Darkness Waning Summary

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

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

Junayd, Hilton, and Nianci

Junayd, Hilton, and Nianci are clustered together at the southeast foot of the mountains. Junayd is a prosperous trade city, larger than a manor estate, but smaller than Granalt, Undulith, and Port Arlen - and definitely smaller than Caprex. It's roughly 12 miles from end to end. It is surrounded by a wood and stone … Continue reading Junayd, Hilton, and Nianci

Northport and the Northern Naval Base

There isn't much north of Caprex. There's an inn at the crossroads which shelters travellers and is the heart of a small village that supports the local northern farmers. There are a few smaller settlements scattered across the northern prairies but they are little more than clusters of houses. On the western coast of the … Continue reading Northport and the Northern Naval Base

Caprex City

Welcome to Caprex City, the capital city of Zoedar! If this is your first time to our fair city, then allow me to give you the quick "tour". You've entered the South Gate, located closer to the southwest corner of the southern wall than true south, but still, the southern-most entry through our impressive wall. … Continue reading Caprex City

David & Zaine Fidor – Character Profiles

Full Name: Sir David Fidor Height: 6' Build: Stong, athletic Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Element & Goddess Lock: Light, dark pink lock Magical Ability: Just the basics Parents: Rowland Fidor & Janet of House Dylis Sibling: Zaine When David's father died, his mother returned to the southlands where her family was from. After his uncle, … Continue reading David & Zaine Fidor – Character Profiles

Robin of Junayd – Character Profile

Full Name: Robin of Junayd; Robin the Baker's Son Height: 5' 10" Build: athletic but skinny, doesn't eat a lot Hair: a little too long, in his face, brown with a touch of red Eyes: Hazel leaning towards green Element & Goddess Lock: Wind, mint green lock Magical Ability: Unable to perform the Great Lady's … Continue reading Robin of Junayd – Character Profile

Ohanzee Fidor – Character Profile

Full Name: Ohanzee Fidor Height: 6' 2" Build: solid, not as broad as Tritaton Hair: Very dark Eyes: Light brown, cold Element & Goddess Lock: Darkness, navy lock Magical Abilities: decently gifted in a variety of spells The Fidor family has governed Northport Holding since the great war. Before that, the Fidors were kings of … Continue reading Ohanzee Fidor – Character Profile