This is a collection of poems and stories from the world of the Dungeons & Dragons campaign I run with students in our school’s club.
Truefast; Or, Inherited from the Gods
“It is imperative, Elliot, that you pay attention. Our fate may fall in your hands one day, and time may take me before then, so you must remember this on your own.”
Keep readingAli Shuffle; Or, When We Met
“At the edge of the forest, I saw a madrone bent by ancient winds and remembered the way you danced at the festival by the palace when we met.”
Keep readingPadkos; Or, You left so suddenly
“You left so suddenly — you needed to go somewhere to save something — it’s what adventurers do.”
Keep readingDaddy Warbucks; Or, Go in My Place
I get that my dad has to do all these stupid ceremonies; he’s the king, la-di-da…
Keep readingOrthopraxy; Or, A Mother’s Pain
I’ve haunted this temple since the day you were born, the day I died bringing you here…
Keep readingHierophanic; Or, Elyon’s Struggle
“I’ve heard people say Pelor is here— breathing our air, walking our pews…”
Keep readingThe Ballad of Coll Tabe
The tavern din surrounds me, an undercurrent for a song I’ve heard before…
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M. Espinosa 