Legends of Mynos

THE WOLVERINE AND THE FLAME IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

2007-08-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

YES, I'M YELLING!!

Find out how it all ends! This book has been a long time in coming. I'm SOOO excited to see it up on Samhain's website. :D Sir Ethan of Krey was so FUN to write! I never knew what a passionate man he was until he told me to write his story. I hope you have as much fun reading it as I had writing it. It's bittersweet watching this series come to an end, but so fulfilling to be able to finally bring you the last chapter.

But you've got to ask yourself... is this truly the end?

:)

http://www.samhainpublishing.com/romance/the-wolverine-and-the-flame

~~Becka
http://www.rebeccagoings.com/

The Wolverine and the Rose is on Amazon for Pre-Order!

2007-08-08T09:14:00.000-07:00

Yup, the first book of the Legends of Mynos is now on Amazon.com for preorder! If you order it NOW, you'll save 32% off the cover price! Wheee!!!

This book will be released in print on August 21st. I cannot wait to hold my author copies on my hands. This book, moreso than any of my others, will mean so much to me to have in print. I'm so excited!! I think I'll break down in tears when I get my box of author copies on my doorstep. :D

Click on the bookcover to check it out! Woohoo!!!

~~Becka

THE WOLVERINE AND THE FLAME Is Finished!!

2007-06-25T08:58:00.001-07:00

It's bittersweet that this series has come to an end, a series that has been with me literally forever. The spark for this plot came to me when I was 13 years old, almost 20 years ago. To see it end is both a relief and a bummer.

I'm not saying there won't be more stories in my world of Lyndaria, but if there are, it will definately be a NEW series, not a continuation of the Legends of Mynos. These Legends have come to a close. But there might be more adventures on the horizon, who knows? I don't have any more planned books in this world, but never say never, right? :P

THE WOLVERINE AND THE FLAME's release date is August 28th, and here is it's coming soon page:

http://www.samhainpublishing.com/coming/the-wolverine-and-the-flame

They should have the blurb up there any time now, and I'm still waiting for a cover. That's going to rule!! :D

Anyhow, I thought I would share my good news with you!

~~Becka

Legends of Mynos Series Video!

2007-05-24T15:54:00.001-07:00

The Dragon's Flame

2007-05-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

In the mountains, black as night
rests a gem no man can tame
red as blood and feared by men
is the gruesome Dragon's Flame.
Deadly fire is its magic,
meant to burn, mangle, maim
No one can hope to escape
the wrath of Dragon's Flame.
Many have sought its power
for their own fortune and fame
Yet one by one did they succumb
to the horror of Dragon's Flame.
They did not believe the stories
thinking all was just a game
but soon they learned the folly
of trusting Dragon's Flame.
One brave soul then hid it well
yet history knows not his name
To take the madness upon himself
and bury Dragon's Flame.
Now deep within the Dragon's Death
it rests in silent shame
hungrily it waits for you
the dreaded Dragon's Flame.

THE WOLVERINE AND THE JEWEL Available Now!!

2007-05-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

You've been waiting for it. Your wait is over. Don't delay, Book Two of the Legends of Mynos is now here in eBook!

http://www.samhainpublishing.com/romance/the-wolverine-and-the-jewel

See for yourself what everyone is talking about.

~~Becka
Sexy, Sensual, Seductive
http://www.RebeccaGoings.com

Sir Ethan's Thoughts

2007-04-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

Sebastian is doing this on purpose. He enjoys getting the best of me. Seb has always been competitive, but this is taking things too far!

So I'm a man who wants to be in the company of a beautiful woman. Where's the harm in that? I truly do not understand why Seb feels the need to "protect" Jewel from me.

Well, there was that one incident with Lady Brighton, but I've sworn off popping into a woman's chamber unannounced. It's true! You'd think Sebastian didn't trust my sincerity.

Ah, but Jewel, she's a rare woman. A woman you don't find everyday. And I mean to get to know her better. Seb can try to thwart me all he wants. His demeanor is friendly enough, but I know better. The look in his eye gives him away. He wants me to stay far away from the beautiful woman he found on the fields surrounding the castle. Truth be told, I would have been the one to find Jewel on the fields if my horse hadn't broken it's leg that morning, the poor thing. I had asked Sebastian to go on the scout in my stead.

How's that for irony?

We shall see who gets the last laugh when Jewel chooses the man she'd rather spend her time with. Until then, I'll enjoy annoying my Captain by making doe eyes at the woman he fancies.

~~Sir Ethan of Krey

The Essence of Malnan

2007-03-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Finally, after all these years, I have returned to Mynos. He never knew I bonded my soul to this Jewel so many years ago. But it was done out of desperation. I knew I was going to die on that battlefield. Bonding my soul to the Jewel was the only way for me to survive.

However Mynos never found my Jewel, and thus my soul was lost in antiquity. I have lain dormant for many, many years, biding my time, hoping to journey back to Castle Templestone. What woke me from my slumber was the shudders of pain I felt rippling through the one wearing my talisman on her necklace. How my Jewel was fashioned into a necklace, I do not know.

But my soul is exhausted. I can no longer live as I am. It is hopeless for me. If there are truly no more dragons, then there are no more dragon eggs for me to breathe my essence into. I will never be restored to my former glory. Mynos must release my soul into the afterlife.

But I do not know if he can bring himself to do what must be done...

~~Malnan the Dragon

Good God!

2007-03-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

My eyes deceive me. That must be what's happening. I cannot be gazing at Malnan's Jewel after all these years!

My beautiful mate Malnan was killed on the battlefield during the original war for my Crystal. There was no trace of the gem she had created that day. But where did it go? Who's hands did it fall into? And why does this young girl who knows nothing of her past have it around her neck?

I must know for my own sanity. Malnan's death was the reason I encased myself in stone. Now that her talisman has been found, perhaps I can find the peace I crave so desperately.

And yet... When I touch the Jewel, I can feel something, a whisper of a presence. Could it be her gem is enchanted just as my Crystal? Perhaps if I try channeling into it...

~~Mynos the Dragon

Who Am I?

2007-03-06T11:08:00.000-08:00

Who am I? I have no memory of myself, no clue who I am, aside from this necklace I wear. It is a gold chain which holds a massive tear-shaped lavender jewel. You would think such a large gem would be heavy, but it is not. I do not know what my name is. The man who found me, Sir Sebastian, merely calls me "Jewel", after the necklace. At least it's a name--an identity.

But my feelings are out of control. I know I've only just met the Wolverine knight who saved my life, but he's all I can remember. I awoke, looking into his eyes, feeling his arms around me. I long to feel them around me again.

But how can I be sure I do not have a suitor waiting for me? How can I be certain there is no one else in my life? Sebastian has vowed to find the man who beat me so brutally. I shiver just thinking about it. That monster could be anyone, even someone within the walls of Castle Templestone!

Am I truly safe?

The only safety I feel is when I'm with Sir Sebastian. I'm not even sure I want to know who I used to be. No doubt I would have to leave the castle. Leave him.

I pray that day never comes.

~~Jewel

An Unexpected Discovery

2007-02-27T12:40:00.000-08:00

What in God's name am I going to do? The anger inside of me is welling up to the surface and it's hard for me to keep it tamped down. How can anyone beat a woman so badly you cannot see her features through her bruises? It disgusts me, and if I get my hands on the man responsible, I will kill him, no doubt.

