elementia issue 4

Writing

Look Through the Window

By Tyler Wysong

Inside the window, a family you’ll see

A mother, a father, brothers, and

dogs as earsplitting as can be

But this family is the best

Superior to all the rest

Because this family has a bond

We’re all rather fond of


Unwrapping My Future

By Erika Davee

Anxiously tearing open the

shimmering sealed package

Ignoring die red symbols

that embellish the wrappage

Considering this cookie holds

my future unknown

Depending on the message

I’m sure to cheer or moan


Why Me?

By Leah Chesbrough

Sad

Hiding

Anger

Heart beating faster

Sweating

Embarrassed

Foul Friends

Ganging up on me

Frightening

Victim

Bullied

Wanted popularity

Gossip

Crying


featured young adult artist: Maddie Miguel

By Maddie Miguel

Maddie is 14 years old. She attends Shawnee Mission Northwest. Here’s a glimpse into her world:

What inspires you?


Tales From The Loop - Your Gateway to Strange Things

By Stålenhag, Simon
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Andrew E
Dec 16, 2019

You’ve heard of Dungeons and Dragons.  Right?



It’s been around for 45 year and been in everything from Simpsons to Stranger things. 



What is it? 



It’s a pen and paper Roleplaying game.  A set of rules to tell a shared story with friends and family with a backdrop of classic sword and sorcery in the vein of The Lord of the Rings.

 

Pretty simple right?  Well that’s what Tales from the Loop is.  A very rules-simple pen and paper Roleplaying Game!  Only it ditches the old tropes of Dwarves, Elves, Dragons, and Goblins for a more contemporary setting.

 

You and your friends play as