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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: 80s

A purple-blue twenty-sided die.

Recommendation: Game Wizards

Oct 20, 2024Oct 19, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

As it happens, the real-world history behind the Dungeons & Dragon brand is an epic tale in its own right.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 70s, 80s, 90s, Books, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Gaming, History, Nerd Culture, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tabletop Games, Tabletop Gaming

Music to Write Realmgard to: Master of Puppets

Oct 7, 2024Oct 7, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

TL;DR: No, the song's not about Jim Henson…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Heavy Metal, Metal, Metallica, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A turtle. Original image by Hoffryan, released into Public Domain by the original author.

Recommendation: Discworld

Jul 20, 2024Jul 21, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

And reminder about the Terry Pratchett giveaway I'm involved in.

Posted in Story, Writing ExerciseTagged 2000s, 2010s, 80s, 90s, Book Series, British Books, British Humour, Comedy, Discworld, Fantasy, Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Satire, Turtle, UK, UK Writers

Music to Write Realmgard to: Highwayman

Jul 15, 2024Jul 14, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can Perhaps I may become a highwayman again Or I may simply be a single drop of rain But I will remain."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 80s, Country Music, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Recommendations

Music to Write Realmgard to: Rock Me Amadeus

Jul 9, 2024Jul 8, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

And, of course, because the most common lyrics are "Oh" and "Amadeus", it's really easy to sing along with, even if you don't speak German…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Austria, Austrian Music, Classical Music, European History, Mozart, Music, Music History, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A purple-blue twenty-sided die.

Recommendation: Game Wizards

Jun 16, 2024Jun 17, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Two luminaries of the genre team up, bring out the worst in each other.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 70s, 80s, 90s, Books, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Gaming, History, Nerd Culture, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tabletop Games, Tabletop Gaming

Recommendation: Redwall

May 31, 2024May 29, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The most emotionally devastating series about woodland creatures you will EVER read.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 80s, 90s, Animals, Book Series, British Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Kids' Books, Nostalgia, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, UK

Music to Write Realmgard to: Holy Diver

May 9, 2024May 8, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Holy Diver You've been down too long in the midnight sea Oh, what's becoming of me? Ride the tiger You can see his stripes, but you know he's clean Oh, don't you see what I mean?

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Dio, Fantasy, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Music Video, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Science Fantasy

Music to Write Realmgard to: Rock Me Amadeus

Apr 23, 2024Apr 22, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

And, of course, because the most common lyrics are "Oh" and "Amadeus", it's really easy to sing along with, even if you don't speak German…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Austria, Austrian Music, Classical Music, European History, Mozart, Music, Music History, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A purple-blue twenty-sided die.

Topical Tabletop Gaming — Part 2: Game Wizards

Apr 18, 2024Apr 17, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Part 2 of my recent exploration of Dungeons & Dragons and its history — specifically, its corporate history. What? Where are you going? No, it's interesting, I swear!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 70s, 80s, 90s, Books, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Gaming, History, Nerd Culture, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tabletop Games, Tabletop Gaming

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