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An Exile's Curse
An exile lingers on the sacred plains, and he must find a way avoid the wrath of the gods. The Second Anecdote of The Samyuzot.
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Eric Falden
8
The First Death of Segitars Arpadi
The First Anecdote from the Life of the Samyuzot.
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Eric Falden
22
A Missive for Mankind
A letter between feuding colleagues, with the essence of magic at stake
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Eric Falden
12
An Unwelcome Guest
A poor family confronted by a heavily-armed intruder
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Eric Falden
18
Ash and Death on a Dangerous Road
The first tale of Maldurian the Delver
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Eric Falden
23
Morning at the Outpost
An anecdote of war
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Eric Falden
16
The Hearth and the Spear
A short story, plus thoughts on what makes "epic" fantasy epic.
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Eric Falden
50
For Want of Safe Harbor
A fisherman must make hard choices in order to live through merciless times.
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Eric Falden
19
The Encircling Cells
Trapped by deadly wraiths, an old hermit must rediscover an ancient magic and confront his past.
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Eric Falden
13
One Head as Tribute
A young adventurer has won his trophy, but can he escape with it?
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Eric Falden
39
A Story of Loyalty & A Fun Update.
A soldier at The End, plus a bit about what’s coming.
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Eric Falden
10
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