Duncan and I found a woman on the fields near Castle Templestone, covered head to toe in bruises. She doesn't even know her own name! The only clue I have to her identity is a tear-shaped lavender jewel set in her necklace. I have been calling her "Jewel."

She asked me if I was an angel. My heart stopped. This poor woman thought she was dead!

Yes, I will make it my life's mission to find the bastard, the coward who did this to her and sink Fleetfire, my grandfather's sword, deep into his chest. Death is the least he deserves. I'll do whatever it takes to keep this woman away from him--no matter the cost.

~~Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth

THE WOLVERINE AND THE JEWEL's Cover

2007-02-22T15:58:00.000-08:00

We've all seen the beauty that is THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE's cover.

Now, sit back and enjoy the cover for the SECOND book in the Legends of Mynos series, THE WOLVERINE AND THE JEWEL, coming May 2007 to Samhain Publishing.

I am so in love with these covers, you don't even know. :) This book is about Sir Sebastian and his love story. Here's the blurb:

She doesn't know who she is or where she came from. But she knows she's in love with the man who found her.

From the moment the Wolverine knight, Sebastian, finds the unconscious, badly beaten woman he nicknames "Jewel", all he wants to do is protect her—no matter the cost.

Jewel wakes with no memory of who she is. The only clue to her identity is a lavender-colored jewel around her neck—a jewel which the dragon, Mynos, recognizes as the talisman made by his long-dead mate. Through the jewel's magic, they discover that the man who attacked Jewel is none other than her fiancé, Lord Merric.

Violent and ambitious, Merric was enraged when Jewel mysteriously vanished on the eve of their arranged marriage. Now, he'll do anything to force her to return. Even dark magic—or murder.

~*~

Here is the video for this book. Enjoy! (You can find all the book videos in the right-hand menu of this blog.)

~~Becka

The Wolverine and the Rose, 2-13-07

2007-02-12T09:56:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, February 13th, fall in love, live the magic, and soar with an ancient golden dragon...

THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE, Book I in the Legends of Mynos, is almost here. You do NOT want to miss this ride!

She's in danger from mysterious dark knights, she's discovering magic she never knew existed, and she's falling head over heels in love.

One night destroys Arianna's home, wipes out her family and flings her into a world turned upside down.

He's only kissed her once, but Arianna feels as if she's always known Sir Geoffrey, the Wolverine knight who saves her life. She can hear his thoughts, feel his memories. One kiss, and they're trapped in a bond they didn't choose and cannot break.

Their world's in terrible danger, their only hope the fabled crystal of the dragon, Mynos. However only a woman can touch the Crystal and survive...

~~Becka

Geoffrey's Dilemma

2007-02-06T13:09:00.000-08:00

I don't know what to do. I have feelings for Arianna that are far beyond brotherly. She's lost her entire family and she's crying out for someone to love, but I . . . I just can't. I am afraid of my own desires, afraid of being anything more than her protector.

Perhaps it has something to do with these strange, familiar feelings I get when I'm around her--as if I've known her my entire life. And yet, I know that's not true. I didn't meet her until I first saw her in Stollinshire. Every time we're close, all I want to do is protect her from the world and show her exactly what she means to me. But I'm too much of a coward. Imagine, a Wolverine knight, one of the King's Best, able to take on legions of men with his sword alone, afraid of one woman.

She is fully-grown, yet there is an innocence about her I do not want to spoil. If I told her I could walk on water, I do not doubt she would believe me. Her feelings for me are more than obvious, and it makes my resolve even harder to bear. Every day I wake up and wonder if I should give in, if I should tell Arianna what's truly in my heart. But every day I push her away, telling her she's like a sister to me.

I know I've broken her heart, on more than one occasion, and it's tearing away at my soul. I cannot stand it any longer. If I'm ever again alone with her, I do not believe I'll be able to hold back. At this point, I don't want to. I merely hope her gentle love can withstand my raging passion.

~~Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale

Arianna's Lament

2007-01-29T11:58:00.000-08:00

No matter how much I wish it to be otherwise, Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale does not love me. He sees me as nothing more than a sister, protecting me from the threat of the Dark Knights and bringing me to Castle Templestone, my new home.

I'm alone in this world. My family was brutally killed and I don't even know why. Before I even knew what happened, I was swept into this adventure. I know Geoffrey will never return my affections, but I can still remember his heated kiss, given to me on the streets of Stollinshire.

I do not know why he did it, perhaps to hide his face as the Dark Knights rushed past the alley he'd dragged me into. But his mouth was warm on mine, kissing me into oblivion, demanding my participation with his tongue. You can imagine the shock I felt at the time! However, kissing him felt so right, so natural. I don't know how to explain it. It's as if I've known Sir Geoffrey for all my life, but I'd never met him before that fateful day in the village.

I thought, perhaps, he would come to care for me as I care for him. Many nights I dream about that kiss, and about what it would be like to spend the night in Geoffrey's arms. I'm trembling even now at the thought. But no matter how many smiles I send his way or how many times I touch him, whether on purpose or on accident, he seems unaffected.

Will I find a man to love me? I feel so cold. So alone. I don't want any other man. I want Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale. But he does not want me.

~~Arianna of Stollinshire

THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE Excerpt

2007-01-22T14:50:00.000-08:00

I've decided to regail you with an excerpt today from my book THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE, coming February 13th, 2007 to Samhain Publishing. This excerpt might be different in the final, edited version. Enjoy!

~*~

Arianna had stripped her hands of the oppressive white gloves and pulled her hair down from the emerald pins. Geoffrey turned to look at her and audibly sucked in his breath. Her auburn hair fell around her shoulders in a mass of unruly curls. Picking up the brush from the small table, she attempted to brush them out.

"No!" Geoffrey suddenly yelped, surprising her. He appeared surprised himself. "Don’t. Leave it."

Setting the brush down, Arianna smiled at him. "All right."

Slowly, like a predator tracking its prey, Geoffrey crossed the room until he was in front of her. Without a word, he lifted a hand to her face and caressed her cheek. His hand made its way through her riotous curls.

"So soft," he whispered.

Arianna put her hand on his arm as much for support as anything else. Her heart raced. She didn't know what he intended to do, but it only excited her more.

As if unable to hold back any longer, Geoffrey lowered his head and kissed her bare shoulders, sending shivers down her spine. He kissed his way to her neck where he softly nuzzled her beating pulse, burning her skin with his tongue.

Arianna's body trembled and she knew she wouldn't be able to stand for too much longer. But Geoffrey didn't stop his assault on her senses. Butterflies flew wildly in her stomach when his mouth trailed underneath her jaw.

"Arianna," he whispered between kisses, his breath burning her skin. "Tell me to stop. Push me away." He kissed her cheek and gazed into her eyes. Leaning his forehead against hers, he said, "I can't stop."

"Then don't," she whispered. Framing his face in both of her hands, Arianna kissed his mouth with a slow determination. Geoffrey's arms enfolded her, warming her from the sudden chill she felt. She let out a small cry of surprise when he darted his tongue into her mouth, but it was exquisite in its silken softness. She tentatively answered him with her own.

Arianna slowly curled her arms around his neck, never wanting his kiss to end. The man was melting her in his very arms. His hand began weaving itself in her hair, as if to pull her closer.

