We’ve talked about opera. Now, let’s talk about that “lesser” Art. The one the nobility ignore. The common man’s opera. Let’s talk about theater. No self-respecting man or woman of the Senate would ever be caught dead in a theater. Where the commoners put on their unremarkable pageants. Where actors summon inspiration from their own…
An expanded and revised entry on blood opera. Enjoy Nothing compares to opera. The high alchemical Art, incorporating all other Arts. Drama. Music. Architecture. Dance. And, of course, love and revenge. Ven opera (the actual ven word best translates as “The Art that encompasses all other Arts”) is full of spectacle. Jim Steinman meets John…
When I started working at Perot Systems, I discovered the Lead Trainer had a small teddy bear on her desk. “Oh, that’s Bear,” she told me. “He goes through all sorts of torture.” It seems our delightful Lead Trainer brought Bear into work one day after her boyfriend won him in a machine or she…
What happens when I cut caffeine out of my diet? I get headaches during the day and insomnia at night, that’s what. I quit after I read the specific chemical compounds in sodas have been directly linked to neurological problems. I saw it two weeks ago and I can’t find the link. God, I want…
So, I’m including Player and Game Master chapters for Houses of the Blooded and I realized what I had just written would have made a great Play Dirty chapter. Specifically, a follow-up on the “play dirty for players” chapter. That’s right, more goodies for you player-types. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything about…
Funny. My best friend’s name was Scott when this was on TV. Monsters for latentblue.
When a plot has been given poetry, a duel is not enough. A Hate. The holy and sacred declaration of Revenge.— The Duel There are circumstances when a duel will not satisfy honor. When an injury is so egregious, simple combat will not heal the wound. An elaborate plan to discredit and dishonor. A beloved…
This American Life has an episode with a super hero theme. Once again, this amazing radio show kicks my ass. You can listen to it here. (Thanks to Daniel Friggin’ Solis.)