Tag: Stonebearer’s Betrayal
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Exploring the Five Orders: Guardians
No magical secret society would be complete without its dedicated protectors. In the Stonebearer universe these are the Order of the Guardians. Not only do they protect the society’s interests, they also lead its defense in times of war and unrest. In this latest era of the world, they must step forward again to counter…
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Exploring the Five Orders: Healers
In the Stonebearer universe there are those who possess a magical power called the Khandashii. This power manipulates matter. Specific abilities and skills are determined by the strengths and talents of the user. Today we explore the Healing order of Stonebearers. What’s the use of magic and the ability to change the reality of the…
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Exploring the Five Orders: Seekers
The defining characteristic of books in the fantasy genre is the existence of magic and/or magical creatures. Last month, we explored the magic used by the Traveling order in Stonebearer’s Betrayal. This month’s focus is the Order of the Seekers. For many, both in fantastical worlds and also here in the real world, the pursuit…
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Exploring the Five Orders: Travelers
Back in January, I shared a little about the magic system that exists in Stonebearer’s Betrayal. Today I’d like to dive deeper into the magic system and talk more about Travelers. Star Trek fans can appreciate the science and technology surrounding the idea of teleportation and how useful it can be. If you can move…
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Meet the Cast: Mirelle Pathara
Mother to Katira, the main character in Stonebearer’s Betrayal, and companion to Jarand, Mirelle is both a nurturer and councilor. In sticky situations, she is the one most likely to stay rational and calm and keep the other characters from making rash decisions. This works well because both Katira and Jarand both tend to let…
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Book Review, Stonebearer’s Betrayal
Posting a full review here feels way too much like tooting my own horn, but today’s review is special. Last Friday, my oldest son job shadowed me as I went about my day as an author. He learned about free writing, work/life balance, drafting, and marketing. Watching an author work is awkward for the author…
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The Magic System of Stonebearer’s Betrayal
Magic, the final frontier, these are the voyages of… Wait a minute, wrong franchise. But seriously, let’s talk about the different kinds of magic that appear in Stonebearer’s Betrayal. In the world of Roshnii, a choice few are born with magic in them. Despite the historians efforts to link it to lineage, it appears at…