Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
In the realms where war is a constant hum, Elara, a shieldmaiden yearning for a different fate, stumbles upon a hidden truth. The Valkyries, her celestial sisters, are not the protectors they seem to be, but pawns manipulated by a sinister entity known as the Weaver. Fueled by whispers of rebellion and a newfound connection to the ancient power of the Wyrd, Elara embarks on a perilous journey to expose the Weaver's web of control and forge a new destiny for the realms. Join Elara and her band of renegade shieldmaidens as they defy the Valkyries, challenge the Weaver's reign of terror, and fight to restore balance to a world ravaged by endless conflict. Witness their battles against celestial warriors, their struggles to unite a divided populace, and their ultimate confrontation with the entity that thrives on bloodshed. This epic tale of rebellion and hope explores themes of destiny, free will, and the fight for a better future. As Elara and her companions rewrite the fabric of fate, they redefine the role of the shieldmaidens, transforming them from instruments of war into guardians of the Wyrd, the life force that sustains all existence. If you seek a story that blends action, intrigue, and a deep exploration of the human spirit's fight against oppression, then step into the world of the Shieldmaidens' Rebellion. It is a tale that will leave you questioning the established order, celebrating the power of hope, and forever remembering the shieldmaidens who dared to dream of a world at peace.
The Valkyrie's Choice
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
In the realms where war is a constant hum, Elara, a shieldmaiden yearning for a different fate, stumbles upon a hidden truth. The Valkyries, her celestial sisters, are not the protectors they seem to be, but pawns manipulated by a sinister entity known as the Weaver. Fueled by whispers of rebellion and a newfound connection to the ancient power of the Wyrd, Elara embarks on a perilous journey to expose the Weaver's web of control and forge a new destiny for the realms. Join Elara and her band of renegade shieldmaidens as they defy the Valkyries, challenge the Weaver's reign of terror, and fight to restore balance to a world ravaged by endless conflict. Witness their battles against celestial warriors, their struggles to unite a divided populace, and their ultimate confrontation with the entity that thrives on bloodshed. This epic tale of rebellion and hope explores themes of destiny, free will, and the fight for a better future. As Elara and her companions rewrite the fabric of fate, they redefine the role of the shieldmaidens, transforming them from instruments of war into guardians of the Wyrd, the life force that sustains all existence. If you seek a story that blends action, intrigue, and a deep exploration of the human spirit's fight against oppression, then step into the world of the Shieldmaidens' Rebellion. It is a tale that will leave you questioning the established order, celebrating the power of hope, and forever remembering the shieldmaidens who dared to dream of a world at peace.
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
In the realms where war is a constant hum, Elara, a shieldmaiden yearning for a different fate, stumbles upon a hidden truth. The Valkyries, her celestial sisters, are not the protectors they seem to be, but pawns manipulated by a sinister entity known as the Weaver. Fueled by whispers of rebellion and a newfound connection to the ancient power of the Wyrd, Elara embarks on a perilous journey to expose the Weaver's web of control and forge a new destiny for the realms. Join Elara and her band of renegade shieldmaidens as they defy the Valkyries, challenge the Weaver's reign of terror, and fight to restore balance to a world ravaged by endless conflict. Witness their battles against celestial warriors, their struggles to unite a divided populace, and their ultimate confrontation with the entity that thrives on bloodshed. This epic tale of rebellion and hope explores themes of destiny, free will, and the fight for a better future. As Elara and her companions rewrite the fabric of fate, they redefine the role of the shieldmaidens, transforming them from instruments of war into guardians of the Wyrd, the life force that sustains all existence. If you seek a story that blends action, intrigue, and a deep exploration of the human spirit's fight against oppression, then step into the world of the Shieldmaidens' Rebellion. It is a tale that will leave you questioning the established order, celebrating the power of hope, and forever remembering the shieldmaidens who dared to dream of a world at peace.
