Tag Archives: gnomes

Is Racial Homogenization in Fantasy a Problem?

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

First, what is racial homogeneity?  This is when a neighborhood, city, town, or country has only one race or group.  In the real world, this would be an area that has only Jews or Italians or Jamaicans.  No other groups … Continue reading →

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Happy Richter Scale Day! (Enjoy with an Inventive $2.99 eBook!)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Make a break for this tale about inventions and magic gone wrong, Legends of Windemere: The Merchant of Nevra Coil!

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Calendar and Holidays of Windemere

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to make a 7 tips list for designing holidays in fantasy worlds.  Then, I realized I never really used them in my stories.  Part of the reason is that I always forget to keep track of … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: He Called Me a What?

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Fritz Warrenberg doesn’t get a lot of attention on this blog.  Partially because he wasn’t a long-running character.  Yet, here we are with him in the spotlight.  One of his best scenes from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Enjoy!

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Poetry Month: Warlord of the Forgotten Age #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Champions Facing their destined foe Enduring scars That may never heal Unraveling truths That make their path unclear It all will end As the one Who all gods fear and hate Returns to history Forcing the six And all who … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: The Merchant of Nevra Coil #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Champion faces Etched in newest stone Flowing from a city That gazes from above And houses genius With a touch of madness Yet all of them pale In the face of a goddess Cloaked in delicious chaos Her flickering anger … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: The Compass Key #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Destiny erupts As battles explode From festering swamps To beleaguered cities And within the ruins Unsung by tales Heroes become champions Rushing To salvage one they lost While the ashes of an old foe Are gleefully dashed By a greater … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Family of the Tri-Rune #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Returning To site of her sin Nyx must atone In the face of a fallen city Fear and hatred Meet her every move As mercenaries And monsters Battle across the lands Old friends remain While new allies emerge Driving true … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Allure of the Gypsies #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It begins with death And the shattering of innocence One battered soul Struggles against fangs While a wandering spirit Is desperate to go home Friendship A solitary bond To heal the damaged And guide the fallen To where they belong … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Fledging heroes Their teeth cut on victory A maiden of magic Untouched by adventure Bound by a journey Where danger And challenges Are lurking in every port Egos clash As swords and spells fly Will Luke and Nyx be friends … Continue reading →

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