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A Series of Fantasy Novels
Dragonslayers Saga
The
“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.” --G.K. Chesterton
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Book One: Epilogue
Mason Rutland shifted his weight from the right foot to the left. Again. Nothing helped. His feet were tired, sore, and demanding a...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 26, 20214 min read
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Approaching the End of a Book
NOT... Later today I will post the Epilogue for Book One: "In the Company of Dragon Slayers." It has been an epic journey, and I truly...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 25, 20211 min read
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Ch. 21: The Company of Dragon Slayers
Elric struggled to ascend the grand staircase out of the dragon’s lair. His mangled knee refused to cooperate with him, hanging limply...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 19, 202132 min read
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The Sons of Vaeroloth
Vaeroloth, commonly known as the "Great Dragon"--indeed, many refuse to say her name for fear she might be listening--was created by the...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 13, 20214 min read
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Ch. 20: Fylokkipyron
As the freeblades emerged from Wilder Tower, the storm that had swept in off The Deepening had dissipated, replaced by wispy white clouds...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 11, 202129 min read
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The Bones
Throughout the novels, there are several references to "The Bones." Typically, this is a common expression of luck, as in the phrase...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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Dragonkin
In an act of vile defiance of the Maker's will, Vaeroloth created five paragons of her own—the Ancient Five—by literally ripping her...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 6, 20213 min read
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Ch. 19: What Lies Beneath
Cuauhtérroc led the freeblades down the chiseled stone steps, his torch casting long shadows behind him. But Ordin paused at the top...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 2, 202122 min read
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New Years Bring New Beginnings
I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I resolved to once, but then I didn't do it. Instead, I do more reflection, looking back on the...
Andrew M. Trauger
Jan 1, 20212 min read
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Shinnick
Shinnick is a gray wolf and the faithful companion of Ordin Austmil-Clay. He has run the forests with Ordin for nearly five years, from...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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Ch. 18: A New Commission
At precisely one hour past noon of the twenty-first of Arini, the four freeblades of Cora’s company assembled on the front portico of the...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 29, 202023 min read
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Knights: A Card Game
One of the more popular games played across Arelatha is a card game called Knights. A evening amongst friends, a tournament at the local...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 24, 20205 min read
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Vincent Schumann
Nine years ago, shortly after the Wars of Attrition had finally settled in most nations, Vincent Schumann, already a wizened old man,...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 19, 20202 min read
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Ch. 17: A Justice Primer
At Cora’s behest, Montpeleón joined her at the Folk Centre for an entirely different form of entertainment. The converted warehouse was...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 16, 202025 min read
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Elric Reichtoven
Son of a leatherworker in Westmeade, Alikon, Elric was raised to take over his father's business. But he didn't "cotton" to that, as he...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Ch. 16: An Unwanted Answer
Consciousness eventually returned to Mattawonah, though her vision remained dulled from loss of blood. As she teetered on the brink of...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 7, 202026 min read
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The Kedethian Decree
To understand the Kedethian Decree, we must first understand the Kedethian Ascendency, a philosophy as ancient, rich, and powerful as the...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 5, 20202 min read
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Mattawonah
Little is known of the sub-equatorial Amurrak tribes of the southern Audric Jungle, lands that few people have seen. With skin dark as...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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A Brief Hiatus
Here's a classic (and difficult) "Where's Waldo" picture to keep you occupied for a day or two. I've been busy with a major construction...
Andrew M. Trauger
Dec 2, 20201 min read
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Ch. 15: Outside the Walls
Two nights after that glorious stay in the Lord’s Castle, Cora’s heart leapt with joy once again as she prepared for her first official...
Andrew M. Trauger
Nov 23, 202022 min read
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