For the most part this archive contains brief, straight-forward entries on topics pertinent to Itar, but on occasion I’ll put together something more creative. I believe there is no better way to learn about the strange world of Itar than through stories, so long as they are told carefully. In fact, this is probably better even than visiting Itar in person, considering the complications that would present….
The story of The Smugglers, as you can see on the right, will provide a bit of back-story for the novel Alera. For those who haven’t read the novel, this will provide you a bit of an idea of what to expect. For those who have, this will offer some additional insight that you might find interesting.
Tales from the Thornlands 