«Xivra the Blues»: The Adventure of the Melancholic Half-Elven Bard

Dear readers, about 30 years ago I wrote a story for a Dungeons and Dragons game, something elementary and simple that created one of my first characters with which I played, he was a half-elf, bard and melancholic, this weekend I have recovered the stories and put it in the form of a tale, it is very silly and simple, but I think that all D&D games start like that, so I present to you the story that I will turn into a series, 30 years later.

Xivra The Blues

In the colorful series Xivra the Blues, we follow Xivra, a melancholic half-elf troubadour, along with her eclectic gang of friends: Elena, the skilled halfling archer; Rufus, the cunning thief; and Barbara, the formidable ogre.

It all begins at "La quemazón", where Xivra and her friends lead a life of small adventures until Barbara bursts in, seeking help to rescue her beloved, Arianwyn Lintalas, an elf trapped in the earl's fortress. With courage and determination, our heroes embark on a quest full of danger and deceit.

Throughout the journey, Rufus employs his wits and skills to free Arianwyn, while Xivra, with her music, inspires and distracts. Elena and Barbara, with their talents in combat, confront the earl's guards. The story culminates at the earl's wedding, where the group mounts a daring rescue of Arianwyn and her falcon companion, Zephyr, creating chaos and confusion in the fortress.

Barbara

After a successful escape, Xivra and her friends return to Silverbrook to celebrate and plan their next adventure in the town of Goldenvale, bringing with them a renewed sense of friendship and camaraderie.

Xivra the Blues is a story of bravery, love and adventure, where each character brings their own uniqueness, and together they face dangers with heart and cunning, ready for whatever their next journey holds.

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