Michael K Falciani

With ultimate power comes ultimate responsibility-...but when one wields power, sometimes, they have mischief on their minds. A maiden sacrificed to a dragon, A god attempting to save his child, compacts with magical creatures, and how a forest fights back when war comes its way. Grab a blanket, light a candle, and enjoy these eleven stories at the intersection of-Magic and Mischief

With the Gray Throne secured, brothers Kildare and Zedaine are forced to part ways.... Leading a party south, Zedaine is tasked with retrieving a powerful artifact stolen by Ebonfire, the great black dragon of the Serpent Marsh and an army of demon spawn stand in the way. While Kildare is compelled to ally with his father, King Medyha, to travel overland to the north, a route under the control of hundreds of cutthroat mercenaries claiming to be priests of the Duorn, the All-Father. Along the way, Kildare discovers many of the nobles in Shaara have placed a hefty price on his head. In a sweeping tale of adventure, the brothers must confront their pasts and fight to save a world they have been cast out of. Will they reclaim their honor or be consumed by the Dark Storm Rising? Witness the clash of destiny in The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood.

With the Gray Throne secured, brothers Kildare and Zedaine are forced to part ways.... Leading a party south, Zedaine is tasked with retrieving a powerful artifact stolen by Ebonfire, the great black dragon of the Serpent Marsh and an army of demon spawn stand in the way. While Kildare is compelled to ally with his father, King Medyha, to travel overland to the north, a route under the control of hundreds of cutthroat mercenaries claiming to be priests of the Duorn, the All-Father. Along the way, Kildare discovers many of the nobles in Shaara have placed a hefty price on his head. In a sweeping tale of adventure, the brothers must confront their pasts and fight to save a world they have been cast out of. Will they reclaim their honor or be consumed by the Dark Storm Rising? Witness the clash of destiny in The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood.

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue. Where legendary warriors clash with dark sorcerers, and valiant heroes rise from the ashes of despair to defy fate itself. Each story is a portal to a world of perilous quests, where the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance and the line between heroism and villainy blurs in the heat of battle. Will you answer the call to adventure?

Coveted by the sadistic ruler of Caldor, fiery landowner Sabra Billerton becomes ensnared by the political intrigues of Baron Niles Turner's court. After being pushed to the brink of losing her home, a dark-eyed soldier named Gheric intercedes on Sabra's behalf. When the handsome stranger shows up that night on her doorstep, Sabra reluctantly agrees to his offer of support. Little does she know Gheric's timely intervention would become the catalyst of a revolution. A rebellion that will unearth the truth of Sabra's past and set the course of her future. Sabra must stave off the advances of the obsessive baron while trying to resist the charms of the dark-eyed warrior that has come to her aid in her time of greatest need. Harvest Moon, a Raven and the Crow romance.

Coveted by the sadistic ruler of Caldor, fiery landowner Sabra Billerton becomes ensnared by the political intrigues of Baron Niles Turner's court. Pushed to the brink of losing her home, a dark-eyed soldier named Gheric intercedes on Sabra's behalf. When the handsome stranger shows up that night on her doorstep, Sabra reluctantly agrees to his offer of support. Little does she know Gheric's timely intervention would become the catalyst of a revolution. A rebellion that will unearth the truth of Sabra's past and set the course of her future. Sabra must stave off the advances of the obsessive baron while trying to resist the charms of the dark-eyed warrior that has come to her aid in her time of greatest need. Harvest Moon, a Raven and the Crow romance.

