#droskyn

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View from the cave, Droskyn Point, near Perranporth

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and all the while... . . . #droskyn #cornwall #surfsouthwest #perranporth #cornwallsurf #cornishsurf #surfcornwall #springswells #offshore (hier: Perranporth Beach)

[continent-of-omix]

Territories

Principality of Guang

Capital: Dean

Favorite candy: hushies

Favorite snack: cheeselocks

Castle(s): Dramur (Dean), Gregnan (Chanwu), Saulogne (Fenping), Antinne (Chanping), Pumart (Raozhou), Gremont (Chang), Sarlet (Yilin), Nanmart (Caozhou), Drannois (Hezhou), Roagnane (Atwarsija)

Grand duchy of Long

Capital: Linhua

Favorite candy: teasers

Favorite snack: crispies

Castle(s): Anticourt (Linhua), Antozon (Yinde), Maimomble (Huizhou), Tally (Ganheong), Nanris (Shuan), Epinne (Dondam), Maigneux (Shanan)

Shunqinese Empire

Capital: Guanke

Favorite candy: creamies

Favorite snack: crackles

Castle(s): Golimar (Guanke), Goldman (Denhou), Pusart (Tailan), Chazon (Denanmen), Chayonne (Huizhou), Maimart (Guang), Vinlon (Jiping), Marsir (Pinhaining), Soiville (Donhang), Tounnois (Jianbai), Sarmart (Angan), Martilon (Jianhuang), Soiseau (Donhang), Pabonne (Suining), Beauville (Chanhou), Pumont (Wuding), Vinlimar (Ganhou), Martibagne (Siulunqi), Carcamur (Tonhou), Bourris (Kagar), Besanrault (Mandurgade), Maullon (Shoteri), Gennetou (Mybag), Montves (Mishan), Saugnane (Maniyapetgi)

Kingdom of Danhalia

Capital: Danhala

Favorite candy: braids

Favorite snack: pawpaws

Castle(s): Easkerton (Danhala), Brackhill (Sidabadluru), Blire (Mudal), Nartley (Tumnaralig), Stadley (Belgi), Hewgill (Krispur), Swanton (Bannur), Limasse (Mankorsand), Perpinin (Gangevarga), Gennessonne (Khalur)

Republic of Tirnia

Capital: Haspetson

Favorite candy: loopies

Favorite snack: wrinklies

Castle(s): Falkerstone (Haspetson), Woodsford (Manjannur), Burmstone (Hospur), Balling (Savatirupet), Daroonga (Rotana), Bellton (Angudhuve), Draydon (Hotarana), Earnside (Murijapudi), Selsmire (Chirandahal), Aswick (Kuspetsonka), Adwick (Watibenka)

Churemanian Theocracy

Capital: Chureman

Uninhabited land inside territory

Two borders are also uninhabited land

Favorite candy: buzzers

Favorite snack: angelwings

Castle(s): Maetrine (Chureman), Calchester (Barialiungai), Marshwood (Morvolin Uul), Farrador (Sag Agsenbu), Cainfield (Rashaat Ovoo), Witton (Saigon On), Heathersage (Bulag), Barveil (Delgerhan), Ormshire (Galhig), Yardway (Azahret), Berlington (Tasfirador), Stowerling (Melalsaou), Ultrona (Balai Olon), Harmpton (Bathand), Crachton (Nombesongel), Strathenberg (Luushir), Perrigwyn (Alfamar), Tornbridge (Bayan), Bolltree (Biyahrah), Iredale (Ashiyah), Termarth (Turdana), Bawres (Batanbogd), Aedon (Khanherga), Barthmont (Karsi), Tarnton (Mandar), Brittlebean (Thumbe), Whitich (Hota), Weavington (Chikleshigi), Darthill (Tipalnara), Grimtol (Radibimadur), Eastorm (Bansondaka), Uwile (Muravalla), Yardway (Mudre), Tornbury (Hosankovi), Fanthorpe (Kolalpurga), Ranhold (Malgunreva), Hingham (Mundadi), Enrilth (Kudtadi), Woodsford (Bandamalyan), Barnacton (Tsadaatsen), Allerton (Tulekgol On)

