We’re about to step out into the wider Realm and see what’s going on beyond the shelter of the Fifty Peaks Mountains. First, however, Will had to get out of the Gnomes’ territory. Let’s unpack. The Train Ride Will’s vantage point of the train ride describes most of territory claimed by the Penny Gnomes. They…
Tag: Fantasy
Fiction Tuesday – Passing Customs
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes There wasn’t much to watch as the train made it’s way toward No Entry. The “train” was more like a subway, passing through rough hewn tunnels carved through the heart of the Fifty Peaks Mountains. The monotony would occasionally be broken…
Unpacking Departing Expectations
A few fun incidents on the way to the train. Let’s unpack. Fantastic Folk “Fantastic folk” is the term used by citizens of The Realm to describe all the peoples of the world, both actualized and unactualized. Low Views The gnomes do have a rather negative opinion of the Fantasy genre. Aside from the clear…
Fiction Tuesday – Departing Expectations
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes “We’re taking a train?” Bug snorted. “What is it with people from your world, kid? You think fantastic folk are all technologically backwards.” “What? No we don’t!” Will protested. “Look, Kid, you keep forgetting I’ve been out to the shops.” “They…
Unpacking All Aboard
A bit of a transitional scene this week, but there’s some interesting things going on. Let’s unpack. “The War Effort” I wrote last week about the Penny Gnomes not being overly fond of the wider world. The truth is, many Gnomes are beginning to call for a Gnomexit 1 from The Realm. They see their…
Fiction Tuesday – All Aboard
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes The Mayor sniffed in derision. “This is highly irregular, Agent Masterful!” The IBI Agent boldly approached the raised chairs. This caused some murmuring among the seated councilors, who normally wouldn’t tolerate such brazen familiarity. Showing no signs of intimidation, Sills approached…
