Tag: epic fantasy
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Echo of the High Kings Third Sample
Here’s the third sample of Echo of the High Kings. In this section, we see the consequences of Lord Hector’s discussion with his son. Echo of the High Kings is an epic fantasy that comes out 1 August 2014. You can find the first sample here and the second one here. Lord Hector City of…
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Echo of the High Kings Second Sample
Here’s the second sample from Echo of the High Kings. Once again, Echo of the High Kings will be published on 1 August 2014. For the first sample, check here. Lord Hector Town of East Reach, Longhaven Barony, Duchy of Masov Twenty-Ninth of Idran, Cycle 993 Post Sundering Lord Hector pulled his cloak tighter…
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Echo of the High Kings First Sample
This section is the opening scene in Echo of the High Kings. Echo of the High Kings will be released on 1 August 2014. Lady Katarina Emberhill Castle Emberhill (Ducal Seat) Duchy of Masov Twenty Seventh of Idran, Cycle 993 Post Sundering Katarina ducked under the swing of her opponent and swung wildly…
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Kal’s July Writing Updates
I’m pleased to announce that Echo of the High Kings is on schedule to be released on 1 August 2014. Echo of the High Kings is an epic fantasy novel that I’ve been working on, through multiple iterations, for a long while. It is the first book of the Eoriel Saga, which will be a…
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Building an Epic Fantasy World: Modern History, Trade, and Society
So up until this point, I’ve developed my world, Eoria, configured what technology is available, what magic works, and even what people populate it. See the last post, on the history and cultures here. Today I’ll design the modern history, talk a bit about trade & industry, and design the societies that make up Eoria.…
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Building an Epic Fantasy World: Culture, Ancient History, and Societies
In my previous post, I went into detail on how I designed magic and technology levels of Eoria and before that I designed the geography and physical make-up of the world. Now I’m going to discuss the social geography a bit. See the last post here. First off, unless you’re writing some kind of utopian…
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Free Stuff: Preview from Echo of the High Kings, Part 3
A third installment from Echo of the High Kings. The section covers a skirmish between Lady Katarina’s followers and some of Duke Hector’s men. Aerion set his back against the tree and took a deep breath. Through the trees, the squeal of pigs and the rumble of wagons carried. He listened to that sound, and…
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