Bannermark the Besieged: 6 Stories from LegendHaven
These stories from LegendFiction Authors whip you away to a realm of danger, banners, and an imprisoned god, where nature is biting back and no one knows why.
About the realm of Bannermark
Bannermark is a city built in a crater, over the fused magic forges of an ancient problem. Long ago, magicians summoned a god from the skies and it crashed into the realm.
Today, Bannermark is a memorial city, a bulwark against the past, to never allow anyone to practice such spells again.
Each nation pledges to uphold this pact, and raises their flag around the city. But with LegendHaven returning, secrets are changing guard. Undead elk that glitter in the night are attacking the banners, and for the first time, Bannermark is no longer bustling with trade, but besieged.
Inspired by the imagination of Dominic de Souza, Bannermark launched with his short story ‘The Sign of the Visioneer.’ The following stories in this collection enrich the lore with unusual events and original characters.
We hope you enjoy this foray into the besieged mysteries of Bannermark!
Each author hand-crafted an original story for you to enjoy, shared free right here. If you enjoyed it, visit the authors’ websites and explore their worlds!
Stories include:
The Sign of the Visioneer: A Loyal wallguard braves a storm to rescue his friend, only to meet a monster and uncover a shattering truth about the holy banners he was sworn to protect. By Dominic de Souza
Fit, the Ordinary: An unremarkable page boy named Fit risks everything to save a noble Banner Warden from a deadly conspiracy, ultimately discovering his own worth and a new identity as Tiernen. By K.G. Stevenson
Escort Duty: When a simple soldier is abandoned by his unit during a midnight watch, he must face a monster alone to prove that true honor lies not in a kingdom’s banner, but in the man who refuses to yield. By Joseph Leach
The Call of Crystal: A young girl follows a mysterious pull into the forbidden mountains of Bannermark, where she defies her city’s laws by freeing a long-lost “song strain” that threatens to change her world forever. By Maria Pasquale
The Sentinel of Falstern: In a city where magic is woven into banners and a siege rages at the walls, a young sentinel must outwit a lethal betrayal from within to lead his fallen house’s heirs to safety. By Josiah Heintzman
The Tale of the Crystal Raid: Trapped in the besieged city of Bannermark, the crew of the Icerunner discovers their cargo is the crystallized remains of murdered citizens, forcing a young sailor to lead a desperate midnight raid. By Lily Siekierski
Meet the Authors
Dominic de Souza is an author, world-builder, and founder of LegendFiction. He has worked in marketing, branding, and storytelling for over twenty-five years. Website: dominicdesouza.com
K.G. Stevenson: Aspiring fantasy writer. Favorite fantasy writers: Brandon Sanderson, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis. Occupation: homeschool mom.
Joseph Leach: A scientist, theologian, poet and author; Joseph Leach started writing fantasy and science fiction while still studying science at the University of Melbourne. He went on to get his Ph.D. as part of a NASA guest investigation into the Martian polar ice caps. Since then, he has worked as an Air Force intelligence officer, a government research scientist and a university lecturer. In this capacity, he has co-authored six technical books and over eighty scientific papers. An ordained deacon of the Catholic Church, in 2020 his first adult fantasy novel was published by Stone Table Books. Website: facebook.com/Liaigh
Maria Pasquale: A Catholic teen who has been writing for as long as she can remember. She loves all things J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, J. Austen, and L.M. Montgomery. If she isn’t buried in a book, you can find her playing violin, sewing, or wandering in the forest, on the search for an adventure. Her motto is, as said by St. Teresa of Avila, “Life is to live in such a way that we are not afraid to die.”
Josiah Heintzman: Josiah has been dreaming up epic worlds since he was six and started writing as a way to share them with others. His few early ventures in writing sparked a love of storytelling through words. Drawing inspiration from Tolkien and Lewis, he continues to explore the uncharted worlds of his imagination and strives to connect his readers to the deepest parts of reality through his writing. He sees himself as merely a squid in God’s hands, and trusts that God is using his messiness to create something beautiful.
Lily Siekierski: I love studying Greek mythology, playing Legends of Zelda, fencing, cooking, writing, drawing, making fancy dresses, dancing, running, reading, playing ukulele and ocarina, and watching anime; along with singing and daydreaming when I have a moment to spare. P.S. I also am learning how to be a DM for role playing :)
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