Tag Archives: magic

The Cunning Gypsy (Part 1 of a Fairy Tale)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Once upon a time there was a noble Queen and a young Princess. They lived peacefully in the kingdom of Shayde until an evil King took the throne.  He was kind and fair at first, allowing them to live in … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Caster Swamp

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Darkness under sunlight Sinister sounds From hidden predators Both natural and arcane Putrid water Surrounding murky isles Until the ground turns hard Sliced apart by rivers Belching fog and steam Giltris prowl the shadows Scaly hides and simple clubs The … Continue reading →

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Location Poem: Rainbow Tower

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tower amid the gardens Behind the sturdy wall Long-legged birds wade In pools of pristine calm Reflecting the vast beauty Of the rainbow stones Sun bounces off the sides Reds and blues Flowing into yellows Green and orange Fringed by … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: Ryusuke Kuroyama

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a character named Sin.  He is an wandering thief who really becomes more adventurer than criminal.  One of the things with his series is that new allies and enemies get introduced in every book.  There are a few … Continue reading →

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How Do Your Write Characters with Physical Disabilities?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was looking through my other ideas while waiting for a headache to go away and I noticed a few interesting characters.  Missing eyes, missing limbs, weak heart, and other disabilities that limit them.  These heroes are not the standard, … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek: Mother of a Hero

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies) The bakery at the entrance to Haven fills the air with the sweet aroma of fresh pastries. Aedyn can feel his mouth water as they pass the open door and he … Continue reading →

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Are Samurai Allowed?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll anger some people with this post or within the comments.  This is a debate that has gone back to my college days and I’m still confused on it. Traditionally, fantasy is set in a European style setting.  … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea: Lions of Trune

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea that has been rattling around my head.  I’m still not sure exactly where to go with this, but here is what I have. A group of friends (4 boys and 1 girl) live in … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Spirit Animals

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m using the term spirit animal, but I’m going to use another definition near the end to pull in another topic.  Now, a spirit animal is a beast that falls into one of the following categories: Physical animal that is … Continue reading →

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Unedited Excerpt from Family of the Tri-Rune

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

“Don’t cast any magic,” Isaiah warns her. Nyx ignores the chattering monkey as her eyes glow bright yellow. Isaiah retreats toward Timoran while Nyx looks down at the krypters again. The monsters shift in and out of her vision as … Continue reading →

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