watering wands

A martyr is someone that suffers persecution and death for advocating, renouncing, or refusing to renounce or advocate, a belief or cause as demanded by an external party while just like in Schrödinger's cat experiment, a person can also be considered alive and dead at the same time. This was the case for Nolamine's father. A tragedy that fell on him and one that Nolamine would learn about one faithful stormy night after meeting a witch. He is told that the only way to liberate his father is to travel to another world unseen by the human eye and kill his own father so he could go to the after life, something only he could do. Or though he is South Korean, he finds out that he is from somewhere else and that in itself makes him question who he is. Join him as he finds the truth about his family, discovers a new world, fights mystical creatures, beasts, demons, witches, wizards and warriors from this world and the other as he travels between worlds while possessing the ability to wield one of the rarest wands in history, a wand that devourers other wands. Considered weak by all, but holds a secrete of its own. Find out how a boy become 'The Devourer of Worlds'.

Author: Donald Firesmith is the prize-winning author of speculative fiction including The Secrets of Hawthorne House (teen paranormal urban fantasy), the Hell Holes series (alien invasion science fiction), and Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore (fantasy). Named a Distinguished Engineer by the Association of Computing Machinery, he is also the author of 7 technical books in system and software engineering. In his spare time, he crafts one-of-a-kind jeweled magic wands. It was only an old book that the professor found while traveling by train through Scotland. A scholar of medieval history, Professor George Smith was on sabbatical studying Scottish legends and myths when he chanced to meet an aged Scotsman and his granddaughter on their way to her new boarding school in the Isles of Skye. The young girl had accidentally left her book behind, and the professor picked it up meaning to send it on to her. But then he looked inside and discovered it was no ordinary book. It was a school textbook on magic. Could it be real? Could it have actually been left by accident and found by chance? Or was it all an elaborate hoax played on the unsuspecting professor? Did he ever find the secret Isles of Skye School of Magick? Did he ever discover the hidden world of wizards and witches implied by the book's very existence? Or did they find him? The professor vanished soon afterwards, and the answers are unknown. Read the book and decide for yourself. Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore is that textbook from The Isles of Skye School of Magick. The first chapter begins with a basic overview of magic wands followed by an introduction to magical theory including the four planes of existence (Astral, Spectral, Physical, and Daemonic), the five metaphysical elementals (Quintessence, Air, Fire, Earth, and Water), and the three preternatural phases of Light, Twilight, and Darkness. It also contains sets of the commonly used spells associated with each of these elementals and phases. The first chapter then describes the different types of wands, their components, how they are crafted, and how they are used to cast spells. Chapter two teaches the 17 principles of wand making. Chapters three through six comprehensively cover the materials used to make magic wands including magical creatures (both beings and beasts), magical woods, mystical crystals, and mystical metals. Chapter seven documents 26 famous and infamous witches and wizards, their wands, and how well their wands suited their needs. Chapter eight concludes the textbook by nicely summarizing the contents of the entire textbook. Each of the chapters ends with student exercises, the answers of which are included in the back of the textbook which also includes a glossary, references, and afterword by the editor. If you have ever wondered what young witches and wizards actually study in their hidden magic schools, then this book is for you.

In the realm of Luminalia, magic is the lifeblood of society. It powers factories, lights homes, moves carriages, and shields against the forces of evil. At the center of it all are mages, the ones who were born with the gift of wielding magic. Their powers are what shapes society, and their prestige is unmatched. For those who were born without the gift, the only way to rise above is through wealth or ingenuity. Tesric Lestair, a young and brilliant but unconventional inventor, has no magic to speak of. Yet, he has created something extraordinary: electricity, an energy that could rival the effects of magic without the need for a spellcaster. Meanwhile, Arden Solwyn, a young man from the bottom of society, has awakened a powerful and mysterious power within him and dreams of a better future. In order for Tesric to prove his invention’s worth and carve out a name for himself in a world ruled by magic and for Arden to discover the origin and extent of his power, as well as find a better life, they must attend Pinkrose Academy, one of the most prestigious magical institutions in the realm. Alongside a prodigal genius, a humble farmer, a mysterious shadow witch, a battle-hungry warrior, and a royal prince. They navigate the school’s arcane traditions, strange teaching methods, and a dark plot, one that could destroy the entire world of magic itself. Also on Tapas!

(Mystery, Magic School, Hidden Heir) At Blackthorn Academy, students are sorted into twelve magical houses, each representing a different branch of magic. But when a new student is sorted into an unheard-of thirteenth house, it sets off a series of dangerous events that point to a lost prophecy, a missing royal heir, and a war long thought to be over.

Aeris Argent is a young mage thrown into the world of politics, after a duel with the cities Champion.

There are secrets hidden in places unreachable by humans. The boundary between the world we know and something deeper and darker, deeper and more enigmatic. Behind the whispers of the night wind and the shadows that are never clearly shaped, there is an unfinished story. A mystery waiting to be discovered. However, not everyone who wants to find the answer will find it. What is really hidden behind that boundary? And if you find it, will you dare to enter it?

The story is about a police detective named Akida Kinai, who loses his job and decides to be a private investigator, his work becomes famous and gains a lot of money. He later meets a widow during a case that involves a prominent serial killer who kills people and makes it look like an accident, who was named Bakari. He falls in love with the widow who lost his husband via suicide. The widow doubts the claim of his husband ending his life and wants to know how he died. Eventually due to meeting with the widow often, Akida starts to develop feelings for the widow even though, it goes against his professional ethics. He then decides to propose and they soon get married only for tragedy to hit when her wife gets into an accident. This leads to a downward spiral and he begins to drink. One day while on his usual sad trips, he stumbles on a box that had his wife’s belongings and sees a pendant with weird inscriptions. He then remembered the pendant was a good luck charm from her. Due to anger in remembering the happy days, he crashes the pendant and cries out until he sleeps in. The next day he wakes up and finds himself in his apartment, six years ago when he was investigating the cases and is about to meet the widow in two days, since the death of her husband who was a prominent figure was a week before. Noticing that it’s his second chance, Akida vows to find Bakari as he later starts to connect the dots that Bakari may have killed the widow and make it look like an accident.

Inspired by Tagalog deities in Filipino mythologies. Tala uncovers her divine heritage following her father's death. Guided by Apol, the god of sun, their journey takes an unexpected turn as their alliance blossoms into a powerful romance. Meanwhile, a malevolent force jeopardizes the delicate balance of the world and her life. Navigating her newfound powers, Tala must confront her destiny and the looming unknown.

Following the marines of a Kill Team from the Deathwatch as they attempt to root out a xeno infestation in Hive City Kalon. *Disclaimer* Prior Warhammer 40k lore knowledge will benefit the reader greatly, but is not required.

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!