Tag Archives: weapon

Revisit: No Magic Pasties of Protection! And How to Avoid Rusty Blades.

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

First, happy Labor Day weekend . . . Second, I need a time machine in order to smack myself for that nightmarish post title.  This went live on July 19, 2013 and somebody should have told me to rename the … Continue reading →

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Nyx: Weapon or Woman?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Nyx is the caster who appears in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower and is the titular prodigy.  Her power is immense and she is a dangerous opponent.  Along with this is a temper that she tries to keep in check since … Continue reading →

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Weapon Dragons

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Unnatural fiend Forged to replace the dark ones And let loose upon the world Little knowledge of their make Even less about their source Beasts of metal and stolen flesh Mindless weapons of destruction A curse upon the land

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No Magic Pasties of Protection! And How to Avoid Rusty Blades.

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I think one of the issues with fantasy can be summed up with this video from Collegehumor on Youtube: I shouldn’t even have to say this, but people don’t always think in practicality when it comes to character protection.  NEVER … Continue reading →

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Swords on My Mind

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Because Sahm King inspired me to write it.  A poem about swords. Katanas and flamberges Dancing through my mind Towering over the simple gladius Held by a hardened soul Estocs and claymores Waiting patiently in sheathe Jealous of the cutlass … Continue reading →

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