Iyalamian Theocracy

Capital: Adupum

Favorite candy: melties

Favorite snack: munchers

Castle(s): Tarsington (Adupum), Fernyard (Teltidar), Tarrgoria (Carh), Werth (Aghas), Whitestone (Umba), Woolsworth (Zayara), Cadleigh (Erqa), Mortham (Dilzu), Harwood (Chuera), Skelside (Harbisu), Cottonhorn (Tizalayt), Dewmire (Uruk)

Beylik of Erseltu

Capital: Erseltu

Favorite candy: blossoms

Favorite snack: troofles

Castle(s): Direwood (Erseltu), Calterburry (Kishibaya), Mortling (Arturupha), Ely (Borran)

Principality of Yehirstan

Capital: Yehirta

Favorite candy: sparklers

Favorite snack: nutters

Castle(s): Galbury (Yehirta), Ryer (Dubazai), Langen (Chars), Archdale (Tiyehirdur), Cullin (Mabarwal), Cardell (Sumeimah)

Tokatvanstan Confederation

Capital: Sarale

Favorite candy: howlers

Favorite snack: chestnutters

Castle(s): Talsworth (Sarale), Droskyn (Selengulka), Merkworth (Bemir), Starm (Duta), Artanges (Chivrilvan)

Beylik of Irilolya

Capital: Ertin

Favorite candy: rascals

Favorite snack: flakies

Castle(s): Stadley (Ertin), Marseden (Berfara), Eagleview (Elbis), Redford (Safra), Wintershold (Gulvan), Karthmere (Samala), Sarsinghurst (Marselva), Taergoria (Kurtanak), Borun (Tunmama), Treehold (Aybin), Aeskrow (Ishintaman), Barkhamsted (Chara), Enrilth (Kayashakda)

Beylik of Bercistan

Capital: Erbapi

Favorite candy: thrillers

Favorite snack: coils

Castle(s): Bellesea (Erbapi), Kentillie (Topirehir), Barkley (Virede), Avolire (Mutnos)

Principality of Funotoyo

Capital: Yoshigas

Favorite candy: brittles

Favorite snack: fruities

Castle(s): Dragonspire (Yoshigas), Seanton (Karabikami), Alterwood (Tatsugaji), Flatwick (Phanban An), Baltso (Kumasu), Norhall (Nami), Coarshire (Shikawa)

Beylik of Pacamanstan

Capital: Pacaman

Favorite candy: fidge

Favorite snack: miracles

Castle(s): Elden (Pacaman), Adwick (Akla), Pardwell (Arayhan), Howers (Akme), Burneside (Kaskiski)

Protectorate of Garishamstan

Capital: Sasucak

Favorite candy: wallops

Favorite snack: picolocos

Castle(s): Saltwood (Sasucak), Weavington (Alkawd), Cantlyn (Semigara), Windemere (Alhoha), Cowle (Safaribi), Raychester (Sulubadir), Dinton (Kinarkunye)

Kingdom of Alalwaq

Capital: Habant

Favorite candy: squirmies

Favorite snack: fancakes

Castle(s): Rose (Habant), Elkmire (Yaya), Hingham (Zubailmu), Hurlton (Thusan), Rissingshire (Maknah)

Kapian League

Capital: Kanu

Favorite candy: lemones

Favorite snack: hoots

Castle(s): Mirador (Kanu), Tornbridge (Hahuaeaka), Dewmire (Hayah), Tharfield (Hubardah), Farrador (Hookoe), Yielden (Varzuq), Easkerton (Wakeapapuu), Levans (Pomulalehu), Bryalshire (Sidil), Dornham (Jirah), Midford (Makhaykh)

Duchy of Hawehia

Capital: Holapau

Favorite candy: poofs

Favorite snack: snowflakes

Castle(s): Kingshill (Holapau), Murton (Kuhderes), Harle (Kilehaulu), Starford (Hokono), Backton (Nahuahua), Oakhampton (Kinamoa), Calber (Opiau)

Kingdom of Bushahria

Capital: Mobat

Favorite candy: roley poley

Favorite snack: merries

Castle(s): Hordrigg (Mobat), Eythiria (Tuladtan), Otterberg (Sialk), Auglire (Meydunhahr), Sella (Nabad), Dudley (Goliyeh), Alnor (Dorh), Ashington (Serurun), Scatterby (Muwalraq), Slyborn (Yabad), Barnsil (Chermiahin), Bellbroke (Arlik), Hayton (Arzhardari), Parton (Abnak), Laeves (Barzad), Wilton (Shanares), Barknor (Haneh)

