The Arcane Foundry

08/26/2026

I just released the first 5 chapters of a new Gothic Horror / Dark Fantasy novel on Royal Road, and it’s completely free to read. Feel free to check it out and share it with anyone you know who enjoys these genres!

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/188509/all-kings-must-die-a-tale-of-war-madness-and-the

Kings wage war. Something older feeds upon it. At seventeen, Dàiren [DYE-ren] has spent his entire life in an isolated fishing village on the eastern coast, knowing little of the kingdoms and wars beyond it. He has no title, no great ambition, and certainly no intention of becoming a knight. Then t...

06/26/2026

⚔️ Fantasy Fans! Which Warhammer Fantasy Army Matches Your Vibe? ⚔️

Whether you love noble knights, powerful wizards, relentless warriors, mysterious forests, or terrifying monsters, there's a Warhammer Fantasy army with a personality all its own.

I put together this article just for fun to help fellow fantasy fans explore which faction best matches the types of stories, characters, and aesthetics they enjoy most. It isn't a quiz or an official guide, just a fun look at the incredible variety of armies in the Warhammer Fantasy world.

Read the article here:
https://thearcanefoundry.com/daclaud-lee/warhammer-fantasy/which-warhammer-fantasy-army-matches-your-vibe/

After you've read it, let me know in the comments—which army best matches your vibe?

05/15/2026

Most people driving down West Broad Street have no idea one of Columbus’ darkest forgotten locations used to stand there.

Before the state offices, highways, and BMV buildings took over the area, the old Columbus Insane Asylum dominated the west side for over a century. Thousands of patients passed through its halls before the massive psychiatric hospital slowly fell into decay, was abandoned, and ultimately demolished. Today, almost nothing remains physically… but the stories never really disappeared.

I put together a deep dive into:
👻 The history of the Columbus Insane Asylum
🏚️ What happened to the building in the 70s, 80s, and 90s
🪦 The dark lore and ghost stories tied to the grounds
📖 How the BMV complex eventually replaced it
🌙 Why this remains one of Columbus’ forgotten haunted locations

The Hilltop and west side of Columbus have far more history than most people realize.

Read the full article here: https://thearcanefoundry.com/daclaud-lee/hilltop/the-columbus-insane-asylum/

Explore the history of the Columbus Insane Asylum, its dark past, tragic stories, and reported hauntings. Discover one of Ohio’s most eerie landmarks.

05/14/2026

Most people in Columbus drive past Camp Chase Cemetery without realizing one of the city’s most haunted locations is sitting right there on the west side.

From the Lady in Gray placing flowers on Confederate graves… to reports of ghostly soldiers dancing in the cemetery at night… Camp Chase has some of the darkest and strangest lore in Columbus history. We went deep into the history, paranormal stories, eyewitness encounters, and forgotten legends surrounding the cemetery in our newest article on The Arcane Foundry blog.

If you enjoy:
👻 Haunted places in Columbus
🪦 Ghost stories and paranormal lore
📖 Dark local history
🌙 Ohio legends and urban exploration

…then this one is for you.

The Hilltop has more history than people give it credit for.

Read the full article: https://thearcanefoundry.com/daclaud-lee/hilltop/camp-chase-cemetery/

Explore the haunted lore of Camp Chase Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, including ghost stories, paranormal sightings, and the Lady in White.

05/13/2026

Looking for things to do in The Hilltop? There’s more happening on the west side of Columbus than most people realize. Beyond candle making, paint and sip, tea blending, tabletop miniatures, and haunted experiences at The Arcane Foundry, The Hilltop is full of local events, ghost stories, community festivals, food spots, parks, and hidden history worth exploring.

From Camp Chase Cemetery and the dark history of the old Columbus Insane Asylum to Hilltop Summer Jam, Songs on Sullivant, Westgate Park events, and local makers spaces, the area has its own identity that most people outside the west side never get to experience.

The Hilltop may not be polished like Dublin or the Short North, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting. It feels real, creative, historic, and evolving.

Explore things to do in Hilltop Columbus Ohio, from parks and local spots to hidden gems. Discover activities, food, and community highlights.

03/25/2026

I found this right outside the shop. The Arcane Foundry will be further enhanced with brick papers complimentary of The City of Columbus! This is an effort to revitalize The Hilltop and we are proud to be apart of it!

11/24/2025

Some creative creations from at in .

11/24/2025

Pleasure having DracMina at our establishment! We look forward to having you here again!

11/18/2025