Author: Glenn G. Thater
Publisher: Glenn G. Thater
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 947
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Glenn G. Thater’s epic Harbinger of Doom saga continues in this special omnibus edition, which contains Volume 11, Drums of Doom and Volume 12, Blood of Kings. In the Age of Myth and Legend, the Lord’s Arkon Thetan lost his faith, abandoned his honor and his solemn oaths, and betrayed the one true god — he who loved him above all others. Thetan’s treachery threatened to bring down the very heavens and cast his name in infamy, forevermore. When the mountain troll horde surrounded Lomion City, rivalry and machination paralyzed the High Council…until the mysterious Baron Jaros appeared offering salvation from the trolls. Salvation that came at a weighty price. King Bornyth Trollsbane of the Darendor Dwarves was fearless, and confident that his people could withstand any siege, assault, plague, flood, or famine. Hardy were his Dwarves. Determined. Tireless. Patient. The problem was, the Draugar –- the dead that walked — were all of that and more. Uriel the Bold had safeguarded the portal betwixt Midgaard and Nifleheim for untold ages. He’d repelled wizards, warlords, and hordes of howling barbarians. But what hope did he have to stop The Shadow League’s cadre of Archwizards and the Nifleheim Lord that led them? The Eotrus had suffered beyond all imagining: family members dead, missing, kidnapped, their fortress, sacked. But now it was Ector’s turn to take the battle to the enemy. To march on the troll city of Gothmagorn and exact his revenge…though it might cost him his very soul. Captain Frem Sorlons was one of the toughest men to ever walk Midgaard. But deep in the heart of Svartleheim, when the drums of doom sound, even a brave hero can fall.
Author: John Harris
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000169499
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 931
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Since 1980, in-the-know computer gamers have been enthralled by the unpredictable, random, and incredibly deep gameplay of Rogue and those games inspired by it, known to fans as "roguelikes." For decades, this venerable genre was off the radar of most players and developers for a variety of reasons: deceptively simple graphics (often just text characters), high difficulty, and their demand that a player brings more of themselves to the game than your typical AAA title asks. This book covers many of the most prominent titles and explains in great detail what makes them interesting, the ways to get started playing them, the history of the genre, and more. It includes interviews, playthroughs, and hundreds of screenshots. It is a labor of love: if even a fraction of the author’s enthusiasm for these games gets through these pages to you, then you will enjoy it a great deal. Key Features: Playing tips and strategy for newcomers to the genre Core roguelikes Rogue, Angband, NetHack, Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, ADOM, and Brogue The "lost roguelikes" Super Rogue and XRogue, and the early RPG dnd for PLATO systems The Japanese console roguelikes Taloon’s Mystery Dungeon and Shiren the Wanderer Lesser-known but extremely interesting games like Larn, DoomRL, HyperRogue, Incursion, and Dungeon Hack "Rogue-ish" games that blur the edges of the genre, including Spelunky, HyperRogue, ToeJam & Earl, Defense of the Oasis, Out There, and Zelda Randomizer Interviews with such developers as Keith Burgun (100 Rogues and Auro), Rodain Joubert (Desktop Dungeons), Josh Ge (Cogmind), Dr. Thomas Biskup (ADOM), and Robin Bandy (devnull public NetHack tournament) An interview regarding Strange Adventures in Infinite Space Design issues of interest to developers and enthusiasts Author Bio: John Harris has bumped around the Internet for more than 20 years. In addition to writing the columns @Play and Pixel Journeys for GameSetWatch and developer interviews for Gamasutra, he has spoken at Roguelike Celebration. John Harris has a MA in English Literature from Georgia Southern University.
Author: Ed Booth
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490899464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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The year is AD 100, and in the cruel lands between Rome and the Cold Sea, an orphan boy meets a man named John the Revelatora man who will change his life forever. John speaks with the power of Christ, and the orphan finds the conversation fascinating. John finds a kindred spirit in the young boy, made even more apparent when John hands the mantle of Christ off to the young man and dubs him Christian. With his newfound title, Christian begins to realize that time and decay no longer touch him. Unlike other men of his world, Christian does not appear to age. Perhaps he is even incapable of dying. He sets off into harsh outer lands, spreading the word of Christ, as John instructed. It is during his travels that Christian comes upon the Lord at the edge of an abyss; only then does he discover his true purpose, in the name of God. Christian will stand as witness to mankind, until Christ returns to Earth. A historian of sorts, Christians life will span generations; he will act as exhorter and witness, awaiting the Lords arrival. As Christian comes to terms with his new existence, a battle of good versus evil rages nearby. Will Christian enter the battle? Is he really incapable of death? Or will Christs return come much sooner than planned?
