Didrik Magnus-Andresen

The Arms and Armour of the Ešurim

Every elf-led village maintains a levy, whether drawn from common villagers or composed of distinct warrior castes.

This levy is known as the Ešurim, “Those Summoned by Oath.”

How these levies are armed and armored varies greatly from village to village. The only common denominator is the scarcity of bronze; villages far from the trade routes of the merchant caravans must make ...

The Kurilusa, part 7. The Descent Beneath the Tower

The Descent Beneath the Tower

And it came to pass that at the foot of the hills the King of Kings commanded a second capital to be raised, far from the shining cities of the plain.

Few among the elven lords dared lay stone upon stone in that troubled land, yet he, being lord of lords, desired to dwell nearer the war, and—so some whispered—further from his...

The Ugly Ones

Originally deemed as half-trolls by the elves, and now known as the Durhathra — “Ugly-born” — they lived in the swelling hills that remained of the cursed realm after the rising of the sea.

They allied neither with elves, nor dwarves, nor men in the wars that followed the arrival of the elf-kin, and so were shunned by all.

A hardy people by nature, life on the fringes...

Unleash the Warbands: The Ultimate Multipart Set Has Arrived!

Look and behold! The wait is over—a colossal multipart set has arrived, letting you unleash not one, but two full levy warbands onto the tabletop! This beast of a kit comes packed with spearmen, slings, bows, a glorious battle standard, and even a champion and captain for each warband. Mix and match, strike dynamic poses, and forge an army of one-of-a-kind warriors. This isn’t just a set—...

The Mountain Trolls Lore

The mountain trolls, like the rest of their kind, are covered in fur and have great fangs in their mouths.

They are roughly the height of a man but of stronger build. They walk upright on two legs, though not with the same speed or dexterity as a man, and often supplement their movement with the use of their long, powerful arms. It is not uncommon for them to use tools such as sticks and ...

The Kurilusa, part 6. Khalrithen “The Hollowing of The Dwarven Holds”

Of the Dwarves Who Remained

Though the great army of the dwarves was broken, they still had their holds scattered among the highlands and mountains above the great plain where the elves had long settled.

And though their kin had been shattered upon the fields of the Breaking of Stones, still their pride endured, and their hatred burned hotter than thei...

The Kurilusa part 5. The Sevenfold Covenant

The Brides of the Gods

Then the king of kings sought out the Seven Oracles, the wives of the gods,

In hope of learning what he must do to be granted a son and heir,

And for the wombs of his kin to again grow fertile.

They were Seven Sisters of great beauty,

Carried forth from the same womb at the same time.

Knowing this t...

A Tale of Four Fates

A Tale of Four Fates

A Narrated Campaign Playthrough

Far north of the holy capital of Hurriaä lies an unremarkable part of Tenehu. The hegemon of this region has just been slain by a great serpent, and immediately the struggle begins for who shall take his place.

A Journey To The Holy Capital Of Hurriaä

The journey to the holy capital of Hurriaä is now complete, gathered into a 52-page PDF. Within, you’ll uncover the story of the last great city of the cursed realm, brought to life with art and lore throughout.

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The Kurilusa part 4

The Cities of Men and the Idols of Kings

Meanwhile the cities of the elves rose all across their new domains,

and what had once been wetlands, forests, and pastures

now held great fields ploughed by their human subjects.

The rich harvest they brought forth let the human numbers grow in multitudes.

At first the elves...

The Urukanušura, “Great Running Falcon.”

The Urukanušura, “Great Running Falcon,” or simply Uršura, “Great Falcon,” once roamed the now-sunken lowlands of Tenehu. After the cursing and flooding of the land, some made it to higher ground, where they now hunt along the narrow fjords.

They have adapted well to this new environment, hiding in the woodlands at the valley floors, only to burst forth at unsuspecting prey. The...

The Campaign book is here!

You wanted a rpg for the setting, now it is here!

The Forsaken Gods: Advanced Campaign is a hybrid of tabletop role-playing game and board game.

It uses four modular board pieces that can be arranged in any configuration, allowing you to create your own corner of the cursed realm to explore.

You command a warband with a home base from which to set out on expeditions. Dependin...

Campaign Book

The Forsaken Gods: Advanced Campaign is a hybrid of tabletop role-playing game and board game.

