Tag Archives: Legends of Windemere

Adieu to Summer & the Headaches that Came with It

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t even want to look at my goal list since I didn’t accomplish anything in terms of writing.  Too many medical things and then a lot of stuff with the kid.  I need to hunker down and prep for Legends … Continue reading →

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When Stories Run Alongside Each Other

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The last two Legends of Windemere volumes will be stories that are running alongside each other.  While Trinity and her team are searching for the crests, the champions will be recovering from their previous adventure and heading out to their final … Continue reading →

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When The Heroes Are Absent: The ‘Meanwhile’ Volume

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that don’t know, I chose this picture because it connects to what I’m about to discuss.  While I didn’t get into the series due to not having the premium channels at the time, I did hear about this. … Continue reading →

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Path of the Traitors: An Upcoming Adventure for Redemption

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Time to start looking at the next Legends of Windemere entry, which will bring us one step closer to December’s finale.  It will be an epic journey through harsh lands where the heroes will fight to redeem themselves for past sins.  Wait … Continue reading →

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Longbows, Crossbows, & Beyond

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve done shields and swords, so now it’s time for projectile weapons.  You’d be surprised how many different types of bows are out there.  Even the picture above doesn’t cover it all since it’s missing crossbows and javelins.  Anyway, let’s … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Swords: Freebie Is to Avoid Sword Puns

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I was originally going to write something similar to Monday’s post with a list of swords and some info about them.  Then I remembered how many different types of swords have existed.  Shortswords, longswords, flamberge, cutlass, rapier, saber, daggers, dirks, … Continue reading →

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Shields: Not Just For Dinner Parties Any More

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I was asked to write about the different types of shields.  I’d already set up the posts for July to promote The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, so here we are in August.  This takes a lot … Continue reading →

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The Balanced Hero: Brains + Guts = Survival

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Betting those who visit my blog a lot saw this one coming because I usually end stuff like this talking about finding balance.  Just like in real life, your characters may naturally gravitate toward a middle ground.  They might be … Continue reading →

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The Instinctive Hero: Guts Over Brains

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

On the other end of the mental spectrum are those characters who demand almost entirely on instinct.  Just like Thinkers, they aren’t entirely instinct, but that’s what drives them more than planning.  Much like their tactics, these characters are fairly … Continue reading →

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The Thinking Hero: Brains Over Guts

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I did a series of posts on type of fighters, which included strength, speed, and tactical.  It was this last section (labeled as Counters and Caution) that I had trouble with because I couldn’t put my finger … Continue reading →

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