Necromancy in Nilztiria

by D.M. Ritzlin

The world of Nilztiria is an ancient one. Beneath its brilliant crimson sun and demon-haunted moons wondrous treasures lay buried, waiting to be uncovered by intrepid adventurers. Yet peril abounds as well, in the form of nefarious sorcerers, grotesque beasts, and inexplicable phenomena. Among the bold heroes and callous villains of Nilztiria

XEDROCH LOOR—A lusty rapscallion, his striving for glittering treasures and the embraces of lovely ladies invariably leads him into danger.

AVOK KUR STORN—A strong-willed, quick-witted barbarian who fears neither man nor demon. He laughs in the face of death!

KRYNMORA—This cruel yet beautiful sorceress thinks nothing of sacrificing human life to appease her demonic patron. She has an affinity for unnatural beasts, including her lover who was once a man!

VRAN THE CHAOS-WARPED—By his sickly green eyes he bears the mark of a sorcerous experiment gone awry, but he was also altered in more dreadful ways…

XAARXOOL THE NECROMANCER—Possessor of powerful artefacts and reams of forgotten lore, his expertise in wizardry is unmatched.

If you crave stories of adventure and wonder with a touch of gallows humor, look no further than these thirteen tales of Nilztiria!

Stories “A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil”“The Lair of the Brain Eaters”“Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok”“Hunting the Lirpkinn”“The Infernal Bargain”“Spider-Magic in the Jungles of Jamboota”“Undying Thirst for Vengeance”“Slave Girls for Sacrifice”“Consequences of Lust”“The Valley of Eternal Midnight”“Black Castle of Torture”“Under the Horns of Iljer”“The Isle of the Pleasure Slaves”

Genres: Sword and Sorcery, Fantasy, Fiction, Short Stories

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2020

About the author

D.M. Ritzlin founded DMR Books in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing sword-and-sorcery literature. DMR’s publications include reprints of classic material by authors such as Robert E. Howard and Clark Ashton Smith, as well as brand-new collections and anthologies by some of the finest fantasy writers active today.

A collection of his own stories, Necromancy in Nilztiria, was released in October 2020.
Nilztiria is a world of adventure and strangeness, peopled by lusty heroes and callous villains. The thirteen sword-and-sorcery stories presented in Necromancy in Nilztiria place the emphasis on sorcery and mix in a touch of gallows humor.

For more information on all of his projects, visit dmrbooks.com.

Reviews

[Jason Ray Carney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: this is a sword and sorcery anthology written by a key publisher of new sword and sorcery, so it has a "meta" quality to it; the anthology is in conversation with the sword and sorcery tradition that has come before. Ritzlin has clearly read widely and deeply in sword and sorcery fiction, and much of this incorporates and responds to those influences. You don't have to be a sword and sorcery mega-fan to enjoy this, but it helps. Major influences, I speculate, are Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Fritz Leiber, Jack Vance (specifically the "Cugel the Clever" stories), L. Sprague de Camp's *Tritonian Ring,* Gardner F. Fox's Kyrik tales, and more. As T.S. Eliot reminds us in "Tradition and the Individual Talent," "No poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone." This principle is specifically true in a compressed and proscribed literary tradition like sword and sorcery. The first story, "A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil" was great; the end was really unexpected and evocative and incorporates a meta-nod to sword and sorcery's roots in actual premodern mythology, specifically Norse mythology. "The Lair of the Brain Eaters" was a blast. Largott Phim is an updated, more comical version of Cugel the Clever--kind of an "everyman" jester or clown who has the potential to be deadly in battle. "Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok" is a bizarre mind-bending masterpiece, my favorite. It is so strange, really a literary acid trip, the sword and sorcery version of a... Dali. Better yet, imagine the phantasamagoric imagery of medieval hell as a demonic carnival and throw in some sword and sorcery tropes and you have the beginning of an idea. "Hunting the Lirchpin" was hilarious, definitely in the Jack Vance, L. Sprague de Camp, realm. The end was unexpected. "The Infernal Bargain" is a tight, conventional S&S story. It is one of the more Howardian stories but tends towards the ironic and comical, like Gardner F. Fox's Kyrik tales at their silliest. "Spider Magic in the Jungles of Jomboota" was really compelling. There are some absurdly awesome monsters/antagonists in this story, like something you would see airbrushed on a motorcycle or printed on a Metal album. "Slave Girls for Sacrifice" is really a strong one as well. The absurdity of sword and sorcery spectacle is on display here, and in an artful and sometimes ironic way; it was also in the spirit of playful S&S because the protagonist is an alpha barbarian warrior who cracks jokes while fighting. "Consequences of Lust" was a challenging one. If sexual material--like Bakshi's *Fritz the Cat* or *Wizards*--offends you, you might skip it. Why? There's some sexual violence. In "Consequences of Lust," a rapist is an evil demon, and this rapist demon is meted out with... apropos justice. (Very personally speaking: I prefer no sexual violence in my S&S--too disconcerting). "Black Castle of Tortue" was immersive, almost surreal in its otherworldiness. It involves lots of teleportation and epic dimensional travel and dark sorcery and evokes the Inferno drawings of Gustave Dore. A necromancer, Xarxool, is the protagonist, and in this way it seems influenced by Clark Ashton Smith's tales of Malygris the Sorcerer or Jack Vance's "Mazirian the Magician." To summarize: this is a rich, fun, sometimes challenging, ambitious, memorable read, rich with unresolved tension: artful and puerile, serious and playful, conventional and transgressive.

