Midwinter Festival, Celebration of Lights, Longest Night. It goes by several names, depending on the country. However, it’s celebrated in a similar manner all around Terra. There is feasting. There is drinking. There is revelry and merriment. Occasionally, there is gift-giving. There is almost always a reenactment, of some sort, of the changing of theContinue reading ““Christmas””
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Podcast
That’s right. I’ve decided to start a podcast. I know. I know. “If you can’t keep up with your blog about your books, how are you going to keep up with a podcast?” That’s the beauty of it, though. My blog took a backseat to the serious writing. With a podcast, I can record episodesContinue reading “Podcast”
King’s Champion
It’s been far too long since I posted anything here. For that, I’m profoundly sorry. Writing took over. Things happened with my family. However, I successfully published the first book in the Way of the Fist series. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1043958
Festival of Tears
Every year, in a small village called Sarquith, not far outside the capitol city of Debash, is a day-long celebration honoring the cleric and warrior who became the wandering willow and Quillus. It is called the Festival of Tears. From sunup to sundown local artisans sell their wares in stalls lining the main street ofContinue reading “Festival of Tears”
The Wandering Willow
Scattered all over Terra are trees called Wandering Willows. They are magical plants with ebony bark and crimson leaves. They protect all who shelter beneath their bows. Never far from these magnificent specimens grows the most powerful healing plant in all Terra, the Quincilus flower. But, how did they come to be? Shortly after theContinue reading “The Wandering Willow”
Mistaken for Magic
is a common occurrence. There are many different forms. None of them are as common as magic, though. Psyonics is often referred to as mind-magic. Nothing could be farther from the truth, though. Most often it is a genetic gift passed down through certain families but doesn’t present in everyone. There are also wild psyonicistsContinue reading “Mistaken for Magic”
The Cost of Magic
has an infinite number of variables. All arcane magic requires time to study and cast, as well as a key ingredient or two. Divine magic requires the user to pray for their spells for no less than an hour daily. Natural magics require not prayers or studies, but time to practice and perfect. They areContinue reading “The Cost of Magic”
Lothlilira
is the other mage academy in Corelon. It is home to the most inovative and forward thinking people in Terra. Because of the academy, Corelon is the most magically advanced city. Krezdiv is the most magically advanced country. They export all manner of magical items throughout the rest of Terra. Gnomes are the most prominentContinue reading “Lothlilira”
Bethsaille
is the warmage academy in Corelon, on Krezdic. Its focus is to train mages to use their magic in concert with armor and weapons. It also trains them to use spells that cover massive areas. This facility takes only the most skilled and dedicated mages and soldiers. It has held a terrifying reputation since itContinue reading “Bethsaille”
Royal Military Academy of Iskendurun
was established specifically to train the best soldiers in all Iskendurun. Officers from every division are trained rigorously. Some of the most famous tactitioners of all time have graduated from here. While each region of the country is expected to train their own soldiers, they send their best and brightest to the Academy. Even KingContinue reading “Royal Military Academy of Iskendurun”
The World of Terra 