Category Archives: Elisha Rex

Crowned with Legitimacy: Recognizing a Ruler

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Here in America, we are in the throes of a presidential election cycle (you may have noticed. . .)  If one of the candidates sweeps up a large majority of the popular vote in November, that leader will be said … Continue reading →

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The Royal Touch: Laying on of Hands

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

One of the fun things I got to play with during my protagonist, Elisha’s unexpected rise to the throne of England in book three was the idea of the king as a healer, specifically, as possessing the royal touch, wherein … Continue reading →

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Free Fantasy Story: Mari’s Garden

Posted on January 30, 2016 by

In lieu of a real blog entry, I offer you the following complete short story, a historical fantasy from the Dark Apostle universe.  This story features the early lives of two characters featured in Elisha Magus and Elisha Rex. Trigger … Continue reading →

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The Beastly Tower: a Royal Menagerie

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

One of the most fascinating features of the Tower of London which has, alas, been lost to time is the Tower Menagerie, which makes an appearance in Elisha Rex.  How could I resist a setting like that? The menagerie began … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of the Inquisition: The Original Thought Police

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

When I was playing more actively with the Society for Creative Anachronism, I had a Jewish friend with a Spanish persona, circa 1492.  He used to joke that, contrary to Monty Python’s claims, he *did*, expect the Spanish Inquisition. . … Continue reading →

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Skulls and Cross Bones: the Medieval Ossuary at Hythe

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

I’d like to introduce you to the beautiful Norman-era church of Saint Leonard’s at Hythe.  This small, seaside town is about midway between Hastings and Dover, just enough off the beaten track to get few visitors.  The church is also … Continue reading →

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The Faithful Hound

Posted on July 25, 2015 by

This week, I had to say goodbye to a dear companion, but this isn’t really a personal blog, so rather than eulogize Jordi directly, I thought I would talk about just a little of the history of the faithful hound … Continue reading →

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