At one point, he pulled away from her, staring into her eyes with a pleading look.

"Geoffrey?" she whispered, stroking his hair away from his face.

"Damn," he mumbled before lowering his head once again.

~*~

THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE, Coming February 13, 2007 to http://www.SamhainPublishing.com!

~~Becka

Interview with Mynos the Dragon

2007-01-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

RG: Good evening, Mynos. Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us and chat.

M: Good eve, Daughter. It is my pleasure.

RG: Can you tell us a little about yourself?

M: What is it you’d like to know?

RG: Well, let’s start by asking how old are you?

M: **ponders** In my estimation, approximately four thousand years old.

RG: Wow, four thousand?

M: Indeed. However, I don’t look a day over two.

RG: **smiles** How’s that?

M: Ah that, Daughter, is something your readers must figure out on their own.

RG: Fair enough. I notice you are a gold dragon. Yet you are here with me in human form. How is that possible?

M: All dragons can shapeshift, Daughter. In fact, I can become any creature I can imagine. However, I have found that my true form and that of a human is all I have needed thus far. And yet, even my powerful magics cannot hide my true identity.

RG: Yes, I can see it from here. Your eyes aren’t normal . . . your pupils are slitted, not round. Like a cat’s eye.

M: Yes. And my golden hair shimmers in the light with all the colors of the rainbow, much like my scales when I’m in my true form.

RG: Let’s talk about Malnan for a moment. I know it’s a painful subject for you. Do you mind?

M: **sighs** Not at all, Daughter. I am not offended by questions of my mate. We must celebrate her life. She was a beautiful green dragon, the most stunning dragon I’d ever laid my eyes upon. I had my pick of any dragon maiden for my mate long ago, and I chose her, much to the shock of my brethren. Her magics weren’t too strong, and my peers believed I would have picked a mate with stronger abilities. But I wasn’t looking for power. I fell in love. Once we were bound as mates, not a single dragon mentioned it again. They respected my decision.

RG: Malnan was pregnant, was she not, when . . . ?

M: Yes.

RG: **clears throat** OK, well, let’s move on. Tell us about the kingdom of Lyndaria.

M: Lyndaria is a wondrous place. There are two large mountain ranges. One is the King’s Mountains to the west, and the Mountains of the Night, to the east.

RG: Named so after their pitch black soil, am I correct?

M: Yes. The sand of the mountains is black.

RG: Yet I’ve heard it said that those mountains were renamed the Dragon’s Death Mountains.

M: **raises brow** Indeed.

RG: **coughing uncomfortably** Yes, well, what can you tell us of Castle Templestone?

M: The castle is a fortress, built on the very top of sheer cliffs that rise up from the coast of the Silver Sea. It was built on the foundations of an old temple, built to honor me, about three thousand years ago. But the temple soon fell to ruin. It was King Timothy himself, the first true king of Lyndaria, the man who united the Four Realms, who decided to build his castle there, befriending me in the process. The first stone he laid as the cornerstone of his castle was a stone from the ruined temple. In fact, that stone resides now in the wall of the fortress’s chapel. That is how the castle obtained its name.

RG: What are the “Four Realms”, exactly?

M: The Four Realms of Lyndaria is simply north, south, east, and west. Each realm used to be ruled separately, by different rulers, however King Timothy, when he ascended the throne, actually had blood from all four realms flowing in his veins. The people wanted unity, and thus the rulers of these realms swore fealty to him, and Lyndaria became one united empire.

RG: Can you tell us about your Crystal?

M: It is a talisman that bonds itself to the person wielding it. It magnifies a person’s own magical ability and makes them hundreds of times stronger than they would be on their own.

RG: Wow, that sounds powerful.

M: It is indeed, Daughter. I created it as a tool, to teach people of magic and learn of the dragons.

RG: How did you create it?

M: I consecrated the body of my slain sister, Estriel.

RG: Consecrated?

M: Yes. I magically concentrated all of her magic and essence down into a gem, what happens when any dragon’s body is consecrated. Depending on the color of the dragon, that is the color of the gem their bodies create. Estriel was a beautiful silver dragon, and thus, she became my Crystal.

RG: So blue dragons would become sapphires and greens would become emeralds?

M: **nodding** Indeed, Daughter.

RG: What kind of gem would you make, Mynos?

M: **smiles wryly** I do not know. I am not yet dead.

RG: True enough. Can you tell us of the Isle of Dragons?

M: That is the birthplace of all dragonkind.

RG: And it is somewhere in the Silver Sea?

M: Yes.

RG: Can anyone go there?

M: Anyone can, however, only dragons can find it. The Isle is hidden from mortals by magic. They can only find it if they are accompanied by a dragon.

RG: So all your females go there to lay their eggs?

M: Yes. There were some dragons who questioned the old traditions of making the journey out there. But I do not personally know of any dragon who did not lay their eggs on the Isle.

RG: Is there a reason for it?

M: Dragonlore, nothing more, Daughter. We believe that the island is the birthplace to the Father of Dragons, the very first one of our kind to fly in the sky. So to hatch our young wyrmlings there is honoring him.

RG: **nods** That’s fascinating. Mynos, I’d like to thank you once again for talking with us, and letting us get to know you a little better. I’m looking forward to the release of the first novel in The Legends of Mynos on February 13th, and I know you are as well.

M: Yes, Daughter, very much so. And the prequel to the series is already available for download.

RG: To learn more about Mynos and the kingdom in which he lives, don’t miss The Legends of Mynos, the newest, epic, fantasy romance series to be published by Samhain Publishing. The prequel to this trilogy, THE CRYSTAL OF MYNOS, is a Free Read and can be downloaded at:

http://www.rebeccagoings.com/books/paranormal/wolvcrystal.html

Unveiling of THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE's Cover!

2007-01-04T23:01:00.000-08:00

If you haven't seen it yet around the 'Net, sit back and bask in the beauty of this cover. :)

~~Becka

Character Profile ~ Sir Nathan of Emberdale

2007-01-01T23:40:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: Sir Nathan of Emberdale

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Hazel

Status: Wolverine Knight

Sword: Whiteflame

Age: 25

History:

Sir Nathan of Emberdale is childhood friends with Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale. They both grew up in the same town, and had fathers who were both in the Order of the Wolverine. While Sir Geoffrey decided to live a descrete life, it is known far and wide Sir Nathan has his way with many a woman.

He is a charming man, one who is known for disarming many an unsuspecting maid and making a sport of it. He is not uncaring, but rather loves the fairer sex, believing he should take advantage as a prestigious knight of the king by jumping on any opportunity that may present itself. Sir Nathan has a string of broken hearts behind him longer than anyone can measure, and to Sir Geoffrey's disgust, tries to woo the women hanging on the arms of other men.

Perhaps Sir Nathan is vain beyond measure, being told by many a woman his charm and wit were second to none. Or perhaps he is supremely insecure, scared of true intimacy and therefore shunning it in favor of wild romps.

Whatever his reasoning, he is a rake to be sure. Keep your daughters under lock and key when Sir Nathan of Emberdale is in your village.

Quote of Note:

“You can’t hold on to her forever, my friend!” ~~Sir Nathan of Emberdale

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-22T09:36:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas, everyone! I'm going on vacation next week, so there will be no more blog posts until after the first of the year, so have a good one, y'all, and I'll see you on the flip side! :D

~~Becka

THE CRYSTAL OF MYNOS is Now Available!!!

