Tag Archives: weapons

The Enchanted Sword Shop: No Stabbing in the Store

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little sword shop.  Every blade has been enchanted to do something different by type.  Why?  We get things in bulk and can’t afford have an in-house enchanter.  Not since most of them got eaten by trolls and … Continue reading →

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Did You Know There Are Swords in Fantasy?

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, did you know swords are common in fantasy?  I know, totally surprising.  You’d think it has something to do with most fantasy stories taking place in a pre-firearm age.  So, swords would be the most logic weapon to have … Continue reading →

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The Fangblade

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Anarchy introduces a weapon that will play a role in at least one other series.  I was going to do a big explanation, but it’s more fun to discover information about ‘The Fangblade’ in the story.  So, … Continue reading →

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The Spy of Windemere . . . Sort Of

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I was in high school.  Not the greatest intro to this post, but that’s when this character first arrived.  You can guess the inspiration.  If ‘Immortal Wars’ came from my love of superheroes and sci-fi, ‘Mylrix’ came from … Continue reading →

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Andy’s Action Armor Archives: Free Polish with Every Suit

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming right over!  Wow . . . You definitely came to the right place. No adventure would survive wearing regular clothes.  I’m surprised nobody jumped you for that shiny sword, especially in this part of town.  Now, let’s go into … Continue reading →

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Stanford’s Stylish Sword Shop: Don’t Lick the Merchandise

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome!  Come on in out of the rain and put your umbrella in the bucket.  I assume you’re looking for a magical sword.  Why else would you have ventured out into such a maelstrom?  It did strike without warning, but … Continue reading →

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The Fist of Durag: Dawn Fang Slayer?

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

For the longest time, I really only had an idea that this weapon was going to be a magical orb.  I needed it to be something that didn’t look like a weapon and could operate at range because Clyde has … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Forging Magical Weapons: Freebie is That Singing Swords are Annoying

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

In War of Nytefall: Eradication, events are set in motion due to a mortal wielding an enchanted weapon.  The First of Durag appears to have the strength to eliminate Clyde.  It has already depowered and killed many Dawn Fangs, so all … Continue reading →

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To Scare a Monster

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

(Okay.  Not the best picture for a postthat involves War of Nytefall: Eradication.  A part of the story is Clyde showing fear or at least getting nervous because of a new weapon that is being used.  So, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Bringing a Sword to a Gun Fight

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I won’t be surprised if the title brings up a debate, but that’s not going to be what this is about.  I’m more interested in why the ancient weapons seem to pop up in modern stories.  How often have we … Continue reading →

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