[This story was written in response to a challenge on the Mythic Scribes forum, and is also posted on that site. About 2000 words.] A leaf floated down from a tree branch hanging over the balcony of the Green Palace. Ella picked it up from the balcony floor. Numerous holes in the leaf left it... Continue Reading →
To The Core – A Fantasy Short
[This story was originally written by Michael K. Eidson and previously published October 16, 2012, on Burrst. About 1000 words.] Wearing a long cloak in hot weather wasn't always a sign you're concealing something or intend to, thought the elder Cornraind as he watched the younger Nachford walking amongst the carts and stalls in the... Continue Reading →
Dark Light – Author Interview and Book Excerpt
The Web of Light, a magical force lost for three hundred years, has been recovered by the heirs of the land of Solice. But its return bears a heavy price. A price that will be paid in blood. Seva and Valdor have fled to the Outlands, where an unanswered question drives them apart. And as... Continue Reading →
Love After Death – Cover Art
So here's my first stab at a cover for my debut fantasy novel, Love After Death. Click on the image to see a larger version. I rendered the 3D portion of the cover in DAZ3D Studio using the Genesis model. Postwork and titling were done in Serif PhotoPlus X5. The title font is Showcard Gothic.... Continue Reading →
Love After Death – A Synopsis
Here's a synopsis of my debut fantasy novel, "Love After Death." That's still a working title, but I'm thinking more and more that I'll keep it. See what you think. The story takes place on a world called Pharas, where magic is the norm. Humans on Pharas are said to have come to the world... Continue Reading →
Sex Scenes in Fantasy Novels
I need your help, big time. My debut fantasy novel, now tentatively titled "Love After Death," includes a number of explicit sex scenes. I've written them this way because that's how they flowed onto the page. I have no qualms myself about publishing the novel with the sex scenes remaining as explicit as they are... Continue Reading →
To Usurp the Usurper
This story first appeared on Burrst.com. All other rights to the story were retained by the author. Nelvon jerked his head around, afraid that the creatures might be hiding somewhere just off the forest path. His spell of Disreputable Provision had caused them to avoid contact with him for the past three miles, but the... Continue Reading →
How Quick is Your Magic?
I just finished reading the fantasy novel, The Crimson League, by Victoria Grefer. The book was about sorcery and those who deal in it, and presented magic in a way unlike most other fantasy tales I've read or fantasy role playing games I've played. In The Crimson League, magic is powered by Lin, for which... Continue Reading →
Fire and Magic
Some of my visitors have seen this essay before. It is posted on writing.com, but I've added to it since the last time I mentioned it to my fellow Tunnels and Trolls fans, and some people who have started visiting The Troll Mystic more recently may not have seen the original essay. I post the... Continue Reading →
Personae Generator
Generate random personalities for use in your RPG adventures or fiction projects. Click the Generate link, and a personality is randomly generated. Click again for another random personality. GenerateRandom Persona: There are currently a total of X different personae that may be produced by this generator.Instructions: This generator requires that JavaScript be enabled. Click on... Continue Reading →