[Jim Kuenzli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable anthology by Ritzlin. It reminds me of early 70's sword and sorcery, especially the underground stuff. I would have enjoyed a map of Nilztiria, as so many places are mentioned. Fun read and I hope to see more in the future.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

The editor behind DMR books takes up the pen! Classic Sword and Sorcery!

Nilztiria is a dark world filled with peril at every turn. Heroes are in short supply. Mostly men and women doing their best to beat the odds and survive another day. Although I have little familiarity with his work, Clark Ashton Smith seems to be a primary source of inspiration for Nilztiria. Ritzlin can be hard on is characters too. It's a brutal world he has created after all. Not many have the mettle to make it through their ordeals.

A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil - We start our adventures with Hrolfgar, a Viking warrior, plucked directly from the battlefield. Enlisted, mostly against his will, in a ongoing confrontation between the Sorceress Ytra and the Xaarxool the Necromancer. Yggdrasil is far reaching. Really cool story. Maybe our world isn't so far away from Nilztiria? Will there be more crossings in the future? Regardless this story serves as a gateway into the world of Nilztiria. The beautiful cover art is a scene from this story.

The Lair of the Brain Eaters - Largott Phim is on the run because of a liaison with a temple virgin, and finds himself in Desazu, the last great city in the known world. Seeking employment he lands a job as a night watchman in a cemetery. Why would you need a guard in a cemetery? Phim soon finds out...

Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok - First person perspective. A strange battle of demons. Storm the Citadel, claim a defender's head, and reap your reward. The devil is in the details.

Hunting the Lirpkinn - We are introduced to Xedroch Loor. Loor is a ne'er do well always seeking a quick gain. Learning of an elusive creature called a Lirpkinn, Loor is determined to capture it and force it to reveal it's hidden treasure to him.

The Infernal Bargain - Avok Kur Storn takes the stage. A barbarian from the north with a wanderlust. His adventure here, is a series of misadventures. Culminating with an infernal bargain.

Spider-Magic in the Jungles of Jamboota - Loor is back! A new locale, a new hustle. Hip deep in trouble Loor is saved by the barbarian Holvorr Kur Torgg. You see, the Spider Queen has captured Holvorr's brother and Loor agrees to accompany Holvorr to save him. Pterodactyls, pygmy warriors, and a spider-witch round out the tale.

Undying Thirst for Vengeance - Hate and a desire for vengeance can blind you. Also be cautious of pacts made with Gods. A blessing may become a curse.

Slave Girls for Sacrifice - Avok returns. As a slave no less. Flying goats, golems, a golden talking bear, a couple of mirrors, and the Sorceress Krynmora round out this tale. This is one of my favorites. I enjoyed it so much when I first read it in Cirsova magazine many months ago.

Consequences of Lust - Loor's most recent amorous encounter has awoken the ire of the community by violating one of its strictest taboos. Determined to save his partner from sacrifice, Loor discovers the grisly truth behind the taboo.

