Richard Bailey
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I am currently working on expanding my writing topics and exploring different areas and topics of writing. I have a personal history with a very severe form of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
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Shadows Over Soravin - Part 5
The once-proud ruin, hollowed halls of learning and vaults of buried arcanum, lay under a bruised sky. Ash still curled from fissures where forgotten magic had been disturbed, and the rain that fell was thick, laced with the taint of alchemical run-off, slicking the blackened stones and whispering like dying words into the cracks. The vault was gone. Collapsed. But its echoes still throbbed in the bones of the city.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Chapters
The Importance of Self-Care for Mental Health: More Than a Luxury, It's a Lifeline
Redefining Self-Care Self-care is often misunderstood. For some, it conjures images of spa days, scented candles, and cozy nights with a good book. While those things can be part of self-care, the true essence of it goes much deeper.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Longevity
Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss and Energy: A Beginner's Guide
Trying to lose weight while boosting energy can feel like a tug-of-war. You cut calories, and suddenly you're dragging through the day. But what if there was a way to do both, trim fat and stay fueled, without counting every bite or feeling deprived?
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Longevity
Shadows Over Soravin - Part 4
The descent felt like stepping into the marrow of a buried god. No light guided them, only memory. Thin lines of crystalline veinwork pulsed faintly along the vault walls, casting a sickly indigo shimmer over the steps. With every touch of a boot to stone, fragmented echoes burst outward, moments frozen in time, hazy and sharp in equal measure. Vaelin saw a gloved hand dripping with someone else’s blood. Elira glimpsed a page torn from a sigil codex, set aflame before the eyes of a weeping child. And Tovik… Tovik flinched at a laugh that sounded too much like his own, coming from a voice behind a mask.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Chapters
How to Romance Every Companion in Baldur’s Gate 3: Step-by-Step Guide
Romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 is more than a side quest. It’s a woven thread that connects story, character development, and emotional stakes. Whether you’re looking for lighthearted flirtation or a deeply emotional bond, the game gives you the tools to explore meaningful relationships with your companions.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Gamers
Best Solo Builds in Baldur’s Gate 3: Class and Subclass Guide
Venturing alone through the perilous world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is no small feat. Without companions to watch your back, heal your wounds, or trigger team-based synergies, you’ll need a build that can stand firm in combat, solve puzzles, and survive the game’s brutal encounters.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Gamers
Balancing Narrative and Mechanics in Story-Driven RPGs: Crafting Harmony Between Plot and Play
In the realm of story-driven role-playing games (RPGs), the synergy between gameplay mechanics and narrative is paramount. These two pillars, story and interactivity, must function not as separate systems, but as interlocking gears in a well-oiled machine.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Education
Shadows Over Soravin - Part 3
The deeper they pressed into the ruins beneath Soravin, the more the vault abandoned all pretense of architecture. Passageways twisted like veins, breathing faint heat through the stone. Glyphwork on the walls shimmered when touched, alive, reactive, growing. The vault was no longer just a site of research. It had become a living archive of the broken, a body built on fractured oaths and stolen memories.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Chapters
Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Professionals: Stay Nourished Without Sacrificing Time
Staying healthy while juggling work deadlines, meetings, and after-hours responsibilities can feel impossible. Most busy professionals want to eat well, but lack the time or energy to cook nutritious meals every day.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Longevity
Royal Kingdom Beginner's Guide: Tips to Build Your Empire Faster
If you're just getting started with Royal Kingdom, you're stepping into a world full of possibilities, rich lands to conquer, thriving cities to build, and powerful alliances to form. But without the right strategies, you’ll find yourself struggling against resource shortages, slow growth, and rival empires.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Gamers
