Tag Archives: magic

History of Your World Part 1 The Sequel

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess I’m on a Mel Brooks kick today, but that’s not the point of this.  I was thinking about world building, which is something that most fantasy authors have to do.  There are different levels of depth that you … Continue reading →

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Origins: Kira Grasdon

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned how some characters alter stories because of their personality or evolve groups.  Sari with the sexual undertones and gypsies.  Fritz with gnomes and Aedyn with priests.  Nyx with magic and Trinity with the chaos elves.  Well, I may … Continue reading →

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Monster Origin: Dragons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First a note:  Tomorrow might be the last posting of ‘Beginning of a Hero’.  I haven’t decided if I want to go higher than 25 parts, especially since I’m so close to actually publishing the book.  I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Island of the Bleeding Blade

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the thousand isles That create the lunar serpent Lays an island made of man Composed of his bone and flesh A simple shore of gathered muck Around a growing mountain Made of the fallen worthless Skulls dot the … Continue reading →

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Icing On My Cake

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Just received this from Jason Pedersen who is doing my cover art.  The title and author name is the only thing missing.  This means Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero could quiet possibly be available by the end of … Continue reading →

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The Kitty People

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I forgot that the last section of Beginning of a Hero introduced another facet of Windemere.  I had focused on the dragon, which is standard for fantasy worlds and people would be more surprised if I didn’t have them.  Then … Continue reading →

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Origin: Trinity and the Chaos Elves

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In the world of Dungeons & Dragons, there is a race of subterranean, evil elves called the Drow.  These are incredibly favored by gamemasters because you inevitably get a squeal of excitement around the table simply from saying Drow.  Personally, … Continue reading →

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All Mine (I Guess I’m in a Poetic Mood Today)

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I stare across the void Cracking my knuckles And grinning like a fiend Prismatic fire ripples Across my arms Held in front To conduct my symphony Raising mountains And sinking seas I make the warming sun To bathe my world … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Standards

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient gods Given weapons rare and keen Wizards brewing within tall towers Sorceresses casting into roiling cauldrons Elves and dwarves at endless war While orcs batter at the doors … Continue reading →

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Origin Week Finale: The Four

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I think every artist has a favored character, painting, role, or whatever it is that they make.  This could be the first character you ever made or the most successful.  For me, there are four characters that I always gravitate … Continue reading →

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