Tag Archives: pets

Monsters of Nytefall: Clyde’s Eusu

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I never intended to give Clyde a pet, but it showed up in Loyalty and I kind of had it hang around after that.  He doesn’t play with it or spend time with it like the other characters who have animals.  I … Continue reading →

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Monsters of Nytefall: Bob’s Horses

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Bob loves horses to the point where he actively tries to slip them into every conversation that he has.  He judges people, towns, and kingdoms on the availability and treatment of their horses.  Chastity made stables on the other side … Continue reading →

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Monsters of Nytefall: Lost’s Bunny

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This is probably the most high-profile animal of War of Nytefall and people tend to enjoy when it shows up in excerpts.  Lost’s bunny is always around here even if it doesn’t have a purpose.  One person compared it to Fizzle … Continue reading →

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Pet Tales from the Olden Days (D&D Games)

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

So, one of the reasons I came up with this week’s topic is because I remembered a few stories of when I played Dungeons and Dragons.  These are the earlier days of high school where we were goofing off and … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Giving Your Heroes and Villains Exotic Pets

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s keep the subject going because maybe there’s more to this than we realize.  After all, a character can be defined by their friends and that includes pets.  Yet, you can’t just toss anything in on a whim.  Not unless … Continue reading →

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Exotic Pets in Fantasy: Raise Your Hand If You Just Imagined a Dragon

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Something that comes up from time to time in fantasy is heroes or villains having unique pets.  These can be real animals or monsters, but it really comes down to it being something you don’t normally see.  For example, Lost’s … Continue reading →

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The Magical Puppy Store: Wagging Tails and More

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our grand reopening.  Had a bit of a rough period thanks to some gargantuan fleas, but we’re back in business.  Don’t worry about the big guy over there.  He’s all bark, no bite, and a little licking.  Seeing … Continue reading →

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Kero’s World by Victoria Zigler Now in Audiobook

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Written by Victoria Zigler – and now with an audio edition read by Giles Miller – the “Kero’s World” stories are all about the adventures of my West Highland White Terrier, Kero, who made that journey across the rainbow bridge … Continue reading →

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So You Wanna Use a Pet in Fiction?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I remember playing a D&D game where our group had several pets.  There was a bear who ended up being killed by a goblin firing squad.  Two wolves that were killed because the player kept demanding we heal … Continue reading →

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What Can You Use Talking Animals For?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Talking animals can have multiple uses depending on your story, genre, and target age. I mentioned a few days ago that some people see the inclusion of talking animals as a sign of immature tales.  This is not always the … Continue reading →

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