Tag Archives: fantasy

Windemere Monsters: Eusu

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Revisiting some old monster posts for October.  This is a favorite from Legends of Windemere that I’m always happy to bring back.) I’m actually very surprised that the Eusu had the top spot of the poll for so long and tied … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Communication Styles

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

An aspect of a fantasy world that I don’t think I’ve talked about is communication.  They don’t have phones, email, or texting.  They have other modes, which can be mundane or magical.  I’m just going to dive into the categories: … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Vulgorag

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another beast created by poem.  I should get back into doing these, but nothing really comes to mind.) A vicious crumbling Sending razor shards Of ancient stone As a great form stirs Rending the mountain From foot to peak The … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Trickster War

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem was going to connect to a story that I never got off the ground.  It was going to be all of the tricksters from mythology messing with each other and humanity.  They would eventually toppled human civilization and … Continue reading →

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Anybody Know About Jousting?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I realized that I write fantasy and never wrote a scene that involved jousting.  I might have a few characters in my notes who use lances, but I never really put much thought into this activity.  So, do I think … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Everthorne

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 2o, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This city may have been mentioned, but it doesn’t make an appearance until Book 8.  This means I should explain the … Continue reading →

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What Drives Your Heroes?

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 11, 2016.) In The Mercenary Prince, Delvin Cunningham goes on his adventure to prove to himself that he has what it takes to be a champion.  Luke Callindor starts his adventure to prove he deserves his famous … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mystery Knight

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s part of a fight scene in War of Nytefall: Eradication.  This was a secret debut for a future character.  Funny thing is that I kind of forgot about this when I wrote the book the hunter fully appeared in.  … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Darkmill

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 19, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This location has yet to be visited in the books, but it has been mentioned.  Ruled by Queen Ionia, Darkmill is … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Teamwork Drill

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(So, this is a poem depicting a scene in Beginning of a Hero.  It was one that kept evolving with giving more to secondary characters and leading up to Luke Callindor making a big mistake.  There’s some childish humor in it … Continue reading →

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