The Valley of Eternal Midnight - Six courageous individuals petition Xaarxool the Necromancer for help in breaching the Valley of Eternal Midnight. One of the companions has ties to the Necromancer the others are unaware of.

Black Castle of Torture - Xaarxool the Necromancer returns. This tale concerns the bartering of Necromancers. An untrustworthy bunch if you ask me.

Under the Horns of Iljer - Enter Vran the Chaos-warped. Seeking vengeance on a man that has wronged him, Vrann becomes the patsy of a cult who want to sacrifice him to Iljer. The significance of his name comes into play in the culmination of the story. I really enjoyed this character and hope to see more of his adventures.

The Isle of the Pleasure Slaves - The unlucky Loor finds himself cast upon a strange shore. Quickly his libido gets him in hot water. Pressed into slavery, of course Loor is determined to escape. Make love not war.

I am glad I had the opportunity to read this collection. My only criticism would be that sex was often a factor in several of the characters problems. This in itself isn't a problem, the frequency is. Seems repetitious. Not that it detracts from the enjoyment of the collection.

I have thus far enjoyed everything I've read from DMR books. I eagerly look for this trend to continue.

Readily recommended!

[Andrew Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Avok rebelled against these ideations and cursed them as cowardly and antiheroic. What manner of man would let innocent women be killed to satisfy the whims of a diabolical hell-witch?"

Like wizard-familiar Ixithon, who never wants to "deal with Nilztirian wizards or Uzzic demons again", I can see the dark dealings and soul-cleaving atmosphere of many Nilztirian environments being less than ideal places to venture in. Unlike Ixithon though, I won't go to the Nineteenth Plane to avoid them, I will enjoy Ritzlin's tales about all their chaos and community. Doing a continual solid for the fans of sword-and-sorcery, even when we aren't sure how to define it, Ritzlin deserves praise alone just for keeping the brand exciting, and his tales are engaging for the reader, escapism for some though I'd venture to say that the tidings are as grim as Vance's Dying Earth, so escaping into these lands are not as desirable. Though there are plenty of tales featuring the seemingly unscrupulous Yomsman Xedroch Loor, Cytheran adventurer Avon Kur Storn makes a couple of exciting appearances, and the Jalpian Halar Holk is just hopeful enough to weather more dark valleys (reminding of some dark Far Away & Never tales), as well as Vran the Chaos-Warped setting things straight for the oppressed in one tale. Of course, what's Nilztiria without the necromantic longings from famed Xaarxool or the moon-demons of Uzz?

Referential spoilers ahead:
A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil
Northman Hrolfgar has a berserker temper that kinda comes in handy against foes but also hurts others close to him when they squabble. His talent does not go unnoticed when a spiteful sorceress (Ytra) summons him to another world to perform an almost impossible task. Necromancers, hungry fauna, Atlantean thieves, Valkyries, and disembodied third-eye chaos ensues. Hopefully Xaarxool can put this unexplainable event into his grimoire.

The Lair of the Brain Eaters
Largott Phim skirted controversy in the virginal temples of Flargesht, a double entendre for those that know. Finding a creepy job in guarding the graves of Desazu, grim tidings abound that will not only blow many minds, but break your heart for liberated slaves.

Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok
Of Uzz, Verrockiel the Warlord covers Mettathok's well-fortified citadel. An unnamed demon, birthed in a grotesque manner that sends him and his moon-demon brothers directly into a siege of the citadel, leans on superior intellect to battle the far stronger warriors. The "greener pastures" will be between a century of seed-planting or the hands of Minndoz the Tormentor. Who can say which is worse?

Hunting the Lirpkinn
With the right amount of treasure in Pyktil, a man can spend a decent amount of time bargaining with talkative merchants, canoodling a reasonably priced "bunny" at the Rabbit Hole, or cheering mini jousting knights with a glass of questionable ale at the Lucky Boot inn. Of course, when Xedroch Loor of Yom is lacking in funds, opportunity arrives in Jorthon's Woods when a famed treasure-hoarding creature is seen dancing some jigs. Things simply aren't that simple for simpletons though.