Emirate of Sablahia

Capital: Jubwah

Favorite candy: pasties

Favorite snack: chewies

Castle(s): Mortham (Jubwah), Gumtar (Ojer), Darfield (Mayaar)

Laiyaisinese Empire

Capital: Chinwun

Uninhabited territory inside land

Favorite candy: fiddlesticks

Favorite snack: chippies

Castle(s): Tortmain (Chinwun), Cloveshire (Laiwan), Broadcove (Chiyau), Whitmore (Funhan), Draydon (Funhung), Bruckstone (Yuenhan), Withall (Machuen), Muria (Tinsanlo), Barknor (Namtindak), Salkire (Kwong), Greenhill (Yuendak), Harwood (Hotoishan), St. Clare (Hanloyuen), Streganna (Lonhant), Maelony (Cheunwai), Ely (Funkok), Portam (Powanling), Malgrave (Yeung), Dewmire (Namhaumun)

Protectorate of Chung

Capital: Taiyeung

Favorite candy: fusers

Favorite snack: nacheeze

Castle(s): Calford (Wanhui), Eynsworth (Goyiuyeung), Hardingham (Nhu), Riverdale (Taisin), Wolveshire (Nerberanda), Lakewell (Namhuiwui), Rye (Samsen), Aysel (Tsuengyuen), Dawton (Fatgong), Windsor (Samsuihing), Clafton (Tinhing), Milford (Mensha), Pendragon (Taiyeung)

Duchy of Heung

Capital: Chue

Favorite candy: fanties

Favorite snack: cheddies

Castle(s): Azgul Castle (Mirlo), Croft Castle (Leunmun), Herst Castle (Fathunhing), and Torpin Castle (Chue)

[opheliakeeauthor]

Book Teasing

Part 5 of Midnight Magic is in review with Amazon.  The miniseries is going well. I just had a give you a teaser of the poet scene with Droskyn Rothstein and Emily Erskine. The wizard and his wisdom heat things up in part 5. Some of the loose ends from Past in the Present are finally explained. It's getting good. I can't wait to write the next part. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think when you finish it.

Self Publishing Show

Most of you know that I don't have money. I don't earn much past what I must have to pay my bills. Sadly, I am not an everyday millionaire. Nor am I likely to ever become one. I don't make more than gas money from my stories each month. I write because I love it, for my dedicated long time readers, and with the hope of meeting more people who need to escape into the dream from time to time. Sure, I would love to be able to write full time all the time, but unless or until that becomes my reality, I will remain content with just being able to write. Having said all of that, I must admit that I am always seeking knowledge about the field of self publishing. I stumbled over the Self-Publishing Show on YouTube. (I am not a paid spokesperson nor have I ever purchased anything from Mark Dawsen and company.) I have watched a few episodes, but the one with author Force, made me rethink a few things about what I am doing to market my books. I honestly believe that this is where I fail. I am not a carnival barker or a natural born salesman so I have to seriously work at all of that. I believe I might be making a couple of mistakes not giving away more free stories. Also, I really must pay for ads. I have dabbled in them a bit, but am just not comfortable with them. It is the expense that bothers me the most. I have only recouped the money one month, but I just broke even. I think I need to let the ad run longer and add more money to it. Where will the money come from? Even though I know something I can try, I once again lack funds to implement it. Sigh. I will get there. I am sure that I am getting closer.

Podcasting?

I have tried doing this a bit before. It's not easy turning a book into an audio format. Especially a paranormal romance with a serious amount of heat involved. The sizzle between the pages can get pretty serious and reading it aloud is not so easy for me. I have committed and crafted one audio scene from A Pack Forms. If you would like to check it out, it's on YouTube. Hit the like and subscribe button. I am going to attempt to get a bit more stuff like that out in the future. I am still debating the format for that kind of stuff. If anyone has an idea, let me know. I will check it out.

Merchandise

Okay, so Eli doesn't actually say that line until Midnight Magic, but it is still cool. I just think this would make the coolest cell phone cover. I would so put my tiger on clothes and bookmarks. I have never been able to get Printful to work on my site and there is no one to call to get help. It is all automated but the videos are all out of date so I need to investigate another vendor. Sigh. That aspect of the dream is standing still at the moment. How I wish for more time. Bear with me, and I will figure it out. I use Weebly for my website and blog. If anyone out there has an idea that would allow for print on demand items or knows how to fix my Printful and would share, I would gladly hear you. Drop me a line somewhere and I promise I will check it out as soon as I can. 

