Tag Archives: monsters

Poetry Day: Amalgam (Revisit)

(Here’s another monster-based poem.  Sure you’ve figured out the theme.  Nice to revisit some of the old ones again.) It shrieks from the depths Darkest corners of my mind Which I have never cleaned * A beast composed of parts … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Roc

(I keep wanting to make some variants of the roc. I feel like there’s a lot of variation that can be done with giant eagles in general. Though, going too far would lose the point.) Rocs are incredibly common fantasy … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Wyvern

The Wyvern gets mistaken for a dragon a lot, but it’s not really the same.  No breath weapon and they come in two species.  Both have very powerful rear legs and leathery wings.  One has a barbed tail and no … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: Eusu

(Revisiting some old monster posts for October.  This is a favorite from Legends of Windemere that I’m always happy to bring back.) I’m actually very surprised that the Eusu had the top spot of the poll for so long and tied … Continue reading →

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Why Killing Machines Need Friends

I’ve touched on this topic a lot because it’s an essential part of the killing machine hero.  At least I think it is.  This is what can prevent the character from going over the edge and becoming either a monster … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Vulgorag

(Another beast created by poem.  I should get back into doing these, but nothing really comes to mind.) A vicious crumbling Sending razor shards Of ancient stone As a great form stirs Rending the mountain From foot to peak The … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: More Than He Bargained For

This is going way back!  Before The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I gave our favorite adventurer a smaller outing.  It was a single short story that was well received on the blog.  I figured it was a great way … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Pixian Parade

(A fun parade of fae.  I forgot the inspiration of it, but I think it comes from a really old story I used to read as a kid.  It wasn’t pixies though.  Think it was animals.) Deep within the Grimjaw … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Phiocrytes

(Guess I had a lot of fantasy poems in the ‘T’ section.) They live in fear In the jungles of Serdune Thriving on the floor Among the moldy leaves Always with their tall eye Scanning the limbs above   Thousands … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Fury to the Rescue

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