So to get a sense of this whole set of stories, we need a little context. A decade earlier Amasis, the pharaoh whom Cambyses deposed, had sought to create an alliance to contain Persian power in the Mediterranean. Cyprus, Samos, and … Continue reading →
We join the scene already in progress: the Fish Eaters, diplomats/spies/envoys to Mythic Ethiopia, preparing to present the tallest man in Mythic Ethiopia (and therefore the king) with a series of gifts Cambyses thought would impress him. The lead Fish … Continue reading →
As we head into Book III of the Histories, THALIA, you may need to be reminded that Book II, EUTERPE, was a book-length digression off of the main narrative. Herodotus does this kind of thing a lot. Book III picks … Continue reading →
Nutshell: The Incredibles meets Dynasty in Waterdeep. Characters: Everybody is a former high-fantasy Dungeons-and-Dragons adventuring hero; the group hid the upper levels, gained tremendous fame and fortune and eldritch power, and retired to their homeland’s cultural capital. Mix, match, create … Continue reading →
Once upon a time a few generations prior to the Persian Wars, Anysis died without an heir and what with one thing and another, there was no king in Egypt. The Egyptians couldn’t stand the inherent uncertainty of this situation, … Continue reading →
As you know, hypothetical version of my sister who has slightly more time on her hands and who is interested in what I’m into nowadays, I was into Community for a long time. We don’t need to talk about it, … Continue reading →
Nutshell: Stand-up comedians compete and cooperate for fame, riches, and prestige. Characters: Standup comedians come from all walk of life, and performers could be involved with the Chuckle Hut at any stage in their career, from the eager young newbie … Continue reading →
