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Tales of Tervia - High Fantasy Stories From A World All Too Familiar To Our Own
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"Billing is an imagination stoker, a writer cloaked in humanity’s secrets, with a coveted writing style that grips a readers own inner demons. He is an author to watch." Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
Welcome to Tervia, a land of forgotten histories, ancient magic, foul beasts, and heroes in all shapes and sizes.
Follow the stories of myriad characters, from a fearless general faced with a terrible choice, to a peasant girl fighting to keep her family alive.
Lose yourself in this epic fantasy world which unravels with each story and draws you deeper and deeper. By the end, you'll never want to leave.
Fans of high fantasy, epic fantasy, low fantasy, urban fantasy and grimdark will love the stories that make up the Tales of Tervia.
Readers of Joe Abercrombie and George R.R. Martin will appreciate the gritty realism of Richie Billing's writing, yet at times it possesses a light-hearted and humorous touch akin to the works of James Barclay and Nicholas Eames. And for those who adore the coming of age heroes of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, you'll find characters that will whisk you away on epic journeys of discovery, intrigue, friendship and love.
*As a thank you for downloading this book, you can get another book for free! Find out more inside.*
"Billing is an imagination stoker, a writer cloaked in humanity’s secrets, with a coveted writing style that grips a readers own inner demons. He is an author to watch." Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
Welcome to Tervia, a land of forgotten histories, ancient magic, foul beasts, and heroes in all shapes and sizes.
Follow the stories of myriad characters, from a fearless general faced with a terrible choice, to a peasant girl fighting to keep her family alive.
Lose yourself in this epic fantasy world which unravels with each story and draws you deeper and deeper. By the end, you'll never want to leave.
Fans of high fantasy, epic fantasy, low fantasy, urban fantasy and grimdark will love the stories that make up the Tales of Tervia.
Readers of Joe Abercrombie and George R.R. Martin will appreciate the gritty realism of Richie Billing's writing, yet at times it possesses a light-hearted and humorous touch akin to the works of James Barclay and Nicholas Eames. And for those who adore the coming of age heroes of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, you'll find characters that will whisk you away on epic journeys of discovery, intrigue, friendship and love.
*As a thank you for downloading this book, you can get another book for free! Find out more inside.*
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2020
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About the author
Richie Billing
17 books59 followersFollow on Patreon for lots more short stories, novellas and novels - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling
Richie Billing writes all kinds of stories, but mostly fantasy fiction. His tales often explore real-world issues, zooming in on the characters and their troubles.
His short fiction has been widely published, with one story adapted for BBC radio.
His debut novel, Pariah's Lament, was published by Of Metal and Magic Publishing in March 2021. His latest novella, Together We Rise, is a political fantasy that tells the tale of a people's revolution against a corrupt government.
Richie also hosts the podcast The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, a venture inspired by the requests of readers of his acclaimed craft book, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook.
When not writing, Richie works as an editor and digital marketer and teaches creative writing both online and in his home city of Liverpool.
Most nights you can find him up into the early hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.
Find out more at www.richiebilling.com.
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August 19, 2025
A single-author anthology of grimdark fantasy & horror shorts
I read the first story as a reading magnet - I quite liked the Brothers Grimm (the movie) vibe. 12 kids are taken in the village of Grog, so 2 monster hunters are called in. It’s a grimdark horrorish fairytale, so not all sunshine and daisies. (Ron from HP would have kittens over meeting the giant arachnid.) There were lots of references to other characters and places, so it seemed like a scene from a larger book, but it didn’t detract from enjoyment of the story.
Didn’t get past the first one, though, as the writing style is a tad too high epic for my taste (epic & horror are my 2 least fave genres) and such sets are teaser tasters, aren’t they? This doesn’t mean someone else who absolutely loves epic fantasy bordering on horror might not find these stories fascinating.
