Tag Archives: evil

Character Theme of . . . Bob

This is going to be an odd character theme to bring up because Bob hasn’t shown up in the series yet.  The character’s name isn’t even Bob.  I’ve hinted at Bob because Bob holds a special place among the villains.  … Continue reading

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Gabriel: God of Destiny, Hell, and the Chaos Void

Some days I’m a little disappointed that the Gods and Goddesses of Windemere don’t get enough attention.  Not just from readers, but from me.  With the Law of Influence preventing them from getting physically involved, I can only use them … Continue reading

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Morality and Fiction

I might run the risk of getting into trouble here, but it’s something that I want to write about.  Morals and ethics within a fantasy setting are an interesting pitfall.  The nuances of these categories differ among groups and individuals.  … Continue reading

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Location Poem: Caster Swamp

Darkness under sunlight Sinister sounds From hidden predators Both natural and arcane Putrid water Surrounding murky isles Until the ground turns hard Sliced apart by rivers Belching fog and steam Giltris prowl the shadows Scaly hides and simple clubs The … Continue reading

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Did That Monster Come Out of You?

Authors talk a lot about their heroes and how they came about.  You don’t hear as much about the villains until after that villain becomes popular.  Even then, there are many antagonists that don’t fall into the full evil category.  … Continue reading

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On Sale Now! Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower for .99 Cents!

The day has come, everyone!  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is live on Amazon.com!  See the adventure that Luke Callindor and his friends have found themselves in now.  Meet the hot-tempered, magic-hurling Nyx and her cunning rival Trinity … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in a Villain?

Say what you want about Disney, but they always have great villains.  Scar, Jafar, Hades, and Maleficent are only a few and most people can quickly rattle off most of them.  The heroes are remembered easily because their names are … Continue reading

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Character Poem: The Hellfire Elf

Demonic assassin Born from fear and fire Nursed on delicious pain Putrid magic in its veins Hidden by armored skin Resembling armor spiked and thick Any form is his to take As he stalks his prey A juggernaut of pride … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Demons?

Traditionally, demons are the bad guys.  The monsters and eaters of human.  There has been a slight change with characters like Inuyasha and Etrigan where circumstances have made the demon a hero.  Typically, this is done with half-breeds and those … Continue reading

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What Do You Look For In a Hero?

One of the more interesting things about Beginning of a Hero reviews was that a few of them mentioned how Luke Callindor wasn’t heroic.  He was immature, unpolished, reckless, and selfish.  First, this is the beginning of a series, so … Continue reading

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