Volume 1: Tikor, the Beginning: A Swordsfall Lore Book

by Brandon Dixon

Tikor is a world where deities and spirits are as real as the nature that surrounds them.

Since the earliest writings of mankind, the gods have been there with them.

Swordsfall isn't just a story, it's a world. It's a dive into pre-colonial Africa for all the rich lore you've never heard of.

It's an exploration into a world where the majority of the faces are dark, yet isn't constrained to one corner. 

It's a world where women hold power equal to men and the merit of one's soul is what propels them through life. It's a world where spirits aren't to be feared, they are to be embraced. In a time where we know that representation matters, this project is an effort to add to that spirit in the way I know best. 

Enter the world of Tikor, a world of Afropunk. A world that's never been seen before.

In the beginning... Tikor is a world where deities and spirits are as real as the nature that surrounds us. Since the earliest writings of mankind, the gods have been there alongside humanity. They are a vital part of the makeup of human societies across the globe. In a way, this is to be expected. Humans were in fact created by the gods. Various great deities created cultures of their design and ethos. As time marched forward, these various cultures and groups co-existed. Sometimes contentiously, sometimes harmoniously, but always striving to co-exist. 

History, however, would change its course in a single tragic day and the horrific night that followed. Mime, the Garuda deity of Wisdom, is assassinated at the hands of an alleged Vinyatian assassin. Mortal hands had never before slain a deity. As tensions between the rival nations of Garuda and Vinyata soared under a long Tikor night, a bloody battle erupted between the two sides. A truce was called once the truth of the news surrounding the assassination was called into question, but not before irreversible damage to both sides was done. 

Despite the armistice between bitter enemies, the wounds of that day will forever linger. The world heaves as the one constant, the gods themselves, waver.

A new struggle begins…

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2019

Reviews

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of lore more than a novel

Brandon's creativity is on display here with chapter in various aspects or the universe he has created for his works. It you are curious to hear about his works this is a great place to start. Just keep in mind it's more a book of lore than what you might think of as a novel.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is more of a collection of the mythology of the world of Tikor than an actual story. As I understand, Tikor is the setting of the Afropunk TTRPG by the name of Swordsfall. These myths tell of the gods of TIkor, stories of creation, science, religion, and the various nations of that world. It is a vibrantly painted setting and it left me wanting to know more.

[William Youngblood · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mythology behind Tikor is unique and fascinating. The only critique I have is that I wanted more depth. I wanted a narrative, and that seems a common critique I see. History is much more digestable to the average reader in story form. Otherwise an engaging look at a different kind of fantasy world.

[Damien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is GREAT. The lore behind Tikor is amazing. Brandon's creation is absolutely great. I am going to be here for the long-run. He keeps putting them out there and I am going to keep picking them up.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting new world

I look forward to seeing the continued exploration of Tikor. Volume.1 does an excellent job of introducing this new world. It paints a picture of beautiful and terrifying entities, as well as setting the ground for captivating lore. I am excited to dive into more Swordsfall.

[Tatiana Alejandra de Castro Pérez · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Atención! Este libro no es una novela, más bien es una enciclopedia del mundo de Tikor y tiene parte de la información que puedes encontrar en la página web (https://www.worldanvil.com/w/swordsfa...) del proyecto Swordfall recopilada para facilitar la lectura de los aficionados.

En esta obra conoceremos parte de la geografía (incluyendo los dos soles y la luna) y la historia de Tikor, el mundo donde se ambienta el juego de rol de Swordfall (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...) y es una gran lectura si tienes curiosidad por la ambientación de este juego.

[Emily Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

This is a great introduction to the Swordsfall universe! I’m so glad that I got this and I can’t wait for the next volume (and the Drift of Dreams Kickstarter!)