2006-12-18T09:48:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas, everyone! My gift to my readers is now up for your enjoyment on my website. THE CRYSTAL OF MYNOS is a FREE READ in PDF format!! Download your copy today and get started on the adventure of the Legends of Mynos! Woohoo!

http://www.rebeccagoings.com/books/paranormal/wolvcrystal.html

~~Becka
http://www.rebeccagoings.com/

History of Lyndaria ~ Princess Kendra of the Elves

2006-12-11T10:03:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: Princess Kendra of the Elves

Hair Color: Golden Auburn

Eye Color: Bright Green

Status: Unknown, Presumed Deceased

Family: Son: Rowan, Brother: King Kaas, Niece: Princess Derekah

Age: 684 ~ Last Known Age

History:

Princess Kendra of the Elves has not been seen in over one hundred years. She was first born and Crown Princess in the royal house of the elves, but fell in love with a human Wolverine, Sir Darryn of Winterborne. At the time, relations between elves and humans were strained at best. Kendra was first in line for the elven throne, as the elves do not believe in passing over the daughters in favor of the sons.

However, her father, King Leopold, demanded she forsake her beloved and rule the elves as she was meant to do. Kendra refused.

Turning her back on her people, she did the unthinkable--abdicating her throne to her younger brother Kaas for the love of a human. King Leopold couldn't fathom why his daughter turned on her own kind for a mere human, but respected her decision, by banishing her from the elven kingdom.

Kendra left and never looked back. She married Sir Darryn and bore him a son, Rowan, a half-elf. Darryn himself was shunned for marrying an elf, but he didn't care. He did not live at Castle Templestone, but rather, had a post in his hometown of Winterborne. Kendra became well-known and loved by the locals.

When Darryn died, it is said Kendra was heartbroken, weeping on his tombstone for days at a time. Elves have a longer lifespan than humans do, but she has not been seen since her husband's death. There have been stories that she has died as well, however, those accounts cannot be verified.

Quote of Note:

"I love Darryn with all of my heart. I will not cast him aside." ~~Princess Kendra of the Elves

THE CRYSTAL OF MYNOS Video Unveiled!

2006-12-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

In honor of THE CRYSTAL OF MYNOS, the short story prequel to the Legends of Mynos series I will be offering on my website as a Free Read on December 18th, I have created a video for your viewing pleasure. :) Enjoy it!

~~Becka

History of Lyndaria ~ King Benjamin

2006-11-27T10:25:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: King Benjamin of Lyndaria

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Hazel

Status: Sovereign of the Four Realms

Sword: Brightflame

Age: 23

History:

Sir Benjamin of Stollinshire, a Wolverine knight under King Timothy, was chosen by Mynos the dragon as Timothy's successor once the sovereign had died. Sir Benjamin had been almost like a son to the old king, reminding him of his deceased son, Prince Ormond. The boy's heart was good and just--exactly what the kingdom of Lyndaria needed.

It had taken the newly-crowned King Benjamin some time to adjust to his new royal status. He'd always been nothing more than a mere Wolverine, and often you could find him in the king's study with his sword, Brightflame, around his waist. He was never one to shy away from adversity, but meet it head on--from the battlements of Castle Templestone if he had to.

This quality about him made King Benjamin much beloved by his subjects and fellow Wolverines. The current kings of Lyndaria have all been descended from Benjamin, including King Brennan himself. It is said King Benjamin had been a good friend of the dragon Mynos and was saddened when Mynos decided to leave Lyndaria after the war for his Crystal decimated dragonkind. But the dragon assured the king he would come back if ever Lyndaria needed him again.

Because he loved the golden dragon, Benjamin vowed his people would never turn their backs on the memory of the majestic dragons that had once flown in the skies of Lyndaria. He erected a few monuments in their honor, even going so far as to make sure every family in the kingdom knew the story of Mynos and the war for his Crystal. However, now that many centuries have passed, these stories have descended into nothing more than myth, as no one in Lyndaria believes dragons truly existed.

King Benjamin lived a long, happy life, and it is whispered his final words were, "Never forget."

Quote of Note:

“You will not be forgotten, Mynos. I will see to that.” ~~King Benjamin of Lyndaria

History of Lyndaria ~ Sir Vincent of Westchester

2006-11-20T21:59:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: Sir Vincent of Westchester

Hair Color: Auburn

Eye Color: Light Brown

Status: A Knight from the Order of the Wolverine

Age: 29

Sword: Flashblaze (enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos)

History:

Sir Vincent of Westchester is the only knight in the Order of the Wolverine to betray his king. Lured by the promise of power and wealth by the dragon Iruindyll, Sir Vincent stole the Crystal of Mynos from Castle Templestone, knowing full well King Timothy would die without it's magical aura. No one had dared steal the Crystal before, therefore there was no security surrounding it. Sir Vincent merely strode out of the castle with the talisman in his pocket.

It wasn't long after, however, the dragon Mynos realized what had been done when a magical shockwave struck him so hard, he fell from the sky. His Crystal was screaming.

It is unknown how Sir Vincent rallied an entire army of mages to fight Mynos and the rest of dragonkind. But the battle which ensued was unlike any other battle Lyndaria has ever known. Every single magic user in Sir Vincent's army had learned how to harness their powers through the Crystal all at once, and the magic they wielded was unfathomable. Since the Crystal of Mynos amplifies a user's magical ability, having the entire army channeling through it made them near invincible.

The entire population of Lyndaria's dragons died that day in the Mountains of the Night--all but Mynos. Not even his mate Malnan had been spared. Sir Vincent had forgotton one simple fact--due to an enchantment placed upon it, the Crystal can never be used to harm it's creator. Mynos was the only dragon who shrugged off the army's attempts to bring him down.

Many have speculated as to what truly happened on the battlefield that day, as Mynos has never spoken of it. But there is one thing we do know for certain. The dragon returned to Castle Templestone with his Crystal--alone.

Sir Vincent did not return.

The Mountains of the Night were renamed the Dragon's Death Mountains due to this bloody battle, the coal-black soil a seeming testament to the majestic dragons who once flew the skies of Lyndaria. Since this catastrophe occurred, it is whispered Mynos enchanted his Crystal once again, so only the hand of a woman could touch it and live. The Crystal would remember Sir Vincent's treachery and exact its revenge upon any man who dared lay their hand upon it.

Sir Vincent's enchanted sword was never recovered, and there have been no Wolverines in the king's service from Westchester ever since.

Quote of Note:

"No. Please. Mynos, I beg of you, have mercy!" ~~Sir Vincent of Westchester

History of Lyndaria ~ King Timothy

2006-11-13T11:09:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: King Timothy of Lyndaria

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Status: Sovereign of the Four Realms

Family: Wife ~ Queen Nisselle (deceased); Son ~ Prince Ormond (deceased); Daughter ~ Princess Rianna (deceased)

Age: 257

History:

King Timothy accomplished much in his two-hundred-year reign over Lyndaria. The dragon Mynos gave the king his magical Crystal, which prolonged the monarch's life well beyond the normal years of a man. Unfortunately, Timothy watched as his entire family lived, grew old, and died--all while he'd ceased to age.

