The In-betweens are a peculiar kind; cursed with body parts that resemble those of animals, they are considered less than human in the eyes of the Church, and live only as slaves, bound to the service of farmers all throughout the Holy Kingdom. Alistair knows their plight well. As though he were a slave himself, his father forces him to work beside them, from dawn til dusk. But one night, while stargazing, a bright light comes crashing down outside of his otherwise peaceful home, and reveals itself to be a ravenous beast hell-bent on killing him. The boy fends it off, but sustains a bite containing the beast's potent venom. In search of a cure, Alistair is torn from his old life, thrust into a whole new world and pitted against his homeland, overtaken by a mad religion that now wants his head. With the help of a slave-girl named Wolf, they'll have to mount a desperate race to the border, and even if they survive, they might just find that freedom is hardly ever free. The debut novel of Ethan M. Kleinhans, The Venom Spell ventures into the controversial topics of race and religion, and asks, quite simply, if there is a difference between being human, and being a person.

The hero of this American gothic nightmare comedy is a messianic hillbilly prophet whose onetime local glory as a high school football star gives way to a career of outlaw questing. With the mysterious disappearance of his main squeeze--an edgy, spooky honkytonk chanteuse--that quest becomes increasingly deviant and deranged. The landscape through which the earnest, confused seeker chivvies his banged-up black pickup truck is a magical and timeless one, its dense woods and dark lakes charged with a heavy burden of industrially-produced hexes, curses and toxic spells. Mechanical animals and changeling species, subjected to continual torments of re-programming, run half wild through a menacing backwater of poisonous tarns, vicious factories and slimy swamps. Elders of strange religions exercise insidious, unpleasant influences, while witches in Secret Shacks broadcast bad vibrations that produce genetic alterations. In this mutated vision of reality, there is a general spell under which everybody is bound. The Spell: A Romance is a haunting and funny poetic novel about the survival of medieval chivalric codes--and their dangerous implications--in a toxic-shocked modern world. It is also a tale of love and quest, betrayal and revenge. The mysterious protean voice of the book slips back and forth from comic narrative prose to spare lyrical poetry as it becomes the voice of legend: allusive, expansive, suspending disbelief.

Welcome to a unique, intuitive and fast moving fantasy role-playing game. Supremely adaptable, you will be able to recreate your favourite fantasy world or develop your own land of magic, mystery and conflict. Playable with a standard deck of playing cards, a 14 sided dice or nothing at all but pencils, paper and a vivid imagination. Inside you'll find - - A swift and straightforward storytelling system - Character creation possibilities galore - A huge range of magical styles and traditions supported with dozens of spells - A plethora of customisable combat options - Extensive equipment listings - A wealth of astonishing creatures and personalities - An introductory scenario to get you up and running - Buckets of options and resources to help you tailor Horizons to your own needs and preferences Leave the mundane behind and dive mind first into a world of wonder.

Your Adventure Begins ... Penicia is a world far from our own. It abounds with magic, enchanted creatures, perilous dangers and thrills. The races dwell in peace with each other but constantly contend with the fierce creatures of this vast world. You may face Dragons, Mutant Bats, or the horrific Goblin race bent on world domination. Choose an occupation to excel in: Knight, Savage, Ninja, Enchanter, Alchemist, Mentalist or many more. Then by force of will, strength of heart and courage in your abilities face the challenges of Penicia. During your travels, you will acquire knowledge, treasures and enlightenment. You may gain fame and fortune or you may perish an unsung hero in the middle of a desert, jungle or within the depths of the world. Either way you shall journey within the infinite realms of the Isles of Penicia.

"The Greek magical papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Containing a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, this new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English. The Greek Magical Papyri in Transition is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and literatures, and it will fascinate those with a general interest in the occult and the history of magic. "One of the major achievements of classical and related scholarship over the last decade."—Ioan P. Culianu, Journal for the Study of Judaism "The enormous value of this new volume lies in the fact that these texts will now be available to a much wider audience of readers, including historians or religion, anthropologists, and psychologists."—John G. Gager, Journal of Religion "[This book] shows care, skill and zest. . . . Any worker in the field will welcome this sterling performance."—Peter Parsons, Times Literary Supplement

