinning him beneath one enormous paw. Demetra bargains with him to allow everyone else to escape while she stays behind as a hostage so she can show him the truth with her magic mirror, and Finley agrees to stay as well.

Bernard demands that they show him Lord Bleak, which they agree to, but Finley accidentally uses the last wish of the day to make the mirror show the Winterfest Parade instead. Bernard is enraged, but as he's about to destroy the mirror, he stops when he sees Charger, battle-scarred but alive. As Finley tells the story of how Charger heroically escaped captivity all those years ago, Bernard finally realizes that they were telling the truth, and he cries with joy. He punches a way out and asks Demetra to put his collar on him so that he will look his best when he reunites with Charger. Bernard leaves with Demetra and Finley to meet the Winterfest Parade, which has turned into a rescue party.

## Trivia

* Bernard dislikes the taste of meat and eats fruits and nuts instead.
* He introduces himself as "Bernard Bear," making him the only named character with a last name (unless Bleak is actually the surname of Lord Bleak and Rudgrin).
King Hrolf the Mad

King Hrolf the Mad is the self-declared “King” of Nusku. Shoazoro allows this delusion as long as King Hrolf is loyal to the Eternal Empire.

## Shoazoro's Jousting Tournament

King Hrolf failed his liege miserably by being knocked out of his celebratory tournament in the first round. Shoazoro tortured Hrolf for weeks following the tournament, before placing a terrible geas upon the Mad King. Hrolf would have to challenge every hero he encountered in battle to a duel to the death, no matter how powerful the opponent. To defy the geas would mean painful and permanent transformation into a gibbering beast. Hrolf currently fights as a part of Gorefiend's Butchers.
Nelmthyr

Nelmthyr is the capital of Naalthyr. It is located in the south west of Nehonore. It is constructed of a
dark grey and black stone and is where Caenith, Queen of Naalthyr, holds court.

Nelmthyr was constructed uncounted millennia ago with
its tall tower-keep located at the centre. The Citadel is surrounded by tall
thick walls, the only entrance to which is via the road leading over the river. It is unnaturally corrupted, and stands out as a blackened wound in the jungles of Nehonore.
The Crusade of Cleansing

The Crusade of Cleansing took root in the town of Gisoreux, when reports of foul daemon-kind attacking innocent peasants was brought to the attention of Grail Damsel Elena. A party of adventurers lead by the noble and brave Sir Bedivere was formed, joined by the son of a local knight in a bid to prove his worthiness as well as a selection of willing men from the town garrison.

### Party Info

Realm: The Duchy of Bordelaux

Party Type: Equitanian Crusaders

Rating: 78

Number of Members: 10

Party Gold: 35

Wyrdstone: 0

### Members

Sir Bedivere - Knight of the Quest

* Heavy Armour
* Helmet
* 2H Weapon
* Dagger

Reynald, son of Percivale - Knight Aspirant

* Helmet
* Sword
* Shield
* Dagger

Armond & William - Squires x2

* Daggers

Gilbert & Phillip - Men at Arms x2

* Spears
* Daggers

Andre & Robert - Men at Arms x2

* Swords
* Shields
* Daggers

Arlo & Brinley - Archers x2

* Longbows
* Daggers
Episode 194 - Iron Communion Wafer

*Episode link*

## Summary

Once more into the depths of the food aisles we go, finding things better left unmade. Except, of course, we made them, because we haven't learned any better yet. Included in this week's batch we have ALL FOUR of the Lay's Potato Chip flavors for the year, and we'll give you a breakdown of how they did this year. We'll also hit up some frozen pizza, more wine, a new beer, and as ever, things nature never intended.

All that and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!

## Transcription

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## Sponsor Segues

* Episode 194/Segue 1
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The Army of Báleygr

## Lords (500 points)

Overlord (Báleygr) (500 points)

* General
* Great Bull of Shamut
* Onyx Hammer
* Ring of Desiccation
* Lucky Shield

## Heroes (394 points)

Hobgoblin Chieftain (62 points)

* Light Armour
* Light Lance
* Shield
* Wolf

Hobgoblin Chieftain (62 points)

* Light Armour
* Light Lance
* Shield
* Wolf

Magus (135 points)

* Dispel Scroll
* Level 1 Wizard

Vizier (135 points)

* Battle Standard Bearer
* Aether Icon
* Hardened Shield
* Lucky Charm

## Core (750 points)

Citadel Guard x30 (540 points)

* Champion
* Standard Bearer
* Musician
* Flintlock Axe
* Banner of Nezibkesh

Hobgoblins x20 (105 points)

* Bow
* Standard Bearer

Hobgoblins x20 (105 points)

* Bow
* Standard Bearer

## Special (375 points)

Titan Mortar (180 points)

* Earthquake Shells
* Ogre Slave

Volcano Cannon (195 points)

* Bound Daemon

## Rare (480 points)

Hobgoblin Wolf Riders x5 (65 points)

Hobgoblin Wolf Riders x5 (65 points)

Kadim Titan (350 points)
Generals Army

## Characters (1090pts)

Dread Prince (400pts):
Army General, Cult of Nabh (20pts), Giant Sword (120pts) ---Dragon

Cult Priest (690pts):
Battle Standard Bearer (50pts) [Stalkers Standard (60)], Sword of Strength (30) ---Altar of Nabh (395pts) [Paired Weapons]

## Core (750pts)

Dread Legionnaires (750pts):
40x Dread Legionnaire (640pts), 40x Spear (80pts), Champion (20pts), Musician (20pts), Standard Bearer (20pts) [War Standard (30pts)]

## Core + Raiders (400pts)

Repeater Auxiliaries (200pts): 10x Repeater Auxiliaries

Repeater Auxiliaries (200pts): 10x Repeater Auxiliaries

## Special (1200pts)

Dark Acolytes (360pts): 5x Dark Acolytes (240pts), Champion (120pts)

Dark Acolytes (360pts): 5x Dark Acolytes (240pts), Champion (120pts)

Executioners (240pts): 10x Executioner

Executioners (240pts): 10x Executioner

## Destroyers (540pts)

Dread Reaper (180pts)

Dread Reaper (180pts)

Dread Reaper (180pts)
Dragonhold Mines

The Dragonhold Mines were once the primary mining site for the Dwarven Empire in the World's Edge Mountains. On the orders of Warlord Skarsnik, Underboss Craggdar threw his Cave Goblin legions at it. Dropping squigs in from above the greenskins were able to bypass the Dwarven defences and slaughter the inhabitants. Now the mines produce ore for a new master.
The host of Cuatl Lord Tlanextic

The host of Cuatl Lord Tlanextic is a combined arms force, balancing the tough saurians, poisoned skinks and strong monsters to come from the spawning pits.

### Characters:

Cuatl Lord Tlanextic (740): General, Wandering Path, Wellspring of Power, Jade Staff.

Skink Captain (220): BSB, Taurosaur, Spear of the Stampede, Lucky Charm.

Skink Priest (280): Extra Spell, Dispel Scroll.

Skink Priest (210): Extra Spell, Black Cube.

### Core:

30x Saurian Warriors (820): Spears, Jaguar Warriors, Full command.

### Thunder Lizards:

Taurosaur Mount for Skink Captain (450)

Thyroscutus (280): Altar of the Snake-God
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