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The Samyuzot

What the Samyuzot Taught Me
Behind the Scenes, Questions Answered, and Some Lessons on Serialization
 • Eric Falden
The Second Death of the Samyuzot (Part II)
The Final Anecdote of The Samyuzot (Part Two of Two)
 • Eric Falden
The Second Death of the Samyuzot (Part I)
The Final Anecdote of The Samyuzot (Part One of Two). Old acquaintances reunite to hunt down a dangerous dread-shade
 • Eric Falden
Wanderers' Rest
The Eighth Anecdote of The Samyuzot. A wandering bard asks an old ranger about his long and storied life.
 • Eric Falden
The Bonds of the Exiled
The Seventh Anecdote of The Samyuzot. An exile returns to his homeland to find a remedy and, perhaps, a companion.
 • Eric Falden
On the Road to Cadamor
The Sixth Anecdote of The Samyuzot. A merchant makes his way to sell his goods, finding bandits and manhunters along the way.
 • Eric Falden
Inheritance Paid
The Fifth Anecdote of The Samyuzot. A soldier navigates a battle and its aftermath, seeking safety, help, and payment.
 • Eric Falden
One Horseman's Hope
The Fourth Anecdote of The Samyuzot. A scout encounters evil monsters and mysterious friends as he tries to save his comrades
 • Eric Falden
Recompense and Coin
The Third Anecdote of The Samyuzot. An exile flees demon-infested hills and takes a job with bandit-hunters.
 • Eric Falden
An Exile's Curse
The Second Anecdote of The Samyuzot. An exile lingers on the sacred plains, and he must find a way avoid the wrath of the gods.
 • Eric Falden
The First Death of Segitars Arpadi
The First Anecdote from the Life of the Samyuzot. A prince of the Plains challenges a rival suitor, but soon finds a greater challenge than he expected.
 • Eric Falden
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