Artifacts of Power
Dothrak is beset by constant strife, sieges from without, and attempted coups from within. Her aging father seems powerless to stem the tide of decay. Karnaca wants peace and prosperity, to see her home shine as a center of learning and commerce as it did in mythic ages. So she sets out on her adventure, seeking the fabled Sword of Balance. The sword was forged in the ancient second age, by a powerful wizard lost to time. It is known to imbue the wielder with unstoppable might, that can only be used against those who do wrong. Through trials and tribulations, Karnaca finally lays her hands upon the ancient and venerable blade. The story is only beginning. She uses the sword to sweep the known world, striking at the very roots of corruption and malice, churning the depleted soil of the world. Finally she turns her might toward Dothrak, waging a campaign of ruination upon all those who threaten the stability and prosperity of her beloved home. Finally, her journey is complete. She survey
1. Here’s a plot synopsis for a high fantasy short story. Protagonist: Karnaca, the young warrior princess of her city-state home of Dothrak Dothrak is beset by constant strife, sieges from without, and attempted coups from within. Her aging father seems powerless to stem the tide of decay. Karnaca wants peace and prosperity, to see her home shine as a center of learning and commerce as it did in mythic ages. So she sets out on her adventure, seeking the fabled Sword of Balance. The sword was forged in the ancient second age, by a powerful wizard lost to time. It is known to imbue the wielder
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