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Worldbuilding

Verdigris’s Daughters Three: Lore from the Storyverse

January 25, 2022 by Beth

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A Tale from Lorekeepers and the World Tree You may already be familiar with "The Sacrifice of Verdigris," one of the foundational lore stories from Azuria and Eldura. That particular retelling … [Read more...] about Verdigris’s Daughters Three: Lore from the Storyverse

Filed Under: Azuria, Eldura, Lore, Short Stories, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Storyverse of Verdigris

Fantasy, Magic, and Adventure Await: Tour the World of Azuria

May 14, 2021 by Beth

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Welcome, friends to the epic fantasy world of Azuria. I'm so excited you're joining me on this adventure! A previous post walks through the areas of Azuria that we travel through in Buried … [Read more...] about Fantasy, Magic, and Adventure Await: Tour the World of Azuria

Filed Under: Azuria, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Author's Notes, World of Azuria

The Green Law of Andel-ce Hevra

April 7, 2021 by Beth

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Referenced in Hadvarian Heist, the limiting law by the Council of Andel-ce Hevra forbids the practice of nature-based magics within the confines of the empire. The Green Law By order of His … [Read more...] about The Green Law of Andel-ce Hevra

Filed Under: Azuria, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Age of Azuria

Author’s Reflection on Aurora, the Prequel Novella for Age of Azuria

March 19, 2021 by Beth

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A special bonus podcast episode! World of Azuria Episode 11 Listen to the podcast episode here. Why this novella and this story? Part of what I wanted to convey with Aurora as the … [Read more...] about Author’s Reflection on Aurora, the Prequel Novella for Age of Azuria

Filed Under: Azuria, Podcast, Story Enclave, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Author's Notes, Podcast Episode

Magical Trees of Azuria: The Elm & the Argent Maple

October 30, 2020 by Beth

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Spend some time beneath the boughs of Azuria's magical trees in this excerpt from Story Magic, the newest novella in the Age of Azuria series! One of my favorite activities when I'm in the … [Read more...] about Magical Trees of Azuria: The Elm & the Argent Maple

Filed Under: Azuria, Excerpts, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Short Stories

Esmeralda’s Tarot Reading from Aurora

July 19, 2020 by Beth

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A concerned young couple travel into the northern Frostmaw Mountains of Caldara in search of a fae druid, Yvayne. Cassian has met with her before, but this will be Esmeralda's first encounter. … [Read more...] about Esmeralda’s Tarot Reading from Aurora

Filed Under: Azuria, Worldbuilding Tagged With: Author's Notes, World of Azuria

Who are the Saudad of Azuria?

February 1, 2020 by Beth

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There are lots of unique people groups across Azuria, but one of my personal favorites are the saudad. The saudad are interplanar travelers who move between the various realms of Azuria. They're … [Read more...] about Who are the Saudad of Azuria?

Filed Under: Azuria, Worldbuilding Tagged With: World of Azuria

The Epic Fantasy World of Azuria

January 23, 2020 by Beth

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Azuria is a world of epic fantasy, magic, and nature that teeters on the brink between light and darkness. Ancient forces awaken, and new heroes rise to the occasion. But this time, can they … [Read more...] about The Epic Fantasy World of Azuria

Filed Under: Azuria, Worldbuilding Tagged With: World of Azuria

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