Tag Archives: sword & sorcery

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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Pearseus, Rise of the Prince on Sale for #99cents #fantasy #scifi

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Title: Pearseus, Rise of the Prince Author: Nicholas C. Rossis Genre: fantasy/sci-fi Publisher: Istomedia Book Blurb: “Pearseus does for ancient Greece what Game of Thrones did for Medieval England.” Three hundred years after humans crash land on Pearseus, Styx, the … 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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7 Tips to Surviving a Fantasy Ocean Adventure

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

So you find yourself having to cross the sea, which is either the fifth or the third.  You already lost the map to an ornery gull, but you remember the advice you received from a friendly pirate.  At least his … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Luke Callindor

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Blonde Eyes– Green; Later chocolate brown with gold flecks and black circles Race– Half-Elf Hometown– Haven Career– Forest Tracker Weapon(s) of Choice– Twin Sabers Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Luke Callindor was born to be a … Continue reading →

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Heading into the Wet Blue Yonder in Fantasy

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I know it’s July 4th here, so I’m not expecting too much traffic for this post.  Also, why I’m going to keep it semi-short and leave it open to conversation for those that happen to be in the blogosphere. … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Have a Potion Addiction

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

This has been something I’ve thought about for years.  It stems from the abuse of potions we did in our early D&D games.  We used them for everything without a second thought because they were easy to find.  A character … Continue reading →

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The Golem Galleria: Free Bagel with Every Purchase

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

So you’re the one who called in asking if we could make a robot.  I told you over the phone that I’m not sure what you’re talking about.  Golems are magical in nature, but you say this is something more. … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Put a Robot in Your Fantasy Story

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy putting tech into a fantasy setting.  Yet it can be done!  Sometimes even correctly.  Here are 7 methods that might or might not work.  Though looking at the ‘humor’ tag on this post, it’s probably a lot … Continue reading →

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Robots in a Fantasy Setting?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

When creating a world of magic, most people go the traditional route with medieval Europe level of technology.  Though accidents happen when you add a little plumbing or some more advanced items.  One may even go further with having magic-based technology … Continue reading →

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