The Real Valkyrie
Author: Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250200830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
In the tradition of Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors “Once again, Brown brings Viking history to vivid, unexpected life—and in the process, turns what we thought we knew about Norse culture on its head. Superb.” —Scott Weidensaul, author of New York Times bestselling A World on the Wing "Magnificent. It captured me from the very first page." —Pat Shipman, author of The Invaders In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature to imagine her life and times, showing that Viking women had more power and agency than historians have imagined. Nancy Marie Brown uses science to link the Birka warrior, whom she names Hervor, to Viking trading towns and to their great trade route east to Byzantium and beyond. She imagines her life intersecting with larger-than-life but real women, including Queen Gunnhild Mother-of-Kings, the Viking leader known as The Red Girl, and Queen Olga of Kyiv. Hervor’s short, dramatic life shows that much of what we have taken as truth about women in the Viking Age is based not on data, but on nineteenth-century Victorian biases. Rather than holding the household keys, Viking women in history, law, saga, poetry, and myth carry weapons. These women brag, “As heroes we were widely known—with keen spears we cut blood from bone.” In this compelling narrative Brown brings the world of those valkyries and shield-maids to vivid life.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250200830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
In the tradition of Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors “Once again, Brown brings Viking history to vivid, unexpected life—and in the process, turns what we thought we knew about Norse culture on its head. Superb.” —Scott Weidensaul, author of New York Times bestselling A World on the Wing "Magnificent. It captured me from the very first page." —Pat Shipman, author of The Invaders In 2017, DNA tests revealed to the collective shock of many scholars that a Viking warrior in a high-status grave in Birka, Sweden was actually a woman. The Real Valkyrie weaves together archaeology, history, and literature to imagine her life and times, showing that Viking women had more power and agency than historians have imagined. Nancy Marie Brown uses science to link the Birka warrior, whom she names Hervor, to Viking trading towns and to their great trade route east to Byzantium and beyond. She imagines her life intersecting with larger-than-life but real women, including Queen Gunnhild Mother-of-Kings, the Viking leader known as The Red Girl, and Queen Olga of Kyiv. Hervor’s short, dramatic life shows that much of what we have taken as truth about women in the Viking Age is based not on data, but on nineteenth-century Victorian biases. Rather than holding the household keys, Viking women in history, law, saga, poetry, and myth carry weapons. These women brag, “As heroes we were widely known—with keen spears we cut blood from bone.” In this compelling narrative Brown brings the world of those valkyries and shield-maids to vivid life.
Valkyrie Freed
Author: Shannon Pemrick
Publisher: Shannon Pemrick
ISBN: 1950128369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
Killing immortals doesn’t take as much effort as one might think. Killing gods? That’s a whole other story. And when it comes to killing my mother… Don’t get me started. I thought I knew everything about my life, until a Norse god of war showed up at my family’s retreat with literal centuries of baggage—some of it mine. Turns out I’m a woman with lifetimes of magic that I knew nothing about. Now, I’m a Valkyrie. Did I mention, my father turned out to be immortal and my best friend is now my boyfriend? Oh, Diego’s a dragon, too. And said Norse god? Tyr’s my boyfriend too. All of that is plenty of crazy for any one person. It doesn’t stop there for me—my mother has tried to kill me twice now, and is allied with my enemies. And Loki—the one god’s blood I crave to give me vengeance—might be the one who has the answers I need to give me peace. On the rollercoaster that is my current life, I’m faced with one turn after another, and a couple of loopty-loops, of magic and possibility. Power that could bring more of my past back from the