I read the first story as a reading magnet - I quite liked the Brothers Grimm (the movie) vibe. 12 kids are taken in the village of Grog, so 2 monster hunters are called in. It’s a grimdark horrorish fairytale, so not all sunshine and daisies. (Ron from HP would have kittens over meeting the giant arachnid.) There were lots of references to other characters and places, so it seemed like a scene from a larger book, but it didn’t detract from enjoyment of the story.
Didn’t get past the first one, though, as the writing style is a tad too high epic for my taste (epic & horror are my 2 least fave genres) and such sets are teaser tasters, aren’t they? This doesn’t mean someone else who absolutely loves epic fantasy bordering on horror might not find these stories fascinating.
August 6, 2024
I just finished reading each and every short story of the tales of Tervia and found the book refreshing as it possessed a different message from story to story, wether it be treachery, savagery, cruelty, prey on the innocent or the amazing courage of a 90 years old woman who is both terrified and physically restricted but, in the end, finds the strenght to make the ultimate sacrifice for a family composed of a certain number of people do not deserve her.
However, I am aware that a short story is supposed to be short and I have read my fair share of those, but, in this case, I as a reader cannot feel but that there is something missing in the end. Each tale leaves me with the same conclusion.
The stories are good and the author has the gift to imagine and write them, no question. So maybe he writes them and imagines the plots so brilliantly that the reader is left with wondering:"
What happened to this or that character in the end?". I know I was.
For these reasons, i rate the book 4 Stars
However, I am aware that a short story is supposed to be short and I have read my fair share of those, but, in this case, I as a reader cannot feel but that there is something missing in the end. Each tale leaves me with the same conclusion.
The stories are good and the author has the gift to imagine and write them, no question. So maybe he writes them and imagines the plots so brilliantly that the reader is left with wondering:"
What happened to this or that character in the end?". I know I was.
For these reasons, i rate the book 4 Stars
May 30, 2022
I just finished reading Richie Billing's compilation of high fantasy short stories set in the world of Tervia.
They're a medly of stories that explore life on the streets of Low Town, river boat clans, guilds of monster hunters known as the Magpies and a good ol' fishin' tale.
I enjoyed all these stories, and recommend this buy to anyone who wants to escape into another world for a while, and have fun doing it.
I look forward to reading Billing's debut full length novel 'Pariah's Lament'. Only a few more down on my TBR list!
They're a medly of stories that explore life on the streets of Low Town, river boat clans, guilds of monster hunters known as the Magpies and a good ol' fishin' tale.
I enjoyed all these stories, and recommend this buy to anyone who wants to escape into another world for a while, and have fun doing it.
I look forward to reading Billing's debut full length novel 'Pariah's Lament'. Only a few more down on my TBR list!
December 3, 2023
I just finished reading Richie Billing's compilation of high fantasy short stories set in the world of Tervia.
They're a medly of stories that explore life on the streets of Low Town, river boat clans, guilds of monster hunters known as the Magpies and a good ol' fishin' tale.
I enjoyed all these stories, and recommend this buy to anyone who wants to escape into another world for a while, and have fun doing it.
I look forward to reading Billing's debut full length novel 'Pariah's Lament'. Only a few more down on my TBR list!
They're a medly of stories that explore life on the streets of Low Town, river boat clans, guilds of monster hunters known as the Magpies and a good ol' fishin' tale.
I enjoyed all these stories, and recommend this buy to anyone who wants to escape into another world for a while, and have fun doing it.
I look forward to reading Billing's debut full length novel 'Pariah's Lament'. Only a few more down on my TBR list!
February 5, 2024
Rich storytelling, an immersive world
Each tale brings a separate kind of flutter to my heart as I turn the pages. The storytelling is so good and the characters riveting. I’m not sure which is my favorite but I might have to settle on elderly nana whose remembered love helped her find bravery in her last twilight.
Each tale brings a separate kind of flutter to my heart as I turn the pages. The storytelling is so good and the characters riveting. I’m not sure which is my favorite but I might have to settle on elderly nana whose remembered love helped her find bravery in her last twilight.
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