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Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom
Sword and Sorcery meets Agatha Christie: Three novellas introduce the Kingdom of Sage and those who protect its boundaries.
Toil, Trouble and Rot: Sage is under attack from a deadly and mysterious enemy.
Dungeons and Decay: Find out how far a mother will go when her child is in danger.
Call to Arms: Every hand is needed when a ghost invades the kingdom demanding old wrongs be righted.
Toil, Trouble and Rot: Sage is under attack from a deadly and mysterious enemy.
Dungeons and Decay: Find out how far a mother will go when her child is in danger.
Call to Arms: Every hand is needed when a ghost invades the kingdom demanding old wrongs be righted.
- GenresFantasyAnthologies
45 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2009
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Maria E. Schneider
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March 23, 2010
Magic, swords, fights, gardens, kingdoms - all in 3 stories set in the magical kingdom of Sage. Demetria was my favorite character and someone I wish I could met in real life. She is so wise and caring.
I wish there were more stories set in Sage.
I wish there were more stories set in Sage.
June 20, 2011
Let me start off by saying that if you're looking for an epic fantasy about a boy who would grow up to be king or about a journey towards salvation then you will not find it. What you will find here is a wonderful story about a grandmother and her devotion to protect her kingdom and also her family. Yes, that's right a grandmother. Not only is the protagonist a grandmother, she is also a Master Gardener with the ability to communicate with plants.
In the first story, "Toil, Trouble and Rot", Demetria discovers a fungus infection is spreading over the kingdom of Sage. The fungus infection not only damages crops vital to the kingdom's survival, it is also hazardous to humans. Demetria suspects it's one of the kingdom's enemies, the Rats, who are behind this heinous act. She then sets off with her family in search of these perpertrators while using their powers to help Sage defend against the attack.
In "Dungeons and Decay", Demetria receives news that her son Gavin has gone missing and she fears that he has been captured by the Rats and taken to Ratdom. Her husband, Ward, a Dungeon Master with the ability to manipulate stones joins her in her journey to Ratdom to free their son.
In the final tale, "Call to Arms", a forgotten king warns of dangerous beasts from the Slithering Kingdom making camp on the borders of Sage. Demetria and her family sets off to investigate this threat and to put a stop to it.
Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom is an original and refreshing tale in the fantasy genre. It is not overcomplicated by strange magic systems or burdened by an overwhelming cast of characters. I found the characters interesting and likeable, especially Demetria. It is such a simple and fun story that you will find yourself unable to put the book down and must finish reading it in one sitting. Maria E. Schneider has created such a rich world with these three tales and I feel cheated that there are no more stories based on this world. I can only hope that Schneider will revisit this setting again.
(Reposted from http://www.paperlessreading.com/2011/...)
In the first story, "Toil, Trouble and Rot", Demetria discovers a fungus infection is spreading over the kingdom of Sage. The fungus infection not only damages crops vital to the kingdom's survival, it is also hazardous to humans. Demetria suspects it's one of the kingdom's enemies, the Rats, who are behind this heinous act. She then sets off with her family in search of these perpertrators while using their powers to help Sage defend against the attack.
In "Dungeons and Decay", Demetria receives news that her son Gavin has gone missing and she fears that he has been captured by the Rats and taken to Ratdom. Her husband, Ward, a Dungeon Master with the ability to manipulate stones joins her in her journey to Ratdom to free their son.
In the final tale, "Call to Arms", a forgotten king warns of dangerous beasts from the Slithering Kingdom making camp on the borders of Sage. Demetria and her family sets off to investigate this threat and to put a stop to it.
Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom is an original and refreshing tale in the fantasy genre. It is not overcomplicated by strange magic systems or burdened by an overwhelming cast of characters. I found the characters interesting and likeable, especially Demetria. It is such a simple and fun story that you will find yourself unable to put the book down and must finish reading it in one sitting. Maria E. Schneider has created such a rich world with these three tales and I feel cheated that there are no more stories based on this world. I can only hope that Schneider will revisit this setting again.
(Reposted from http://www.paperlessreading.com/2011/...)
March 26, 2020
There was never a dull moment in this book. The protagonist is a grandmother that is a Master Gardener that communicates with plants which is awesome in itself.
January 1, 2021
A story where everything is magic. From the start a bad magic fungus is consuming the kingdom. It was a never ending battle. I bailed out of the book.
January 2, 2024
Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom
Maria E. Schneider
A weird set of fantasy tales.
Maria E. Schneider
A weird set of fantasy tales.
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February 16, 2010Kindle,1.00
March 4, 2018
The life of a fifty-five year-old Master gardener may not sound very exciting, but for Demetria, gardener and Master Magician in the Kingdom of Sage, it's anything but dull. With the Rat Kingdom threatening the western border, and the snakes of the Slithering Kingdom coming in from the south, Sage has its share of troubles. And since Demetria is the first line of her kingdom's defense, she keeps very busy.
Sage: Tales from a Magic Kingdom, is a collection of three novellas, each containing a well-plotted, magical adventure. Using only a few thousand words, the author creates a unique world peopled with interesting characters. There is a sense of adventure in every story as Demetria uses her plant magic to rescue her family as well as her kingdom. It's also a pleasant change to read about a heroine who defies stereotypes. Demetria may be grandmotherly and sweet, but she is a courageous combatant nonetheless.
This is a fun read, suitable for readers of all ages. I definitely recommend Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom.
Sage: Tales from a Magic Kingdom, is a collection of three novellas, each containing a well-plotted, magical adventure. Using only a few thousand words, the author creates a unique world peopled with interesting characters. There is a sense of adventure in every story as Demetria uses her plant magic to rescue her family as well as her kingdom. It's also a pleasant change to read about a heroine who defies stereotypes. Demetria may be grandmotherly and sweet, but she is a courageous combatant nonetheless.
This is a fun read, suitable for readers of all ages. I definitely recommend Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom.
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