A Hobbits Journey

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Journey from A Hobbit's Tale to House of Ash & Veil

There are some roads in life that begin quietly. Not with the sound of drums or the turning of great gears, but with a simple love for stories. A book opened late at night. A world discovered when the real one felt too loud. A fire lit in the imagination that somehow never truly went out. Years ago, when I first started A Hobbit’s Journey, I never imagined it would eventually lead here. At the…

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The Veylric Divide

Part II – When the Twilight Broke Itself Great kingdoms rarely fall from the outside.It is within—where whispers are sharper than swords—that ruin is born. The Court of Shadows At the height of its splendor, Noctharion was a realm of perfect balance.Its citadels of obsidian rose like pillars between dawn and night, its banners of crimson and midnight mirrored both blood and storm.The people of…

The Veylric Divide

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Noctharion, the Seventh Throne: Guardians of the Dusk

Part I — The Lost Kingdom of the Seventh House Before Barakthûn was cursed, before the shadow consumed the land, there was Noctharion — the Seventh Throne.It was not yet the Fallen Kingdom.It was the Twilight Realm. Where Gallandor gleamed with marble and sunlight, Noctharion stood in basalt and obsidian. Its skies were often storm-shrouded, its rivers deep and dark, its mountains black as…

Noctharion, the Seventh Throne: Guardians of the Dusk

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A Note to Readers: The Road Ahead

If you’ve been following along with our journey through Eldoria, you’ve seen Gallandor’s shining crown, Silvermoon’s starlit beauty, Greenwood’s sylvan dominion, Stormhold’s ocean throne, Durhaven’s stone bastion, and Ironclad’s fiery forge. Six kingdoms — each proud, each distinct, each vital to the fate of the realm. But there is still one left. The seventh. Barakthûn.The Fallen Kingdom.The…

A Note to Readers: The Road Ahead

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Ironclad: The Forgestone Kingdom

Every mountain in Eldoria has a voice, but only one roars with the sound of hammer and flame. Ironclad, the Forgestone Kingdom, is a realm where stone and fire meet, where bloodlines are tempered like steel, and where dwarves walk taller, prouder, and fiercer than any legend told in the halls of men. Forged in the First Age, when Durak Forgestone united the mountain clans after the First…

Ironclad: The Forgestone Kingdom

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Durhaven: The Stone Bastion of Men

Every realm of Eldoria has its strength. Gallandor holds the crown, Stormhold rules the seas, and Silvermoon gazes at the stars. But Durhaven? Durhaven is the fortress of humanity itself — the kingdom that stands like a shield between the heartlands of Arathia and the encroaching dark. Known as the Stone Bastion, Durhaven was born from resilience. Its people carved citadels into stone hills and…

Durhaven: The Stone Bastion of Men

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Stormhold is the Ocean Throne of Eldoria — a kingdom carved from storm and sea, where cliffs bleed into lightning-wracked waters and its people are hardened by tempests. From Stormwatch’s basalt towers to Cael’Tharn’s storm-lantern citadel, Stormhold commands the waves with fleets enchanted to ride out any gale.

Stormhold: The Ocean Throne

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Greenwood: The Sylvan Dominion

If Gallandor is the mountain and Silvermoon is the sky, then Greenwood is the earth itself. The third of Eldoria’s great kingdoms, Greenwood is not a land built of stone or crowned with towers. It is a realm grown — a living dominion of colossal trees, river-spirits, and druids bound to the heartbeat of the world. To enter Greenwood is to pass beneath boughs that have stood since the Age of…

Greenwood: The Sylvan Dominion

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Silvermoon: The Starlight Realm

If Gallandor is the heart of Eldoria, then Silvermoon is its memory. Hidden high among the mist-shrouded peaks of the Celestian Vale, this elven kingdom has stood since the Age of Ashes, a sanctuary of starlight, wisdom, and secrets. To step into Silvermoon is to step into a dream — where moonlight glimmers upon white stone terraces, where ancient runes hum with power, and where the air itself…

Silvermoon: The Starlight Realm

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Gallandor: The High Kingdom of Eldoria