When King Timothy was first crowned, Lyndaria had four rulers, one for each realm, north, south, east, and west. His vision was to see one united country, under one banner and one king. In order to do this, he needed to unite the realms. At the behest of Mynos, the king knighted an elite band of men, the Wolverines, to go into these realms and negotiate a union. The Wolverines had their swords enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos, to ensure King Timothy's men would be a formidable force indeed. Just as the Crystal speaks to it's wielder, so too do the swords of the Wolverines speak to their masters. And just as the Crystal enhances the magical ability of it's user, the weapons of the knights do the same, magnifying their sword fighting ability to be much stronger and faster than a man with a mundane sword.

This served two purposes; intimidation and protection. King Timothy was a noble and just ruler, however once the sovereigns of the realms bent to his vision of unification and swore fealty to him, there were a few attempts on his life. However three factors ultimately protected him. The swords of the Wolverines, the Crystal of Mynos, and Mynos himself.

Timothy ordered coins to be minted for the new united kingdom of Lyndaria, embossing them with the face of his wife, Queen Nisselle, as a last testament of his love for her. Since their circulation, these coins are now known as gold ladies, silver ladies, and copper ladies.

It wasn't until the Crystal of Mynos was stolen from the castle that a viable attempt on King Timothy's life could be realized. The Crystal was the only thing sustaining his life, and with it's absence, the sovereign began to age rapidly. It wasn't long before the years of his life caught up to him, and King Timothy perished of extreme old age.

However he died without an heir, as he'd outlived all of his progeny.

Trusting the dragon to crown the king's choice as successor, the people of Lyndaria rejoiced when Sir Benjamin of Stollinshire, a Wolverine knight, was crowned as the new Ruler of the Four Realms. King Brennan himself is descended from King Benjamin.

Ever since Timothy established the Wolverines, they have survived throughout the centuries, passing their enchanted swords down through the families, from father to son or from grandfather to grandson. King Timothy is still regarded as the most beloved king of Lyndaria, even centuries after his death.

Quote of Note:

"You know as well as I that I am dying. Even now I can feel my body wasting away. I have had a good, long life, Mynos. I am ready for death." ~~King Timothy

History of Lyndaria ~ Estriel the Dragon

2006-11-06T11:06:00.000-08:00

Historical Character Profile: Estriel the Dragon

Color: Silver

Status: Deceased

Brother: Mynos

Age: Unknown

Temperment: Benevolant

Talisman: The Crystal of Mynos

History:

The story of Estriel the Dragon is a tragic one. She was Mynos's sister, as silver as he is gold. Estriel was always intrigued by the humans living around her. It is known far and wide that dragons have the ability to shape shift, and Mynos's sister chose to live in her human state moreso than her draconic state. As a shifted human, she had silver-toned skin, silver hair, and silver eyes, with slits, much like a cat's eye.

She fell in love with a human. History does not remember his name. But Estriel loved him desperately. So much so, that she was willing to help him in his quest to become more like a dragon himself. He was a magic user, even a powerful one, but a human magic user is no match for a dragon. He did not love Estriel as she loved him; he merely used her for his own gain, lying with her in her human form, believing the act of copulation would give him draconic traits. It did not.

The man became bitter, and no matter what Estriel did or said, he resented her. One night, while she was sleeping, he stabbed her with a magical daggar, knowing only a magical weapon can fell a dragon. His insanity and desire for something he couldn't have made him hate Estriel with a passion, and thus he killed her.

Estriel could have fought back, but she chose not to. She still loved him, after all. When her brother Mynos found her, Estriel's lifeblood covered the ground. The man who stabbed her had disappeared. The silver dragon pleaded with her brother to consecrate her body upon her death, a fate every dragon dreams of. She also pleaded with him that he wouldn't harm her lover.

With a heavy heart, Mynos agreed. Once Estriel had passed, he consecrated her body with his magic, and thus the Crystal of Mynos was born. Upon consecration, a dragon's body becomes a glowing, magical gem to be enchanted as the creator sees fit.

However once Estriel was gone, Mynos forgot his promise not to harm her lover. It is said he tracked that man for days, and once he found him, tortured him with magics beyond comprehension. Mynos is not evil, but he does desire justice, and justice was served the day Mynos caught his sister's murderer.

The essence of Estriel lives on within the depths of the Crystal of Mynos, which is why it is sentient to a point. However the soul of the dragon has drifted into the afterlife. More than any other talisman, the Crystal of Mynos has been sought after by magic users to learn of it's secrets; even to the point of stealing it. At times, Mynos regrets consecrating his sister's body, but he cannot help but be comforted by the fact that Estriel lives on, even if only in part.

Quote of Note:

"Have mercy, Mynos. Please. Do not harm him." ~~Estriel the Dragon

Character Profile ~ Rowan of the Elves

2006-10-30T09:41:00.000-08:00

Character Profile: Rowan of the Elves

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Light Green

Status: Escort to King Kaas and Queen Loara of the Elves

Age: Unknown

Home: Elven Kingdom

History:

Rowan is the royal escort to the king and queen of the elves. His job is to accompany them whenever they leave their realm, and announce their arrival. He is also responsible for arranging meetings between the elves and the monarch of Lyndaria, among others.

He is the nephew of King Kaas himself--the son of Princess Kendra of the elves and Sir Darryn of Winterborne, a human Wolverine. Therefore, Rowan is a half-elf. Rowan was unable to make his way in the human world due to his distinctly elven features, however, the elves didn't take kindly to his return either, due to the hard feelings toward Kendra after she abducated her throne to her brother Kaas for the love of a mere human.

But the elves dare not defy their king. Kaas welcomed Rowan with open arms, and therefore, Rowan is now an important member of the royal entourage. Over the years, he has earned the respect of the elven people for also being a general in the Army of Magi. Rowan's magic is strong, and even the most seasoned mages do not wish to cross him.

Because of his royal blood, Rowan is technically a prince, however he is not addressed as such. He does not have a direct line to the elven throne, nor does he wish to rule the elves. The title of "prince" is more a courtesy than anything else, and is only used on the most important of documents.

Due to his human blood, he does not have as long a lifespan as a full elf. However, no one truly knows Rowan's age.

Quote of Note:
"You have magic inside you, Arianna. I have felt it and Mynos has felt it. Once you learn to use the Crystal, you will be very powerful indeed." ~~Rowan of the Elves

Character Profile ~ Sir Kennett of Darragh

2006-10-23T23:28:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Sir Kennett of Darragh

Hair Color: Red

Eye Color: Grey

Status: General of the Dark Knights

Age: 41

Home: Shadow Mountain

History:

Sir Kennett is a Dark Knight, a loyal subject of Queen Darragh. He was hand-chosen by the queen to be one of the men to infiltrate the castle and steal a valuable scroll from the very lair of Mynos himself. Sir Kennett and his men were successful, until King Brennan realized what had been done. The king sent three of his own elite Wolverines, Sir Geoffrey, Sir Sebastian, and Sir Cederick, to hunt down the Dark Knights and take back what rightfully belonged to the Ruler of the Four Realms.

Sir Kennett is responsible for the death of Arianna of Stollinshire's family. He knew she'd been hiding the scroll for one of the king's Wolverines, and therefore killed every person in his wake. However he did not succeed in killing Arianna before she fled, but that didn't stop him from pursuing her to finish the job.

