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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: Pop Culture Critique

A picture of a woman dressed as a witch repeated three times to show her in a blue robe, a red robe, and then a green robe.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Tres Brujas

Oct 27, 2024Oct 26, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Three witches you shall meet Along the road to your fate: The first at twilight, the second at night, And the third at the coming of day."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Concept Album, Fantasy, Halloween 2024, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Pop Culture Critique, Sci Fi, Science Fantasy, Science Fiction

Recommendation: Ranger’s Apprentice

Oct 26, 2024Oct 25, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

'A series about a young man drafted to a minor league deal by New York's hockey team.' [Note: That is a joke.]

Posted in Recommendations, UncategorizedTagged 2000s, Australia, Books, Fantasy, ICYMI, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, YA Books
A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

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

Chinese-Mongolian/American Folk Metal band Tengger Cavalry, 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, Mongol Empire, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Recommendation: Hotel Transylvania

Oct 24, 2024Oct 23, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

I probably don't have enough of these to get me all the way to Halloween, but, sure, let's get into the spirit of the holiday.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Animation, Cartoons, Fantasy, film, Halloween 2024, Horror, Monster, Monster Movie, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Vampires
A yurt under the sky at twilight.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Black Thunder

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

"Immortalised in the soul of fearless warriors Sealing the name of the Mongols in the highest of high Heaven."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, 2020s, Folk Metal, Folk Music, History, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture Critique
A dragon statue from a low angle.

Recommendation: Dungeons & Dragons

Oct 22, 2024Oct 22, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Mostly Math, some Acting…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Gaming, Nerd Culture, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Tabletop Games, Tabletop Gaming

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Drop of Nelson’s Blood

Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

And we'll roll the old chariot along. Even though we're on a boat, apparently…

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1800s, British History, Folk Music, History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Royal Navy, Sea Shanty
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: Becoming the Dragon

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

FYI: This is the the mythological basis behind Magikarp evolving into Gyarados.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged China, Dragons, Fish, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Devil Went Down to Georgia

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

… and was immediately struck by the rugged natural beauty of the Caucasus. Wait. Wrong Georgia.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 70s, Charlie Daniels, Country Music, Fiddle Music, Fiddle Solo, Folk Music, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

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