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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

Apr 11, 2023Jul 26, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"J.B. Norman, what is best in life?"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, China, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Heavy Metal, Historical Art, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: Northwest Passage

Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"One warm line through a land so wide and savage."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Canada, Folk Music, Historical Fiction, History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: Hildebrandslied

Mar 25, 2023Jun 18, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I have so heard it said: That once came together in single combat Hildebrand and Hadubrand between two hosts"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Classic Literature, European History, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Germany, Heavy Metal, Historical Fiction, History, Metal
A purple-blue twenty-sided die.

Recommendation: Game Wizards

Mar 19, 2023Mar 19, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

TSR rolls a 1...

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

Writing Every Day in March: Day 17

Mar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Niamh vs. Historical Illiteracy

Posted in Story, Writing ExerciseTagged Daily Writing, History, March 2023, St. Patrick's Day, Writing, Writing Challenge, Writing Exercise, Writing Process

Writing Every Day in March: Day 1

Mar 1, 2023May 28, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Curse tablet, storehouse inventory, duty roster, curse tablet, inventory, inventory, drawing of a horse, curse tablet with a drawing of a horse."

Posted in Story, Writing ExerciseTagged Daily Fiction, Daily Writing, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Language, March 2023, Realmgard, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Challenge, Writing Exercise, Writing Prompt

Recommendation: Horrible Histories

Feb 18, 2023Feb 19, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Makes the horribleness of History fun for kids!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 90s, Book Series, Books, Funny, History, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, UK, UK Writers
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Feb 16, 2023Feb 15, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"You're a superhero running wild through crowds of regular dudes and occasionally throwing down with other superheroes."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, Japan, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Video Games, Warriors

Music to Write Realmgard to: Ormurinn Langi

Feb 11, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Dance, form a ring. Brave Norwegians ride to Hild's Thing."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Denmark, Faroe Islands, Folk Music, History, Music, Norway, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Vikings

Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Captain Jonathan Fryte

Feb 10, 2023Jan 20, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Since we're starting to learn a little something about Captain Fryte from Fryte's Gold, here's a fuller biography about Realmgard's favourite pirate.

Posted in Characters, Encyclopedia Realmgardica, Further Thoughts, Writing ExerciseTagged Character Art, Character Bio, Encyclopedia Realmgardica, Fantasy, Fantasy Art, Fantasy Characters, History, Pirates, Realmgard, Worldbuilding

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