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Behind the Characters: Hirnid

  • Post published:March 13, 2019
  • Post category:On Isfalinis

When creating a story, one of the challenges is to portray how large and how small a world is. Think back on your past week and ask yourself how many…

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Behind the Pages: Yrpel

  • Post published:December 17, 2018
  • Post category:On Isfalinis

The second character I’d like to look at is our quintessential barbarian, Yrpel.  Or is he?  It is my impression that barbarians are victims of stereotype.  This doubtless relates to…

Continue ReadingBehind the Pages: Yrpel

Behind the Pages: Chostir

  • Post published:December 10, 2018
  • Post category:On Isfalinis

Periodically, I’d like to bring insights on what brought various aspects of “Tears from Iron” and the world of Isfalinis to be.  As a reader, I’ve enjoyed some of Christopher…

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