For many years I have had the idea of an fantasy world rumbling around my head. During the years I've written stuff down and even started writing a book of sorts for it. I feel now is about the time to let more people know of it since I think the writing has evolved to a level that hopefully won't have people grinding their teeth together all the way through. It is written in English even though it is not my native language, but who knows, maybe you'll like it. It's licensed under a Creative Commons license so feel free to share it, the world itself is also CC licensed under a slightly more permissive one.
So..lets put some stuff forward. I will keep this first post updated as new stuff gets done.
The world is called Balaria.
Maps
Probably what will interest you the most are the maps that you can find here:
Maps PageGuardian Spirit
I have plans for several stories in the world, some shorter than others, but for now all there is is the Guardian Spirit story. It is about a young elf who finds herself amidst a conflict that threatens her entire race. You can find the story so far here:
Guardian Spirit - The Complete NovelGuardian Spirit - Part One (complete)
Guardian Spirit - Part Two (complete)
Guardian Spirit - Part Three (complete)
Creation
Every world needs a story on how it came to be. It might not reflect what the beings in the world believe the story to be, but elements of it can certainly be found in all of the stories trying to explain such an event. Here is the story of how the world of Balaria came to be.
The Creation StoryThe Practicioner
This is a short story about a glass makers son who returns home and finds that he's responsible for looking after his fathers shop -- among other things. The story takes place in a part of the world that isn't on the existing map(it's on the expanded map that I have under work).
The PracticionerThe Encounter
This is a short story with an underground theme. If you've read the Drizzt books by R.A. Salvatore you can probably find a few similarities in the theme.
The EncounterCalendar
You can find some basic information about the calendar used in the world over
here.
The Voyage of Elwar Soran
The second long term story to take place in the world of Balaria. Elwar is a young wizard who has a wild idea that just might change the world. Will he succeed in securing funding for it and take on the voyage?
The Voyage of Elwar Soran - The Entire Novel (complete)
The Voyage of Elwar Soran - Part One (complete)
The Voyage of Elwar Soran - Part Two (complete)
The Voyage of Elwar Soran - Part Three (complete)
The Midsummer Festival
Take a glimpse at the life of the Norther Barbarians who roam the plains of Balaria. The story focuses on a young man called Diew who is taking part in the traditional Midsummer festival of his clan.
Midsummer FestivalHorizon
The world has changed and most of all for the elves. The air has become toxic, forcing them to wear masks in order to venture outside. Their forests have been diminished to a pale shadow of what they once were. In an daring attempt to ensure the survival of their race, the Elven High Council has put their hopes in a plan that would see their kind survive. Will Horizon live up to the hopes the elves have put in to it?
Horizon (complete)
I try to post a new chapter every Sunday for this so check back regularly if you're interested
The Pale Rose
Eleria Thraomdan, the imperial princess of Ramyn, is sent to safety after an assassination attempt on her fails. The truth is hidden from her and she is left thinking it is only a routine visit to a place she considers her second home.
Cheid Strihin, the heir of the Strihin family, a family that is tasked with the protection of the imperial princess. To him the princess is a friend, someone he has grown up with. Her arrival at the family estate is nothing unusual for him.
Neither knows what is waiting for them. Neither one knows the pains growing up will bring.
The Pale Rose - Part One (complete, PDF)
The Pale Rose - Part Two (complete, PDF)
The Pale Rose - Part Three (complete, PDF)
The Pale Rose - Part Four (complete, PDF)
The Pale Rose - Complete Novel (complete, PDF)
The Pale Rose - Complete Novel (complete, EPUB)
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