grave, and in doing so rekindle smoldering embers that were snuffed before they became more, hundreds of years ago. The big question is—what will I have to sacrifice to see him again? Valkyrie Freed is book 3 of Astrid's slow-build, #Whychoose story within the Valkyries Rising series consisting of Valkyrie Lost, Valkyrie Renewed, and Valkyrie Freed. Valkyrie Freed MUST be read after the events of Valkyrie Renewed and Valkyrie Unchained. Valkyries Rising is a #WhyChoose series where the heroine doesn’t have to pick just one mate. In these pages you’ll find strong heroines who don’t back down, and the shifters, gods, dragons, and other supernatural immortals who love them and fight by their sides. --- Valkyries Rising Valkyrie Destined (#1) Valkyrie Lost (#2) Valkyrie Renewed (#3) Valkyrie Restored (#4) Valkyrie Confused (#5) Valkyrie Condemned (#6) Valkyrie Unchained (#7) Valkyrie Freed (#8) Valkyrie Shattered (#9) Valkyrie's Legacy Heart in the Sand (#0.5) Valkyrie Reborn (#1) Valkyrie Hunted (#2) Valkyrie Concealed (#3) Valkyrie Crowned (#4) NEON Subversion (#1) Corruption (#2) Sabotage (#3) Annihilation (#4) Exploitation (#5) Decimation (#6)
Publisher: Shannon Pemrick
ISBN: 1950128369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
Killing immortals doesn’t take as much effort as one might think. Killing gods? That’s a whole other story. And when it comes to killing my mother… Don’t get me started. I thought I knew everything about my life, until a Norse god of war showed up at my family’s retreat with literal centuries of baggage—some of it mine. Turns out I’m a woman with lifetimes of magic that I knew nothing about. Now, I’m a Valkyrie. Did I mention, my father turned out to be immortal and my best friend is now my boyfriend? Oh, Diego’s a dragon, too. And said Norse god? Tyr’s my boyfriend too. All of that is plenty of crazy for any one person. It doesn’t stop there for me—my mother has tried to kill me twice now, and is allied with my enemies. And Loki—the one god’s blood I crave to give me vengeance—might be the one who has the answers I need to give me peace. On the rollercoaster that is my current life, I’m faced with one turn after another, and a couple of loopty-loops, of magic and possibility. Power that could bring more of my past back from the grave, and in doing so rekindle smoldering embers that were snuffed before they became more, hundreds of years ago. The big question is—what will I have to sacrifice to see him again? Valkyrie Freed is book 3 of Astrid's slow-build, #Whychoose story within the Valkyries Rising series consisting of Valkyrie Lost, Valkyrie Renewed, and Valkyrie Freed. Valkyrie Freed MUST be read after the events of Valkyrie Renewed and Valkyrie Unchained. Valkyries Rising is a #WhyChoose series where the heroine doesn’t have to pick just one mate. In these pages you’ll find strong heroines who don’t back down, and the shifters, gods, dragons, and other supernatural immortals who love them and fight by their sides. --- Valkyries Rising Valkyrie Destined (#1) Valkyrie Lost (#2) Valkyrie Renewed (#3) Valkyrie Restored (#4) Valkyrie Confused (#5) Valkyrie Condemned (#6) Valkyrie Unchained (#7) Valkyrie Freed (#8) Valkyrie Shattered (#9) Valkyrie's Legacy Heart in the Sand (#0.5) Valkyrie Reborn (#1) Valkyrie Hunted (#2) Valkyrie Concealed (#3) Valkyrie Crowned (#4) NEON Subversion (#1) Corruption (#2) Sabotage (#3) Annihilation (#4) Exploitation (#5) Decimation (#6)
Valkyrie
Author: Harry Hutchins
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1637106017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
As far as she knew, Christine was an ordinary girl with a BFF and a boyfriend, a high school athlete now attending a community college. She loved her stepfather, but then she learned that her actual father was Odin, leader of the Norse pantheon. Her world became larger, and her life became more interesting and sometimes more dangerous.
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1637106017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
As far as she knew, Christine was an ordinary girl with a BFF and a boyfriend, a high school athlete now attending a community college. She loved her stepfather, but then she learned that her actual father was Odin, leader of the Norse pantheon. Her world became larger, and her life became more interesting and sometimes more dangerous.
