Didrik Magnus-Andresen

On the Governance of Nirud and the Tyranny of Nilab

On the Governance of Nirud and the Tyranny of Nilab

The city of Nirud is ruled by a council of seven dwarves, with the Grand Patriarch—known as the king by his human subjects—at its head. The other six members are the leaders of the greatest sub-clans of the hold.

The council decides important matters of state by vote. Thanks to the odd number of members, the Patriarch’s vote typically breaks any stalemate, and it ...

Kiln-forts

As the resources near the city of Nirud are slowly depleted, the need to move the mining and smelting operations farther and farther away has increased. Through this process, the borders of the kingdom slowly expand, as forests are felled and the rich soil of the area is dug up.

Sometimes an expedition is even sent farther afield if, somehow, news reaches a kiln lord of a rich deposit beyond the kingdom’s borders.

There are even ...

Outlier household warband

The warband for the outlier household is here. These are brave men who live outside the fortified walls of their elven lord’s village. Usually they live in a fortified house at an area of greater value, either as it is good pastures or there are some important resources there. These men are used to handling themselves against all the hardships of the cursed realm, and are accustomed to seeing their lords change as their territory is passed b...

Hold of Nirud

One can often smell the city long before laying eyes upon it, thanks to the vast plumes of smoke spewing from its enormous kilns.

Even before reaching the city proper, travelers emerge from the forest to find themselves in a barren landscape. Enormous quantities of wood are consumed daily to fuel the city’s industry, and vast areas surrounding Nirud have been completely deforested. At the edges of this desolation, one sees s...

The Eukk

The Eukk is a hardy animal, well adapted to the mountainous landscape of Tenehu. It serves as the primary beast of burden and is an essential companion to any who seek to travel long distances. Though larger beasts exist, the Eukk is the one most commonly seen carrying supplies and wares on military expeditions and merchant caravans alike.

They are kept not only for transport but also for their soft, warm wool—highly valued in textiles...

Tears for Joy and Sadness. A Forsaken Gods short story

Another short story from the Forsaken Gods setting for you! I’ve also received a few short stories from some of you already, and there’s still plenty of time for new contributions.

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Tears for Joy and Sadness

Throughout the dark, maze-like structure of stacked stone, a wailing could be heard. The cries of many voices echoed in the smoke-filled corridors, yet one wa...

The Kalmaru, or river hound

Due to the mountainous landscape of Tenehu, it is also a land of countless rivers, lakes, and fjords. One of the many beasts that inhabits these waters is the Kalmaru, or river hound.

Its name derives from its resemblance to a great hound. It has a long snout and sharp teeth, perfect for latching onto unsuspecting prey. The body is thick and powerful, covered in fur. Its long tail enables it to propel itself out of the water at great spe...

The sacrifice. A Forsaken Gods short comic

The first pages of a Forsaken Gods comic by me and M.E Porter. I will be a short story to give a good general feel for the setting. The goal is not I release some pages each month. But for now you can enjoy the first four!

Sea raider warband and rules are here!

They can finally join the fight! Here are rules for the Sea Raiders, skills, equipment and paper cutout miniatures.

If yiu have any thoughts and feedback then let me know, as you help is greatly appreciated in developing this game!

The Elf-kin

Due to their low population, elves only take one partner at a time, as anything else would seem an extravagant excess. Elven princes are already known to go to war against their neighbors with the goal of stealing a wife for themselves—especially if she has borne a child. Having multiple partners is seen as tempting fate even more than they already do. That is not to say there are none who try.

But these wives are not mere trophies to ...

Forsaken Gods is a year old!

Forsaken Gods is now a year old, and what a journey it’s already been. Here’s a little text on how it all started—and where it’s headed next.

It all began last May. I was toying with the idea of creating a set of wargaming rules to simulate the kind of combat described in The Iliad—where brave warriors charge forth and enemies flee before their might.

When I first started testing the rules, I couldn’t stop there. I thou...

The levy grows!

Reinforcements have arrived! New levy spearmen are here, with new poses and faces. Now you have enough to build a full warband, and your elven prince can finally march on his bitter rival!

These models are available for all Karl tier patreons and above.

Send me a DM and i will provide the files.

Let battle commence!

Come tell your story!

Do you have a short story set in the Forsaken Gods universe that you’ve been meaning to write but haven’t gotten around to yet? Well, here’s some motivation!

I’ve already received a couple of short stories from some of you, and they absolutely blew me away. It was incredibly fun to experience the setting through your perspectives, and I’d love to share those stories with the rest of the community as well.

That’s why I t...

The Urzûm, or Terror bird

There have always been dreadful beasts in the great mountains that mark the bounds of Tenehu. These creatures have ensured that no one dares attempt to surmount this great enclosing barrier.

But since the comet first appeared in the sky, many terrifying beasts have ventured deeper into the cursed realm. Among them is the fearsome Urzûm—known to many as the terror bird.

Now, these terror birds range across all of Tenehu, making t...

The Magicians, witches and cultists

There are few figures shrouded in more mystery than the magicians. Who they are and from whence they came is unknown. Many even claim they do not exist at all—mere dark spirits or figments of the imagination. Yet their appearances in dreams and depictions on ancient rock walls are beyond dispute.

