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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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Music to Write Realmgard to: Atlantis

Sep 14, 2024Sep 14, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Just the one Tlantis, though.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged European History, Folk Music, Greece, History, Music, Music History, Mythology, Plato, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
Images from various editions of "A General History of the Pyrates."

Recommendation: A General History of the Pyrates

Sep 13, 2024Sep 12, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Of dubious historicity, but still a fascinating text.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1700s, Biography, Books, Britain, British Books, British History, Classic Books, England, Historical Fiction, History, piracy, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, UK, UK Writers
The painting 'Sobieski at Vienna' by Juliusz Kossak.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Winged Hussars

Sep 12, 2024Sep 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

On this day, 341 years ago, the Winged Hussars arrived.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, Austria, Heavy Metal, History, Metal, Military History, Music, Poland, Pop Culture Critique, Sweden, Vienna
The flag of Mexico.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Santiana

Sep 11, 2024Sep 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Well, heave her up and away we'll go Away Santiana Heave her up and away we'll go Along the plains of Mexico"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 1800s, Folk Music, History, Mexico, Music, Ocean, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Sailing, Sea Shanty
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Sep 6, 2024Sep 5, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

20+ years of 1 vs. 1000 action.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Fire Emblem, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Japan, Nintendo, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reminder, Samurai, Video Games, Warriors, Zelda

Music to Write Realmgard to: Óró sé do bheatha abhaile

Sep 3, 2024Sep 2, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Gráinne O'Malley is coming over the sea, Armed warriors along with her as her guard"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged European History, Folk Music, History, Ireland, Irish Music, Music, Music History, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
Art of the historical chef Sandovech contemplating bread.

Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Sandovech

Sep 2, 2024Jan 19, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Sandovech's name is one of the most famous in Realmgard thanks to his contribution to its culinary history — namely, the placing of meat between two pieces of bread.

Posted in Art, Characters, Encyclopedia RealmgardicaTagged Art, Character Art, Encyclopedia Realmgardica, Fantasy, Food, Food History, History, J.B. Norman, Realmgard, Worldbuilding

Music to Write Realmgard to: Dúlaman

Sep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The catchiest song about seaweed you'll ever hear.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Celtic Woman, Endless Ocean, Folk Music, History, Ireland, Irish Music, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: Captain Kidd

Aug 30, 2024Aug 29, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"My name is Captain Kidd As I sailed, as I sailed Oh my name is Captain Kidd as I sailed My name is Captain Kidd And God's laws I did forbid And most wickedly I did as I sailed."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Canada, CanCon, Folk Music, Historical Fiction, History, Music, Newfoundland, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Nainen’s Lamp

Aug 25, 2024Aug 24, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Nainen's Lamp is largest known diamond in Realmgard and remains one of the most famous individual gemstones in the continent.

Posted in News, Writing ExerciseTagged Books, creative-writing, Encyclopedia Realmgardica, Fantasy, Fantasy World, Fiction, History, J.B. Norman, June 2024, Natural History, nature, Realmgard, Worldbuilding, Writing, Writing Challenge

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