Tag: Tom Howard

  • Mordock’s Daughter

    by Tom Howard in Issue 127, August 2022 The moment Izak the Traveler saw the girl’s violet eyes, he knew he had to save her.  He’d stopped before sunset at an inn on the King’s Highway. The place was simple but clean. The long common room held wooden tables situated around the giant hearth in…

  • Liquid Assets

    by Tom Howard in Issue 89, June 2019 Matton adjusted his backpack, cursing the loss of his horse. The previous owner had been adamant about getting it back. Matton sidestepped a tendril of black ivy as it slithered across the road from a grove of ancient apple trees, gnarled and fruitless. God-forsaken place.  Wolf poked…

  • The Incomplete Wizard

    by Tom Howard in Issue 79, August 2018 Gileus flexed the Glove of Incredible Strength on his left hand, appreciating its detailed scrollwork and flexibility. However, in the upcoming Wizard War competition, physical strength would mean little. As a magic item, it drew power from its wearer, and he’d need all his energy to defeat…