43 books
—
41 voters
Heroic Fantasy
Heroic fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy which chronicles the tales of heroes in imaginary lands.
Characteristics:
Frequently, the protagonist is reluctant to be a champion, and/or is of low or humble origin, may have royal ancestors or parents but does not know it. Though events are usually beyond their control, they are thrust into positions of great responsibility where their mettle is tested in a number of spiritual and physical challenges. Although it shares many of the basic themes of Sword and Sorcery the term 'Heroic fantasy' is often used to avoid the garish overtones of the former. ...more
Characteristics:
Frequently, the protagonist is reluctant to be a champion, and/or is of low or humble origin, may have royal ancestors or parents but does not know it. Though events are usually beyond their control, they are thrust into positions of great responsibility where their mettle is tested in a number of spiritual and physical challenges. Although it shares many of the basic themes of Sword and Sorcery the term 'Heroic fantasy' is often used to avoid the garish overtones of the former. ...more
Most Read This Week
“
May the light of the Guardian dwell in you always, and may you be a source of light in those places where shadows gather. (Mariah Templeton, Earth's Watcher to Ben)
...more
”
― Ben the Dragonborn
― Ben the Dragonborn
“
Old enough to kill means old enough to die. -- The Sacred Band
”
―
―
You are entering the Celtic Underworld the creation of the author Lookman. It is a violent place…more
21 members,
last active 12 years ago
A book club based in Central Mississippi that orbits around works in the Fantasy, Science Fictio…more
28 members,
last active 3 months ago
WIN the audio version of The Death of Dulgath on signed CDs
This group is for Michael J. …more
428 members,
last active one year ago
Step into the realm of Yî, a universe brimming with ancient myths, gods entangled in power strug…more
8 members,
last active 24 days ago
