Realmscraft: Eagle's Rook by Gary "Dagger" Heinstrom

In this addition, we take a look at the construction of Eagles Rook City.  I have also added a Play Realmscraft section with helpful start up links for those who are interested in what this project has to offer. 

Realmscraft Project

“For over 20 years [Around 30], players in the Realms have met on weekends and played characters in a fictional world.  We have maps, and imagine that we come from lands with castles, roads, bridges, towns, and everything else that might fit a medieval fantasy theme.  Until now, those lands have lived in our stories, songs, poems, and fertile imaginations.  This project is an attempt to change that.

‘Realmscraft’ could never replace LARPing, but with the right approach it can be a tool to make our shared roleplaying experience deeper and more fulfilling than ever before.”

In service to the Realms,
- Stephen Johnson, KoR, KoEF 
Source:  http://rhiassa.com/minecraft/index.htm 

Author’s Notes

The Realmscraft Project has had its ups and downs since I started working on it.  Recently, with the addition of some recent updates, work has resumed on Eagles Rook.  At the close of last year, all that stood in Eagles Rook, in Realmscraft, was the Castle Ravensloft, some lower fortifications and the outer bailey.  Now, Eagles Rook City is coming together.  Here is a look at what its builders have completed. 

Brief History

“Eagle's Rook was founded many years ago by Sir Gunnar Guthrevyn. Sir Gunnar took the lands, then called Ravensloft, from his evil uncle who had tainted the land and brutalized his people. Re-naming it Eagle's Rook, Sir Gunnar abandoned Ravensloft castle high upon the mountain and opted for the stronghold that directly overlooked the city of Ravensloft. Sir Gunnar reined for only 3 years before dying at the hands a demon. Power was transferred to Sir Myreil, but she spent most of her time questing and was unable to keep up with the much-needed work upon the castle and city. Power was soon passed to Sir Pyr Thalax, and subsequently Sir Vawn Coupant, who is the existing lord and Knight Commander of Eagle's Rook. There was also a 5 year period where Dame Anne ascended to the title of Duchess, but she stepped down from her position to bring Sir Pyr back from beyond the grave.” 
Source:   http://southernwastes.com   

Eagle's Rook at Night

Eagle's Rook Gate at Night

Eagle's Rook During the Day

Looking Up at Castle Ravensloft (Possibly Not Named that Now)

Play Realmscraft

The Realmscraft project is not just for mass builders who seek to construct nations.  It is also for those who would like to enjoy a little tastes of what the Realms has to offer in a new light.  Quests, dungeons, Roleplaying, and all sorts of other activities are created, and made available, for those who would just like to enjoy another Realms related outlet. 

Here are some links that may be of assistance in getting you in to our rendition of the Realms World.

Rhiassa.com – Stephen Johnson (Sir Duncan Conrad of Rhiassa) hosts the Realmscraft server.  The Rhiassa website is your gateway to Realmscraft.

http://rhiassa.com/minecraft/server.htm - Server Page

http://rhiassa.com/minecraft/client.htm - Client Page

http://rhiassa.com/minecraft/join.htm - Joining the Server Page.  You can also email me, Gary E. Heinstrom (Dagger Arkenstone) at dagger_arkenstone@hotmail.com.  I would be happy to help

http://minecraft.net/ - Minecraft website 

Join the Realmscraft Project

Do you have a nation that needs building?  Email us, and we will insure that you get the tools, knowledge, and help you need to complete the job.

dagger_arkenstone@hotmail.com

dantes.dad@comcast.net