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Iskander’s Serialized Story | Season I, Episode II
Talent had brought Iskander to Sentra. He believed it would carry him through the doors of the Halls of Aura. Instead, he found hundreds of hopeful applicants, a process measured in years rather than days, and the unsettling realization that… Continue reading
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Deoi | Magical Phenomenon (MP-01)
Explore how humans become Deoi, the dangers of soul-thread binding, the conditions required for survival, and why nearly four out of every five aspirants never return. This in-world glossary entry from the Halls of Aura Archives examines the history, doctrine,… Continue reading
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When Worlds Share a Name
An unexpected message from another indie fantasy author led to one of the biggest worldbuilding decisions I’ve made: renaming my fantasy world. In this special edition of Missives from Pnereth, I share the story behind the change, the kindness that… Continue reading
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Iskander’s Serialized Story | Season I, Episode I
Follow Iskander Halevar as he arrives in Sentra, the glittering marble capital of Pnereth, hoping to earn a scholarship into the legendary Halls of Aura. This installment offers a glimpse into the world of Project Feather, an epic political fantasy… Continue reading
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Rite of Desmos | Doctrinal Ritual (DR-01)
Desmos is the sacred rite at the heart of Pnereth’s magic system. Explore how humans become Deoi, the dangers of soul-thread binding, the conditions required for survival, and why nearly four out of every five aspirants never return. This in-world… Continue reading
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“This Was Not by Mortals’ Hands.” – Read the Prologue FREE
Follow Captain Hollis Armenios on what should have been a routine patrol into the hills of Igni. Instead, he discovers an abandoned village, a forgotten plague, and unsettling truths the Concord would rather keep buried. This free prologue introduces readers… Continue reading
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Project Feather
Project Feather is an adult epic political fantasy by A. W. Slack, inspired by Greek mythology and early Church history. Set in the fractured realm of Pnereth, the novel explores prophecy, political intrigue, faith, and the enduring question of what… Continue reading
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Meet A. W. Slack
Meet A. W. Slack, an epic political fantasy author inspired by mythology, early Church history, and the enduring question of what makes someone truly worthy. Discover the story behind the White Feather Saga, the world of Pnereth, and learn how… Continue reading
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Start Here: Welcome to My Corner of Epic Fantasy
If you’ve just discovered words&ash, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m A. W. Slack, an epic political fantasy author currently writing The White Feather Saga, beginning with “Project Feather” (working title). My stories explore questions that have fascinated me… Continue reading
