"Life is only as good as the stories we tell."
-Bardun Leyans of the Grand Wood, Herbalist

The Tales section of Khoras is a unique corner of the site, where the World of Khoras serves as a backdrop for works of fiction, poetry, and even film. We include these works to help stir your imagination, and possibly even provide some inspiration for your role playing campaigns.

So gather round the fire, lend us your ear and listen to the many Tales of Khoras...

Poetry and Song

The Pirate Song
A popular tavern house song in port towns in southern Ithria.

The Robber's Life
Another ale house song which is very popular with thieves and pirates.

The Naked Flame
A well known Ithellian poem.

Prophecy and Cryptic Verse

The Prophecy of the Marked Ones
A prophecy from the ancient past that speaks of great magicks and mighty battles.

The Ring of Flame
A cryptic snatch of rhyme coughed up by a divination spell about a magical ring.

The Shrine of Lost Souls
A cryptic response spat up by the spirit world in response to a necromancer's questions about the Shrine of Lost Souls.

The Prophecy of the Ugita's Voyage
Another cryptic response whispered from the spirit world to a priest in meditation to questions about a future sea voyage.

Ulhuru's Chest of Manifold Dimensions
Yet another cryptic response whispered from the spirit world. This time about the origins and nature of an enchanted chest.

Short Fiction

Jonathan Errlain by David Oeters
In politically contested War Vale, a young heir apparent learns the treacherous nature of his new standing.

Gregor's Tale by David Oeters
A small town in Kalimura with a dark secret.

Activating the Gem by David Roomes
A warrior retires from adventuring and leaves this world.

The Quarry by David Roomes
A wizard battling a beast of stone seeks answers from an ancient master.

Callister Draabyn by David Roomes
A day in the life of the infamous rogue captain, Callister Draabyn.

Novels

To Find A King by David Roomes
An unfinished novel: A blind warrior, a barbarian princess and a pair of thieves stumble into a quest to rescue a missing prince.

Works of Film

Professional Courtesy - A Film by Mark Price
An ambitious young thief engages in a battle of wits with a rival.

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