The Infernal Bargain
Cytheran Avok Kur Storn, Ennek Taar, and the Demstropux will have no love lost between either of them. One is a hermit among the soul-cleaving beaches of an island of solitude, the second is an adventurer in peril, and the last is a demon of the moon Uzz with the authority to take souls. Avok and Demstropux may have many more adventures and reapings of souls before they meet again to settle a score.

Spider-Magic in the Jungles of Jamboota
Xedroch Loor of Yom ran out of money and hospitality in Pyktil but Jamboota proves a sticky place to be. A Tarzan-like barbarian, pygmy pterodactyl riders, spiders upon spiders, and an attractively hideous witch? Just don't end up like Gub Io ... or Yabb. Long live magma man!!

Undying Thirst for Vengeance
Pilgrimages to Mount Fanzibubar to show reverence to the god, Flargesht, have all but ceased, leaving a dangerous trek that none dare travel, except for Dorzandur of Jalp. Slavery, genocide, projection, all the joys of life, even the nefarious ones, can only last so long before eternity fades into madness.

Slave Girls for Sacrifice
Tul-Thera human trafficking? Golems? Sky goats? Golden bears? Hints at bestiality by an oppressive hell-witch? Sacrifices to Heltorya? Magic mirrors? Not even Avon Kur Storn and his sexy cohort, Exa, could foresee their wine sipping taking such an adventurous turn.

Consequences of Lust
Milbroc, god of the Prammoan village frowns upon carnal acts outside of marriage, for women only. Or at least, that's what is taught to the adherents. Xedroch Loor finds himself in an unfriendly town of misguided zealots, and Iprin will be one of those tragic tales where everybody in her life has used or abused her. Everybody.

The Valley of Eternal Midnight
Halar Holk of Jalp, haunted by a devastating act against his lover, pursues relief from his ghosts and demons. Setting out with a mixed crew and a mysterious masked woman, Holk borrows a tool from the most powerful wizard of Nilztiria, and the wizard's cohort's disembodied head, to face curses and darkness. Depression and Hope battle in the valley of eternal darkness.

Black Castle of Torture
Xaarxool longs "to see sights unseen, in the hopes that the luster of life will be replenished.". To do so, he needs wizard Extonfhal's mummy kings of the Omyrian Dynasty, but Extonfhal wants wizard Jeddoon's knowledge of how to make a perilous journey to the Tomb of famed Yourdis in the Gorge of the Devil Wind. Unfortunately, Jeddoon has angered a moon-demon and now his soul resides in Kornoüs Pornoüs. By the pleasures of Ubazzagobundoryth and the undeceivings of Extonfhal, Xaarxool will make quite the effort (and enemy) to reach his goal ... before someone else does.

Under the Horns of Iljer
One wouldn't fare too well in Desazu by crossing Vran the Chaos-Warped, a man prophesied to be encased in darkness. Desazu happens to house a menacing cult, dedicated to Iljer, and easily swaying impressionable youth with their false theology. This cult unfortunately canoodles with Malicious Undrev, a man who crossed Vran. Master Horgur Kilm may be able to manipulate the vulnerable, like siblings Idiolla and Jelt, with dark incantations about the Keeper of the Chamber of Secrets and servitude to the dreaded Iljer, but mighty Vran likes his autonomy and freedom, and he doesn't spend time gloating about it.

The Isle of Pleasure Slaves
Misfortune after misfortune, Xedroch Loor finds himself marooned upon an island of infinite pleasure. Well, as long as you work hard to gain that pleasure. King Grommfeld of Island Paradise is strict with the laws of the land but Defective and soulless vixens may prove to be the land's undoing ... if only a "hero" with questionable morals can rally a bosomy bombardment and challenge the status quo.

[Riju Ganguly · Rating 5 out of 5]

D.M. Ritzlin is well-known as the force behind DMR books and the venerated renaissance of Sword of Sorcery in our times. However, this book clearly establishes him as one of the finest exponents of the genre as well. It contains the following stories~
1. A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil
2. The Lair of Brain Eaters
3. Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok
4. Hunting the Lirpkinn
5. The Infernal Bargain
6. Spider-Magic in the Jungles of Jamboota
7. Undying Thirst for Vengeance
8. Slave Girls for Sacrifice
9. Consequences of Lust
10. The Valley of Eternal Midnight
11. Black Castle of Torture
12. Under the Horns of Iljer
13. The Isle of the Pleasure Slaves.
These stories are pure fun— with ribald descriptions, sharp wit, horror and action jostling wih each other to come forward and entertain us. They are cleanly written, with unnecessary words shorn off in favour of sharp and to-the-point dialogues.
Highly recommended.