It uses four modular board pieces that can be arranged in any configuration, allowing you to create your own corner of the cursed realm to explore.

You command a warband with a home base from which to set out on expeditions. Depending on where you travel, you may encounter random events, h...

Forsaken Gods Rulebook

Barrow Kings is a fast-paced skirmish game where battles are fought in the cursed lands of Tenehu. You will lead a small warband of individual fighters seeking riches and fame among ever-flowing mortals.

This book contains the core rules to fight a tabletop skirmish battle.

This is an updated version, where there has been some changes to the rules and additional abilities h...

The Kurilusa part 3, and the Battle Called Duruk-Kanesh

The Mustering of the Lord of Lords

Thus it was, that by the foresight of the scrying pan,

the Lord of Lords gathered a mighty host to relieve his beleaguered kin.

Word came by swift-footed messenger,

and the retreating columns of elves took heart.

They ceased their flight, and turned to stand,

for though they knew their ...

On hunting.

The mammoth lord of the northern plateau strung his bow with great satisfaction as the faint tracks he had been following became more and more defined. As his prey drew near, so too grew the excitement of the hunt.

The elves live long lives, surrounded by servants obsessive in their roles. The etiquette they demand has become a sort of prison of their own making. The o...

A JOURNEY TO THE HOLY CITY OF HURRIAÄ Part 6. The final part.

Our journey through the capital has finally come to an end.

What began as a modest project grew in scope as it progressed, but now I feel we at least have a basic image of the holy capital.

It will serve as a strong anchor point for the setting as it develops, and I hope you’ve enjoyed taking this trip with me.

But this is not the end! Now the fun part begins. We will hear t...

The Tarkaun.

The Tarkaun, or ox-men, are lumbering hulks bred for strength and size, just like their namesake.

Standing taller than even most elves, they are giants among men. If their height alone does not strike fear into an opponent, then the sheer mass of their muscles surely will. These brutes can easily lift and toss a grown man; armed with mace and armor, few indeed are those who can stand agai...

The Kurilusa part 2

6. The Command of the Lord of Lords

The kings went forth from their arks with hosts unnumbered.

The Lord of Lords had spoken: “Claim this land in my name. Be bountiful. Prosper.”

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7. Of the Departed Homeland

Little is told of the land from which they came.

It could no longer bear them.

Beneath the gaze ...

The shaped people

Since the elves first enslaved the humans upon their arrival in Tenehu, they began altering them to better suit their needs.

At first, this was done involuntarily, as many noble tribes preferred suicide over captivity. Those who did not choose death lived and, in some cases, thrived under the auspices of the elf-kin. But those too feeble or too unruly either perished or were executed. Due...

You Reap What You Sow

The sun burned on their hunched backs.

Not used to such warmth, many of the warriors had removed the top part of their fur suits, tying them around their waists. The copper bells hanging from their belts had been stuffed with moss—now they needed stealth more than the bells’ warding powers.

Though numbering no more than a hand, they were all warriors. Like the rest of their kin,...

Tšek’reth - The Scars of Thought

Writing is not something to be done lightly.

To inscribe words or thoughts in stone or fired clay for all posterity is, in many ways, an act of violence against the ephemeral. Knowing what to leave out is just as important as what is recorded, for every mark becomes an eternal scar—inviting future generations to feel only a pang of what once lived in deed and thought. And to try to pres...

The Kurilusa

Here are the first verses of The Kurilusa, an epic that tells the story of the elves’ arrival in Tenehu and the eventual apotheosis of the Cursing King.

I’ve decided to write it in verse form, as I thought it would add some fun and immersive depth to the setting.

At the moment, I have no idea how long it will end up being—but time will tell.

My plan is to crea...

The Kurilusa

I’ve been playing around a bit with the language spoken by the elves and humans in Tenehu, and thought it would be fun to make a video of what it sounds like. The verse being recited is just a stylized version of the history of the Cursing King, which I’m currently writing. (More on that at a later time)

None of this will probably ever see the light of day in any form other than backg...

The Barley Eaters

Those that survived the collapse of their village often go by many names: the Strugglers, the Fallen, or—most commonly—they are referred to as the Corpse Eaters.

Yet though they are often known under the same denomination, the reasons for their state and the ways they survive are as numerous as the heads of corn in a field.

One such fallen tribe, though shrouded in mystery, is k...