Shadows Of The Ancients

Save the Magaambya! The heroes return to the Magaambya magic academy to find the villain they'd vanquished on a distant planet had set another scheme in motion long ago. Students and teachers have been twisted by evil magic, and the heroes must engage in legendary tests to gain the means to free them. While a monstrous foe thrashes through the Magaambya, it's up to the heroes to save the school from utter destruction! "Shadows of the Ancients" is a Pathfinder adventure for four 18th-level characters by Saif Ansari. This adventure concludes the Strength of Thousands Adventure Path, a six-part, monthly campaign in which the heroes rise from humble students to influential teachers, and ultimately decide the fate of the Magaambya. This adventure provides guidance to tell stories that are like fables or set in truly unusual adventure locations, and concludes with a look at powerful monsters, magic, and abilities that only the mightiest Magaambyan heroes can claim! Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign. Pathfinder Adventure Path volumes use the Open Game License and work with both the Pathfinder RPG and the world's oldest fantasy RPG.

Have you ever been so stubborn that you failed at something? Yeah? Me too! I hail from an ancient line of werewolves, so you’d think being me would be easy. If only two very important things were not standing in my way. ONE: Zach Brighton - my betrothed. TWO: My wolf was very different! Everyone said I should be happy he still wanted me. I was not. Then, I met someone else, a mystery man who changed everything, but held secrets of his own that threatened his ability to claim me. Maybe I wasn’t meant to be claimed. Maybe I was broken. Or Maybe, I was just waiting for my new life to catch up. This is book ONE of The Ancients Series. This paranormal romantic suspense story MUST be read in order. The main character's story concludes in book 4, but all four of those books are already available! 1 - Shadows of the Ancients 2 - Falling into the White 3 - Branches of the Willow 4 - Bound by the Moon 5 - Stars from Author J. Kirsch - One sexy, witty, enticingly snarky wolf girl? Check. A unique take on werewolf power and relationship dynamics? Check. This is an overall fun read with dialogue that will have you laughing out loud at times and raising your eyebrows at others. In one evening I ran across this deliciously wolfy paranormal book, and a few hours later I had to buy book #2 and #3 in the series. Yes, it's THAT good. If you like Patricia Briggs or Jeaniene Frost, you will enjoy Ms. Butler's writing.

From Romine's Deep Tower to the Grand Temple in Ithare, from the Murky Mountains to the Warrior's Vale, the heirs continue their desperate quest--whose outcome will decide the fate of the Upper Kingdoms. Will they have to recklessly desecrate one of the gods' most jealously guarded secrets? Every discovery condemns them. Armies gather, conspirators reveal themselves, schemes are unveiled. The heirs' time is short. Unraveling the mysteries of Nol and the emissaries will bring the heirs behind the Curtain, deep into the Eastern Kingdoms. Only there, if they can survive the most dangerous of the guardians, will they find what really hides in the shadow of the ancients.

No one ever questions the pairings their pack-master chooses for them. No one, except Jessica St. Marks, who can't stand the thought of being bonded for life to Zach Brighton, douchebag extraordinaire. Jessica plans a night out with her human friend, Ashley, to have a little fun before she's forced to settle for the loser her pack has chosen to be her mate. Little does she know, her fate is about to change when she runs into a mystery wolf who takes her breath away, and marks her as his own. Evan De'Lune may be new and exciting, but he has secrets that threaten to not only put Jessica's life in danger, but his ability to keep his claim on her as well!