[Gregory Mele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nilztiria is a dark world portrayed with a wry humor, that is 2 parts Clark Ashton Smith, 1 part Brian McNaughton's ghoulish world of Throne of Bones and just a dash of Fritz Leiber. The world-building isn't really the strength or focus of these tales, it's the quick paced, quirky and sometimes brutal endings of the heroes that is the point.

A Twisted Branch of Yggdrasil - We start our adventures with Hrolfgar, a Viking warrior from our world dragged into Nilztiria as an entre to the new universe. It is a classic fantasy trope: you and your companion (in this case a poke and wink towards Elak of Atlantis) are will go kill this evil necromancer for me.

Of course, it doesn't quite go down like that, and the ending reminds me greatly of the dark fiction of McNaughton, which brings us to...

The Lair of the Brain Eaters - Largott Phim is down on his luck as a cemetery night watchman in in Desazu, ostensibly to prevent grave robbers. Absolutely inspired by the ghoul tales of McNaughton, right down to the hero's name, this is a wonderfully wicked little tale of what one does to prevent grave robbing by the supernatural, and why you should probably get someone better than a none-too- bright guy on the lam for messing with temple virgins.

Born to Storm the Citadel of Mettathok - First person perspective of a war between demon lords...from the point of view not of any great figure, but one of the literal demon spawn. This one really made me chuckle.

Hunting the Lirpkinn - We are introduced to Xedroch Loor on a quest to find a Lephrechaun...er a Lirpkinn. Loor is a recurring character, and again, the author has fun with a "hero" who is a bit of a boog.

The Infernal Bargain - Avok Kur Storn is a recurring character, more in the classic sword and sorcery heroic vein, but here he is a man just caught in a series of crescendoingly bad circumstances.

Spider-Magic in the Jungles of Jamboota - Loor is back in a tale of pygmies, pterodactlys, pygmy-headed pteorodactlys and a spider-witch. Yeah, that works out for Loor's new scheme as well as it sounds like it might.

Undying Thirst for Vengeance - Call on the gods, but when they suggest that your blind thirst for revenge is a poor idea, don't insist they grant your wish. Or at least, mind the details.

Slave Girls for Sacrifice - Avok returns in a very over-the-top tale that plays with a lot of fantasy tropes including the scantily-clad slave-girl, or in this case, a bevy of them, who end up taking matters in their own hands. There are also flying goats because...er....why not?

Consequences of Lust - Loor's latest misadventure is more about sex than getting rich quick, and he learns not all sexual taboos are based on prudishness. This was a weird one.

The Valley of Eternal Midnight and the Black Castle of Torture - Xaarxool the Necromancer, ostensible villain of the first story returns as both the plot engine of one and protagonist of the second of these tales, that brings home -- however powerful, no one likes a Necromancer.

Under the Horns of Iljer - Introduces a new character called Vran the Chaos-warped. This story didn't do that much for me, but Vran himself was a pretty fun character.

The Isle of the Pleasure Slaves - Once again Loor, libido is a source of misfortune. This story felt too much like a mix of "Slave Girls for Sacrifice" and "Consequences of Lust".

Overall, this is a fun little collection, not perfect, but enjoyable. Ritzlin has a clean writing style and wry humor that shows both of a love of the genre, and a realization of its own danger of falling into self-parody. The first four stories are excellent, Slave Girls, despite the 50s B-Movie name, is as well, and all but two are at the very least fun.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was in the mood for some sword and sorcery stories and this book scratched that itch very nicely.

While the tales are all Ritzlin's, he has a couple of reoccurring characters pop up in his stories that are all fun takes on the classic sword and sorcery archetypes from writers like Howard, Vance, Smith, etc.