They are towering figures, dressed in black robes and veiled. Some veils are black, woven in twisting patterns; others are blood-red, adorned...

The Sentinel

In the cursed realm of Tenehu, cyclopean ruins from an ill-begotten time are said to lie hidden. Yet these haunted remains are seldom visited, for they are guarded by mysterious lone figures who allow no one to approach the obsidian structures.

Though many believe these sentinels to be ghosts or dark spirits belonging to the precursors who built the ruins, other, more believable tales speak of something else.

They say these dark fi...

The Sea Raider Warchief is here!

Fire up your 3D printer—the Sea Raider Warchief has arrived!

Look at this amazing miniature! The incredible @Houndhammer (over on X) has outdone himself once again.

The Sea Raiders were the first faction I came up with for this setting, and the whole world pretty much started from my desire to see some cool bronze-clad warriors battling it out on the tabletop—just like in The Iliad. Now, I can finally call it a dream come true,...

Cyclopian ruins

Remnants of cyclopean structures still linger in the cursed realm of Tenehu. Who built them, and what powers they possessed to achieve such a feat, no one knows.

The barbarous, fur-clad men of the mountains say they belong to a precursor civilization that ruled these lands before the elves—and even before men. They were so wise and learned that they were akin to gods upon the earth. Surely they were learned, but wise? If that were the ...

Ancient tombs from the time before the Elves

Across the cursed realm of Tenehu stand strange structures. They are said to be the remnants of burial places for the people who occupied these lands before the arrival of the Elf-kin. Little is known of these people, as little has been preserved.

The barbarous mountain folk claim to be their descendants, yet if this is true, they are tight-lipped about them. Not that many would be interested in learning more about them, in any case.

The comet

In the 357th year of the reign of King Murupalluwa, true heir of the Lord of Lords, ruler of the Central Kingdom, master of serpents, a comet appeared in the sky. Since its arrival, our benevolent ruler has been stricken by a mysterious ailment and confined to his bed. The comet grew brighter and stronger in our skies until it disappeared as suddenly as it had arrived. It upended the natural cycles of Tenehu. At night, its light was like that ...

A JOURNEY TO THE HOLY CITY OF HURRIAÄ Part 5

As we now are about to enter into the palace district we are nearing the end of this journey. But fear not, there are plenty of other places to explore in the cursed realm, and i got some plans for you guys!

The Sea Raiders are here!

The lore book for the Sea Raiders is finally here! It’s 17 pages long and full of new art and lore. Explore where they came from and why they arrived at the shores of the cursed realm of Tenehu.

You can find it in the shop now.

As usual it is free for all Karl tier patreons and above!

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Sea Raiders lore book

The Sea Raiders lore book lore book expands upon the setting of Forsaken Gods, with 17 pages on the Sea Raiders, their society, warfare and much more. This book along with all the others in the shop are available for free for all Karl tier members and above.

The Merchants

We continue our visual exploration of the cursed realm, this time with a look at traveling merchants.

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Roads are almost nonexistent these days in Tenehu, and what little remains of the great elven roads from before the Cursing is poorly maintained—if at all. This, combined with the prevailing dangers that roam the wilds and the harshness of the landscape itself, makes long-distance travel extremely diff...

We continue our exploration of the cursed realm

Here are two more of these. I have more sketched up, so expect more soon.

So this leads me to my question. Would you like for me to save them up into larger posts so that i dont spam you with these, or do you want them released here as soon as they are done? Please let me know in the comments.

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The Shepherd King

He who owns a million sheep. Shepherd of his flock. Commander of a thousand war...

Rulebook update and all the warbands in one place

I have updated the rulebook with all the new rukes i have dropped here. It is in the shop, and should be available free to all paid members and to those that have bought it earlier. If not then let know.

It is still in beta, so will be further updates to come. If there is any thing you would like me to clarify, illustrate with pictures or anything else, then let me know.

I have also included all the warbands and assets...

The Port City of Inthanu

The great mercantile hub of Inthanu lies at the very gates of the Strait of Ninarrad, guarding passage to the holy capital of Hurriaä. Thanks to this advantageous position, the citizens of this port city have grown incredibly wealthy.

Though officially a vassal of the Central Kingdom, their wealth affords them a great deal of autonomy, as the Serpent Kingdom does not dare run afoul of them—lest they close the straits to the...

More villagers, hats and plans.

Since the last villagers i posted were so popular i could not contain myself and had to make some more. I also made a guide to common men’s hats.

My plan is to compile all the faction lore books together with the current lore book and make a big tome out of it. Maybe i will even try to do a kickstarter.

I will also make a book of the Journey to Hurriaä serier, and the next one i have planned where our guide tells u about his gr...

A new Elf lord is here!

The amazing @Houndhammer over on X has sculpted an other glorious miniature for us! Look at this magnificent elf prince armed with a bow. He is ready for your printer right now. Available to all Karl tieres or higher. Just send me a dm!

The different villages of Tenehu

I made some drawings to showcase the diversity of the styles and cultures in the cursed realm of Tenehu. No two villages are alike. I might do more like these if there is interest?

Also excuse the misspelling of village in the first one… ugh!