Valkyrie's Conquest
Author: Sharon Ashwood
Publisher: Rowan & Ash Artistry
ISBN: 1738257312
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Can a dragon’s fire warm a reaper’s heart? Tyra is a Valkyrie, a winged warrior who reaps the souls of dead heroes. Her kind experience no emotions—not joy, nor anger, nor pity for the fallen. Not even love. Yet now the powers that bind her sisterhood are weakening, and Tyra’s heart is coming to life. Bron of the Flameborn is a dragon shifter. When he sees Tyra flying through the city night, he instantly follows. At first, he is curious—and captivated—though even as Bron melts Tyra’s icy reserve, he learns that defying the gods has its price. War rages between Tyra’s masters and their demon foe. Bron has no part in the conflict until Tyra is betrayed, and he must take a side. But some fires are too hot to bear, even for a dragon. If he means to save Tyra, he must sacrifice all. Second edition. Previously published in 2014 by Harlequin Nocturne Cravings
Publisher: Rowan & Ash Artistry
ISBN: 1738257312
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Can a dragon’s fire warm a reaper’s heart? Tyra is a Valkyrie, a winged warrior who reaps the souls of dead heroes. Her kind experience no emotions—not joy, nor anger, nor pity for the fallen. Not even love. Yet now the powers that bind her sisterhood are weakening, and Tyra’s heart is coming to life. Bron of the Flameborn is a dragon shifter. When he sees Tyra flying through the city night, he instantly follows. At first, he is curious—and captivated—though even as Bron melts Tyra’s icy reserve, he learns that defying the gods has its price. War rages between Tyra’s masters and their demon foe. Bron has no part in the conflict until Tyra is betrayed, and he must take a side. But some fires are too hot to bear, even for a dragon. If he means to save Tyra, he must sacrifice all. Second edition. Previously published in 2014 by Harlequin Nocturne Cravings
Unleashed Valkyrie
Author: Stacy Claflin
Publisher: Stacy Claflin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
When two worlds collide, who will remain standing? Soleil wants nothing more than to live with her family, free from the rules governing her kind. But with Valhalla on the brink of civil war, even retired valkyries are called back to service. Even though she’s a master at skirting the rules, there’s no avoiding her destiny this time. Especially since she’s accidentally volunteered to lead Valhalla’s opposition on Earth—and with two of her least favorite valkyries, no less. As though a war with traditional valkyries isn’t enough, there’s been a resurgence of hunters. Even the help of the supernaturals on Earth may not be enough to assure victory. Not when she’s fighting a war on two fronts. There’s one supernatural who might be strong enough to turn the tide, but she’d never ask. She’s also not strong enough to keep him from entering the fray. The fate of two worlds hang in the balance. Soleil wants nothing more than to flee with her family, but she’s honor-bound to stay and fight. The question is, how will the war end? With her people free? With two worlds destroyed? Or will she even survive to witness the outcome? p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}
Publisher: Stacy Claflin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
When two worlds collide, who will remain standing? Soleil wants nothing more than to live with her family, free from the rules governing her kind. But with Valhalla on the brink of civil war, even retired valkyries are called back to service. Even though she’s a master at skirting the rules, there’s no avoiding her destiny this time. Especially since she’s accidentally volunteered to lead Valhalla’s opposition on Earth—and with two of her least favorite valkyries, no less. As though a war with traditional valkyries isn’t enough, there’s been a resurgence of hunters. Even the help of the supernaturals on Earth may not be enough to assure victory. Not when she’s fighting a war on two fronts. There’s one supernatural who might be strong enough to turn the tide, but she’d never ask. She’s also not strong enough to keep him from entering the fray. The fate of two worlds hang in the balance. Soleil wants nothing more than to flee with her family, but she’s honor-bound to stay and fight. The question is, how will the war end? With her people free? With two worlds destroyed? Or will she even survive to witness the outcome? p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}
Valkyrie
Author: Kate O'Hearn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481447394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
From the bestselling author of the Pegasus books, Kate O’Hearn, comes an exciting new series that puts a fresh twist on Norse mythology. Valkyrie: Norse Goddess. Reaper of Souls. Defender of the Weak. Not someone you want to mess with… Freya is dreading her upcoming birthday when she’ll officially have to take up her duties as a Valkyrie. She doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of the legends before her—legends including her mother and sisters. And she certainly doesn’t want anything to do with humans! Freya thinks humans are cruel, hate-filled creatures, but as she observes their world, she begins to wonder what it would be like to make friends with the girls or laugh with the boys she sees. And what would it be like to live without the fear that she could cause someone’s death with a single touch? Then when she’s sent on her first mission, she reaps the soul of a fallen soldier with unfinished business…business that sends her on an epic quest to the mortal world. Will Freya find the true meaning of being a human, or will she finally accept her destiny?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481447394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
From the bestselling author of the Pegasus books, Kate O’Hearn, comes an exciting new series that puts a fresh twist on Norse mythology. Valkyrie: Norse Goddess. Reaper of Souls. Defender of the Weak. Not someone you want to mess with… Freya is dreading her upcoming birthday when she’ll officially have to take up her duties as a Valkyrie. She doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of the legends before her—legends including her mother and sisters. And she certainly doesn’t want anything to do with humans! Freya thinks humans are cruel, hate-filled creatures, but as she observes their world, she begins to wonder what it would be like to make friends with the girls or laugh with the boys she sees. And what would it be like to live without the fear that she could cause someone’s death with a single touch? Then when she’s sent on her first mission, she reaps the soul of a fallen soldier with unfinished business…business that sends her on an epic quest to the mortal world. Will Freya find the true meaning of being a human, or will she finally accept her destiny?