Volume II, Book I of the Abaddon Trilogy. Laiel Brockade is missing. He has been, for close to a year, although it’s only just now that most of his friends and allies are realizing it. That’s what happens when you’re a son of the Devil, with an unlisted phone number. But now, they’re on the case. And with the Devil’s Reapers motorcycle gang, the unshakable detective Ben Arlington, the immortal assassin Cupideau Ahmee Etienne, even Laiel’s apprentice Andy, as well as one new-crowned shadow Prince searching for him, it’s only a matter of time before the man is found and brought out into the light. But the children of the Devil don’t do well in bright light, and Laiel has finally realized just how small of a chess piece he is on the really big gameboard. His opponents have made their moves. Now it’s time for Laiel and his coven to start making some of their own. Genres: Occult & Supernatural, Horror, Action & Adventure, Sub/Urban Fantasy, Humor/Satire, Philosophy, Religion, War, Pre/Post-Apocalyptic. Prior Reading: Provoker. Volume I Nocturnal Whispers: Volume I Further Reading: Seducer: Escalation. Volume II:II Seducer: Insurgence. Volume II:III Nocturnal Whispers: Volume II Destroyer: Onus. Volume III:I

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia C. Wrede, the fantastic conclusion to her tale of magic on the western frontier.Eff is an unlucky thirteenth child...but also the seventh daughter in her family. Her twin brother, Lan, is a powerful double seventh son. Her life at the edge of the Great Barrier Spell is different from anyone else's that she knows.When the government forms an expedition to map the Far West, Eff has the opportunity to travel farther than anyone in the world. With Lan, William, Professor Torgeson, Wash, and Professor Ochiba, Eff finds that nothing on the wild frontier is as they expected. There are strange findings in their research, a long prarie winter spent in too-close quarters, and more new species, magical and otherwise, dangerous and benign, than they ever expected to find. And then spring comes, and the explorers realize how tenuous life near the Great Barrier Spell may be if they don't find a way to stop a magical flood in a hurry. Eff's unique way of viewing magic has saved the settlers time and again, but this time all of Columbia is at stake if she should fail.

MYSTERIES is a captivating fantasy story showcasing the imagination of J.A. Smith. It opens a new door of dreams, and worlds that allows endless possibilities. Things that might have only been known as, what if? Ethan steps into a TIME of great distress, and as the story unfolds, he will find out many secrets of the Universe. He will also find out who the true Guardians are, of the Ninth Kingdom as well as what the Watchers of Time were truly meant for. Ethan will learn of the GIFTS given to Father Earth and the importance of them as he helps in getting them back to the Universe. He will be led to a Time Traveler that will help guide him in the understanding of the Universe. Ethan will discover new planets, creatures, and Beings as his adventure unfolds.

Mage, wizard, necromancer whatever you call a spellcaster they all require the same thing... spells. Those intricate little bits of game arcana that make such characters worthwhile and certain foes so lethal. This illustrated book contains over 1,000 pregenerated spells compatible with the D&G Core system with every thing from RPG classics to very strange and powerful new original spells. This accessory to the Dice & Glory system can aid any player or Game Master not willing or simply too over-taxed to create their own magic spells using the core rulebook. Requires the Dice & Glory Core Rulebook The Great Grimoire contains: Over 1,000 pregenerated spells and rituals, Several random roll tables including those to create randomly generated magic items! Rules, tables and an extra word on Magic Shops. This invaluable resource is a must have for upstart wizards and Game Masters looking for ideas!

В настоящем издании собраны доклады, предоставленные для международной научной конференции «Заговорные тексты в структурном и сравнительном освещении».Время и место проведения конференции: 27–29 октября 2011, Российский государственный гуманитарный университет (Москва).Организаторы конференции: Комиссия по заговорам Международного общества по изучению фольклорных нарративов (ISFNR), Российскофранцузский центр исторической антропологии им. М. Блока РГГУ, Институт языкознания РАН, Институт славяноведения РАН.Комиссия по заговорам Международного общества по изучению фольклорных нарративов (ISFNR) ставит своей целью координацию изучения магического фольклора в разных странах, разработку методов системного описания и изучения заговорной традиции, подготовку региональных и международных указателей заговоров. С этой целью Комиссия ежегодно проводит конференции и готовит к изданию их материалы. Предыдущие конференции состоялись в Лондоне (2003, 2005), Пече (2007), Тарту (2008), Афинах (2009), Бухаресте (2010). С деятельностью Комиссии можно познакомиться на ее сайте: http://www.isfnr.org/files/committee charms.html.