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The Dark Fantasy Worlds Behind My Books — And the Art They Inspire

A bone amulet, the figure of muscular being carved upon it. The figure emanates ethereal flames. The amulet is inscribed with runes that circle the circumference, and a red gem inset at the top. It hangs on a leather thong in a mountainous fantasy setting.

Today’s post highlights a magical fantasy relic. While this relic has no sharp edges, it is a dangerous weapon. The type of weapon that is often overlooked. I give you an AI generated image that attempts to illustrate the ‘Blood Rage Amulet’ from my ‘Blood Rage’ trilogy. This is one of several tries. The AI tool wasn’t happy with generating the image as I described it, due to the systems acceptable image generation rules. so, I had to amend the prompts to stay within those rules. In some cases, it allowed certain things on one image, but it wouldn’t allow me to reproduce the effect on another. While the image above isn’t exactly the same as the description in the books, it is a fair representation and I like it.

Here are some of the other attempts, I like them and they all give a good representation of the amulet as I envisioned it, but none of them are exactly as I had imagined:

A bone amulet, the figure of muscular being carved upon it. The figure has outstretched arms and is yelling. The amulet is inscribed with runes that circle the circumference, and a green gem is inset at the top. It hangs on a leather thong before some candles and a skull.
A bone amulet, the figure of muscular being carved upon it. The figure emanates ethereal flames. The amulet is inscribed with runes that circle the circumference, and a red gem inset at the top. It hangs on a leather thong in a fantasy forest setting.
A bone amulet, the figure of muscular being carved upon it. The figure has outstretched. The amulet is inscribed with runes that circle the circumference, and a green gem is inset at the top. It hangs on a leather thong before some candles and a skull.

Feel free to let me know which one is your favourite in the comments.

Happy Reading!

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

The final item in this blessed weapon series is a collaborative piece designed, forged, and crafted by the Elves, Dwarves, and Human mages together. The length of this bow is magically determined by the range of its target, and its arrows always fly silent and true.

A gold and silver bow sits upon a brick block beneath a glowing aurora. The bow shines golden light from a gemstone at its centre which seems to emit a line of magical dust to the bowstring.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this magical weapon series. If there is a weapon you’d like to see forged in the darkness or the light, drop a note in the comments and I will see what I can do.

Happy Reading!

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

The weapon this week is a dagger crafted by the by elven and human mages, in a bid to help turn the tide of the battle between good and evil. It may not be a large weapon, but it niggles at the darkness, like a shining thorn in its side. Thus its name perfectly symbolises its qualities.

A gold and silver dagger, standing upright on a stone block, beneath an ancient archway in the forest. A Diamond set in the dagger's guard, shines with golden light.

Happy Reading!

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

This week we find a blessed axe born from the magical fires of the Elven smiths. Runes are etched masterfully down the length of the blades, so that they never dull, remaining razor sharp and bright as the spear-like tip. It is perfectly matched with its kin from the blessed collection and ready to spread its cleansing light amongst the tainted.

A fantasy illustration of a double-headed hand axe.

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

Here is another weapon to support the battle against the Dark Lord. A spear from the mages. Its compact design provides easy stowing, but the shaft magically extends when the weapon is drawn. The tip was honed by the human mages of Ice Mountain, set on a design fashioned by the Elves, and adorned with a gem gifted by the dwarves and imbued with the magic of light. This spear was made to pierce all that is dark.

A gold and silver spear standing atop a stone block, beneath an arch in a forest. The spear shines with golden light from a gemstone set at the base of its tip.

Happy Reading!

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

You may be fooled into thinking this week’s weapon is not actually a weapon, and technically you would be correct. However, the Aegis of the Eternal Dawn is more than just a shield. This magical item was crafted in a partnership between the elves and the dwarves, and it packs a powerful punch, driving back its attackers with a force to match the blow that struck it. Truly a thing of beauty with the power to protect the most worthy of warriors.

A fantasy illustration of a shining shield of silver and gold, standing upright and sparkling atop a stone block. The shield is framed beneath an ancient archway in a forest.

Happy Reading!

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Fantasy Weapon of the Week

Hello Readers,

The next of the blessed weapons was designed by the elves of the Ancient Forest and forged by the dwarven mages in the bowels of the Dragon-tooth Mountains. Aptly named ‘Demonbreaker’, it is a Warhammer for the darkest of creatures to be wary of.

A golden and silver Warhammer stands upright on a stone block beneath a decorative archway in a fantasy forest.

Happy Reading!