Valkyrie 105
Author: Arizona Tape
Publisher: Vampari Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Enter the Afterlife Academy and learn how to be a valkyrie in this complete urban fantasy academy featuring mythical beings from all over the world, a fearsome dusk wolf familiar, an epic quest, and a sapphic romantic sub-plot. If there were no afterlives, where would souls go? The Midnight Raven has arrived and they are there to change the entire system. Ylva and her friends have to stop it, especially when the conflict becomes personal. Someone is ready to betray her, but who will it be? **** Valkyrie 105 is the 5th book in the Afterlife Academy: Valkyrie series and is an Urban Fantasy with an F/F romance in the background. Best read in order.
Publisher: Vampari Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Enter the Afterlife Academy and learn how to be a valkyrie in this complete urban fantasy academy featuring mythical beings from all over the world, a fearsome dusk wolf familiar, an epic quest, and a sapphic romantic sub-plot. If there were no afterlives, where would souls go? The Midnight Raven has arrived and they are there to change the entire system. Ylva and her friends have to stop it, especially when the conflict becomes personal. Someone is ready to betray her, but who will it be? **** Valkyrie 105 is the 5th book in the Afterlife Academy: Valkyrie series and is an Urban Fantasy with an F/F romance in the background. Best read in order.
Unlimited Replays
Author: William Gibbons
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190265272
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Classical music is everywhere in video games. Works by composers like Bach and Mozart fill the soundtracks of games ranging from arcade classics, to indie titles, to major franchises like BioShock, Civilization, and Fallout. Children can learn about classical works and their histories from interactive iPad games. World-renowned classical orchestras frequently perform concerts of game music to sold-out audiences. But what do such combinations of art and entertainment reveal about the cultural value we place on these media? Can classical music ever be video game music, and can game music ever be classical? Delving into the shifting and often contradictory cultural definitions that emerge when classical music meets video games, Unlimited Replays offers a new perspective on the possibilities and challenges of trying to distinguish between art and pop culture in contemporary society.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190265272
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Classical music is everywhere in video games. Works by composers like Bach and Mozart fill the soundtracks of games ranging from arcade classics, to indie titles, to major franchises like BioShock, Civilization, and Fallout. Children can learn about classical works and their histories from interactive iPad games. World-renowned classical orchestras frequently perform concerts of game music to sold-out audiences. But what do such combinations of art and entertainment reveal about the cultural value we place on these media? Can classical music ever be video game music, and can game music ever be classical? Delving into the shifting and often contradictory cultural definitions that emerge when classical music meets video games, Unlimited Replays offers a new perspective on the possibilities and challenges of trying to distinguish between art and pop culture in contemporary society.
The Shaken Path
Author: Paul Cudby
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 178535521X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Despite modern Paganism being one of the fastest growing new religious movements in Britain and the USA, there is no up-to-date straightforward and informed introduction to modern Paganism from a Christian perspective. The Shaken Path addresses that gap.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 178535521X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Despite modern Paganism being one of the fastest growing new religious movements in Britain and the USA, there is no up-to-date straightforward and informed introduction to modern Paganism from a Christian perspective. The Shaken Path addresses that gap.