There are people in this world who have elevated their understanding of the philosophies of Star Wars’ Jedi Knights to a religion that they themselves practice. A real-world religion born of a practice from a space opera. The Church of … Continue reading →
I thought about writing a post about this, but honestly I think it speaks for itself. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Personally I love it, and I particularly enjoy the depth of their Tolkien references. … Continue reading →
My brother and I had a subscription to Dragon Magazine through most of the 80’s and 90’s. Among the joys I got from those magazines was a full-color version of the Deck of Many Things. As you can see … Continue reading →
Back in the early 1980’s, there was no Open Gaming License. If anyone wanted to publish a sourcebook for Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, they had to license it with TSR. Well, in theory, anyway. In practice, third-party companies put out … Continue reading →
So, you’re reading a fantasy story and you reach a point where someone has to speak, chant or sing to cast a spell. I’d be willing to bet that the portrayal of that moment will be handled in one of … Continue reading →
I have mixed feelings about orcs. I love fantasy. I love to read it and I love to write it. But when I’m reading a fantasy novel and I come across orcs – or an obvious analog – I sigh. … Continue reading →