Every world has its crown — the place where history, destiny, and power converge. In Eldoria, that place is Gallandor. Known as the First Kingdom, Gallandor was born out of victory in the First Sundering, and for a thousand years it has stood as the guardian of prophecy, the jewel of Arathia, and the seat of the High King and Queen. It is more than a kingdom. It is the beating heart of…

Gallandor: The High Kingdom of Eldoria

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Long before the Brothers Three, Eldoria was torn apart by the First Sundering — a war of all races against the Dread King Malakaroth. The victory brought peace, but it also left scars that shaped the world for millennia. This post dives into the Age of Ashes, the shadow it left behind, and why writing ancient histories breathes life into fantasy.

The Age of Ashes: Remembering the First Sundering

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After fifteen years of blogging and over eight years of world-building, I’m opening the door to a story that has been quietly growing with me: The Brothers Three. This post marks the beginning of a new chapter on A Hobbit’s Journey — where fantasy, lore, and the love of storytelling meet. Step into Eldoria, and glimpse the Age of Ashes, the First Sundering, and the brothers born to face the shadow that lingers still.

Years in the Making: A First Look at The Brothers Three Series and the Journey of Storytelling

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Blaugust 2024: The End of a Journey and the Start of Something More

Blaugust 2024 has officially come to an end, and what a month it’s been! We’ve navigated the chaos of life, deadlines, and creativity, and whether you’ve written one post or 31, you’ve made it through with flying colors. Congratulations!

Blaugust 2024 has officially come to an end, and what a month it’s been! We’ve navigated the chaos of life, deadlines, and creativity, and whether you’ve written one post or 31, you’ve made it through with flying colors. Congratulations! Blogging, as we know, can be a rollercoaster of joy and stress. It’s about finding that balance—managing blogging and life responsibilities in a way that…

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Blogging, Life, and Family Adventures

I recently missed 10 days of posting while traveling, but that time away reminded me why I write in the first place: for joy, creativity, and expression, not for checking off boxes on a to-do list.

Balancing blogging and life can be a juggling act—especially when you’re a dad of 16-year-old triplets, married for 23 years, and juggling work, home life, and the occasional much-needed family vacation abroad. I recently missed 10 days of posting while traveling, but that time away reminded me why I write in the first place: for joy, creativity, and expression, not for checking off boxes on a…

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Mindfully Mapping Your Blogging

Let's dive into Blogging Workflow and how you can set yourself up for success without feeling overwhelmed by deadlines and timecrunches! #Blaugust2024 #CreativeWriting #MindMapping #Workflow #Writing #Blogging #AmWriting

Let’s dive into Blogging Workflow and how you can set yourself up for success without feeling overwhelmed by deadlines. Think of it as a journey through a creative landscape. It is much like mind mapping. The goal is to find clarity and direction amid the chaos of ideas. You can read more on mind mapping. I detailed how I use it in an earlier post I did here a couple of years ago here. 1. Start…

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Your Unique Voice in Blogging 

Greetings, fellow bloggers and writers! Today, let's delve into the heart of what makes blogging and specifically this wonderful event we call Blaugust truly special: the uniqueness of each writer’s voice and the importance of authenticity in our creative

Greetings, fellow bloggers and writers! Today, let’s delve into the heart of what makes blogging and specifically this wonderful event we call Blaugust truly special: the uniqueness of each writer’s voice and the importance of authenticity in our creative journeys. The Power of Your Unique Voice As writers, our voices are our most valuable asset. They reflect our experiences, perspectives, and…

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My Journey as a Writer and Blogger

Greetings, fellow adventurers! As we dive into Blaugust, I’m excited to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my journey as a writer and blogger. #Blaugust2024 #WritingCommunity #Blogging #Blog #Bloggers #Writers #AmWriting

Greetings, fellow adventurers! As we dive into Blaugust, I’m excited to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my journey as a writer and blogger. Known to many as Iogro Merrybelly, I have been passionately crafting stories and sharing my thoughts through writing and blogging for many years. Today, I’d like to delve into my background, my love for fantasy, current projects, and my…

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