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Third Kingdom Books - Series and Interconnected Stand-Alone Novels

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Conqueror Series Book One - The King's Final Decree The world was not always as it is today. It was once a land of brave knights, fierce dragons, and grand wizards. Troubling times have come upon the kingdom, with raiders descending from the east, rumors of war in the south, and an aging monarch has left the land in turmoil. Twelve brave souls embark on a quest to save the kingdom and ascend to the throne. The bravest knights, the grandest wizard, and by invitation of the king, a commoner. All vie for the title of Conqueror. To be victorious, they must complete seven brutal tasks. Phillip, an ordinary farm boy, has always dreamed of adventure, but never has he left his tiny village. Now, with the help of a reluctant traveling companion, Phillip must solve a century-old mystery, locate a lost temple, and ascend an ancient mountain protected by goblins and the mystical Forest of Memories. He will face the perils of the Devil’s Swamp, encounter people and places he could scarcely imag...
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Third Kingdom Monies/Coins

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Money and Value of Third Kingdom Coins  These are the standard coins of the Third Kingdom. A Coop is generally considered the standard pay for one day's labor of a common laborer. Specialty positions, such as stonecutters, blacksmiths, etc., would pay more. Also listed are the most common or well-known Commemorative coins. All Commemorative coins are traditionally a Lewter. The coin depicting Lexeone was the only coin ever minted in the Third Kingdom for a living person. The commemorative coin for King Childs V was never put into circulation since he died just before his 30th Jubilee.  Daggon 10 Credits Lewter Worth 1/2 Daggon 5 Credits Coop Worth 1/3 Daggon 3.3 Credits Pike Worth 2 Sint 3.2 Credits Half Lewter Worth 1/4 Daggon 2.5 Credits Sint Worth 1/3 Lewter 1.6 Credit Flin Worth 1/2 Pike 1.6 Credits Brass Coop Worth 1/10 Coop 0.3 Credits Chip Worth 1/10 Daggon 1 Credit Commemorative Coins Best known Commemorative Coins King Childs 30th Jubilee Desire (Daughter of Queen Kat...
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Third Kingdom - Military Regiments

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  The Third Kingdom Make-up of Military Regiments
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The Groll (Short Story)

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 The Groll Before the sprawling arenas of Ceder Point ever saw a drop of their blood, the Groll Beasts were ghosts of the deep woods. Their origins began far to the north of the civilized world, in the dense, lightless expanse known simply on the kingdom's maps as The Deep North , located beyond the ruins of the Barbarian wall. In these primeval woods, the Groll were the apex predators. Standing seven feet tall, with immensely muscular frames covered in sparse grey skin and shaggy, dark manes, they were perfectly adapted for ambush hunting in the dense underbrush. In the wild, the Groll were not mindlessly aggressive. They were territorial carnivores, yes, but they lived in small, quiet family units. Their intelligence was limited—they had no written language, no complex tools beyond a heavy branch—but they were far from stupid. They understood stealth, cooperation in a hunt, and loyalty to their pack. Their prominent lower fangs were used as much for stripping bark to find grubs i...
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The Arts District (Short Story)

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  The Long Walk Up the Street A Short Story To become a legend in Castle Crete, one had to walk the street. It was a literal and metaphorical climb. Elara stood outside the heavy oak doors of The Outpost , her breath misting in the cool night air. To her right, the tavern sign creaked in the wind—the starting line for every dreamer with a song in their heart or a dance in their step. Far ahead, at the very end of the cobblestone avenue, the massive, illuminated dome of the Quil Theatre rose like a second moon against the night sky. Between where she stood and that golden dome lay a gauntlet of other venues, including the respectable Arien Theatre —named for the beloved Queen Arien—and the bustling shops of Tregier Square . Elara knew Tregier Square well; her mother, the Duchess, exclusively bought her silks and jewelry there. "Stop staring at the dome, girl," a gruff voice grunted. Barnaby, the manager of The Outpost, leaned against the doorframe. "You want the Quil? Yo...
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The Time Travelers Wine Shop (Short Story)

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An exclusive Short-Short for Page Visitors Only - Enjoy  The cobblestones of the Merchant District grew damp as twilight settled, reflecting the warm, wavering glow of torches and the soft hum of mana lamps emanating from the district’s most peculiar establishment. Arthur Pendelton stood in the doorway of his shop, the heavy velvet of his burgundy tunic catching the light. He was a man who seemed simultaneously ancient and vibrantly youthful, possessed of a beard that suggested the wisdom of the Elders and eyes that held the mischievous spark of a sprite. Above him, the hand-painted sign read: TIME TRAVELERS WINE SHOP – Est. 2001 (and 2142). The dates were a paradox. In the Kingdom of Eldoria, the current year was only 842 of the Third Age. The numbers on the sign were nonsensical to the locals—runes of a time they could not comprehend. "It’s quite simple, really," Arthur was saying to the skeptical couple standing before him. Lord Harrison, a nobleman whose skeptici...
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