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Nonhumans in Windemere

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For all my talk about nonhuman characters, I really am lacking in putting them in a main character role.  The slideshow has everyone that is a nonhuman hero.  I could count Timoran Wrath since barbarians are an odd off-shoot of … Continue reading →

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Elves Vs Dwarves: The Endless . . . Why Does This Thing Exist?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a part of fantasy that I never understood once I got into college.  Reading Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I knew there was a problem between the elves and dwarves.  I never knew what the real … Continue reading →

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So, You’re Going to Use Non-Humans?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You see a lot of interesting races in fiction, so here’s a list of things to keep in mind when populating your world/universe with fictional creatures.  Totally serious.  Ignore the grin . . . okay, maybe most of these are … Continue reading →

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Tales of Erana: Myths and Legends by Alexandra Butcher

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This book is a collection of five short stories that take place in the world of Erana.  They are about the history and legends of this world where magic is illegal.  It is a supplemental book to the Light Beyond … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think About Non-Human Characters?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the biggest parts of fantasy and science fiction are the non-human races.  For some reason, fantasy gets hit pretty badly because people who read a lot of the genre get tired of the ‘cliche’ races.  Elves, dwarves, halflings, … Continue reading →

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Fanart Week: Gabriel by Kayla Matt

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The God of Destiny and Lord of Hell, Gabriel is the one behind everything as he is forced to forge the paths of every hero and villain in Windemere. Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to Hell Bent Facebook

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Fanart Week: Cessia by Kayla Matt

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Cessia the Goddess of Luck is one of the oldest deities and always a good idea to keep in mind when you’re praying in a pinch. Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to Hell Bent Facebook

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Fanart Week: Zaria by Kayla Matt

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Goddess of Purity is one of the major players in Windemere, but she’s still forced to play by the Law of Influence: No Deity Shall Take a Hand to Mortal Affairs. Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Fanart Week: Baron Arthuru Kernaghan by Kayla Matt

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The ancient evil/coming darkness/noble lost to history/scourge of the gods/benevolent tyrant/whatever else I come up with: BARON ARTHURU KERNAGHAN! Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to Hell Bent Facebook

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Fanart Week: Delvin Cunningham by Kayla Matt

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Delvin Cunningham is going from mercenary to adventurer and only time will tell if his strategic mind is up for the challenge. Check out Kayla on: Her Website Welcome to Hell Bent Facebook

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