Author Archives: Euripedes

Prologue: Samophlange

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Euripedes

Arkenheart had been left alone in the company of her uncle Argus. Well, not completely alone, daddy had also left her about fifty bajillion guards. They wore dark shades and had serious looking suits on, but now they had disguises … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Rise of the Sun Warriors, Part 5

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Euripedes

The more I write Thalorien, the more I realize the guy is a little scary. ~ Thorondorill Point was technically a military harbour, though it was rarely used as anything more than a dry dock storage and repair facility for … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Rise of the Sun Warriors, Part 4

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Euripedes

This one was brutal to write. I kept writing my way into plotholes, which was problematic, obviously. What is posted here is the first part of a small arc that is currently on it’s 25th rewrite. I am posting the … Continue reading →

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Biology and Civilization

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Euripedes

A thought experiment. I’ve always wondered how differing biologies would affect civilization at large. It’s easy to say why dwarves are dwarves, elves are elves and trolls are trolls, but why simply accept it at that? Why not go searching … Continue reading →

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A Suitable Tale of Woe

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Euripedes

It seems silly to have a blog and then not blog, so I’m going to try and actually blog about things now and then rather than just posting stories with no commentary. I do not fancy myself a writer. I … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Rise of the Sun Warriors, Part 3

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Euripedes

Even by the swiftest hawkstrider, the journey from Silvermoon to House Dawnseeker’s estate would have taken four days. Ordinarily Thalorien Dawnseeker would have been more than happy to take the scenic route. Quel’Thalas was astoundingly beautiful, and four days was … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Rise of the Sun Warriors, Part 2

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Euripedes

Thalorien Dawnseeker knocked, just once. His rank allowed him many concessions, knocking only once at the doors to the prince’s private suite was one of them. The fact that they had been friends for the better part of a century … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Rise of the Sun Warriors, Part 1

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Euripedes

“How ’bout it, elf?” “I already told you, it was simple. I wanted to join the war effort, my king said no. Stormwind was obliterated, my king still said no. Then Quel’Thalas burned, and my king said yes. That’s all … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Wild Hammers

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Euripedes

“And that’s about the whole of it.” Finished Uther McConnohie. “Eleven more were brought into the order after me, our order swelled from there.” “Really, Uther?” said Tirion, raising an eyebrow. “That’s it? No mention of how you single-handedly saved … Continue reading →

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Prologue: Inventing the Light Part 2

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Euripedes

A bevy of emotions rushed through Uther. Intense pride. Immense sadness. Unbreakable resolve. Inadequacy. Righteous anger. “What if I did give you that sword and shield? Would you use them?” Archbishop Alonsus Faol had asked him the evening before. Uther … Continue reading →

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