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         As happened to some, Sam's mother died birthing him and he was raised by his grandmother. When he was of an age, he apprenticed to Master Eben the Chandler, He thought himself an ordinary lad in an old town trying to do his best, that is, until the Duke of Tallan died. The whole town was shocked at the Duke's sudden demise but it affected none more than the lowly Chandler's Apprentice. He found himself suddenly the focus of anger and hatred which would eventually force old secrets out into the open and turn his life upside down.    Thingold is a Huskarl of Clan Fireforge with a reputation for being fair and just... that is until jealousy and greed take hold in the Delvings. When a clan war breaks out, Thingold is forced to look for honour in dishonour for the sake of his fellow dwarves. He must do something that turns all his values on the heads. A tale of greed, power, murder, stubbornness and sacrifice...
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   When Colbert discovered the injured dragon after the storm, and healed his broken bones, he could not possibly have imagined where it would lead or how it might change his life. The strange bond between Colbert and Astanilian the Red grows and deepens in this, the sequel to 'A Body in the Marsh.'    What do old warriors do once the war is over? Being bonded to a dragon, Kerreck is likely to enjoy many more years than most other mortals. He has hardly begun to consider the problem, when he is given a stark choice. Luckily he has friends in the same situation, but each views life differently. In the end, each must make his own decision.    The storm over the marshes was like none Colbert had ever seen. But as the black clouds obscured the moon, and thunder shook the ground beneath his feet, he saw something. The lightning that ripped across the sky illuminated a broken flyer tumbling to earth.          Caught by the howling winds and driving rain, whatever it was crashed into the marsh nearby. What Colbert found the following morning would change his life forever, in ways he could not possibly have imagined.    When goblins raided a village in the mountains, burning it to the ground, it seemed only natural for the City of Beren to send out a force to drive them off before they could do more damage. Some of the men looked upon it as a great adventure; split a few skulls and come back heroes. But all was not as it seemed in the mountains...      She was a talented wizard, a gardener and tree singer; he was a promising apprentice and handsome besides. But there is often a world of difference between what we wish and what we can have. When passions and desires collide it is rarely without casualties.
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   It is Firbek's first ranging, one of a party of dwarves prospecting for new mines. Strange whispers herald disaster, and Firbek finds himself fighting for his life. During the brutal struggle for survival he loses much, but discovers a great deal about himself.    Princess Elspeth has discovered the ever-changing sea at last. Hoping to visit the Great Library at Althiel, she must take ship and cross the tempestuous Dragon Bay. Each day brings new experiences for her, not all of them pleasant, as she is forced to make some difficult choices. She is about to learn more about herself and of what she is capable.    When Shap's master dies, he tries to take over the business, but things are more complicated than he ever imagined. As he struggles, his Guild master waits for him to fail. Then he finds a house keeper and a mysterious key and survival suddenly seems possible...    Bartholomew was passionate about maps. But it was time to stop his roving lifestyle and find a place to settle. In Orben, he thought he had found what he sought, until he made a puzzling discovery... His curiosity did the rest.    Plagued by strange dreams, the Wizard Cortinius journeys to Serpent's Isle in search of answers. Instead of answers, he is led to question everything about himself, his achievements, and who he is. He finds it a disturbing but uplifting experience.
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   Aswin the wizard endured a tough apprenticeship, his master hard and often unfair. But once qualified, he could not have realised how a chance encounter in a dark Alley on the seamier side of Orben, would define the course of the rest of his life. A tankard of mead and a small reward in a local inn were all it took to reveal his obsession.    This is a story of two young dwarves, who happen across an injured dragon. Far from being the ruthless predator they expected, he is pitiable and charming. Should they kill him for his teeth and claws, or help him for a share of his treasure? A salutary tale, but not quite as it might be told around the dwarven hearth-fires on long cold winter nights. Enjoy!    Legends abound, shared and embellished over many a campfire or across an inn table; some fanciful, some hopeful, but others fearful. But which are true and which false, and how does one tell? They say that in all legends, there is a grain of truth, but when legends come to life, then surely chaos must follow!
A short story of Vallador. Enjoy :)		    The wizard's Council is loath to believe that evil is stalking the land once more, despite Espethadin's warning. The evidence, after all, is thin. But his departure from Spire sets in motion a chain of events that not even he can foresee!The sleepy gnome village of Bracken is preparing for what promises to be an excellent harvest and a long-awaited marriage. The passing goblin who helps bring in the harvest seems lonely but impressed by the happy village. But he has a secret...
    The princess would tell you, she had a happy childhood, but she would also tell you that she remembered vividly the day she grew up! Her life changed and so did she, as she gradually came to realise how little say she would have in her own future. To all intents and purposes, she became a model princess, but all was not as it seemed...
A short story set in the Realm of Vallador.
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