Tag Archives: sorcerer

Wizard, Magician, Magic-User, Sorceress, Witch, Warlock, Caster, Etc.

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

It seems there are so many words out there to denote practitioners of magic.  That’s only the arcane side of things and not the holy ones too.  Imagine if we add priests, priestesses, paladins, druids, and the rest of those … Continue reading →

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Magic Vs Psychic: Are They Interchangeable?

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Magical Powers–  The use of arcane energy to get results and effects. Psychic Powers–  The use of mental energy to get results and effects. Those are the two fields boiled down to their basic definitions.  You can have some overlap … Continue reading →

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Alternate Reality: Illusions Are Our Business

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little corner of reality where all of your dreams can come true for a little bit of time.  Want to live the life of an adventurer without facing real monsters?  Just fill out this form and the … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Sari

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Blue Eyes– Green Race– Human gypsy Hometown– None due to gypsy clans being nomadic Career– Gypsy/Thief/Party Thrower Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic and Daggers Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies When we first meet Sari, she is escaping … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Nyx

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Black Eyes– Violet Race– Half-elf/Channeler Hometown– Gaia; Birth town unknown Career– Caster Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Casters require years of training to master the gestures, incantations, and ingredients that are needed … Continue reading →

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Who Can Use Magic? Depends on the World

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s an odd debate within the fantasy circles.  Okay, another odd debate.  Let’s face it, people. Fantasy readers and authors will go to war over how a world should work, the use of elves, rate of character death, and whatever … Continue reading →

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Ye’s Olde Magic Shoppe (On the corner of Dragon Avenue and Peacock Lane)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Ye’s Olde Magic Shoppe!  I’m Ye, owner and former sorcerer.  So, what can I get you?  Why did I quit magic and open a shop?  I’m not legally allowed to answer that question.  So, what is young wizard … Continue reading →

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Magic Duel: Fireball versus Air Shield (Last in the Combat Series)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is the final part of the combat series posts.  Now, it’s hard to go into detail about magic combat because there are different systems.  Wands, incantations, gestures, ingredients, low power, high power, and so many ways you can work … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in Warriors and Casters?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the early challenges I had with writing fantasy is the urge to have Swiss Army knife characters.  The caster could fight without magic and the warrior would gain the ability to cast powerful magic.  I was in high … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer Teaser: Luke & the Lich

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sean Cooke has been gracious enough to work on a book trailer for Beginning of a Hero.  I just received the flat colored pictures, which have been done by the highly talented Kayla Matt. I will probably set up an … Continue reading →

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