Valandria Legends
The Fall of King Anduin
By: Daniel Madden
After years of fighting, Anduin is on the brink of solidifying the first human empire. Yet before he can rest, he has one last affair to see to: a meeting with his greatest enemy. While Anduin prays for peace, other powers will hope to deceive him in what will prove to be his final days on Valandria…
The Hero in Silver
By: Daniel Madden
Her purpose, for millennia, was to observe the natural world. She did not dwell in the struggles in conflicts of mortals, not matter the fascination she took in them. Only if darkness from other realms threatened to destroy the very foundation of the physical realm were her powers to be used.
Despite her best efforts, one human continues to capture the lady’s curiosity. While seemingly unimpressive from afar, there is no denying something special about him and the way an entire species rallied around him. Such curiosity may prove enough for the lady forsake her oath and change her place in history for centuries to come…
Short Stories
Sarrielle
By: Daniel Madden
Legends tell of a great dark elf champion who fought thousands of years ago. He broke through the darkness that threatened their kind with the aid of a sword gifted from the gods themselves. Unfortunately, when he fell, that blade was lost with him.
Now in what may their darkest hour, a small warring party of dark elves sets out in search of this legendary sword, in hopes it may save their kingdom yet again. However, power such as this comes at great cost…
Orc’Takai
By: Daniel Madden
Among the orcs of the Frostfang Forest, there is no greater celebration than that of Orc’Takai: the birth and welcoming of the chief’s first child. All must be in order, from the pyre in the center of the caverns, to the proper festival garments, and of course, the proper food and beverages!
Come join the orc and their tribe as they are able to leave thoughts of war and hunting behind to enjoy something greater: the birth of a child, and the coming of a new age!
The Queen’s Daughter
By: Daniel Madden
Avara isn’t meant for the sea. Not the way her sister is, and certainly not the way their mother is. No, what Avara dreams of are the lands far off, where the fields of grass and rolling sands stretch as far as the ocean waters themselves. Longing for such adventure, and finally getting the chance to embark on such a journey, are two different things. Yet if one dreams hard enough, they just might find their wish comes true…
A New Assignment
By: Daniel Madden
Khasmius hated the sea. His constant voyages from one city to the next, serving as a diplomat for the Seat of Sorcerers in Black Deep grew tiresome. He longed for more obligations and responsibilities, ones that suited his position as a strong sorcerer for the Resolute. And on one stormy evening, he just might receive his wish, as he is summoned before the Magistrate, he just might receive the assignment he so craved…