War, the only constant in the everchanging landscape of Rahm... For millennia, the dwarves of the southlands have battled against their ancient foes, the sallowskins, who occupy the nation of Garthon-Tor to the north. When a massive horde of goblins and orcs invade, the irascible bard, Omens prepares to flee The Golden Keep, content to let others do the fighting. Through a cruel twist of fate, he is forced to accompany Princess Merin in a diplomatic mission to summon aid. The contentious pair soon find themselves being tracked by a legion of sallowskin warriors, led by an orc assassin whose mission is to hunt down Merin, no matter the cost. Racing for their lives, the pair happen upon the Gray Company, a group of surly Engineers known for their irregular tactics and questionable reputation. Striking a hasty alliance with the captain of the Gray Company, the group soon falls in with Gavakyn, the finest dwarven warrior in a generation. At his side walks Karn, the most hated goblin shaman in the northlands. Exiled by his kin, Karn carries a secret that will alter the fate of both the dwarves and sallowskins forever. From the world of the Raven and the Crow, discover the adventure that awaits in, The Dwarves on Rahm: Omens of War.

War, the only constant in the everchanging landscape of Rahm... For millennia, the dwarves of the southlands have battled against their ancient foes, the sallowskins, who occupy the nation of Garthon-Tor to the north. When a massive horde of goblins and orcs invade, the irascible bard, Omens prepares to flee The Golden Keep, content to let others do the fighting. Through a cruel twist of fate, he is forced to accompany Princess Merin in a diplomatic mission to summon aid. The contentious pair soon find themselves being tracked by a legion of sallowskin warriors, led by an orc assassin whose mission is to hunt down Merin, no matter the cost. Racing for their lives, the pair happen upon the Gray Company, a group of surly Engineers known for their irregular tactics and questionable reputation. Striking a hasty alliance with the captain of the Gray Company, the group soon falls in with Gavakyn, the finest dwarven warrior in a generation. At his side walks Karn, the most hated goblin shaman in the northlands. Exiled by his kin, Karn carries a secret that will alter the fate of both the dwarves and sallowskins forever. From the world of the Raven and the Crow, discover the adventure that awaits in, The Dwarves on Rahm: Omens of War.

War, the only constant in the everchanging landscape of Rahm... For millennia, the dwarves of the southlands have battled against their ancient foes, the sallowskins, who occupy the nation of Garthon-Tor to the north. When a massive horde of goblins and orcs invade, the irascible bard, Omens prepares to flee The Golden Keep, content to let others do the fighting. Through a cruel twist of fate, he is forced to accompany Princess Merin in a diplomatic mission to summon aid. The contentious pair soon find themselves being tracked by a legion of sallowskin warriors, led by an orc assassin whose mission is to hunt down Merin, no matter the cost. Racing for their lives, the pair happen upon the Gray Company, a group of surly Engineers known for their irregular tactics and questionable reputation. Striking a hasty alliance with the captain of the Gray Company, the group soon falls in with Gavakyn, the finest dwarven warrior in a generation. At his side walks Karn, the most hated goblin shaman in the northlands. Exiled by his kin, Karn carries a secret that will alter the fate of both the dwarves and sallowskins forever. From the world of the Raven and the Crow, discover the adventure that awaits in, The Dwarves on Rahm: Omens of War.

Marked for death by a powerful demon mage, brother swordsmen Kildare and Zedaine make their way toward the volatile city of Gallanse. When their journey takes a turn for the worst, they are left with no recourse but to trust in a wayward Triton of the Crystalline Sea in the hope he can lead them to their destination in time. Locked in a cell atop the Gray Spire, Princess Lydia stands accused of murder. Abandoned by her lover, the princess rises to the challenge and embarks on a desperate plan to win back her freedom. Hiding in the shadows of the lower city, Macklore, ambassador of Brisbane, works frenetically to prove his innocence and that of the princess. Hounded on all sides, Macklore must choose between saving his love, or fulfilling his duties as ambassador of the realm. Unknown to them all, a great evil stirs. Chameleon, a tribeswoman and descendent of the doomed people of the Alo-Shen, holds the key to halting the return of an ancient enemy. Demons, banished some four millennia past, strive to make their way back to the only world to thwart their power. Along with the mysterious psychic Ty, Chameleon must convince her xenophobic leaders to unlock the secrets of their past in order to defeat the demons yet to come. In a world of swords and sorcery, a city of blood and chaos, only one can rise and command the great city of Gallanse. Only one can claim the title as the High Lord of Shaara. Only one can ascend the blood-soaked granite of the Gray Throne.

