Stories by Sarah Danielle
By Sarah Danielle
Current work: Forsaken by Shadows.
Inspired by the work of R.A. Salvatore, this redemption tale is set in Dungeons and Dragons' Forgotten Realms setting. This dark fantasy story follows the story of a young half-elf girl as she struggles to survive enslavement to dark elves, and the drow prince who finds his life radically altered the day he meets her.
Stories by Sarah DanielleApr 29, 2023
Forsaken by Shadows 60: Mercenary for Hire
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 60: Mercenary for Hire "He was a killer for hire, who weighed the worth of a soul in units of gold.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/ORSlU863rJ8
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to ilie for this amazing drawing of Ti'yana! Check out her work: https://ko-fi.com/ilie129?viewimage=IQ5Q3UALBX
Support me on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
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Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 59: Masked
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 59: Masked "He had atrophy and isolation, both of which could be weaponized."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/P_cf1Api0JE
WARNING This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Torafein! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Special Episode: Faith and Fantasy
A slight deviation from our usual content: My musings on wring fantasy as a Christian. Support me on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891 We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Rismyn and Mazira! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/ Support me on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891 Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 58: Sacred Fire
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 58: Sacred Fire
"The best she could hope for was a fresh start, a re-priming of the canvas to begin again.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/hF2_5jglKE4
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to MapleDragon for this amazing drawing of Mazira! Support me on Ko-fi!
Support me on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 57: Ancient Feuds
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 57: Ancient Feuds
"Hope didn’t heal bruises, but planning did.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/yQmvwWuWdcQ
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://youtu.be/IExBtrU0XHc
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Torafein! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Support me on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 56: Brilliant and Brutal
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 56: Brilliant and Brutal "What would faith be if we only exercised it when convenient?”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/AePnnItH7-M
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance!
Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to ilie for this amazing drawing of Ti'yana!
Check out her work: https://ko-fi.com/ilie129?viewimage=IQ5Q3UALBX
Support me on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 55: Friends in Weird Places
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 55: Friends in Weird Places
"You are drastically missing the point.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/OFegyd_PQXc
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Christine for this amazing drawing of Rismyn!
Check out her work: https://www.christinekerrick.com
Support me on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sarah26891
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 54: Strange Days
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 54: Strange Days
"She was trauma to be managed. A vase to be secured. Delicate. Empty. Useless."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Ubu45YFmdr4
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Mazira! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 53: Grounded
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 53: Grounded
"The sum of a life can never be expressed in two simple sentences..."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/fNbkaZe-EcM
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Solaurin! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 52: Outsiders
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption. Chapter 52: Outsiders "Only then did Rismyn become aware of the precarious nature of a heartbeat, and how easy it was to silence one..." If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/KqLSKMbvNAo **WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you. We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Belnir! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/ Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 51: Sheared Pride
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 51: Sheared Pride "Pain was no stranger to Torafein. His nerves had been calloused over long years of blood service. Pain was temporary, fleeting. Endurable."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/rvKhwsR98To
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Toloruel! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
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Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 50: Aftershocks
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 50: Aftershocks
"There is no darkness so deep that a candle cannot extinguish it."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/J2ETbZkOFYA
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Rismyn and Mazira! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadow 49: The Warlock
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 49: The Warlock
"Now was not the time for wallowing in grief. Reality was before him, cold and cruel."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/yQmvwWuWdcQ
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Torafein! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 48: Useless
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 48: Useless
"But she couldn’t deny the feelings of her heart.
Her heart, which was broken, and warped, and apparently loved darkness and feared the light. What was wrong with her?"
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/GrTot38gBPc
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Mazira! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 47: Dead Quiet
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 47: Dead Quiet
“For as long as Torafein had breath in his lungs, he would shoulder the burden of keeping his loved ones safe, no matter the cost.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/ZATauCchS7E
**WARNING**
This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Torafein! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 46--The Giving of Gifts
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 46: The Giving of Gifts "Something broke in her heart, but it wasn’t flesh. It was hard and brittle, like limestone chipping off of quartz. A solid stone that carved away, revealing somethingprecious beneath. It ached–oh how it ached–but it ached in a way that was beautiful, not terrible."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/uV21h8VA6yE
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance!
Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Mazira! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 45: The Council Meeting
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 45: The Council Meeting "I think things just got a little out of hand..."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/bZ2AlW6_HDg
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Beltel!
Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 44: At the Sunglow Tavern
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 44: At the Sunglow Tavern
"Unfortunately, there were several factors he had failed to consider with this new plan, the first of which being that nothing ever went the way he wanted."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/SvxZqM-zcTk
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Rismyn! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 43: Secrets
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 43: Secrets “If anyone was going to have a hand in conspiracies, it ought to have been him.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Z2yzo9LXVLE
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to LucasLuan art for this amazing drawing of Solaurin! Follow his work on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 42: For Better or Worse
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 42: For Better or Worse
“I’d do anything for her,” Rismynsaid, his voice thick. “Her joy is my chief concern. I’d die for her.”
“And then you’d be dead,” Solaurin replied. “And she’d beforced to muddle on without you anyway.”
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Ib3G3zKopcU
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to LucasLuan art for this amazing drawing of Solaurin! Follow his work on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 41: Reunion
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 41: Reunion
"No one knows the will and ways of the gods. Fate is an indiscernible cipher. We can’t get caught up in the ‘why’, but need to focus on the ‘what now’.”
If you missed theprevious chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/eO3zFmFlzZQ
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Christine for this amazing drawing of Rismyn!
Check out her work: https://www.christinekerrick.com
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle Disclaimer:
Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 40: Ghosts
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 40: Ghost "Her scars cut deeper than her demolished skin. They were inside of her..."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/twdzxQdjTh4
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to LucasLuan art for this amazing drawing of Mazira! Follow his work on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 39: The Testing
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 39: The Testing "He did matter, and what was left of his pride demanded he make it known."
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Ebry9AoqYtc
**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you. We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb
Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance!
Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com
Thank you to Christine for this amazing drawing of Rismyn! Check out her work: https://www.christinekerrick.com
Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com
Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com
Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle
Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 38: New Faces
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption. Chapter 38: New Faces "Life had been going alarmingly well lately. It was about time something caved in." If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/of9Lu-a8DJw **WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you. We have a discord! Join us! https://discord.gg/ZYb869xwxb Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Rismyn! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/ Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 37: Dream Terrors
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 37: Dream Terrors "It might take time, but she would do it, because it wasn’t natural for a girl her age to struggle through such simple tasks, no matter what anyone told her." If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/IoWJqc-bkFk
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Forsaken by Shadows 36: Best Laid Plans
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption. Chapter 36: Best Laid Plans "Today was the most important day of his twenty-six years of living." If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/IugZYP-2tdI **WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you. Thank you to Tabletop Audio for their music and ambiance! Check them out at https://tabletopaudio.com Thank you to Lucas for this amazing drawing of Rismyn! Check out his work: https://www.instagram.com/lucasluan.art/ Read along on Substack: https://sarahdanielle.substack.com Follow my journey as a writer: https://www.storiesbysarahdanielle.com Hang out with me on Instagram: @Storiesbysarahdanielle Disclaimer: Forsaken by Shadows is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Forsaken by Shadows 35: Interlude
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 35: Interlude: Welcome to season 3!
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Forsaken by Shadows 34: Father of Three
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 34: Father of Three "The children were safe now, and they were his. They may not know it yet, but they had finally come home."
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Forsaken by Shadows 33: Deep Crimson
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 33: Deep Crimson "Maybe that was the secret Lolth didn’t want her elves to find out–that they were all the same. The same blood, the same ancestry, the same essence of being. There was no drow or faerie. There were just elves, made to exist together in a harmony sung by the ancient beings who created the realms. The great tragedy of the world was the sundering of family, the separation of light and dark which were always meant to dwell in balance together."