Sir Kennett is one of Queen Darragh's favorite subjects. He is not Captain of the Guard at Shadow Mountain, however, he is a general in Her Majesty's army. Darragh plans to lay siege to Castle Templestone, and it will be Sir Kennett who will lead the Dark Knights to victory. He burns with lust for his queen, desperate to make her his own. She has allowed him to taste of her a handful of times, but has never sworn to love only him. He will not rest until she is screaming his name.

It is unknown how Sir Kennett came to be a Dark Knight, but it is assumed that if Queen Darragh is using her brainwashing magic on half the countryside of Lyndaria, she also used her power upon the men she now leads in her army. But her Dark Knights have been so twisted by her magic, it is unknown if these men can ever live a sane, normal life should her spell ever be broken.

Quote of Note:

“In the name of Darragh, Castle Templestone will fall today! We shall be victorious!” ~~Sir Kennett of Darragh

Character Profile ~ Queen Darragh

2006-10-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Queen Darragh

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Blue/black

Status: Queen of the Dark Knights

Age: Unknown

Home: Shadow Mountain

History:

Queen Darragh is not a true queen at all. She does not have a country to rule, but she does have subjects. She rules over her Dark Knights, an army of men who have sworn loyalty to her. She has taught some of them how to wield magic, those with elven blood in their veins.

She does not rule by fear or hatred, but rather by seduction. Every one of her loyal knights lusts for her in one way or another. It is unknown if this feeling she produces in men is due to her beauty or a magical spell. The latter is most likely. It is because of this ability that her knights are fiercely loyal, blinded only to one purpose--to make Darragh their own. She has even bedded a few of them for her own pleasure and to make sure her influence remains strong. Therefore, the Dark Knights of Darragh will do anything she bids them to do.

Darragh lives on Shadow Mountain, a large, black crag in the Dragon’s Death Mountains. An abandoned fortress became her home shortly before she began teaching her subjects the forbidden magic of brainwashing. She taught them this ability to grow her armies beyond the Dark Knights, and to assimilate the population of Lyndaria to her cause.

Queen Darragh desperately wants to find the Crystal of Mynos in order to rule Lyndaria herself. She has her eyes on Castle Templestone and will not stop until King Brennan is dead and his crown is hers. It is unclear where she came from, but it is clear that she must be stopped. By any means possible.

Quote of Note:

“I am planning an attack on the city of Breckenwood. I have allowed that information to leak to the king in the hopes that he will send most of his troops to stave off the attack. I will be sending you reinforcements within the next few days and with the Wolverines gone, we will attack Castle Templestone.” ~~Queen Darragh

Character Profile ~ Sir Duncan of Marynville

2006-10-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Sir Duncan of Marynville

Hair Color: Red

Eye Color: Green

Status: A Knight from the Order of the Wolverine

Age: 19

Sword: Swiftgleam (enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos)

History:

Sir Duncan of Marynville is one of the youngest Wolverines in the king's court. He trained under Sir Quinn of Breckenwood, but has yet to see battle. He is most eager to learn swordplay, but when the time comes for him to actually fight, he dreads the day. Sir Duncan doesn't know if he has what it takes to be a true Wolverine. But he's determined not to let his family down. Just like Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth, his grandfather before him was a Wolverine. His sword, Swiftgleam, once belonged to Sir Barak of Marynville.

Duncan decided at a young age to become a Wolverine, as all he used to do was stare at the castle off in the distance and dream of adventure. Unbeknownst to his family, he used to 'play' with Swiftgleam, pretending to be a knight. It wasn't until the weapon spoke to him one day, convincing him that he was its new master, that Sir Duncan took his own dream seriously.

With his bright red hair and expressive green eyes, Sir Duncan is quite the catch at Castle Templestone. However, for a boy who is painfully shy, he rarely has any luck with women. There is one woman, however, Lady Arlington, who has taken quite the liking to Sir Duncan, despite the fact that she is many years his senior. He doesn't talk about their torrid affair, even to his closest friends, but he does blush a deep crimson whenever Lady Arlington is brought up in casual conversation.

Sir Duncan has a twin sister, Meghan of Marynville. She still lives with their parents in the city they both grew up in, the closest city to Castle Templestone. Meghan also has the same flaming red hair and green eyes as her brother and is considered quite a beauty in their hometown.

Quote of Note:

"Samantha told me that Arianna cried and said that she loved you, but that you didn't love her back. She mentioned that you had done your duty ... or something like that, and now you wanted nothing to do with her. At least that's what Samantha says, but she's known to gossip ..." ~~Sir Duncan of Marynville

Character Profile ~ Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth

2006-10-05T13:20:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Status: A Knight from the Order of the Wolverine

Age: 21

Sword: Fleetfire (enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos)

History:

Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth may be young, but he is not lacking in maturity. Trained as a knight by Sir Cederick of Breckenwood, the young Wolverine has the entire world before him. He is formidable indeed with his sword, besting many of the older knights in the king's service. Many believe Sir Sebastian is destined for greatness, but he does not have such lofty ideals. Sebastian merely wishes to be the best Wolverine he can be, like his grandfather before him.

Sebastian's hometown of Tabrinth is on the northern border of Lyndaria. His grandfather, Sir Owen of Tabrinth was a legendary knight. Sebastian grew up hearing many a wonderous tale about his grandfather's excapades, and there was nothing he'd rather do than follow in his footsteps. His father had no such inclinations, and chose instead to become a merchant within their hometown. But the sword of Sebastian's grandfather, Firefury, used to speak to him when he was a child, and he knew it would one day be his.

Many women have fawned over Sir Sebastian, and he hasn't turned them away. Indeed, he enjoys the attention. Not only is he a great swordsman, he is also extremely handsome, making Sir Sebastian one of the most sought after Wolverines in the king's court. However, being so young, he knows he is not ready to settle down with a wife and family, and therefore finds enjoyment in accepting the favors of women with no strings attached.

Sir Sebastian is one of Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale's closest friends. They are similar in age, with Sir Geoffrey only a few years his senior at 25. Frequently they can be found together within the bailey of Castle Templestone practicing their swordplay. Sir Geoffrey is perhaps the only Wolverine in the king's service who can best Sebastian in a fair fight. With Geoffrey being the youngest Wolverine to hold the title of the King's Best, that is to be expected.

But it has only made Sebastian more determined to become one of the King's Best as well. He is fast on his way.

Quote of Note:

“We shall fight! The castle will not fall today.” ~~Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth

Character Profile ~ Sir Cederick of Breckenwood

2006-09-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Sir Cederick of Breckenwood

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Status: A Knight from the Order of the Wolverine

Age: 34

Sword: Stoneburner (enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos)

History:

Sir Cederick of Breckenwood is a bitter man. However he is favored by King Brennan amongst the Wolverines. Cederick has thrown his heart and soul into being a knight of the king and it shows. He is a formidable foe on the battlefield, and he is not a man you want to cross if you should be unfortunate enough to anger him.

It is whispered that Sir Cederick was once a happy man, who smiled often and joked with others. However it wasn't until he caught his brother Donnar in bed with his fiancee, Jenna, that he became a hardened man. After that incident, you could find Sir Cederick in the bailey of Castle Templestone, practicing his swordplay with his enchanted sword, Stoneburner, at any given time. He has become obsessed with fighting, perhaps to soothe his wounded heart, or to finally succomb to the peace of death.

