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In Crows' Claws
"This desert is the domain of death."
The world of Fyrndell is a place of ancient powers, myriad races, and untold secrets. It is a world where gods may or may not exist, where heroes are few and far between, and where technology progresses at a haphazard pace.
IN CROWS’ CLAWS tells the story of two opposing armies as they race across the continent to a recently-unearthed desert tomb believed to be the final resting place of the goddess Konia. Read the letters sent home from Ahri Vestesson, crowkeeper for the Order of the Orthodox Knights of Fyrndell’s Crusade Army, as he wrestles with matters of faith and purpose while longing to return home to his betrothed. The letters of Marshal Taves Khest, veteran general of the Imperial Expedition Force of the Mhedorian Empire, will demonstrate his duty and ability while he leads his army to and through the desert to claim the glory of capturing the Tomb of Konia in the name of his empress.
But the desert holds many secrets and even more dangers still, for both armies will encounter a brutish and violent warband sworn to the service of Tavradyss, God-Prince of Conflict, and led by the even more vicious Nextiarc.
IN CROWS' CLAWS is a tale full of action, ambiguous divinity, and heartbreak as three armies converge on the Tomb of Konia, desperate to lay claim to its hidden secrets...
The world of Fyrndell is a place of ancient powers, myriad races, and untold secrets. It is a world where gods may or may not exist, where heroes are few and far between, and where technology progresses at a haphazard pace.
IN CROWS’ CLAWS tells the story of two opposing armies as they race across the continent to a recently-unearthed desert tomb believed to be the final resting place of the goddess Konia. Read the letters sent home from Ahri Vestesson, crowkeeper for the Order of the Orthodox Knights of Fyrndell’s Crusade Army, as he wrestles with matters of faith and purpose while longing to return home to his betrothed. The letters of Marshal Taves Khest, veteran general of the Imperial Expedition Force of the Mhedorian Empire, will demonstrate his duty and ability while he leads his army to and through the desert to claim the glory of capturing the Tomb of Konia in the name of his empress.
But the desert holds many secrets and even more dangers still, for both armies will encounter a brutish and violent warband sworn to the service of Tavradyss, God-Prince of Conflict, and led by the even more vicious Nextiarc.
IN CROWS' CLAWS is a tale full of action, ambiguous divinity, and heartbreak as three armies converge on the Tomb of Konia, desperate to lay claim to its hidden secrets...
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2018
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Daniel Mattia
2 books15 followersDaniel Mattia is a Rhode Island-based freelance content writer and fantasy author. Some of his earliest memories involve storytelling and writing. In 2017, Daniel began his professional writing career in earnest and is thankful to live out his professional dreams.
Daniel is the creator of the "Tales of Fyrndell" fantasy fiction setting, a world of ancient powers, myriad races, and untold secrets. It is a world where gods may or may not exist, where heroes are few and far between, and where technology progresses at a haphazard pace.
When he's not writing, he's often gaming, reading, or bowing to the whim of his insane cat, Rocky.
Daniel is the creator of the "Tales of Fyrndell" fantasy fiction setting, a world of ancient powers, myriad races, and untold secrets. It is a world where gods may or may not exist, where heroes are few and far between, and where technology progresses at a haphazard pace.
When he's not writing, he's often gaming, reading, or bowing to the whim of his insane cat, Rocky.
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July 24, 2018
I was instantly pulled into this novella. It's a refreshing take on a fantasy world with a focus on the differing and often opposing societies. I enjoyed the use of the classical fantasy races such as elves and dwarves along with the addition of unique races of creatures that fit in to societies of their own. There was no time wasted getting into the bulk of the plot, and the epistolary style of narration worked well in showcasing the variety of characters and their own compelling stories. The main cause of this story, which is uncovering the tomb of the Goddess Konia, was a perfect way of introducing how the Gods and Goddesses fit into each culture. There was never a point where I felt like I was being lectured about the history or the way the world functioned. Those parts of the world building were woven in seamlessly with the plot. Each chapter of this novella was powerful and concise, but it was never lacking in imagery and detail. The warfare and political parts of the story were often action packed which allowed for a nice contrast to later times of suspense. I appreciated the points of the narration that were straightforward, which allowed me to move quickly through the story without feeling like it was dragging. But there were also times where the vagueness and uncertainty of the narration made me hold my breath because I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next. The tear-jerking conclusion of this novella has me excited to read more about Fyrndell and Dan’s other writing in the future. If you want a short and impactful read, definitely give this one a shot.
February 10, 2019
In short, this is a brilliant novella worth the read for fans tired of the same old rehashed fantasy stories. I'm not a huge fantasy fan, but the way Dan unfolded the story made it easy to visualize the actions and settings, and even easier to fall in love with (or hate) certain characters. The epistolary fromat is also a unique touch that works really well to drive the story forward and keep things interesting without adding fluff. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this tale!
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