Author:
Donald Firesmith is the prize-winning author of speculative fiction including The Secrets of Hawthorne House (teen paranormal urban fantasy), the Hell Holes series (alien invasion science fiction), and Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore (fantasy). Named a Distinguished Engineer by the Association of Computing Machinery, he is also the author of 7 technical books in system and software engineering. In his spare time, he crafts one-of-a-kind jeweled magic wands.
It was only an old book that the professor found while traveling by train through Scotland. A scholar of medieval history, Professor George Smith was on sabbatical studying Scottish legends and myths when he chanced to meet an aged Scotsman and his granddaughter on their way to her new boarding school in the Isles of Skye. The young girl had accidentally left her book behind, and the professor picked it up meaning to send it on to her. But then he looked inside and discovered it was no ordinary book. It was a school textbook on magic.
Could it be real? Could it have actually been left by accident and found by chance? Or was it all an elaborate hoax played on the unsuspecting professor? Did he ever find the secret Isles of Skye School of Magick? Did he ever discover the hidden world of wizards and witches implied by the book's very existence? Or did they find him? The professor vanished soon afterwards, and the answers are unknown. Read the book and decide for yourself.
Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore is that textbook from The Isles of Skye School of Magick. The first chapter begins with a basic overview of magic wands followed by an introduction to magical theory including the four planes of existence (Astral, Spectral, Physical, and Daemonic), the five metaphysical elementals (Quintessence, Air, Fire, Earth, and Water), and the three preternatural phases of Light, Twilight, and Darkness. It also contains sets of the commonly used spells associated with each of these elementals and phases. The first chapter then describes the different types of wands, their components, how they are crafted, and how they are used to cast spells. Chapter two teaches the 17 principles of wand making. Chapters three through six comprehensively cover the materials used to make magic wands including magical creatures (both beings and beasts), magical woods, mystical crystals, and mystical metals. Chapter seven documents 26 famous and infamous witches and wizards, their wands, and how well their wands suited their needs. Chapter eight concludes the textbook by nicely summarizing the contents of the entire textbook. Each of the chapters ends with student exercises, the answers of which are included in the back of the textbook which also includes a glossary, references, and afterword by the editor.
If you have ever wondered what young witches and wizards actually study in their hidden magic schools, then this book is for you.
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Pathfinder: Sacred Order
On the surface, the young emperor reigns while in the shadows the ministers are in actual control. An empire whose history spans five centuries now begins to crumble as the generals whose purpose is to protect the peace begin to fight each other instead. Underneath the surface, one ambitious man gathers the citizens who feel oppressed by the heavy taxation, food shortages, and threats of war. A rebellion begins to stir and soon, a rain of chaos shall begin.
In the midst of it all an orphan boy gets a second chance at life. Although, his life is not his own as it is inhabited by a video game developer. The same developer who has helped shape this world. Little did either of them know that their lives would never be the same.
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Schedule: 1-2 chapter per day (Around 2 pm est and 7 pm est.)
Chapter Lenght: 500 - 900 words (These are parts, not full chapters, therefore, the best way to read is to let them stock up then read in one go.)
Warning: Slow start, trying to focus on building up the world and characters.
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Inspirations: Crusader Kings | Mount and Blade | Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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Realm of Lore: Falling Stars Online
At the beginning of time, the goddess Rylenta found a patch of primordial void. She cultivated it into a vast world devoid of life and emotion.
Her seven breaths created life as we know it, and the myriad races ushered into existence like tiny moths chasing the light.
She lived with her children happily, treasuring them more than anything else.
Time passed like fine faery wine, and her world entered the age of blossoming.
However, one day, she vanished without leaving as much as a trace behind, plunging the world into perpetual darkness.
Thousands of years later, the world is scarred, and the end seemed to be nigh. Children looked to the empty sky and could no longer see the stars in their dreams.
In search of light, fate extended its mysterious hands on a group of humans in a foreign world.
They were called many names; The Anointed Ones, Travellers, Players, Angels of the Goddess…
However, will they be successful in their fated mission?
And what happens when the most unfit person, Seth Ravenswood, gets chosen to take part in this cruel mission?
5.0
89 Chs
Cyber-knight: Pathfinder
In the dystopic world of 2072 ravaged by a ruthless war, Mike is a cyberknight fighting for a regime which promises justice and reforms to a broken world. However, virtue is a fragile concept, especially for an empire built on lies. Eventually, corrupt minds filled with delusion and madness will reveal themselves. When the masks drop, will there still be peace or a future?
Blessed are those who can dream, condemned are those who remain in reality. In the dark, resolve is the only path forward.
This novel combines fantasy and sci-fi into a story you have never seen before. Give it a try and you will stay for the plot and the high-intensity actions.
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The Scrummy Bummy Lore
In the infantile state of a new universe were many creatures in their starting phase, one of which was a juice pouch and straw that would challenge any vegetables from the cabbage patch to a round of fisticuffs, ultimately overcoming them and absorbing their power, thus, it became formidable and left behind an entire and complete heritage behind. This being was later known to be none other but...The Succ Sage.
The self named Genius Gang, a group of intellectuals with knowledge far beyond the norm of this infantile universe then began to rise and found this heritage, allowing them to begin their ascent to the higher realms.
The Scrummy Bummy Lore is an incomprehensive, shortened archive of the real events that the Genius Gang went through on their path.
Translator's Note: As the best translator in the world, it is easy to assume that my translation will be complely on point, however, the Scrummy Bummy Lore, being written in the language of the Gods, was far too complex for even a genius like I to translate fully, as I, just like you, am a mere mortal. Please do read this novel with an open mind, keeping in mind that not only are there multiple meanings that we do not understand, but also many that can eventually be understood through comprehensive thought. I myself feel as though I have matured as not just a person, but as an entity in this vast universe that we call our home after reading this novel.