Nexus Legacy: A Saga of Shadows and Light In the shadows of a forgotten past and beneath the light of a hopeful future, the Nexus Legacy unfolds-a tale woven from the fabric of magick and steel, where ancient secrets collide with futuristic ambitions, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Across the expanse of time and imagination, The Nexus Legacy charts a course through the turbulent seas of history, where the power of ancient magicks and the promise of technological wonders intertwine. From the earliest whisperings of the ancients to the defiant roars of rebellion, this saga explores the enduring conflict between the forces of tyranny and the unquenchable fire of the human spirit. Four arcs, each a cornerstone of the overarching epic, invite you on a journey beyond the boundaries of reality. Arc 1: Origins And Awakenings (Shadows Of The Ancients): Dive into the mystic origins where the veil between worlds was first pierced. In a time when magick pulsed through the Earth like a heartbeat, ancient guardians rose to wield the arcane arts against creeping shadows. But power invites challenge, and the very essences that promised salvation also sowed the seeds of division. Here, in the hallowed beginnings, lay the foundation of The Nexus Legacy. Arc 2: The Rise Of Resistance/Embers Of Rebellion: As ages pass and the world morphs under the growing influence of empires and technology, a spark ignites in the hearts of those who yearn for freedom. Tyrants rise, and with them, heroes are born-rebels bound by a common destiny to challenge the darkness. Through battles that span the shattered realms of man and the ethereal planes, the embers of rebellion fan into a blaze, marking the dawn of resistance. Arc 3: The Fracturing/Vortex Of Alliances: The cost of war weaves a complex tapestry, binding some, fracturing others. Alliances are tested as the nexus of power shifts, creating rifts that could either be the harbingers of doom or pathways to salvation. In this crucible, loyalty, love, and ambition collide, forging unexpected bonds and bitter rivalries that will define the future of all existence. Arc 4: The Echoes of Resistance - Entry One: The New Dawn: In the aftermath of cosmic upheaval, the remnants of the old world smolder amidst the echoes of resistance. New heroes emerge from the ashes, carrying the legacy of their predecessors into the fight for a reborn world. The final arc is a testament to resilience and the indomitable will to forge a path forward, where the glimmers of a new dawn await those brave enough to seek them. The Nexus Legacy is more than a tale of magick and technology, of heroes and tyrants. It is a reflection of the unyielding human spirit, a chronicle of the eternal struggle for freedom, and a vision of a world where the past, present, and future converge in a momentous battle for the soul of the universe. Step forth into a saga where every shadow holds a secret, and every light a promise, for within the pages of this story, your own legacy awaits.

Celebrating the Ancients From before the time of Christ, pagan philosophers and storytellers have been influencing thought and shaping culture. In this issue dedicated to the ancient philosophers that formed the foundation of Western culture, we examine the way Christian thought was influenced by and engaged with those early writers and how the Jewish Messiah fulfilled the best hopes raised by what C.S. Lewis referred to as the "good dreams of the pagans." Contributors C.M. Alvarez: "The Power of the Storyteller: Jesus and Aesop" on the ancient tales that changed the world. Jesse W. Baker: "Listening to the Past" on the value of the Ancients. Donald W. Catchings, Jr.: "The Chain-Breaker in Plato's Allegory" on escaping the cave, and an excerpt from the novelette, Strength in Weakness, a retelling of Theseus. Annie Crawford: "Wisdom Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us: Pagan Dreams of the King of Kings" on Christian virtues and philosopher-kings. Riz Crescini: "The Imaginative Strategy of Boethius" on the apologetic power of the imagination. Joshua S. Fullman: "A Galatian Marriage / Nasoni" on pagan morals and aesthetics. Karise Gililland: "Sede Vacante" on the Fall of Man. Douglas LeBlanc: "Vengeance is Mine, Saith Everyone" on societal and personal judgment. Alex Markos: "The Return of the Kings: Comparing the Homecoming of Odysseus and the Two Comings of Christ" on the tension between love and wrath, and "Persephone" on Christian re-imagination. Louis Markos: "In Defense of Hospitality and Storytelling" on the rules of xenia. Seth Myers: "Till They Have Faces: Lewis's Psyche Meets the Modern Helen of Troy and Circe" on different perspectives on ancient stories. Cherish Nelson: "The Nicomachean Ethics and the Enemy Within" on horror, power, and self-control. Annie Nardone: "Oh Brother: A Bluegrass Odyssey" on ancient morality, values, and spirituality. Zak Schmoll: "Pius Samwise: Roman Heroism in The Lord of the Rings" on Virgil and Tolkien's chief heroes. Jason M. Smith: "Worth Reading: The Ancients" with a list of suggestions on where to begin to read the ancient philosophers, and a review of After Humanity by Michael Ward. Ted Wright: "Drinking from the Well of the Past: A Reflection on the Role of History in Literature & Philosophy for the Modern World" on the function of history. Iris Zamora: "Ancients of Old," a poem celebrating the thinkers of days gone by. Fall 2021 Volume 4, Issue 3 280 pages Cover illustration by Virginia De La Lastra

As a family is dragged into an age-old war that has consumed many previous generations, it is up to Anne and her four children Adam, Robin, Sarah, and Stephen to bring the battles to an end. The time period takes place on modern day earth, but the action involves an old family home and different worlds within our own. Anne is over protective and will do anything for her children, who have all been blessed with the Ancients’ powers. Training and fighting for their lives, the family members uncover secrets about their past, their future, and the world around them. From the creatures that inhabit the realms to The Ancients, their world is full of surprises, intrigue, and danger. Blessed with abilities and gifts to fight and protect, the family joins forces with new recruits, as well as elves, and the last living Ancient. They fight to vanquish The Man, who has planned for decades to destroy all that exists in his quest for power. In gain, there must be loss, yet this family has yet to make the biggest sacrifice of their lives. Throughout the adventure, Anne’s family finds time for love, friendship, and fun amid the chaos.