The Statue
The statue stood alone in a clearing, its granite face was cracked and its stone sword was now covered in grime. If one looked at it, one would gain the impression that it had...
Tagged: fantasy
6 Natural Resources for Better Fantasy Series
In fiction, greed often motivates conflict. Whether the evil empire wants gold, silver, iron, or even just land, villains are often motivated by a desire for things. However, those previously mentioned resources are overused....
A Scar Upon the Earth – A Short Story
Julia lived in a rural town in the mountains. It was unassuming enough, small, quaint, and it didn’t receive many visitors. That was how the locals liked it. They didn’t want an influx of...
My Undying Love for Appendices
Three of my favorite books have appendices, these books being The Lord of the Rings, Dune, and Mistborn. When reading these books, I remember flipping through to the back to look at the appendix....
Facade
The girl walked up to the small stone cottage. It was small and pretty, picturesque. Yet, as she approached it there was a buzzing in the back of her mind like a swarm of...
In Advocacy of Gunfights in Urban Fantasy
The sword is one of the most iconic symbols in fantasy. So many heroes are known for their swords. Bilbo has Sting, King Artur has Excaliber, Percy Jackson has Riptide. Even in Star Wars...
Dagger and Coin, The Dragon’s Path – a Review
Dagger and Coin, The Dragon’s Path by Daniel Abraham is an exceedingly interesting fantasy novel. The blurb on the back of the book, introduces the three main characters: Cithrin, an orphan who becomes a...
The Useful and the Obsolete
Adeon stood near his new master, joy evident in his smile. He would be trained as a magician and been told he could be a great someday. Adeon smiled, standing next to the man...
The Fame, The Magic
Sometimes it’s hard being in the public eye. Oh, there are benefits. I’ve used my social standing on more than one occasion. It is surprising how many establishments let the rich or the famous...
The Witcher, The Last Wish – A Review
I have decided that, for my updates, I will alternate between doing normal updates and doing reviews such as his. I hope that you find this review helpful. So, without further ado: the Witcher....