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The philosophy behind the conflict between good and evil in a story, specifically a fantasy story, is a topic that is not delved into by many readers, and not, I think, with good reason. It is the driving force of the story - the reason the plot exists, the reason the characters have something to do, and the reason the setting in the story is interesting. We wouldn't have our evil witches and wizards if there wasn't a conflict, and we certainly wouldn't have our Prince Charmi

The subject of magic, especially within younger fantasy novels, is a notoriously controversial topic in the literary world. Many will argue, and not entirely without justification, that this departure from the mundane into a world where some wield unnatural prowess over others, and through a means mysterious to even themselves, is crossing over a line past which a reader - especially a younger one - is doing the opposite of ' [storing] up Your word in my heart, that I might n

Deep in the bowels of the Knusaijax Underdark lies the Makah’rye, a magical object of legendary powers to heal and to save. For hundreds of years, it has remained unused - indeed, virtually untouched - for fear of the consequences it brings. It is said that, when used, it will tip the world off of its axis, causing unfathomable destruction, and, within two fortnights of its use, the world would come to an end. So for thousands of years, the Makah’rye has passed from hand to h

If you were to walk outside today and ask any neighbor who you saw out walking on the street, they would probably agree that we are...