<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[brandoncgauvin.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Fantasy, Authentically Crafted Worlds]]></description><link>https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:05:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Isles That Return None: Celmarin's Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people of Celmarin trace their origins to Mazharen, having fled across the Gold Strait centuries ago to settle upon the southernmost shores of Grenmark. Over the centuries they built upon those white shores the great city of Khazmorien, the largest trading city in the kingdom, and gave rise to some of its wealthiest and most influential families. Their merchants and sailors became renowned for venturing farther than any others, charting distant waters and establishing trade far beyond the...]]></description><link>https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/post/the-isles-that-return-none-celmarin-s-silence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a206464f9e37e2aaa1718ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:51:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f940cc_f0a5464ea6be479298235c53bc652a4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Gauvin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dark Beginning: The Forgotten Petals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosara is the southwestern most region of Grenmark. Its people are marked by grandiose manner and uncommon affluence. Though now regarded as native to the realm, they remain foreigners in both feature and origin. For generations it was believed, whether by design or ignorance, that their forebears fled a darkness which threatened their religious rites centuries ago. Yet a letter written by one of Rosara’s once-prominent lords tells of a beginning far darker, and far more perfidious. The...]]></description><link>https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/post/a-dark-beginning-the-forgotten-petals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f49ed97b1c42fb24f28909</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:42:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f940cc_1481f9e1b0e5480f9b8542227099c7a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_832,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Gauvin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Price of Survival: The History of the Blood Schism.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harthwynn remains one of the oldest regions in Grenmark, carved from the cold, northeastern valleys of Ostar Magna following Skalbran’s Doom. Known for a culture of deep hospitality, its people are as hearty as the land they claim. Yet, beneath their welcoming hearths lies a history steeped in oral tradition and shadowed legends. Of these, the most vital, yet whispered, is the Blood Schism, a story passed quietly from generation to generation to remind the people of Harthwynn why the winter...]]></description><link>https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/post/the-price-of-survival-the-history-of-the-blood-schism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d8f89046e8409f60b0cb48</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f940cc_824e62634f1143ccbc8aa32fc6efe94e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_832,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Gauvin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling Grenmark: Tales and Folklore from Its Enigmatic Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grenmark is the eastern realm on the continent of Ostar Magna, within the world of Altherra. It is a land woven with mystery and rich traditions, where every region holds stories that echo through generations. These tales reveal the spirit of its people, the secrets of its landscapes, and the dark past that lingers in the air. This post begins the journey into the heart of Grenmark, sharing some of the most captivating folklore from its many regions. Each story offers a glimpse into the lives...]]></description><link>https://www.brandoncgauvin.com/post/unveiling-grenmark-tales-and-folklore-from-its-enigmatic-regions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69baae95fde2f1f6ed2b35d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:18:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f940cc_7e349d49e561478d9aaae302a7a69049~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandon Gauvin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>