The Magic of Isfalinis Part II: Affinities
Last week, I began the discussion of magic in the world of Isfalinis by going over its basic concepts. Magic is based on spoken words. It is a science and…
The Magic of Isfalinis
As I mentioned in the last article, the development of my Etyni and their involvement in creation merged hand-in-hand with the development of the magical system of Isfalinis. In my…
Shapers of the World: The Etyni
This is the fourth article in a series on how the world of Isfalinis came into shape. The first article covered the earliest development some twenty years ago. Then, in…
What People Believe in Isfalinis
Over the past couple weeks, we’ve explored the story behind “Tears from Iron” and how the world of Isfalinis came to be. First, I recollected the early days of world-building…
Evolution of the Four Races
In last week’s article, I talked about the rawest origins of Isfalinis as it rose from a handful of brainstorms to the vestiges of life. After we had abandoned our…
Why did I write “Tears from Iron”?
“Tears from Iron” first came to life on the return drive from a writer’s conference in Vancouver, WA during the summer of 2012. That conference included workshops where we critiqued…
I may not know what I’m talking about
Before I go any further, I think it is time for me to admit that I don’t necessarily know what I’m talking about. Or perhaps more accurately, I will observe…
Combat is Boring
This is probably a heretical article title given that I’m a writer of military fantasy. Nevertheless, it is a common occurrence I’ve noticed in recent years. Good fighting scenes are…