A bit later than intended, but I’m finally posting that map I promised. Those of you who’ve been following the project for a while probably remember this one, but since there’s been quite a few new followers over the past two week I decided to share this one again.
Forgive the poor quality, I’m not the best map maker. This is Pentaz’ homeland, or rather what lies above it, and thus is the starting point of his journey in Exile, Magus.
Known best on the mainland as the home to the reclusive dwarven nation of Thierdenvolgenlund, it was not always so. Its original inhabitants where goblins and their troll masters. The surface and closest caves were reserved for the goblins, whereas the trolls dwelt entirely in the cavern complexes beneath the island down to mid-depth. The deepest depths were the uncontested abode of horrors which even the monstrous trolls dared not challenge.
This balance changed with the coming of the dwarves loyal to the Thierden family nearly 10 millenia ago. They were quick to claim the island for themselves, both the surface and the caverns. Both goblins and trolls were quickly pushed down into the depths, with the goblins being entirely eradicated within a few decades. The trolls lasted longer, but after over a century of warfare they were forced to flee into the depths they had previously feared. The dwarves presumed their troll enemies to be extinct as well for over 500 years until the trolls returned to harry them. Their absence had turned them into an even more savage people than before, as survival amid the horrors of the deepest depths had forced them to both become more physically powerful and more fully turn to the worship of their god and supposed creator, Father Death. The war between dwarves and trolls has continued intermittently ever since.
The dwarves have continued pushing forward, albeit slowly since the return of the trolls. Their settlements are built into existing caverns, following the natural formations as a foundation and guideline for their carving out of homes and other structures. They have only one restriction to their delving: none can dig into or settle beneath Father Mountain, the highest peak in the known world which rests at the center of the isle.
While surface dwellers assume them to be two separate islands, they are actually a single landmass. The channel between is strewn with rocky outcroppings, the peaks of underwater mountains with caverns running throughout to connect the two parts of the island. Few dwarves live under the channel or eastern portion, so that this region has become the primary area settled by the trolls once they started returning to mid-depth caverns and above.
I hope you enjoyed that little bit of history from the world of Exile, Magus. I plan to continue telling you a bit more about the background as the campaign progresses. As always, thanks for your time and support. Keep reading and (hopefully) enjoying.
Hello Cape’s Side Bayers!
This weekend has been nothing but smiles for me! Yesterday marked our BIGGEST day of the campaign with 21 orders!
These include being selected as the August pick for The Idiosyncraticate Syndicate! What an incredible boost for Cape’s Side Bay. Thank you so much to this syndicate and to everyone who has ordered, shared, and recommended! There are so many of you, and I truly appreciate it!
One last bit for today’s update: Today, August 14th, is my Mother’s birthday! She’s awesome and has been nothing but supportive of me and my wildly ridiculous dreams my entire life! So please wish her a happy birthday for me (and if you really want to make Mama proud, you can order a copy of Cape’s Side Bay!)
https://www.inkshares.com/books/cape-s-side-bay
On that note, enjoy your Sunday, and all the best!
Happy Birthday, Mum!
Two weeks in and 58 of you have so far jumped on and backed A Beast Requires! By your powers combined, you’ve pre-ordered 79 books, which is fantastic!
This week I also uploaded my first awkward author video, where I break down a bit more of A Beast Requires. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, pop on over to the campaign page. Listening to my attempt at diction makes an ideal companion to refreshing your email or checking the latest Olympic medal counts.
This week is going to be all about the push. To paraphrase the bards, Salt-N-Pepa, we’re going to "push it real good."
Here’s what I need you to do. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, random strangers on the bus, and everyone waiting for their morning latte about A Beast Requires, and why you think it’s fantastic. I know this book has been tickling funny bones and making many of you laugh, so spread that laughter like a virus. Lie in wait for them to read the sample chapters, because you know what’s coming. Will they snort? Attempt to muffle their grin? Will they burst out with a laugh from their gut that resonates the ceiling tiles? The possibilities are endless.
A Beast Requires needs to be unleashed, and we can make that happen.
- Jay
It’s my birthday today!!!
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THANK YOU!
We have crossed 250 preorders, which means Sunshine is Forever will officially be published by Quill! I am so freaking pumped. This is a great achievement, but we are here to achieve something even greater!
To reach the widest audience possible, we need to get 750 preorders! At 750, I will be guaranteed even wider distribution, so I really hope you will preorder today, if you haven’t already!
Dive into the first 8 chapters, and fall in love. Let’s all work together to help people with depression, and make Sunshine is Forever a Bestseller!
https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever
Kyle T. Cowan
Hello Cape’s Side Bayers!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Yesterday I was greeted with some wonderful news! Cape’s Side Bay has been selected for the GREAT SCI FI syndicate pick for August! It always means a lot when your fellow authors, and people you respect, support your work, and believe in what you are doing. A big BIG thank you to the Great Sci Fi Syndicate, you’ve given me and Cape’s Side Bay a huge boost, and I am extremely grateful! I’ve attached below the reasoning and the shiny new button you can see on Cape’s Side Bay’s main page!
Also, if you are into science fiction I definitely recommend you check out this syndicate! Matthew Isaac Sobin does a great job as the head of it, he finds fantastic science fiction books each month, and it was a pleasant surprise when he informed me that Cape’s Side Bay would be August’s selection.
Just over 100 orders to go! The home stretch continues.
Please, as always, recommend, share, and order! Cape’s Side Bay is oh so close to becoming a reality. Let’s get it there!
https://www.inkshares.com/books/cape-s-side-bay
All the best,
Well, I now have an awkward author video up on the campaign page. Yes, that is my hair, and not, sadly most of it is not coming back.
Eventually I will have a better one up, something with bells, whistles, and if I’m lucky, a craft services table. So if you’ve ever wondered what I sounded like, or what the cluttered charm of my home office looks like, then this is the video for you! Alas, no cats in the video. They were too busy sleeping to be bothered to make a guest appearance. Also, feel free to judge me on my books. I do it all the time.