Introducing the World of Tenebris – Animals of Tenebris: Shadowjays

Shadow-jay; plural Shadowjays One of many animals mentioned in my young adult fantasy trilogy, shadowjays are a large bird native to Tenebris that are said to be able to restore magic to the land by sacrificing themselves. Nearly all black with streaks of gray and a hint of blue, shadowjays are fickle creatures and not…

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Introducing the World of Heirs of Tenebris Trilogy: Animals of Tenebris: Pollipes

A fantastical animal from the young adult fantasy trilogy, the HEIRS OF TENERBIS.

The first creature created in my young adult fantasy trilogy, the Heirs of Tenebris, pollies are small creatures with almond-shaped eyes as dark as a moonless night. Shy, though energetic, pollies come in a variety colors. It’s not uncommon to see a pollipes (Polly-pez; plural: pollies) with emerald, amethyst, ruby, or even amber fur. Enjoying…

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Introducing the World of Fire & Flight: Helpet

Perseverance ~ Wisdom ~ Protection To the Godberdians, Helpet is the omni-present goddess they look to the most. The first form of the old goddess, Helpet (help+pet) is one half of the greater world balance, though She doesn’t hold power over any specific realm of either good or evil. Fierce, regal, yet kind and compassionate,…

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Introducing the World of Fire & Flight: History is Complicated

Over six hundred years ago, what is now Tenebris and Eurland ceded from Corvus in a rebellion for their independence. Formed by religious and cultural minorities, Tenebris has thrived since the events of the Ten Years War… and the subsequent Great Tenebris War, maintaining its sovereignty and forming its own cultural identity as the centuries went on.

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