The Telmar Chronicles

The War of the Gods left the world ravaged. As humanity rebuilds without the presence of their gods, a danger still simmers below the surface.

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The Real World

Wow. I’ve logged over 65 hours at work over the past 7 days. It’s been a long haul that hasn’t left room for much else besides work, food, and sleep. 

And whiskey. 

Things are starting to cycle down a bit, so I’m hoping to get back to writing in the next day or so. 

Hope all is well with everyone out there! 

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This is the direction I'm heading...

This is the direction I’m heading…

I think my plan has always been to give you a glimpse into this world. If you’ve been following along with Taric and Amaeus, you’ve gained some insight into what Telmar is. But we’ve only scratched the surface.

As these short stories finish up, I am contemplating putting them into an ebook format and offering them for free. I realize it’s not very efficient for a reader to start at the very first…

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Treasure

Lightning flashed across the darkened sky, punctuated by a crack of thunder. Amaeus looked up from his task. It was nearly midday, but already looked like dusk. He returned to cleaning his tools in the river, quickening his movements. As a wilder, he did not mind getting wet, however he did not want to be out in a storm if he could help it.

Resheathing his hunting knife and placing his arrows…

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Regret

The Elder stood on the balcony. From here, he could see nearly all of his lands. The sharp slope of the mountains, capped white with snow, were a contrast to the rolling, green plains and dense forests. But it was all his. He had created all of this, and more. Lanethor was proud of his creations, for the most part. The majestic landscapes, the animals, and most importantly: The people. Their…

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Xeris

Having been bathed and groomed, and now escorted through the corridors of Xeris’ keep, Taric’s stomach was in knots. He had been born and raised under Xeris’ flag, and knew what happened to those who betrayed him. Though Taric had never been this far into Xeris’ fortress, he could tell by the ornate decorations on the corridor walls that they were in the upper levels where Xeris granted his…

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Happy 49th Birthday, Star Trek!

Happy 49th Birthday, Star Trek!

I’m going to take a moment to deviate from the normal posts here. Recently, Star Trek hit its 49th anniversary. Now, obviously we will have the Big Five-Oh coming up next year, but I would be remiss if I did not call out this milestone.

Very few properties– especially those in the Science Fiction/Fantasy realm– can achieve this type of longevity. Doctor Who hit their 50th awhile back, and from a…

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An Audience

Taric had no way of knowing how long he had been in Xeris’ dungeons. Food was brought to him; It could have been three times a day, or maybe two. Or maybe even one. Time had no meaning in this place. His only interaction with the outside world was the bowl of slop that was delivered through a smaller door built into the door of his cell.

As he sat down to eat his latest meal, he scratched his…

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An Unexpected Outcome

Taric awoke in darkness. Sharp pain seared along his side as he drew a breath; The smell of filth and urine nearly caused him to retch. He rolled from his stomach to his back, only to have his shoulder protest. As he took shallower breaths, his chest burned.

As he lay there, his head pounded and thoughts were slow to come. It took him a minute, but he began to remember, He had returned to Xeris’…

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A Quick Update...

A Quick Update…

So I made it my personal goal to post here everyday. And less than a week in, I already missed a day. It’s certainly not the end of the world, and it’s not going to slow my determination, so never fear! As I start to lay out this world to an audience (for the first time ever!), I find there are additional challenges. New ideas and small changes create a ripple effect. I’ve said before that…

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Into the Fire

Taric’s journey to Lanethor’s realm was swift. From the plains and forests of Derin’s land they made their way to the base of the mountain range, far to the north. It was cold; Snow piled on the ground, yet the horses ran as swiftly as they did to the south. The man– he still refused to divulge his name– seemed to spur them onward. Taric suspected Anorra was involved.

Finally they arrived at…

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From the Frying Pan...

From the Frying Pan…

From his earliest memories, Taric was aware that he was different. Yes, everyone was different; Anorra did not touch everyone in the same way. Some were immortal, some could levitate objects at will, and others could see the thoughts of others. Those were differences to rejoice in!

Among the children of Xeris, it was called the Gift; How Anorratouched you. It was referred to with reverence, as it…

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In the Beginning

In the first days came The Seven, in flesh and blood from corporeal form, and they were filled with Anorra. They looked upon the barren land without satisfaction, and, using Anorra, they shaped Telmar; Vast mountain ranges, sprawling forests and grasslands, and rivers that traced the landscape. They created the birds in the sky, the animals of the land, and the fish of the sea.

These were new…

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The First Steps

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

In a way, this quote from J.R.R. Tolkien summarizes my journey over the past decade.

Ten years ago, a friend of mine suggested that I consider writing for a living. Initially, I thought it was absurd. But the wheels started…

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