The Author Walk Continues

My journey as a self published author continues. #indieauthor I don't think I will ever stop writing at this point. I truly enjoy it. Stories are amazing. There is still so much to explore and do. I need to keep pushing forward in my efforts to tell it. There is always another bus coming to some destination I have yet to see. Thank you for stepping into the dream with me and taking the ride.

Future Stories

I am currently writing Strange Visions and still working on a story in the Lyons Gate miniseries as well as Dragon Wedding. Dragon Wedding is a book like The Library. It seems to be stuck in limbo land. I think I have to write more of Strange Visions to be able to 'see' what happens next in Dragon Wedding. I really am a total pantser and I swear I don't know what is about to happen yet. When the characters find out, I will write it down. LOL.  

I have work to do. Thanks for taking a moment to step into the behind the scenes of the dream. If you read, please be kind and leave your review. All authors will love you more for it. Have an awesome weekend. I will catch up again next week. Be Careful! Happy reading, ​Ophelia Kee

[cornishbirdblog]

Droskyn Point Prehistoric Galleries - Cornwall's Oldest Mine

Droskyn Point Prehistoric Galleries – Cornwall’s Oldest Mine

Droskyn Point towers above Perranporth beach. The crashing waves of the Atlantic beat its rocky cliffs. But this spectacular headland hides an ancient secret. Hidden down a steep, narrow path is thought to be the earliest known evidence of mining in Cornwall.

Beginnings . . .

The origins of tin mining in Cornwall are hazy of course, and incomplete. When you are discussing something that happened…

[cavalierpostcards]

Vintage Cornwall Postcard, Droskyn Point, Perranporth GL9

http://dlvr.it/RQVqC1

[thelisteningstation]

porth by Andrew Fentham

no doppler shift smallgrained granite lionesses fishermen seiners for pilchards listening for bells hearing seven stones a mushroom government lightvessel now buoy for bombs no doppler shift cones out to the reef edge intelligence otherwise up droskyn anyway up droskyn under armour no doppler shift the batholith quiet flemish ledge breakers breakers on the town quiet

a fox a badger a bear quiet among scrambled egg lichen humid dune slacks quiet on twelve cists no chat divested roof sand in sand out ligger bay towans as gun range golf club holiday

piran as bladderwrack scarecrow piran as half a young porpoise lower half rest spine only gull gone through morning i hear

planes depart a cligga plateau torrey canyon napalm petrol for savages guillemot pairs razorbill nests unscuttled super tankers on slicks

rainbow upon rainbow volunteers with cans mary mouse trinity house sprinklered chemical cans long along affected coastline wreckers seaweed eschewed clags also crow sound passage type gold fish shoals where pulled black marble sand voorspoeds itself

cable laying duckboats fret planes potshotting chapel rock nobody meantime to bear witness to the saint sailor by the wind on a millstone piran sonus in hindshore dunes marram grass silly shells the concrete sleeve against sand shift return enter the oratory

[richardb64]

Low tide @ #droskyn #Perranporth (at Droskyn)

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Some nice winter surf in Perranporth

Decided to take some footage of the surf, it was fairly messy but some solid waves coming through

[thelisteningstation]

The Listening Station 2017

This November twelve artists trekked to Droskyn Point, Perranporth Cornwall to take part in this years iteration of The Listening Station. In the spirit of experimentation participation across disciplines was encouraged and so gathered a group of singers, writers, musicians, engineers, inventors, psychogeographers, performance makers, theatre makers artists, twitchers, foragers, stargazers and poets.

Together we stayed at the Perranpoth Hostel, the site of an experimental listening station from which the admiralty listened to hydrophones laid on the sea bed up to ten miles out under the sea. 

The premise of the residency was that in return for their stay the artists would create an audio or text response to their experience of the site. These recordings will be installed in the hostel in march 2018 to be experienced in situ.

During the residency among other things we went for a foraging scout on the cliffs, we walked through the dunes to St Piran’s Oratory, visited the ancient earthwork theatre of Perran round, used hydrophones to record underwater secrets, stargazed, ocean watched, feasted, sang Cornish songs and visited the museum to learn about the Listening Station’s history.