A17.
This is part of the #Dungeon23 challenge in which you make one room to a dungeon every day for a year. In an effort to link my memories to the creation, I am also writing a personal journal entry with each room that may or may not be related.
You don’t have to read that part.
A17.
The walls of this room are line with rotted shelves. Some planks have collapsed, spilling old weathered books on to the floor.
At the center of the room is a reddish wooden desk, its drawers have been pulled out and left near by. On top are old decaying maps that on first glance may appear foreign, but are of the local area. There are clear instances of plains where mountains should be, and certain lakes that no longer exist.
Among the tomes, are histories of Kik’ina Kir, and books on nature. The best books have been raided by the Necromancer long ago, and are in his personal room.
If one takes time to rummage through this room they may discover two items of interest.
A locked compartment at the back of one of the bottom shelves. Over the keyhole is a red gem that sparks with arcane energy. The key is in one of the rooms downstairs.
If the adventurers try to fuck with the lock they need to make some kind of save or get disintegrated.
Inside is Ice Storm, the famed battle mace of the King. It was passed down from king to king. So I dunno maybe you can talk some folks into thinking you have some divine right to this land. Think about it.A recipe for a potion of gaseous form. Just need to find some ingredients.
An interior of a video store, made with Midjourney.
1/17/23
Packing away my blurays the last couple of days.
One of the plans for our new home is that I’m going to build a “video store” inside. I don’t think I’ll be nearly as ambitious as the folks I’ve seen on Youtube.
Let me rephrase that. I have ambitious ideas but am aware that I will probably need to scale them down.
I want to build an actual exterior facade, with glass window looking in. Probably have a variation Sabine painted on (that’s what we call the girl in the Out of Depth Logo, fyi).
Out of Depth Video!
Who’s it for?
Just us.
I just rent movies to myself.
For free.
Because I manage the store.
We’re losing money, they say.
Corporate is breathing down my back.
They’re telling me I need to sell more candy because it has the best mark-up.
But I gave up sweets over ten years ago.
Well, they say, if I want to keep my job, I need to talk myself into buying some goddamn Kit Kats.
From myself.
I don’t want ‘em.
You gotta buy ‘em or we’re fired.
No no no. You’re fired. I’m just a customer.
Just buy ‘em and give ‘em to Gail. Or the kids. You’ll look like a goddamn hero. “Look at dad bringing home the Kit Kats! A king among men!”
You’re a genius.
We’re a genius.
Ring up those Kats my man.
Don’t forget your copy of Blade Runner.
Word.
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
-Jae
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