Rarely does Sir Cederick let anyone get close to him. The ones who know him the best are his good friends, Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale and Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth, but even they claim not to know the true man beneath the prickly exterior.

His brother Donnar is now married to Jenna with two children of his own. Cederick has never once seen his niece and nephew, as the pain is still too fresh. Those should have been his children, not his brother's. Donnar and Jenna lived in Breckenwood for a short time after their wedding, but have since moved to Evendria.

Many have whispered that Cederick's heart just needs to be melted by a good woman, but Cederick scoffs at that. As far as he's concerned, all women are dead to him.

Quote of Note:

"If she ruins this mission, I am not going to be the one to tell the king that we failed because of Geoffrey’s duty to a woman!” ~~Sir Cederick of Breckenwood

Character Profile ~ King Kaas of the Elves

2006-09-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: King Kaas of the Elves

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Status: Ruler of the Elven Kingdom

Family: Wife ~ Queen Loara; Daughter ~ Princess Derekah

Age: 734

History:

King Kaas is an ally to King Brennan of Lyndaria. The two monarchs realized early on that their kingdoms needed to be united in order to fight the threat of Queen Darragh and her mighty armies. Therefore, King Brennan's son, Prince Nicholas, and King Kaas's daughter, Princess Derekah, have been betrothed, thus ensuring the two kingdoms will become one united empire under the banner of Lyndaria.

There have been mixed feelings regarding this bold move, as elves are not met with favor by the peoples of Lyndaria. Their magic is feared and thus shunned throughout the kingdom, however no one can deny the need for magic in the war that is to come.

King Kaas was never actually meant to become the king of the elves. He was second-born in the elven royal house. His older sister Kendra was supposed to ascend the throne after their father stepped down. However, Kendra fell in love with a human Wolverine, Sir Darryn of Winterborne, and decided her love for him was more important than her duty to her people.

Therefore, Kendra and Kaas's father King Leopold, disowned her, not only because she turned her back on her fellow elves, but because she decided to live her life with a human.

Kendra abducated her throne to her brother Kaas, and thus he ascended to become king.

King Kaas is the leader, not only of the elves, but of their powerful army, the Army of Magi, a legion of elves who are well-versed in the use of magic. Only elves and those of elven descent have magical ability in their blood. Dragons have this trait as well, but humans do not, unless they had an elf in their heritage at some point in the past. Even a small amount of elven blood would give a human a fraction of magical ability. They would be limited to what they could do, however, they would be able to small magical tasks. The more elven blood you have in your veins, the stronger you are in magic, unless, of course, you are wielding the Crystal of Mynos, which would magnify your power to be hundreds of times stronger.

Even the person with a drop of elven blood in their veins could become very powerful indeed if they held the Crystal.

With the betrothal of their children, King Kaas and King Brennan have banded their people together, protecting Castle Templestone from the threat of the Dark Knights.

We pray their magic will be enough to hold Queen Darragh at bay.

Quote of Note:

"We always knew the dragon deliberately put an elven spell on the scroll so that not just anyone could read it and wake him." ~~King Kaas

Character Profile ~ King Brennan of Lyndaria

2006-09-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: King Brennan of Lyndaria

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Status: Ruler of the Four Realms

Family: Wife ~ Queen Lily; Son ~ Crown Prince Nicholas

Age: 49

History:

King Brennan is a fair and just king. He has ruled the Four Realms for thirty years, after a tragic accident claimed the life of his father, King Juliard. He is the descendant of King Benjamin, who was once Sir Benjamin, a Wolverine underneath King Timothy's rule centuries ago. During the first war for the Crystal of Mynos, King Timothy died after enjoying a long, unnatural lifespan given to him by the talisman. However because of his longevity, King Timothy outlived his successors, and thus there was no one to claim the throne of the four realms he united.

Therefore, it is said that Mynos the Dragon chose Sir Benjamin of Stollinshire to become the next king of Lyndaria due to his benevolant nature. For many generations, the kings of Lyndaria have been descended from him.

The Four Realms of Lyndaria are merely North, South, East, & West, united by King Timothy under one banner. The boundaries of Lyndaria stretch from the cliffs at the coast of the Silver Sea to the tall, black peaks of the Dragon's Death Mountains. And from the northernmost city of Tabrinth to the southernmost city of Breckenwood.

Castle Templestone, the home of King Brennan, sits upon the cliffs of Lyndaria, overlooking the ocean beyond. It is said that the castle was built upon the ruins of a temple built to worship Mynos by ancient peoples long ago. The cornerstone used to build the castle was an original stone from that temple, thus giving the castle it's unique name. This stone can be seen in the wall of the chapel. It is said the castle is also built on top of the lair of Mynos, which is nestled inside the cliffs, however only the kings of Lyndaria know where the secret door to his lair is.

King Brennan himself gave the order to retrieve a valuable scroll that was stolen from the castle by the Dark Knights of Darragh. Upon this scroll is believed to be the spell that will wake Mynos from his stony sleep. Waking the dragon and finding his hidden Crystal is tantamount to defeating the evil Queen Darragh, who has been brainwashing the countryside of Lyndaria to build her armies.

The king has sent Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale, Sir Cederick of Breckenwood, and Sir Sebastian of Tabrinth on this harrowing mission--to find the scroll by any means possible. Let us pray they are successful.

Quote of Note:

"Darragh just attacked the castle, Mynos! She'll stop at nothing to take my crown, and we are going to waste time on training Arianna? This is madness!" ~~King Brennan of Lyndaria

Character Profile ~ Arianna of Stollinshire

2006-09-04T12:40:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Arianna of Stollinshire

Hair Color: Auburn

Eye Color: Hazel

Status: Daughter of a corn farmer

Age: 19

History:

Arianna of Stollinshire resents her father. She has seen nineteen summers, an acceptable age for marriage, and yet her father refuses her to meet anyone who might become her future husband. She feels stifled, as if she needs to take her life into her own hands.

She and her cousin Meiri often lay underneath the branches of an old oak on a hill overlooking her father's farm. They both daydream of romantic adventures and what life must be like at Castle Templestone far beyond the King's Mountains. However Arianna knows that even if the Crown Prince of Lyndaria himself showed up on her doorstep, her father would still not let him court her.

But behind her father's back, Arianna has traveled to Stollinshire, the closest village to her farm. She believes it's there she'll meet the man she will one day marry. But what she finds in Stollinshire is far more than she ever dreamed. A mysterious man in a dark red cloak has asked her to take a scroll and hide it safely. Strange feelings of familiarity overcome her, but she knows she's never met the man before in her life.

It's only when she sees, for a brief moment, the glimpse of a sword of the Wolverines underneath his cloak that she agrees to help him. But who is he hiding from? Why is this scroll so important?

And is there more to Arianna's father than even she knows?

Quote of Note:

“I’m just so impatient, Meiri. I want my life to begin. I want to explore the world and do things that I would never dream that I would do.” ~~Arianna of Stollinshire

Character Profile ~ Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale

2006-08-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale

Hair Color: Sandy Blond

Eye Color: Blue

Status: A Knight from the Order of the Wolverine

Age: 25

Sword: Flameblade (enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos)

History:

Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale is a knight from the Order of the Wolverine, knights sworn to protect their king and country. Each Wolverine has a family heritage in the knighthood, as their swords are passed down from father to son, or from grandfather to grandson.

