In planning and drafting my fantasy novel, I've come to learn that the elves found in my world aren't too much like elves traditionally found in...
So, in this particular world-building exercise, when coming up with the five species/Races in this world, I basically equated humans to rats...
I notice that most fantasy worlds feature elves that either cannot grow facial hair or at the very least don't often. The only fantasy worlds...
Once back at her house, Ashlyn had Damien lay down on her mother's sofa. His head rested back as Ashlyn knelt down beside him. "Perhaps you...
When Ashlyn opened her eyes, she found herself trapped in a giant bird cage. Her prison was built with slender steel bars and a rounded dome at...
Girithane led Damien and Ashlyn back the way they had come. Once they arrived at the mossy circle of stones, Girithane stepped inside it and...
Hi, I have no clue if this is the correct place to put this, but, I'm making a fantasy game with humans, elves and maybe orcs. Problem is, I don't...
Ashlyn reveled in the sound of the rushing stream, the pure light glinting off the water. She had missed this: standing in the cool riverbed as...
Back in the comfort of home, Lanara tended to the bloody wound on Damien's cheek. Around them, the winter feast had turned into heavy celebration....
Calda's house was in sight, and the three youths crouched to stay low. Naelen had a stern feeling in his gut as he creeped toward the house. "We...
When Kallus woke up, he saw a pair of shiny blue eyes staring at him. For a moment he thought they were Lanara's eyes, but these were more gentle,...
10 May Ashlyn walked in front of Damien within the woods. The forest was thick around them. The air was more humid toward the center of Gumber....
Gumber- year 463 19 May Damien threw a bucket of used water onto the grass as he had done many times. The backyard of the manor sat several...
Nihilan refused to meet his father's eyes. He knew he had done wrong, and the worst part was having to face Kallus. The two of them were standing...
22 September "Kallus." Lanara's voice echoed along the walls of the forge. Her husband was occupied with a smithing project, and he was having...
15 September Kallus went up to Calda’s door and knocked. When she opened, she knew instantly the reason he was there. With a sullen face she...
Kallus hauled a heavy anvil to his basement. He was careful not to let it crush his toes as he placed it down on the stone floor. The anvil sat a...
Gumber- year 462 13 September In the morning, Damien woke up to the smell of freshly cooked food. He smelled fatty meats and hot biscuits. After...
12 September “Goodbye, Annael,” Ashlyn waved her mentor farewell. “I’ll see you in a few months.” Beside her, Damien was pacing in step as they...