Marked for death by a powerful demon mage, brother swordsmen Kildare and Zedaine make their way toward the volatile city of Gallanse. When their journey takes a turn for the worst, they are left with no recourse but to trust in a wayward Triton of the Crystalline Sea in the hope he can lead them to their destination in time. Locked in a cell atop the Gray Spire, Princess Lydia stands accused of murder. Abandoned by her lover, the princess rises to the challenge and embarks on a desperate plan to win back her freedom. Hiding in the shadows of the lower city, Macklore, ambassador of Brisbane, works frenetically to prove his innocence and that of the princess. Hounded on all sides, Macklore must choose between saving his love, or fulfilling his duties as ambassador of the realm. Unknown to them all, a great evil stirs. Chameleon, a tribeswoman and descendent of the doomed people of the Alo-Shen, holds the key to halting the return of an ancient enemy. Demons, banished some four millennia past, strive to make their way back to the only world to thwart their power. Along with the mysterious psychic Ty, Chameleon must convince her xenophobic leaders to unlock the secrets of their past in order to defeat the demons yet to come. In a world of swords and sorcery, a city of blood and chaos, only one can rise and command the great city of Gallanse. Only one can claim the title as the High Lord of Shaara. Only one can ascend the blood-soaked granite of the Gray Throne.

Two brothers struggling to find their place in the world. For the elder sibling Kildare, every morning begins with the memory of betrayal. Once governed by the principles of morality, Kildare has become an instrument of blood and steel-where the speed of his sword arm metes out his own brand of justice. Only the strength and resolve of his brother Zedaine keeps him from succumbing to the ever-present rage that burns behind his dark eyes. While employed by the mysterious sage Blade, the pair stumble upon Chameleon, a runaway tribeswoman displaying extraordinary psychic powers. Their meeting, however, is no chance encounter. A riddle Chameleon carries will change not only the future of the three, but the fate of the entire world. Hundreds of miles away, Macklore, a powerful wizard of Brisbane, has been dispatched to the volatile city of Gallanse. Smitten at the sight of princess Lydia, Macklore defies his orders and finds himself thrust into the middle of a bloody succession. When he openly supports Lydia's family, he is marked for death by a cult of magi working to raise the psychotic prince Dragomir to the throne. With few allies, Macklore must use his wits and innate magical powers to keep Dragomir from the crown and himself alive. Racing towards Gallanse, Kildare and Zedaine are torn between saving Macklore's life and exacting terrible vengeance upon the man responsible for their betrayal.

Two brothers struggling to find their place in the world. For the elder sibling Kildare, every morning begins with the memory of betrayal. Once governed by the principles of morality, Kildare has become an instrument of blood and steel-where the speed of his sword arm metes out his own brand of justice. Only the strength and resolve of his brother Zedaine keeps him from succumbing to the ever-present rage that burns behind his dark eyes. While employed by the mysterious sage Blade, the pair stumble upon Chameleon, a runaway tribeswoman displaying extraordinary psychic powers. Their meeting, however, is no chance encounter. A riddle Chameleon carries will change not only the future of the three, but the fate of the entire world. Hundreds of miles away, Macklore, a powerful wizard of Brisbane, has been dispatched to the volatile city of Gallanse. Smitten at the sight of princess Lydia, Macklore defies his orders and finds himself thrust into the middle of a bloody succession. When he openly supports Lydia's family, he is marked for death by a cult of magi working to raise the psychotic prince Dragomir to the throne. With few allies, Macklore must use his wits and innate magical powers to keep Dragomir from the crown and himself alive. Racing towards Gallanse, Kildare and Zedaine are torn between saving Macklore's life and exacting terrible vengeance upon the man responsible for their betrayal.