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Dark Elves dsicover more than they expected where capturing atreasure ship. Unexpected Cargo The roar of cannon filled Talanir's ears and the stench of blood filled his nose. This merchant ship had been a lucky find. Separated from its companions on the journey from LLustria, the corsairs had...

The second in a planned series about my old character, Annabella Castellan, in which the historian Joachim collects her notes on her life. Here, the young Annabella and her friend Bohemund return to the Old World and start their plans for revenge for the death of Blanche. The Lady in White: An...

After learning his employer's nature and what is expected of him (see "The Commission") Joachim begins sifting through Annabella's notes, starting from being offered a place on an expedition to a faraway land. The First Kill - One - The Expedition It was Joachim's second night with the...

Dusting off a few old characters of mine. Annabella Castellan hires a historian to write her life story. This will function as a general prologue to a number of further stories I aim to write for these charse characters, in future threads. The Commission Joachim stepped off the carriage when...

The first of a two-parter about a witch hunter infiltrating a vampire's ball, who receives an unexpected source of assistance. The Hunter and the Ball - Part One of Two Dietrich ignored the revelry around him. The flowing dresses, trimmed suits and smooth running wine were not his business...

A short story about a Dark Elf and Tzeentch. Just for a Change The ice cracked under the hooves of Khylissa's mighty steed as it thundered acros the Druchii battle line. The Dreadlord swept her gaze across the assembled host with no small pride. Since being sent to the North, she ahd managed...

Naestra and Arahan, the Twilight Twins, are sent to the Gryphon Wood to head off an undead threat. But Drycha, Briarmaiden of Woe, rules here, and the Twins cannot let her know of their presence. Bitter Spirits - One - Wild Animals "Why can't we just use the Worldroots?" Arahan complained for...

A short story (that may turn into something more) about a castle in Sylvania and its owners. Too Small a Castle Banners flew above the crumbling Castle Nurendorf. They fluttered limply, despite the strong wind, as if they simply wee no longer interested in their duty. A fair enough decision...

A poetic take on Malekith, Lord of the Black Tower and Witch King of Nagggaroth Witch-King Scion of the first Phoenix, born to the throne, To make his own Child of the sorceress, son of Dark Prince's acolyte, Darkest knight When his father dies, another is chosen, His mother's heart cloven...

Sylvanian noblewoman Annabella Castellan is inducted into the Lahmian Sisterhood. After a short period of loyal service to the Silver Pinnacle, however, her affection for her daughter Rachelle drives her to make a decision with terrible consequences. Chronicle of An Exile - Training Ingrid and...

The Asrai warriors Naestra and Arahan fight in support of a Bretonnian army against a Greenskin horde. Afterwards, they are offered hospitality by the Lord they fought with. Soon they discover all is not as it seems. Twilight and True Night - Bored Arahan was bored. It had been a good week...

A return to my "Sand reavers' Druchii characters (Virathia, Katherya and Aratheia). In this tale, Virathia seeks a great prize, while Katherya and Aratheia must deal with Naggarothi politics at their finest. No Bad Deed Goes Unpunished - As a Traitor Deserves Virathia watched with pleasure as...

A vampire in Naggaroth. All that fine, delicious elven blood. Not so fast. First she must survive the arenas. With an unexpected companion. Blood and Ice - Snowblood Snowblood cursed the sun, like always, as her handlers pushed her out into the sandy arena. The sun beat down on her, making her...

The immortal Asrai warriors Naestra and Arahan arrive in Athel Loren for the annual rebirth of Ariel and Orion. It is a time of feasting and rejoicing rebirth and celebration. Far away from the Oak of Ages, a splinter group of Asrai make a terrible discovery, and the twins' revelling is brought...

Another "Reavers" adventure. This time, Virathia and co travel to Lustria and wind up wrangling with the Undead Pirate King, Luthor Harkon. Yarr! The Vampire Coast Reavers - Dusky Plans Dreadlord Virathia Rethia looked overboard, leaning against the side of the Soul Reaver. It wasn't the...

I recently fell in love with Nicholas Eames' 'Bands' novel series, starting with Kings of the Wyld. The plot is that a retired mercenary band leader puts his team back together to rescue his best friend's daughter from a city besieged by a horde that would make the Beastmen blush. The gimmick is...

A sequel to "The Blood Tax". Wilhelmina Ostbrook continues to try to implement her and her best friend Erich's plan to destroy the two vampires who have captured them, and learns new things about her dark overlords. Sisters in Death - The Errand It was a cold night in Sylvania. A chill wind...

A follow-up to the story of Prince Ard-Shen, properly introduced in the epilogue to "The Sand Reavers". A tale of dynastic politics and a crypt sovereign's revenge. A Dynasty Restored - Vassal The tomb city of Nemison needed heavy repairs. Not only had it been under siege for years, but it had...

When Wilhelmina Ostbrook was 6 years old, a tithe of the people in her Sylvanian village were taken as the blood tax. Now, 10 years later, it is her generation's turn. This may link to the "Sand Reavers" universe later. The Blood Tax - Tithe Morrslieb, the green, warpstone moon, hung high in...

A sequel to "The Sand Reavers". This time, our Druchii villains raid the northern Empire and meet some long lost elven relatives. Guest starring a certain pair of Asrai warriors. The Forest Reavers - Northern Shores The Soul Reaver carved through the Sea of Claws under a torrent of rain, storm...