I was the son of a farmer and have used a bow since I was a child. With nothing to keep me on the farm I made the walk to join the king's army. When I showed how good I was the sergeant took me to the elves. On a bet I shot against the leader of the elven archers and won two things. A new elven bow and a place with them. I also ended up with a mate and my new life started by fighting raiders and then mercenaries that would attack the king.
Poor water mages use their magic to salvage from sunken ships and build a ferry. It is a way for them to earn a living. When men try to rob the ferry it is only the beginning. Now soldiers need it to travel across the river and people need it to escape the other way. Between both groups are those that want the ferry stopped or the soldiers.
Born and raised on the colony world helped to shape Drake. Losing both his parents only helped him learn more about the world. When Sara and Jen came into his life he used that to save them and bring them home.
Colt grew up in the gunfighter arcade. Now he runs it for the owner and when two men try to kill a customer in the shop he steps in. Only that brings reprisals from a large drug cartel boss. Now he is forced to use the skills he learned in the shop for real and the bad guys are in for a shock.
A Clar war Story (10) I never thought how I grew up would give me an edge in the war. From being a backwoods country boy to a long range scout. From silent unseen stalking the enemy to coming face to face with the clar king's harem. Not only were they forced into the marriage but they were neglected. When I see a captured general my mission becomes secondary and I have no intention of leaving all the women.
An Addison's World Story (9) An orphan becomes a tree hugger but not like the others. Where they hunt the trees he goes deeper into the heart and explores the ground. When the leader of poachers decides to bring others to hunt his land, his house is destroyed and he is hunted. Only this is his world and he knows the dangers more than anyone else.
Colony world of Crocodylia
Crocodylia is a harsh world and scientist stand little chance of surviving if someone does not watch them. To make it worse this group wanted to study the ocean creatures which are even larger and deadly. Most of my job is shadowing them and watching everything else. There is also having to feed them and reminding them of danger.
An orphan and tinker has no choice but pay for protection. There was nowhere else he could go and the constables would not come near the neighborhood. Because of the thugs and criminals he used his skills to learn to defend himself. Seeing a graphic novel of a hero gives him an idea to use his skills as a tinker to make a suit. Helping a neighbor brings thing to a head and he puts the suit on.