The Trial by Battle Compendium is a supplement for Trial by Battle: Quick and Easy Medieval Wargames Rules. The Compendium features optional new rules, new unit types, a points system and army lists and several historical scenarios.Trial by Battle is a set of wargames rules for playing games set in the Medieval period of history. They are designed to be easy to learn and to play and are ideal for a quick game. They are ideal for players who are not very familiar with wargames rules...

A knight's quest through magic and deception—where love may be the deadliest illusion of all.In the haunted depths of Shadowmere Forest, where mist coils through ancient oaks and magic shapes every shadow, Sir Wanlass rides toward a destiny he barely understands. Once the most celebrated knight of Regoddin, he now pushes through exhaustion, doubt, and wounds of body and soul—all for the sake of Modron, the enigmatic pagan queen whose love has bound his hea...

Trial by Battle is a set of wargames rules for playing games set in the Medieval period of history. They are designed to be easy to learn and to play and are ideal for a quick game. They are ideal for players who are not very familiar with wargames rules or who don't have hours to play with. Sometimes this type of ruleset is called a "beer and pretzels" game. Neither beer nor pretzels are required to play, but a game is always more enjoyable with good refreshments.The rules aim to ...

~ Must the show always go on?~How do you feel about blind casting?~What one piece of theatrical memorabilia would you most like to own?Have you ever thought about how YOU might answer each of these questions?Each week, for nearly two years, one theater aficionado and his diverse circle of friends have taken to social media to offer their thoughts on these and other (sometimes) burning issues. The most memorable comments--some surprising, some poignant, some ...

Not all is as it seems in this collection of dark tales from the Middle Ages.Mark Lord, the author of By the Sword's Edge and Hell has its Demons, weaves five Medieval short stories to excite, scare and enthral you. From the vicious struggle of the Hundred Years War, to legends of werewolves and rumours of necromancers and ghosts, to the bitter conflict of a castle under siege, the action and adventure never stop. These five fast-paced short stories will keep you on the edge of you...

A brilliant tale of sorcery and revenge set in the epic fantasy world of NeriadorFor Holcan the pain of losing his father is too much to take. There must be more to grief than the usual rituals of mourning: offering sacrifice into the whirlpool of Nuaha and the shedding of his own blood to the god to ease his father's way into the afterlife. Although he died in a storm at sea, Holcan knows that his father's death was no accident. He must have revenge on the man responsible. No matt...

Alt Hist Issue 4: The Magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History contains seven top-quality stories from a variety of genres: horror, alternate history and fantasy, as well as straight historical fiction, including four stories set during World War II. If you're looking for something other than World War II then we also have two stories from the Nineteenth Century and one from the Middle Ages.The seven stories featured in Alt Hist Issue 4 are:'Restless' by Dylan F...

"Rich characters and an engaging story"When the cut from the blade runs deep - You need a heart of StoneThe quest across France comes to a thrilling end for both Richard Stone and Eolande d'Aubray. Will Eolande find her father? Will Richard and his companion Wulf find the resolution they seek? And what Marie, the secret heiress of St. Pol? What scheme is she plotting? All will be revealed in this final concluding volume of Stonehearted.Set in 1370 during the Hundred...

In the far future Time Travel is a reality. A researcher uses it to go back in time to the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. William Chan finds much that he would expect—English archers raining arrows on the heads of heavily armed French knights, mood and blood. But there is an unexpected turn of events that have far-reaching consequences.Time's Arrow is a time-travelling short story with a historical fantasy theme. It's about five and a half thousand words long, so should take about twe...

Plunge Into A Nail Biting Historical Fantasy Novel That Will Leave You BreathlessSet in the Middle Ages, Mark Lord's novel tells a gripping story where demons and necromancers engage in a power game with the adventurous protagonists Jake, Roger and the beautiful Isabel, who is accused of witchcraft.Investigating an infestation of demons in the town of St Brett's is the last thing that Jake Savage wants to do this summer. But for his master, the controversial Oxford scholar ...

Hated and despised by his demi-god daughters, Tiel believes that his offer to show ruler-ship over the lands below the mountains has appeased their desire for revenge. But the Enbreeda have other plans for Tiel, the stoop shouldered god of the Forge.Forged in Blood is an epic fantasy short story. This edition includes a free bonus story: Demon River.

Medieval Action AdventureThe year is 1370. The English have again brought fire and sword to the country of France. An army devastates the country on its march south to Paris, hungry for loot and glory. But redemption is what Richard Stone seeks—having run away from home after a family tragedy for which he is responsible. The French resist as best they can—but to stand and fight the English they learn is a fools game.Eolande, neighbour of Richard's, has also left home—in sea...