...she came out a week later The Doclopedia #2,671More Annotated Entries: Islands Of The Circle Sea: The Mox Islands Four islands make up this group and all of them are dormant volcanoes. (This changed 6 years ago when Mox Gantu erupted for 11 days. The lava flow was moderate and pretty much ran through old … Continue reading It’s All Fun & Games Until You Lose Alice In The Steam Tunnels
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Spin, Doctor!
...counterclockwise, please The Doclopedia #2,670 More Annotated Entries: What’s That Sound?BANGbang! BONGbong! Bangbangbang! Bongbongbong! If there is any sound more annoying than Bonger Dwarves having a battle with Banger Dwarves, we don’t know what it is. (Bonger Dwarves or Banger Dwarves having sex may be worse.)These two tribes of ugly little people divided up centuries … Continue reading Spin, Doctor!
Bucky & Squint Get Real Jobs
...and are soon fired The Doclopedia #2,669 More Annotated Entries: Warning Labels: Do It Yourself Monster Kit WARNING: Failure to read the following could result in death, destruction, madness and the end of civilization as we know it. (A government inquiry found that fully 52% of purchasers ignored these warnings.) 1: Your Do It Yourself … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Get Real Jobs
We Are All Out Of Fish Today
...maybe try the clams The Doclopedia #2,667 More Annotated Entries: Agent Roscoe, FBI Paranormal InvestigatorRoscoe is a medium sized mutant Basset Hound/Beagle mix, 7 years old, 50 pounds, reddish brown & white coat, brown eyes, long ears and his right one has a small bullet hole in it. (Roscoe died of old age at 16.5 … Continue reading We Are All Out Of Fish Today
The Less Podcasty, More Bloggy, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Big Announcement
Co-starring her pet lizard, JeromeNOTE: If you saw this title pop up on September first, it was a mistake. THE DOCLOPEDIA IS BACK! The Doclopedia #2,666 More Annotated Entries: Maryellen Baxter, Mystical Craftsperson Maryellen is a native San Franciscan who lives with her husband, David, and their three children in a large Victorian home in … Continue reading The Less Podcasty, More Bloggy, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Big Announcement
Uncle Doc Talks To You About Doing A 100 Entry Challenge
...just don't The Long & Winding Road Part 100 The Kingdom Of Gallaidia Congratulations! You have reached the city of Celestra in the great kingdom of Galladia! The moment you crossed the border, this stretch of The Road turned to gold and became as smooth and sturdy as concrete. The will be having a HUGE … Continue reading Uncle Doc Talks To You About Doing A 100 Entry Challenge
Running Wild With Bare Girls
...MUCH more fun than that TV show The Long & Winding Road Part 99 Lonsia This is yet another peaceful halfling farming country, albeit a large and prosperous one. They knew you were coming. It seems The Road itself told them in their dreams two days ago. The moment you arrive, a big celebration begins. … Continue reading Running Wild With Bare Girls
Cold Cod Sandwich
...nope The Long & Winding Road Part 98 Fenimar Fenimar is a land of Warrior Women, and they take zero shit from men. Travelers who remember that men are to remain polite and peaceful will do well.Despite being rather militaristic, Fenimar is quite cosmopolitan and a center for the arts. It also boasts one of … Continue reading Cold Cod Sandwich
Fox On The Snow
...very cute The Long & Winding Road Part 97 Gebreen Yep, this is pretty much Ireland, but not an island. Much of it is quite wild, and there are several types of “little people” found here. A few monsters live out in the wilds, too.Like the people of Zarlosk, the Gebreeni hate Walstin. They have … Continue reading Fox On The Snow
Module T-1: The Forest Ghost
...for characters level 3-5 The Long & Winding Road Part 96 Zarlosk Welcome to this world's version of Scotland. Like that country, there are highlands and lowlands and everyone pretty much hates Walstin. Zarlosk is famed for it's universities, liquor, wool, builders, and military. The latter are mostly found along the Walstin border.There are few … Continue reading Module T-1: The Forest Ghost
Sunshine On The Zinnias
...beautiful The Long & Winding Road Part 95 Walstin This large land is basically a fantasy world version of England, minus the rest of the UK. It is perhaps a bit steampunky, because their factories use iron golems for power and there are steam powered trains.The social strata here is much like it was in … Continue reading Sunshine On The Zinnias
Rum And Gaming
...makes for a fun RPG session The Long & Winding Road Part 94 The High Pass This pass through the High Mountains is cold, lonely, and can be dangerous. There is one small inn at the halfway point. It is operated by two rough and bickering dwarf brothers.Only about half of this part of The … Continue reading Rum And Gaming
Wicked Pugs Fleeced My Hamster
...and left him broke and sad The Long & Winding Road Part 84 Polgonia This is a land of salt miners and farmers. They come from many different lands and cultures. Salt is the big moneymaker, but the many herbs and spices they grow are a close second. Food and accomodations are plentiful, as are … Continue reading Wicked Pugs Fleeced My Hamster
Good Dogs Inc.
