Tag Archives: fantasy

Revisiting Origins: Fritz Warrenberg

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Fritz was played by my friend Nate.  Beyond that I’m not really sure where to begin with him.  He is a gnome who is an inventor, illusionist, monster chronicler, and purveyor of fair maidens’ affections.  In the actual game, there … Continue reading →

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How To Defeat Siege Weapons

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about listing ways to take out various siege weapons.  Then I thought that would be too specific and boring.  Not to mention many of my ideas involved fire.  Instead, I’m going to talk a bit about why … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Siege Weapons in Fiction

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Siege weapons are rather restricted in its use, but that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t think about using them.  If you just toss them in, you might find that they don’t make sense or fail to get a decent impact.  There … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Nimby

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s interesting that this charming, friendly halfling thief became such an integral part to my series.  I hate to say this about the little guy, but he is rather cliche.  Yet, there is something mysterious and dangerous about him that … Continue reading →

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How Easy Is It To Use Siege Weapons in Fiction?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m had this topic on my list for a long time, but I never really found the time to think about it.  Still haven’t, which I realized could be part of the reason why I never took it off the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Luke Day by Getting a Free Copy of ‘Beginning of a Hero’

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was all ready to do a post on Daylight Savings Time or American Football Day.  Then, I saw that today was ‘National Luke Day’ and felt that I had no choice. For those who don’t know, one of the … Continue reading →

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Happy National Author Day!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The meme says it all.  Have a Happy National Author’s Day.  To celebrate, check out the following books by clicking on their titles: Do I Need to Use a Dragon? by Charles E. Yallowitz The Tale of the Drakanox: Minstrels … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Lost the Princess General

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Of course, Lost is essential to War of Nytefall: Lost since her name is the title. This is a character who I’ve been wanting to introduce for a long time, but I came up with an idea that forced me … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Xavier Tempest

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a character who joined War of Nytefall later than many of the others, but has risen pretty high up the ranks. In the book, Xavier Tempest is a nobleman that would hire Clyde to help him and has … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Mab the Dark Mistress

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Mab is the only character from War of Nytefall who has already been introduced to readers.  She appeared in Legends of Windemere: The Mercenary Prince and kind of helped Delvin.  This showed an older, more mature, not as friendly version of this … Continue reading →

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