Here's hoping that Ritzlin has another collection of stories set in Nilztiria coming out soon.

[Sean Brodrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had some free time on my hands today -- such a luxury -- and read start-to-finish the book "Necromancy in Nilztiria" by D.M. Ritzlin. It's excellent Sword and Sorcery and it's one of the books ou can get for "free" on Kindle with your Amazon Membership.
Nilztiria is a dark world portrayed with a wry humor. It will remind you especially of writing by Fritz Lieber, but also Clark Ashton Smith and Jack Vance.
These are gripping sword and sorcery stories. Importantly, not every main character(s) in a story makes it through a story, which really ups the stakes. Ritzlin combines wild imagination with vivid imagery and a fast-paced writing style. I want to read more of his books!
Any complaints? Well, some of the names are absurd. Try spelling NIlztiria without looking at it. Some words were used incorrectly. Using Glaive for sword sticks in my mind. Also, heliotrope was used to mean purple stone, when actually it's a purple flower. There were others. But, like Lieber, Smith and others, Ritzlin is using archaic words now and then to pump up the eerieness, to make this world just-out-of-familiar. And like Smith's Zothique, this world is as deadly as it is strange and beautiful. The characters are excellent, some are heroes, many are shades of gray. The monsters are hideous, the women are beautiful and seductive.
Anyway, great book and I look forward to reading more by Ritzlin soon.

[James T · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a really hard book for me to make up my mind on this book and review it.

There are many things I really liked about. For starters all the names of the characters and places are amazing. The world itself is well fleshed out without being too explained. It has that perfect amount of sword and sorcery mystery to it. Finally, the action is great and well paced.

However, DMR’s writing style has a very lusty and irreverent sense of humor. If that’s your sense of humor you’re in luck. If you’re like me, and it’s not, it will probably detract from the story for you.

This is a humorous and solid take on sword & sorcery. Your mileage will vary based off your own idiosyncratic sense of humor.

Love what DMR is doing for the genre but I think his style is not exactly my cup of tea.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

DMR books (notice the initials and the name of the author) has put out a lot of stuff I have thoroughly enjoyed recently. But among all of it this was my favorite in their reborn sword and sorcery releases. A very strong voice of its own, but thoroughly integrated into the genre its drawing inspiration from. There's also a surprising amount of unpredictability in these tales compared to the rest of the genre.

I'm gonna keep reading DMR books until the sun burns on and casts the ruins of our doomed future of super-scientific-sorcery into shadow.

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ritzlin provides an exquisite collection of fantastical tales in a wonderous realm full of grand quests, grim peril, and classic sword/sorcery themes. From beautiful maidens to murderous women, daunting sorcerors to boisterous barbarians, evil beasts to nefarious entities in Nilztiria there is no shortage of splendid & vile creatures both. The adventures in this tome tackle atmospheres in a vast array of spheres and through the use of grand dialogue, descriptions, and setting the reader is rightly rewarded in their mind palace as they comb through the pages.

[Johnny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old school fun but dark Sword & Sorcery by a modern author.
I really dig Ritzlin's stories and world.
He is a true appreciator and contributor.
FY!

[Glenn Bresciani · Rating 5 out of 5]

When reading an issue of Whetstone magazine, I was so impressed by one short story that I Googled the author to see if they have had any books published. I was excited when I discovered a collection of short stories by the author on Amazon.
The book has been a much enjoyable read. Each short story is like a brutal 30’s pulp magazine Sword & Sorcery infused with a trippy, 60’s psychedelic vibe. When, as your reading, you visualize the barbaric hero, Avok, to look and sound like a young Bruce Campbell, is when you know you are reading something groovy.

[Derek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ritzlin's innovation is having a rotating cast of protagonists, with a special trick that the long-term survival of any in particular is not guaranteed, and that some interact or refer to one another. I like this idea very, very much.

The writing is brisk above all, tending toward the curt. The Nilztiria setting has some deliciously outré elements that in many cases are not provided with imagery or word use to match.

I've heard that Ritzlin is preparing a second Nilztiria collection, and I'm very curious about what direction it will go.

[Christoph Weber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sword and Sorcery short stories on the continent (world?) of Nilztiria.

Fun enough, though the naming especially is very very weird.