...for all of your good dog needs The Long & Winding Road Part 83 Drennir After the terrors of the Monsterwood, this friendly land of Asian looking farmers will be a welcome site. Ruled by a Chinese style dragon, who herself is very friendly, this land has rice paddies, vegetable farms, and poultry farms for … Continue reading Good Dogs Inc.
Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes All Steampunky
...dig those crazy goggles The Long & Winding Road Part 82 Monsterwood Just what is says on the tin. A huge, colorful, rather alien looking woodland with way more than the average number of monsters. WAY more. Monsters here can be as small as a cat to as large as a house. Thankfully, there are … Continue reading Mrs. Wangdoodle Goes All Steampunky
Not In This Issue: Strangeness, Prophecy, or Hoodoo
...there might be some oddness The Long & Winding Road Part 81 Giant Forest This is a forest of enormous trees, both evergreen and deciduos. It's inhabited by 9 foot tall giants that look and act just like halflings, but are 3 times their size. They cook great food and eat often, Enjoy their ale, … Continue reading Not In This Issue: Strangeness, Prophecy, or Hoodoo
Geoffrey The Giant
...60 feet tall and a wonderful fellow The Long & Winding Road Part 80 Forest Of The Color Wizards Throughout its entire 230 miles if wandering through this land, The Road is made of sand in hundreds of bright colors. These colors swirl and shift, sometimes mixing, sometimes not.If you wonder what happened to all … Continue reading Geoffrey The Giant
Dating On One Thin Dime
...we had fun The Long & Winding Road Part 79 Duckfolk Three foot tall humanoid ducks, built along the lines of Daffy or Donald, live here. They are, however, nowhere near as screwy as the former or as short tempered as the latter. They are cunning merchants, surprisingly good cooks, skilled lumberjacks, amazing aquatic farmers, … Continue reading Dating On One Thin Dime
Durian Milkshake
...nope! The Long & Winding Road Part 78 Dogfolk The Road, now made of red gravel, runs 130 winding miles through this land. Most of that is through lightly forested hills. There are no monsters or large beasts here, and the few robbers are not much of a threat. Many different breeds of humanoid dogs … Continue reading Durian Milkshake
The Mostly Very Funny, But Also Philosophical, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Lazy Poodle
...co-starring her grandfather, Rudy Bozootie The Long & Winding Road Part 74 Lizardfolk At this point, The Road enters into the “Lands of the Animal Folk” and this land is where the lizardfolk live. There are two types here, the marsh dwellers and the drylanders. They get along okay. The marsh dwellers look more like … Continue reading The Mostly Very Funny, But Also Philosophical, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Lazy Poodle
Crazy Debbie Was A Damned Fine Alien
...and so was I The Long & Winding Road Part 31 Lower Smoking Land And this is why the travelers smelled sulfur. This entire, very large area, is even more theremally active than Yellowstone. There are geysers, hot springs, small volcanoes, mud pots, and other geothermal features all over. The air smells like rotten eggs … Continue reading Crazy Debbie Was A Damned Fine Alien
Divine Swine Dine Fine On A Sublime Vine Of Mine
...and they drink wine The Long & Winding Road Part 30 Eastern Greatwood While the trees here are still enormous, this area is great bear free. There is much wildlife here, as well as the odd ruins of a village or two. This part of The Road is the same as the previous part. It … Continue reading Divine Swine Dine Fine On A Sublime Vine Of Mine
Soft Turtles
...very huggable The Long & Winding Road Part 29 Realm Of The Great Bear At the point where this 80 mile, southeast to northwest, part of the road starts, travelers will notice that the pine forest they passed through on the Dreaming Road has gotten larger. In fact, the trees are now twice as large, … Continue reading Soft Turtles
Iron Chef: Battle Sausage Biscuit
...Iron Chef South won it I now have a Ko-Fi page, so you can donate money to help me keep writing!https://ko-fi.com/doccross4591 The Doclopedia #2,348 A California Kid & Spider Story: The Junkyard Job: Part 7 It was nearing midnight on Sunday, roughly 50 hours after they had finished the junkyard job and about three hours … Continue reading Iron Chef: Battle Sausage Biscuit
Last Airship To Mars!
...a thrilling tale! The Doclopedia #2,346 A California Kid & Spider Story: The Junkyard Job: Part 5 The California Kid had wandered into his bedroom and fallen asleep around midnight. When the phone rang at 7:00 AM, he knew it was Spider.“I know, I know. Breakfast at Katie's at 8:30. You pay this time.”Spider laughed. … Continue reading Last Airship To Mars!