Tag Archives: wizard

Revisiting Origins: Nyx

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Might as well move on to the second champion we meet in Legends of Windemere.  This post definitely needs to be edited a bunch after I paste it here.  I’ll explain why at the end.  Nyx debuted in Prodigy of Rainbow … Continue reading →

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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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Teaser Tuesday: Before They Were Friends #fantasy #adventure

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Enjoy the first meeting between Luke Callindor and Nyx from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower! “We’re already here. I’m just going to knock,” Luke says, easily freeing his arm. “You don’t knock on a caster tower,” Fritz hisses in … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Legends: Trinity the Queen of Shayd #fantasy #adventure

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even begin with Trinity?  Over the course of Legends of Windemere, she has worn the mask of a villain, hero, savior, tormentor, victim, friend, rival, and a few others.  I think she’s the most diverse one of the whole cast … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Legends: Nyx the Willful Caster #fantasy #adventure

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

In Legends of Windemere, people are introduced to one who we could consider the female lead.  Nyx debuts in the second book (Prodigy of Rainbow Tower) for a few reasons.  One is that she is a caster (Windemere term for wizard), … 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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What Do You Think of Magic Items?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

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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Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune! On Sale Now!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune has Arrived!!! Buy it Here for $2.99! Book Blurb: The magical adventure continues after Luke Callindor and his friends recover from their battles in Haven. Nyx still has nightmares about casting the genocide … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Beginning of a Hero!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

LAST DAY TO GET LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO FOR FREE! A year ago, I published the first of my fantasy series on Amazon and took that first step toward my goal of being an author.  Yes, I … Continue reading →

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