Chapter 1: Revelations
The wonders of The Deepening were both legendary and fearsome, captured in the name many sailors gave it: “The Cradle of Storms.” Sheer...
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A Series of Fantasy Novels
Dragonslayers Saga
The
“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.” --G.K. Chesterton
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Cora O'Banion: Book Two
She killed a dragon. She has the heirloom sword. And she's still stuck in Westmeade. There's nothing to do but continue seeking clues...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Sep 14, 2021
- 4 min
Prologue to Book Two
Darkness pressed in—all-encompassing, enshrouding, occluding darkness—palpable and oppressive, filling every space, pushing down with the...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Sep 11, 2021
- 2 min
Book Two: Scarlet Trails
"Scarlet Trails" jumps right into the action, picking up where Book One left off. After recovering from their namesake dragon-slaying,...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Missing Deadlines
For starters, I'm sorry. I had not only every intention but also every reason to believe that I would self-publish the first novel in...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Feb 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Expanded Creation: The Sliver of Silver
After Vaeroloth was cast into the Abyss, sealed into everlasting torment, the Maker further locked her away from his Creation by...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Working out the Kinks
Just to keep you updated... I belong to a critique group that is meticulously combing through Book One: The Company of the Dragon Slayers...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Epidemiology 101
And so, I have been homebound for several months, avoiding all humanity because--well, all the cool kids are anti-social these days. ...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 26, 2021
- 4 min
Book One: Epilogue
Mason Rutland shifted his weight from the right foot to the left. Again. Nothing helped. His feet were tired, sore, and demanding a...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 25, 2021
- 1 min
Approaching the End of a Book
NOT... Later today I will post the Epilogue for Book One: "In the Company of Dragon Slayers." It has been an epic journey, and I truly...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 19, 2021
- 32 min
Ch. 21: The Company of Dragon Slayers
Elric struggled to ascend the grand staircase out of the dragon’s lair. His mangled knee refused to cooperate with him, hanging limply...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 13, 2021
- 4 min
The Sons of Vaeroloth
Vaeroloth, commonly known as the "Great Dragon"--indeed, many refuse to say her name for fear she might be listening--was created by the...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 11, 2021
- 29 min
Ch. 20: Fylokkipyron
As the freeblades emerged from Wilder Tower, the storm that had swept in off The Deepening had dissipated, replaced by wispy white clouds...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Bones
Throughout the novels, there are several references to "The Bones." Typically, this is a common expression of luck, as in the phrase...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
Dragonkin
In an act of vile defiance of the Maker's will, Vaeroloth created five paragons of her own—the Ancient Five—by literally ripping her...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 2, 2021
- 22 min
Ch. 19: What Lies Beneath
Cuauhtérroc led the freeblades down the chiseled stone steps, his torch casting long shadows behind him. But Ordin paused at the top...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
New Years Bring New Beginnings
I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I resolved to once, but then I didn't do it. Instead, I do more reflection, looking back on the...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Shinnick
Shinnick is a gray wolf and the faithful companion of Ordin Austmil-Clay. He has run the forests with Ordin for nearly five years, from...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Dec 29, 2020
- 23 min
Ch. 18: A New Commission
At precisely one hour past noon of the twenty-first of Arini, the four freeblades of Cora’s company assembled on the front portico of the...
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Andrew M. Trauger
- Dec 24, 2020
- 5 min
Knights: A Card Game
One of the more popular games played across Arelatha is a card game called Knights. A evening amongst friends, a tournament at the local...
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