Author: Ronald Krasneck
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595417345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Jaret Janes has been scorned and rejected by his peers since childhood, but when a violent storm ravages the village of Bristol, it sets events in motion that thrust him into the middle of a sinister conspiracy. Armed with the knowledge gained from the Chronicle of Ages and growing magical powers that have begun to manifest an unpredictable, potentially dangerous aspect, Jaret and his friends set out on a quest to recover the Ravenquick, an ancient talisman that may hold the key to unraveling the centuries-old conspiracy. But things are not always what they seem
Author: Ed Booth
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512733660
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
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Father Jean came and stood next to Darby as he reclined and said, I will be returning to the abbey. I will pray for yer soul Darby and ask god what ye need to pay. It could be quite a substantial sum as ye have lived a very sinful life. Yes, yesI know, but it will be worth it to avoid the fiery flames. For the first time, and in a perplexed tone of voice, Christian spoke to Father Jean, You are not serious? Making Darby pay for forgiveness, a gift that is freely given. With a look of incredulity, Father Jean replied, Darbys sins are great and the cost of penance must equally fit his crimes. You heard him. The next time he meets the Death Angel he will be taken to Hell and left there. If he doesnt pay for his sins he has no hope of avoiding the fiery flames. Shaking in anger, Christian looked straight into the eyes of Darby OHerlihy and said, Do not listen to this fool, Darby! To be a Christian is to believe that Jesus Christ came to this world to offer His life as a ransom for those who would believe and entrust their lives to Him. His shed blood upon the cross is the payment for your sins. It is not something we as men pay for monetarily! If that be the case, then the poor and needy are doomed to die and to be carried to the fiery pit to burn there forever separated from a loving and caring God. It is written: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, John 3:16 [KJV] that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In anger Father Jean responded, Where are these written Words you speak of and who has them? Are you the Caretaker of them? If you are produce them so that we can see them for ourselves.
Author: Phil Barker
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244820139
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Hordes of the Things is a fast-play heroic fantasy wargame rule set for miniature figures. Using the successful DB rule system, but based on classical fantasy fiction rather than strict history, the rules have been used since 1991 and enjoy an international player base.
Author: Lilith Saintcrow
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316277908
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
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The thrilling conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Lilith Saintcrow's dark fantasy series where the faery world inhabits diners, dive bars and trailer parks. The plague has broken loose, the Wild Hunt is riding, and the balance of power in the sidhe realms is still shifting. The Unseelie King has a grudge against Jeremiah Gallow, but it will have to wait. For he needs Gallow's services for a very delicate mission -- and the prize for success is survival itself. In order to save both Robin Ragged and himself, Gallow will have to do the unspeakable. . .
Author: Glenn G. Thater
Publisher: Lomion Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 838
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The epic Harbinger of Doom saga continues in this special Omnibus edition, which contains Volume 4, Dwellers of the Deep, Volume 5, Blood, Fire, and Thorn, and Volume 6, Gods of the Sword. Dwellers of the Deep embraces the pulse-pounding action that the Harbinger of Doom Saga is known for, with battles so real, so immersive, you will find yourself reaching for your sword. Expansive in scope, Dwellers drops the reader into the Byzantine web of political intrigue that swirls about the Kingdom of Lomion. In Glenn G. Thater’s world of Midgaard, some kill for love or honor; others die for blood and souls. In Dwellers of the Deep, the fourth volume of the saga unfolds across a vast ocean of bleak expanses and forbidden islands that harbor secrets best unspoken, ancient magics best left buried, voracious monsters of the gelid depths, and a god of the outer spheres whose wrath will shake the very foundations of Midgaard. Within these pages, heroes and villains abound. But are the heroes those that quest with Theta to keep shuttered the portal betwixt the worlds, or those that sail with Korrgonn for god and glory, to restore Azathoth’s reign? Only you can decide. But in the end, Ob will tell you, evil is as evil does, and in Midgaard, only one thing is certain: nothing is as it seems.
Author: Glenn G. Thater
Publisher: Lomion Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
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The epic Harbinger of Doom saga continues in this special omnibus edition, which contains Volume 9, Shadow of Doom, and Volume 10, Wizard’s Toll. Shadow of Doom The deep dark of Svartleheim, realm of the Black Elves. The Ivald monks called it a shortcut. They lied. For once you enter their tunnels, the Black Elves never let you leave. Theta arrives at Jutenheim, hot on the heels of Korrgonn and the League of Shadows. Their fateful confrontation fast approaching, if only they pass the Black Elf king and the ancient evils that lurk in his subterranean domain. But do the Black Elves serve the dark powers or the light?
Author: Gregory Amato
Publisher: Sed Ferro Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
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Axes against sorcery. Some might call Haldor Skullsplitter and his sworn men "vikings." To the lords hiring them, they are just reliable problem solvers. An empty mead hall is a sad thing, and Silfast's mead hall is empty because his patrons keep disappearing. Are they being lured away as they travel the roads nearby? Taken or killed? No one knows, but a mead hall with no one to drink mead is not long for this world, and that's a problem. Sometimes the best solution to a complicated problem is just a big man with a big axe. The Sorcerer’s Reward is a prequel story to Gregory Amato's Norse fantasy series Spear of the Gods, where the myths, magic, and monsters of the Viking Age are real.
