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Tag Archives: Magic
Magician’s Apprentice Chapter X
The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, found himself bespelled and drugged by Sarton’s ex-wife, Lady Vorana. She obviously doesn’t mean him any good. On the other hand, he is a charming fellow. (If you want to … Continue reading
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Tagged aftereffects, fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Writing
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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VIII
The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to the Court Magician, is running errands for his master while trying to avoid the intrigues of court, the hazards of being a slight but attractive man, and still getting in time with his … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, marketplace, Writing
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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VII
If you missed chapter VI: Due to a glitch, chapter VI did not show up in everyone’s reader, although it was posted yesterday. You can still find it here. Chapters I – V can be found here. And to quickly summarize: … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Writing, young love
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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VI
The story so far: Tollon is contemplating desperate measures or wild schemes to secure some dragon’s teeth for his master, Court Magician Sarton. The last thing he needs is for a surprise in his own room. Or maybe it’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, pillow talk, Writing
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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter III
Our story so far: Tollon, apprentice to the Court Magician, is having a rough day. Getting tripped by the palace guard is just his most recent misfortune. Or at least it was, until he stepped into the magician’s workshop and … Continue reading
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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter II
Previously, in chapter I: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, is out fetching Sarton’s supplies, when he hears that the queen is going to have bastard, fathered by the Earl of Haulloran. Although he hasn’t yet explained why, Tollon fears … Continue reading
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Time for a new story: Magician’s Apprentice
In troubled times, people have always turned to storytellers for guidance and relief. An evening’s entertainment, an escape to other times and places, does the soul some good. And a skilled storyteller can weave in moral lessons to guide people … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, supernatural, Writing
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The arrival of summer
People argue about when summer begins. Is it when school lets out? Memorial Day? The summer solstice? The Fourth of July? No doubt in other parts of the world (especially in the southern hemisphere!), other dates are considered as well. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Midsummer Night's Dream, Magic, Magic Man, Moody Blues, New Zealand, Shakespeare, summer
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Making the best of a bad reputation in chapter 19 of To Ride the Lightning Bolt
Time’s almost up: the Council meets tomorrow, and Daphne Vane risks being forced into an unwanted marriage, as does her sister, unless Daphne can convince the Council that she’s of unsuitable birth. Trouble is that Daphne’s still very shaken by … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, hell cat, Magic, Writing
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