Cem (pronounced “Gem”) is convinced he’s destined for greatness that will “shake the world.” He’s a Sipahi warrior, son of a Sanjak Bey, and hunting a wolf is frankly beneath his superior intellect. The entire concept is beneath him: tromping through the woods, hunting a feckless beast which has no chance against a mind like his. Except [...]
Order your copy today. Read the saga of the Sultan’s elite secondary guard. In 15th-century Ottoman Europe, the Empire’s elite guard weren’t nobles. They were captives.Taken from Christian villages, trained as Janissaries, and forged into the Sultan’s elite weapon.That paradox of devotion and servitude powers Brotherhood of the Wolf: Blood Tax. It’s a historical dark-fantasy (yes, [...]
Order your copy today. Read the saga of the Sultan’s elite secondary guard. In 15th-century Ottoman Europe, the Empire’s elite guard weren’t nobles. They were captives.Taken from Christian villages, trained as Janissaries, and forged into the Sultan’s elite weapon.That paradox of devotion and servitude powers Brotherhood of the Wolf: Blood Tax. It’s a historical dark-fantasy (yes, [...]
Over ten publications reviewed the prequel The Lesser Evil. Now the saga expands with Brotherhood of the Wolf: Blood Tax:a five-issue dark fantasy arc based on real Ottoman and Balkan folklore. Praised by 10+ reviewers. Grounded in 15th-century history. The first two issues-#1 (34 pages) and #2 (32 pages)- are complete and shipping now! Collector’s Bundle ($28.98):– Issues [...]
AT LAST! Order it NOW! After The Lesser Evil reached over 10 critical reviews, the world of Brotherhood of the Wolf returns; expanded, sharper, and fully realized. Now, Issues #1 (34 pages) and #2 (32 pages) of Brotherhood of the Wolf: Blood Tax are complete, full-color, and shipping today. Collector’s Bundle ($28.98):-Issues #1 & #2: 66 pages of [...]
The story begins. The first two issues are ready to order. For months I’ve been telling you about Brotherhood of the Wolf. Today, it’s real. The art on the first two issues of Blood Tax are finished and waiting for you.This is where our world begins: on the edge of empire, in a war no one remembers, with a [...]
Over the years, I have collected around 300 fantasy works: books, games, manga, and more. All different, all personal favorites. That makes sense, since I also create stuff in this genre. Nearly every story in my collection shares two things.First, they are character-driven. Second, they are rooted in alchemy, esoterica, and the occult. Tales of Khayr [...]
When I was younger, growing up in northern Virginia, I came across an article by Shibly Zaman about how Dracula’s legend was tied to real history, especially the Ottoman frontier of the 15th century. The idea stayed with me. From legend to living history Today, my team and I at Tales of Khayr are bringing that dark history [...]
You’ll hear it in forums, in reviews, at conventions, even from authors themselves. The tired refrain comes dressed up as wisdom: “Stop asking questions, just enjoy the magic.”It is less encouragement than a command, meant to silence doubt. Consider the old tale of the rabbit in the rut. It sits as the cavalry thunders by, hooves [...]