The Matter of Safe Roads
There is a road south of Valthera that is considered safe.
That is usually the moment I start to worry.
Safety in Elyndor is an interesting concept. It usually only means that no one has died loudly enough…
Of Monocles and Overconfidence
I once met a merchant who tried to sell me a “miracle tea.” She said the name as though the word alone justified the price.
She stood in my tavern, very confident in herself, and explained that this tea could do everything ordinary tea could not. Provide energy. Bring clarity. Chase away fatigue. Perhaps even correct bad decisions—though I was never entirely sure whether she meant that seriously or was simply being bold.
I listened. Then I told her …
Why You Shouldn’t Argue with Golems
once saw a golem in the city hall who refused to speak to me. Not out of spite. Out of pause. The clerk beside him explained that he was currently “regenerating.” I asked if that meant he was tired. She didn’t laugh for a very long time.
Golems are no longer a spectacle in Elyndor…
Morthyrel – When the World Held Its Breath | Fantasy Short Story
This fantasy short story tells of Morthyrel, the mighty guardian dragon, daughter of Elyndra, who watches over the cycle of life and death. Witness how the worlds of dwarves, elves, and humans fall out of balance, and how Morthyrel guides the fate of the living with wind, shadow, and magic. A tale of power, secrets, and fantastical adventure—drawn from the ancient chronicles of Elyndor.