In short, I must say that if the human race ever evolves to the point where we can incorporate the Scrummy Bummy Lore into our national curriculum as the most significant subject, I can die knowing that humanity shall live on to achieve great things.
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V - The Vampire Lore
Cassius Crimson, the founder of the Crimson family, one of The Great Three vampire powers, has been awakened from his slumber after 500 years.
By whom?
A mere boy!
The future of the once great Crimson family has declined. Seeking power and guidance, Vesper-the young Crimson lord turned to his ancestors for help, never did he imagine that he would manage to wake the actual founder.
As Cassius adjusts to life in a futuristic 21st century, he’s aided by his loyal retainer Estefan. Tackling daily campus life, an insecure apprentice, revenge on his family's honour, he experiences all sorts of new occurrences as humans have evolved into more than just food.
All while Cassius battles the urge to sink his teeth into the most delicious human he has ever smelt. This lust for blood turns into an irresistible passionate romance. A Tale of sensual vampire love unravels as he discovers new feelings that were hidden eons ago
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The Lore of Yore
"Creation is taking chaos from nothing, and making order into something." -The Author
He was a shaper before he lost his family, a stargazer as he pondered his dreams, and now a slayer tormented by guilt and anguished by loss. Follow his journey on his quest of self-discovery by crafting stories amongst the stars that will eventually lead him towards The End.
Cover art was drawn by Jarret Nahm (Artstation).
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Lore of the World
There was an ancient lore.
That the four immortal guardians, the Azure Dragon, the Vermilion Bird, the White Tiger and the Black Tortoise had once been tiny animals.
Blasphemous, indeed.
But the origins of this lore were said to have come from the four immortal beings themselves.
And so a spark was ignited.
A spark that set off the race into an age of cultivation.
This is the lore of the world.
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The lore of Plithir
The lore of Plithir takes place just after the dwarf king had died. 300 years before the Planet of Plirhir. There is chaos all around and the races of the planet are vying for their supremacy. Zeus had forbidden sun for the next 500 years and only moonlight shall exist and only at night
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The Lore
The story is about a man who is standing on the top of the most popular DMMO-RPG "overlord" as an Aurelian mage. one day while traveling across the continent, Anon (the mc) discovered the most hidden dungeon, and unconsciously, his game character became his reality. he was sent to a world where titanic mythical creatures such as Charybdis, Leviathan, Dragons, Demons, etc. reigns as natural disasters, terrors and supreme. With the power of his character what fate awaits Anon as he discovers the new world of sword and magic? This is his new life, to live and to survive. But, can his accumulated strength survive in this harsh and terrifying world?
One of the most popular is probably 'Pathfinder Tales: City of the Fallen Sky'. It's popular because it offers a detailed look at a unique part of the Pathfinder world, with a great mix of action, politics, and magic.
It seems so. There haven't been any new releases for a while, suggesting that they've been discontinued. Maybe it was due to various reasons like low sales or changes in the publisher's strategy.
Sure. One well - known Pathfinder novel is 'Pathfinder Tales: Winter Witch'. It has an engaging story with interesting characters and a great plot set in the Pathfinder world.
I'd say 'Bloodbound' is quite popular. It has a captivating story that combines elements of horror and adventure. The characters face many challenges that are both physical and moral, which makes for a very engaging read.
The characters included the male lead, Feng Xuan, who had the power of one blood and was a Dao Ancestor of the Divine Dao. The male supporting character was the Candle Dragon, and my brother was Feng Xuan. Honest man, male supporting role-Defiant God, I want to be the bad guy.
"Pathfinder of the Wilderness" Author: Three Autumns in White. It is a Xianxia/Mythological Cultivation novel with calm and mature elements. It has been completed and can be enjoyed without worry.
[User recommendation: When the world was first opened, the world was misty!] Feng Xuan came here to open his divine path and transcend the myriad tribulation!
It pushed the Primordial World to become the most dazzling star in the Multiverse Chaos Sea!
Ancient God, True God, Heavenly God, God King…
I hope you will like this book.
Mount Dadong in Ruyuan was a mountain range in the northeast of Lianzhou City, Guangdong Province. It was located in a part of the Guangyi Mangshan Mountain in the Nanling Mountain Range. The terrain of Dong Mountain was uneven, and the mountains were continuous and crisscrossed. There were also other mountains that were more than 1400 meters above sea level, forming a magnificent mountain landscape. The Ruyuan Dadong Mountain Nature Reserve Management Station was responsible for managing this area, which covered an area of about 4596 hectares. Its main purpose was to protect the tropical evergreen broad-leaved forest and rare and endangered animals and plants. Mount Dadong in Ruyuan was also a popular destination for hiking. There were many routes for tourists to choose from, including passing through Stalagmite Ridge and the top of Ruyuan Rock Pit. The scenery of Mount Dadong in Ruyuan was magnificent, attracting many backpacking friends and tourists to explore.
We can conclude that the price of the Nirvana Pathfinder is 398,000 yuan. However, the search results did not provide any information about the picture of the Nirvana Pathfinder. Therefore, I don't know about the pictures of the Nirvana Pathfinder.
One of the top Pathfinder novels is 'Plague of Shadows'. This novel has a unique take on the Pathfinder setting. It follows a story of a character dealing with a mysterious plague that has more to it than meets the eye. There are elements of mystery, action, and the exploration of the darker aspects of the Pathfinder world. The writing style is engaging, and it keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Pathfinder is definitely more story based. It provides detailed backstories for characters and locations, and the adventures often have complex plotlines and character development.