Darkness Waning is a new book added between Darkness Rising and Darkness Breaking. The plot arcs in Darkness Rising needed depth and detail. Several characters needed more page time in order to develop them properly. All this added up to a book 3 that would have been over 300,000 words. In order to keep the … Continue reading Darkness Waning Summary
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Far From Home
When she came to take the scroll Taggart said, “Meryum, your father talked about you as well.” She shook her head. “Don’t. Please.” “His little general. He believed in you. He was proud of you.” She choked down a sob. “I’m failing.” “You can’t think that way. Meryum, it’s my job to be tough, to … Continue reading Far From Home
A Skirmish of Heirs
Crown Prince Lars of Tantaria climbed the fence and took his place opposite Meryum in the training pen. A crowd of ladies who had been admiring Lars, and many of the squires Mery trained with, gathered around. Even King Tritaton and King Jackson moved closer to watch. “I expect you two to fight to a … Continue reading A Skirmish of Heirs
Human Magic System
Helene, the Great Lady, the primary goddess of the Humans, is known for two strengths above all - The Elements, and Magic. This has created a two-pronged magic system within the Human culture. SPELLWORK The priests claim these spells were given to the Humans by the Great Lady through her oracles. All pure-blooded Humans have … Continue reading Human Magic System
Argrider’s Line
A historical look at Argrider's Line, the kings and queens who ruled Zoedar. This page will be updated as spouses names become known/are created. Year of birth, coronation, and death, are listed. Argrider the Unifier, First of his line - crowned in the First Year after the Great War, the dawn of a new era. … Continue reading Argrider’s Line
Distances and Travel Times
Some common travel distances between locations in the stories. This first table is overland distances and travel times for key locations in the Zoedavian Chronicles. Distances have been rounded to the nearest kilometer. Times have been rounded to the nearest day or half-day. Travel times are approximate and ideal/average.
West O’the River
Port Arlen Holding is a large holding south of the mountains and west of the river (except for the tongue of land between the River Zoedar and the Western Fork which belongs to Stonewave Holding). There are two major sea ports, Port Arlen, the holding capital, and Port Firmin (which is held by the Hukaru … Continue reading West O’the River
East Court
East Court is the capital of Tantaria, the eastern Human country. It is sometimes called The Old Arbor. It is unique in that it is made up of two communities 2-3 hours apart by horse. The northern community, known as The Docks, is located on the coast and consists of a fishing village and the … Continue reading East Court
Fort Naiad’s Quiet Alliance
Fort Naiad is located in the middle of Zoedar, north-to-south, and right against the Eastern border. The Eastern border of Zoedar is shared with the Fairies in the north and the Ladies of the Wood and Lake in the central and southern regions. Before the Great War, the Human Kingdoms bordering the Sacred Wood were … Continue reading Fort Naiad’s Quiet Alliance
A Smuggler’s Guide to Granalt
Granalt is the capital of Grain Vale Holding. Used to be it sat just about square in the middle of the holding, back when Argrider was king. After the Cursed Plague swept through, the capital was moved to the banks of the River Zoedar. Better for trade. Better for defense. Better for us smugglers. The … Continue reading A Smuggler’s Guide to Granalt
Tales From Thelara 