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Forsaken by Shadows 32: Comfort
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 32: Comfort "She was starting to think she’d been cold towards sorrow her whole life. Perhaps growing up surrounded by horror stories had made her forget how horrible the stories really were."
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Forsaken by Shadows 31: Scars and Tragedies
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 31: Scars and Tragedies
"Finally, she let her hands fall to the side and hung her head, settling for the bare facts. “I’m scarred.” "
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Forsaken by Shadows 30: The Evensong
Chapter 30: The Evensong
"Was that what love was, then? Choosing someone it didn’t make sense to choose? If that were the case then he might have a chance with Mazira after all."
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Forsaken by Shadows 29: Religion
Forsaken by Shadows: A Tale of Dark Elves and Redemption.
Chapter 29: Religion
"When did survival become equated with heartbeats?"
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**WARNING** This fantasy story deals with themes of trauma, abuse, and slavery. If these are subjects you are sensitive to, this story may not be for you.
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Forsaken by Shadows 28: First Impressions
In this Twenty-eight chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, we get a tour through the Sanctuary.
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Forsaken by Shadows 27: Sanctuary
In this Twenty-seventh chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Rismyn is perpetually surprised.
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Forsaken by Shadows 26: Sweetened Tea and Bitter Stories
In this Twenty-sixth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Beltel and Belnir share their stories.
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Forsaken by Shadows 25: Camaraderie
In this Twenty-fifth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Beltel offends a tiefling and Mazira tries tea for the first time.
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Forsaken by Shadows 24: Trials
In this Twenty-fourth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, something lurks beneath the surface of the river...
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Forsaken by Shadows 23: Answers
In this Twenty-third chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Torafein shares his story...
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Forsaken by Shadows 22: Rest
In this Twenty-second chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Rismyn and Mazira try to make sense of their unprecedented good fortune...
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Forsaken by Shadows 21: Allies
In this Twentieth-first chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, strangers and magic aren't always as they appear.
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Forsaken by Shadows 20: Visitors
In this Twentieth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, strangers arrive offering promises that sound too good to be true...
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Forsaken by Shadows 19: Drenched
In this Ninteeth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Mazira struggles to keep both her and Rismyn alive as they battle a dangerous current.
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Forsaken by Shadows 18--Shining
n this eighteenth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Rismyn and Mazira are taken prisoner, and the stakes are dire.
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Forsaken by Shadows 17: Too Late Revelation
In this seventeenth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, tensions are rising as Rismyn confronts Mazira over her fear of him, until something they both dread makes an appearance.
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Forsaken by Shadows 16: The Wilds
In this sixteenth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, we find Rismyn and Mazira four months after their escape into the Underdark. But are they really any better off than they would be back in Menzoberranzan?
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Forsaken by Shadows Season 1 Summary
Refresh your memory of the first 15 chapters of Forsaken by Shadows!
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Bonus Episode: The Woeful Tale of Oleander Pierce
The Woeful Tale of Oleander Pierce
A brief introduction to a Yuan-ti Rogue D&D character that may appear now and then in Sojourner's Awake actual-play games.
Oleander was just your average, young, treasure-hunting criminal until an unfortunate encounter with the goddess of time changed his destiny. Friendless and jobless, he takes a position on the right side of the law (for once), as a warden in Bald Top Library.
Hear his story in this bonus episode!
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Forsaken by Shadows Chapter 15--The Meaning of Smiles
In this Fifteenth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, Rismyn recovers from his recent excursion into Menzoberranzan and returns to Mazira--and this time, she's awake.
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Forsaken by Shadows 14: Assassin
In this Fourteenth chapter of Forsaken by Shadows, everything is on the line as Rismyn delves into the darkest pockets of Menzoberranzan. Will he survive his mission, or will he be just another corpse in the ruins of House Kilviir?
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