I'm Chase.

I’m a writer, TTRPG hobbyist, lapsed academician, and occasional baseball fan. This is a crudely organized hub for my online activities.

2026 in a Nutshell

It’s 2026, and once again I’m trying to spend less time doom-scrolling and more time doing things I love and things that further my goals. I have lofty goals for this year, and I have no idea if I can achieve them. No harm in trying, though. Last updated April…Continue reading “2026 in a Nutshell”

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260314

I'm tired, boss. I worked a long shift today, did not use my downtime on the D&D prep I intended to, and I can barely keep my eyes open now.…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 7

13 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 7: The Madman Length: 15 pages,…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 6

12 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 6: Lorbanery Length: 16 pages, 144…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 5

11 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 5: Sea Dreams Length: 8 pages,…

The Map Dilemma #2

Another night without much to say, but I did make good progress on a map for my D&D game. I was correct in that sketching the map by hand is…

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260309

Today I went to work, and beyond the hours spent producing a ballgame, I did nothing of any particular use to myself or others. The time change has finally claimed…

The Map Dilemma #1

8 Mar 20269 Mar 2026

In which the author expresses his simmering frustration with the work of mapping a fantasy world, his previous attempts to solve this frustration, and his plan going forward. Apologies, but…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 4

7 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 4: Magelight Length: 11 pages, 80…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 3

6 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 3: Hort Town Length: 24 pages,…

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Earthsea Deep Read: The Farthest Shore, Chapter 2

5 Mar 202627 Apr 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 2: The Masters of Roke…