Tag Archives: spellcaster

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

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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Hero Teaser Excerpt: Nyx the Temperamental Caster

This is part of Nyx’s debut in Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower available on Amazon Kindle for 99 cents.

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What Do You Think of Magic Items?

One of the big things in fantasy books happens to be oddly controversial too. The use of magical items is common, but many people disagree with how they should be used.  Some people don’t want them at all in the … Continue reading

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Trinity: Magical Rival and Queen of Pain

Trinity, Queen of the Chaos Elves, is the major rival for Nyx and matches her enemy in both power and cunning. The big difference is that Trinity has been through a lot more hardship than Nyx, so she has a … Continue reading

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Character Poem: Nyx

Violet eyes burn with flames Gentleness buried Under a storm of fury Magic is not at her fingertips It is in her veins A powerful child of aura Blazing scourge Upon the battlefield Cast from home and comfort To discover … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Warriors and Casters?

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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Ask a Character: Nyx (The titular Prodigy of Rainbow Tower)

Sure, there are a lot of Beginning of a Hero characters that I can still do.  Selenia, Kellia, Kira, Kevin, and several other supporting casters.  Yet, I’m going to act like this is my hype week for Prodigy of Rainbow … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek: Battle in the Ballroom (Allure of the Gypsies)

Thirty minutes and forty-three zombies later, Nyx and Sari stagger against the huge doors to the ballroom. They gasp for air while examining the ornate doors that stand between them and freedom from the zombie-infested halls. A collection of silver … Continue reading

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