... a real one this time (ie: not software)! It has wizards for the bishops, dragons (each with dragon eggs) for the knights. The rooks are thin, tall model castles. The pawns are trolls on one side, and crouching gargoyles with clubs on the other. The two kings and queens are beautiful too.

I bought it about a year ago although I never played chess at the time. I actually decided against buying it when I first saw it in the shop window. Then I spent the night regretting that & woke up still thinking about it. I phoned the shop to check that there were still some available, went straight out & bought it.

At the time I ached to use it. I bought 3 books about chess intending to study the game but found that lack of time prevented me from following the interest then. After a few weeks without any follow up the urge faded. I felt saddened by that as I believe in following strong passions toward things – I find I learn a lot when I’m driven.

That chess set has been on display in my home ever since, though sadly never used for an actual game. With my newly re-awoken interest in the game I’m hoping that my chess set will at last be used! :)