Flameblade, Sir Geoffrey's enchanted sword, was once wielded by his father, Sir Connor of Emberdale. This sword, along with every single sword of the Wolverines, has been enchanted by the Crystal of Mynos. Just as the Crystal enhances the magical ability of its wielder, so too do the swords of the Wolverines enhance the knight's swordfighting ability. The swords are also sentient to a point, able to converse with their masters if they so choose.

Sir Geoffrey's father, Sir Connor of Emberdale, died when Geoffrey was only five years old. Geoffrey has always blamed himself, as Sir Connor was looking for him in a driving rainstorm. He did not see the deep ravine until it was too late. For this reason, Sir Geoffrey decided to follow in his father's footsteps, practicing with Flameblade since the very day he was strong enough to pick up the sword.

Geoffrey is 25 years old, and the youngest Wolverine to hold the title of the King's Best. King Brennan frequently sends Geoffrey on his missions, as he knows Sir Geoffrey will bring results.

It is often when Geoffrey is idle, resting from the day's work, when a strange scent comes to him. It is soft and feminine and he cannot seem to place it. His dreams are also plagued with the image of a beautiful young girl with auburn hair--one he has never met. Is she real? Or a figment of his imagination?

More than once, Sir Geoffrey has wished she was a real woman, one he could start a family with. But he knows better than to put his hopes on a dream.

Quote of Note:

“Take one last look at your home, sweet lady. The only place you’re safe now is with me.” ~~Sir Geoffrey of Emberdale

Two New Videos

2006-08-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

I have made two new videos for the second and third books in this series. To find them, look on the menu under "Links" on the right-hand side ---------->

They're great. I love them! :)

And now that you know all about Malnan and Malnan's Jewel, the second book should interest you. Hehehe....

~~Becka

Character Profile ~ Malnan the Dragon

2006-08-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Malnan the Dragon

Color: Green

Status: Deceased

Mate: Mynos

Age: Unknown

Temperment: Benevolant

Talisman: Malnan's Jewel

History:

Malnan the dragon was killed in the original war for the Crystal of Mynos millenia ago. Mynos himself witnessed her death. It is said that she was pregnant with two eggs, ready to lay them on the Isle of Dragons, the birthplace of dragonkind. However, she never got the chance.

Myth has recorded that she defied her mate and followed him to the battlefield, despite being told to return to the Isle where it was safe. If she had heeded his warning, the proud dragons might have had another chance to repopulate the skies. But with her death, the hope of rebuilding dragonkind died as well.

Before her demise, Malnan created a talisman; a tear-shaped lavender jewel. This gem is known as "Malnan's Jewel".

However, the gem has not been seen since Malnan's death, leaving some to wonder if it truly exists. The power of this talisman is unknown.

Quote of Note:

"I want to help you, Mynos!" ~~Malnan the Dragon

Mynos and his Crystal

2006-08-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Quote of Note:

“My Crystal has bonded itself to her. She is the only one who can wield it. Its powers are useless to anyone else.” --Mynos the Dragon

Mynos created his Crystal millenia ago. It bonds to its master, making the Crystal inert to anyone else who touches it. However Mynos himself placed upon the Crystal a powerful enchantment. Hundreds of years in the past, a man stole the Crystal from Castle Templestone and succeeded in killing the entire population of dragonkind--all but Mynos.

Because his mate Malnan was also killed in this battle, Mynos decided then and there that no man would ever again be able to touch the Crystal and survive. The Crystal would remember Malnan's death, and exact its revenge upon any man who dared lay their hands on it again.

Therefore, Mynos's powerful talisman can only be touched by the hand of a woman.

However, due to the powerful, magical force within the Crystal, only the hand of a woman with magical ability can touch it without her fragile mind being cracked like an egg. Mynos created his talisman with the purpose to be a tool for teaching magic. It does not give the wielder of its power more powers, but amplifies the powers they already have, making them hundreds of times more powerful.

Because of this special ability, the Crystal of Mynos has been sought throughout the ages by people who are hungry for power. After the war that killed Mynos's mate, he decided he'd had enough. It is whispered Mynos hid the Crystal where no one could find it before he turned himself to stone to escape the pain of lonliness.

Rumors still circulate that the Crystal exists, and there have been many expeditions to find it, yet none have been successful. If such a powerful talisman does indeed exist, perhaps it's better for all of us if it is never found.

Character Profile ~ Mynos the Dragon

2006-08-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

Character Profile: Mynos the Dragon

Color: Gold

Status: Last living dragon of Lyndaria

Mate: Malnan

Age: Unknown

Temperment: Benevolant

Talisman: The Crystal of Mynos

History:

Once thought to be the most powerful, living dragon, the name of Mynos descended into obscurity after the great war for his Crystal millenia ago. Every dragon, young and old, including his mate, Malnan, was killed during this war, prompting the renaming of the mountain range where the battle took place from the "Mountains of the Night" to the "Dragon's Death Mountains". The black soil of these mountains has long been rumored to be the last testament of the dragons, a reminder of their scorching, magical breath.

As myth has recorded, Mynos himself was not harmed during this war, due to an enchantment placed upon his Crystal. The talisman, supposedly, can never be used to harm its creator, and thus Mynos's very life was saved. There are whisperings that the mighty Mynos, unable to stand the pain of loneliness, turned himself to stone, to forever guard his lair within the rocky cliffs below Castle Templestone. But these rumors have never been verified, as no one but the kings of Lyndaria know where the secret door to his lair resides within the castle walls.

Many have even denounced that dragons ever existed, choosing instead to believe that they were always the stuff of legend and myth. But the legend of Mynos is by far the most well-known and well documented myth of them all. Perhaps one day, he will awaken from his stony sleep and prove to the world that once, long ago, the proud dragons did, in fact, fly the skies of Lyndaria.

Welcome to the Legends of Mynos!

2006-08-14T09:20:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Legends of Mynos blog! As if I need another place to blog... :P But I have an exclusive blog for my B.E.A.S.T. series and I thought why not one for my fantasy series?

To give a little background, there are three books in this trilogy, and they are entitled:

THE WOLVERINE AND THE ROSE
THE WOLVERINE AND THE JEWEL
THE WOLVERINE AND THE FLAME

The story behind these books has been with my since I was a 13 year old child. Therefore, this series is very special and important to me, for sentimental reasons. It was with THIS very story that I used to imagine myself published as a starry-eyed, young teen back in the day. Seeing this series published is the culmination of a dream, a dream come true. I have proven to myself, that little girl, that I have done it, and I'm so very proud of myself.

This series is contracted at Samhain Publishing and has tentative release dates in 2007. MARCH for book one, JULY for book two, and NOVEMBER for book three.

The cool thing is each one of these books will be going to print, and Samhain has deals with both Borders and Waldenbooks for their print releases! So I have a real chance to reach the world at large with this series.

In this blog, I'll talk more about this series, post a few tidbits about how it came to be, share with you some notes I've written over the years, give you some excerpts, and perhaps go into detail on each of the characters. There are SO many characters from this series, I could seriously do a Character Profile every week and not run out of material for a LONG time. :P So we'll see how this blog grows and evolves.

If you would like to see a "movie" I made for the first book, you can view it here:

http://www.rebeccagoings.com/videos/watr_1.wmv

Check back often, as I'm planning on keeping this blog updated as much as possible. :)

~~Becka