Nathan Marchand

Zorsam is a mighty and savage warrior born in an undreamed of and unrecorded age, filled with strange kingdoms, fierce warriors, dark magick, nightmarish monstrosities, and terrifying deities. Among the latter is the dreaded Manrix, the God Who Devours, a bestial deity who demands the sacrifice of young female virgins to keep his appetite sated and appeased. His most powerful follower in that bygone era is the brutal King Margruxks, the ruler of the much-respected kingdom of Glaur, whose latest intended sacrifice is a young woman named Asundi. Zorsam is soon to learn, through a deadly series of trials he is put through by an avatar of Death itself, that the sacrificial girl is one of his tribe, and he becomes determined to do the unthinkable and take on his greatest trial yet: invading the lands of Glaur, oppose King Margruxks and his deadly minions, and dare to deny Manrix his demanded offering by rescuing Asundi. Among King Margruxk's soldiers are the brothers Zaduk and Fria, unconquerable warriors who control the forces of fire and ice respectively, which will more than ensure Zorsam a challenge be a that shall truly earn him the title of one of the greatest warriors of all time -- if he survives. For even if he gets through this incredible gauntlet, he must then face the deadly sword of King Margruxks himself, and ultimately, the power of the God Who Devours. The blood-stained saga of Zorsam begins here, and it is brought to you by no less than three authors who have made the sword and sorcery genre their passion. Rated Ex (Explicit) for graphic violence, sexual situations, and other intense themes.

Reboots. Reboots everywhere. You spent 42 days finding the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, but the one constant in the 'verse (besides the fact that everything freezes) is change. Good change, bad change, and everything in between. Even in our favorite nerd/geek franchises. DC Comics is (in)famous for hitting the cosmic reset button every few decades. The movie theatre is full of re-imaginings of nostalgic entertainment. Even video games aren't immune to reboots. What about you? Do you feel like someone hit the cosmic reset button on your life? Has it left you lost and confused? How do the Answer and change interact? Can travelling through time and space lead us to Serenity amongst the chaos? Perhaps this change comes from a single Designer. In these pages you'll learn about this Designer and His grand plan. Along the way you'll learn how to navigate change from a scarred manslayer, some heroic robots, and even the world's most famous kaiju, among many others. Most importantly, you'll learn from the Promised One who has seen all of the change. Your next 42-day quest awaits

It's a floor wax It's a dessert topping It's an anthology Missing Pieces has become a regular Gen Con feature offering readers sumptuous samples and tantalizing tastes contributed by the authors of Authors' Avenue. This year we are proud to announce that all selections have at least one thing in common. Yes, that's right-there's a theme. This year's theme, "missing," has prompted an amazing variety of worthy submissions we're certain you'll enjoy, from flights of fancy to the darkest depths. Featuring some new voices this year as well as old favorites, you'll find tales and poems from worlds you may already know-and from those still waiting to be discovered. We strongly suggest diving in with both feet After all, one thing that definitely isn't "missing" this year is imagination. Perhaps you'll find a new favorite Featuring: V. J. Waks, C. E. Rocco, Damon Alan, Mary Fan, Jay Erickson, Catherine Fitzsimmons, Robert Neal Geiger, Christine Haggerty, Paul Lell, Peter Lewia, Nathan Marchand, C. S. Marks, Alvin Bertstein, David Gibson, Karl Rademacher, Ames Augustus Rocco, Joss'Lynn Epic Rocco, C. E. Rocco, Roger Sicely, & C. S. Marks.

Don't Panic Despite what many churchgoers say, God doesn't think Dungeons & Dragons is "Satan's game" or that cosplay is childish. In fact, God has imprinted Himself into nerd culture. Yes, all your favorite stories and games point to the LORD Himself. You may doubt, but you know your nerdy hobbies are more than just escapism. They resound with you for a reason. Perhaps you're not sure why, but they do. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, there are profound truths to be mined from those tales. Join us on a 42-day journey of discovery. Why 42? A famous "Guide" would have you believe that's "the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything." The trouble is you have to know "the Question." Maybe that question for you is, "How many days will it take me to learn the Truth?" Or maybe you already know the true "Answer" but want to deepen your faith. Either way, this book is for you We promise it'll be fun and challenging. You may never look at your favorite stories, characters, and/or hobbies the same again. Don't forget your towel