Tag Archives: folklore

Windemere Monsters: Jesters #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This is one that can get confusing because their name is also used for the career and clothing.  The thing to remember going forward is that the Jesters here are spelled with a capital ‘J’.  Also that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Giltris #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Not that hard to explain these guys since they are what you would expect from the picture above.  The Giltris are lizard people who live in various tribal systems throughout Windemere.  Being cold-blooded, most of them stick to swamps and … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Trolls #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

What would a fantasy world be without trolls to drive terror into the hearts of adventures at least once?  Obviously, you can do this, but I was picking from the classics early on and trolls were top of the list.  … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Dread Boar #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

The Dread Boar is one of the creatures that came out of nowhere and racked up a ton of mileage quickly.  Debuting in the Legends of Windemere series, they have also been mentioned and appeared in War of Nytefall and The Life & … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Oakind #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are with the first of the Windemere monsters.  I think we’ll all recognize these creatures, which I call Oakind.  They are also Ents or Treants, which are the sentient trees found throughout fantasy.  Walking and talking as they … Continue reading →

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Mythology in the Shadows

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Centuries ago The gods and goddesses played Controlling nature Answering mortal questions And punishing at whims A deity for every aspect That life threw into the path Lording over monsters and heroes To teach lessons The beloved fables of their … Continue reading →

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Now Available: Cursed by the Fountain of Youth by Holly Kelly #fantasy #horror

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re so thrilled to announce that Cursed by the Fountain of Youth is now available!!! This has been a year in the making. With a blend of true history and legends, you’ll be shocked and thrilled to see the history … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Cockatrice

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

My first encounter with a cockatrice was in my first Dungeons & Dragons game.  I was playing a Dwarven warrior and opened a treasure chest to find this dangerous creature lurking inside.  It turned me to stone before I could … Continue reading →

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THE HOPETELLER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE FOR $1.25! Book Blurb: Humanity has been driven into the wilderness by the ‘Invaders’. They have been forced to live as colonies in the wilderness where survival is a daily struggle. Hope becomes harder and … Continue reading →

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