Medievalfantasy Stories

~The Wattys 2025 Shortlist~ ~The Ambys 2025 Grand Favourite~ ~ONC 2024 Honourable Mention~ ~~~ Alaric, the King of Silmarea, recently married to his beloved husband, needs an heir of his own blood to secure the throne. With the help of Emrys, his court magician and best friend, he recalls his youthful escapades and discovers a daughter he once had with a woman he had loved in The World Beyond The Stones (our world). He sends an unlikely but trusted trio on a quest to find her and bring her home-- a brooding dragon shifter and Highlander who owes him a favor, a dashing elf whom he loves like the son he never had, and a loyal, kindhearted dwarf, the elf's best friend. Alaric, the last scion of the old gods, weary of ruling the country and ready to retire and enjoy his love life, doesn't know that this quest will bring much more than he ever bargained for, setting in motion events plotted by the destiny that will challenge his kingdom and legacy.

This is the tale of Visenya Targaryen. No-not the Conqueror. Everyone knows the marriage between Daemon Targaryen and Rhea Royce was forged in resentment and sharpened by pride. But history forgets what followed a drunken night, a careless insult, and a child conceived in fury. A daughter. From the moment she drew breath, it was as if she had been chosen. Vhagar herself yields an egg for her cradle. Daemon understands the omen. His blood. His fire. Visenya Ingrid Targaryen-Lady of Runestone. Bride of Winterfell. Regent of the North. Rider of a sapphire dragon nearly the size of Vhagar herself. When the Dance of the Dragons begins, she is not a pawn in her father's war. She is the storm above it. Gods may flip coins for Targaryens. Visenya makes her own fate.

Dark days have dawned upon the Realm of Tamuran. This darkness first swallowed the Kingdom of Jivan. The demons, the new masters of the world, are primitive, ruthless, and devoid of morality. Many human kingdoms now wait in silence for the demonic invasion to reach their own gates. ​Of course, not everyone awaits this dark future with cowardice. A powerful will is rising amidst these impossibilities. ​This is not merely a story of war; it is a tale of cultures, morality, corruption, and the truth.

Nania has spent her whole life inside castle walls, dressed in gowns she hates, trained for a future she never chose. She is a princess of Teria - and she wants nothing to do with it. What she wants is a sword in her hand and the strength to protect the people around her. Not to be protected. Not to be married off or molded into a noblewoman. To stand at the front, unguarded, and face whatever comes. So she trains in secret. She watches the knights from the shadows, memorizes every strike, every stance, every movement. And when the city beyond the castle walls finally opens up to her - with its crowded markets, its warmth, and one red-haired baker's daughter who becomes the first real friend she has ever had - Nania begins to understand what she is actually fighting for. But Teria is not as safe as its walls suggest. A faction called the Ruinous Hand is moving through the city, and the knights sworn to protect it are doing nothing to stop what festers underneath. The strength Nania is searching for may come at a cost far greater than she ever imagined.

In a war-torn Arkland on the brink of collapse, a reluctant boy named Barrick finds himself entwined in royal deception. A young knight rises through the ranks, a dragon master falls in love with a Wistanian princess, and a young monk discovers he is an inventive genius. An unlikely fellowship forms in the chaos, filled with lovable characters, humor, epic battles, and love. Who will lead them? (Hopefully by the fall of 2026)

"From the weathered hills she called a name he did not recognize. It was a waning cry, pleading action." The Plague of Dorchas is a child of war, devoid of identity and meaning. But all children are born of a Mother and as The Plague trudges down a vicious path he hears faint whisperings. The Land of his birth calls to him in a foreign tongue, can he discern her tune? After years of senseless violence Rowan is faced with a man who asks him of his purpose. As he fights amongst the General's ranks in a war against conquest he searches for meaning in a sea of emptiness. Please Note: This story is a draft so apologies for lack of refinement or any mistakes. If you stumble upon this and happen to enjoy it please do let me know. I plan to publish as I write so any feedback is extremely appreciated :)

A fantasy short story set before a festival that turns deadly when a monster strikes. This story is a self-contained excerpt from a larger work. Author's Note: This is a self-contained excerpt from a longer fantasy story I'm currently writing. I'm sharing it to get feedback on pacing, characters, and clarity. Thank you for reading!

Princess Iris Solari has spent her life mastering stillness. In a palace built on stone, tradition, and careful silence, she is expected to listen more than she speaks and to exist without disturbing the shape of the kingdom. Her brother, Celestino, is being prepared for power. Her parents speak of duty as if it were inheritance itself. Iris is watched, guarded, and quietly excluded from decisions that shape her future. But something beneath the palace is beginning to stir, and Iris feels it before anyone else does. Her constant shadow is Sir Miranda, the knight sworn to her protection. Reserved, unreadable, and bound by oath, Miranda sees what others overlook and keeps what she knows carefully hidden. As the pressure of court politics tightens and Iris begins to sense that the palace is not as inert as it pretends to be, the distance between princess and knight begins to fracture. What starts as watchfulness becomes understanding. What should remain forbidden turns intimate. As magic long buried presses closer to the surface and loyalty is tested by desire, Iris must decide whether obedience is safety or simply another kind of cage. A slow-burn wlw fantasy romance, [Title] is a story about quiet power, forbidden love, and the cost of becoming visible in a world that profits from your silence.

deep in the lands of zaron. humans and elves have been at war for over a thousand years over three sticks that control all of existence. that will all change once a young child enters the fray

Valerlanta is a thief with secret magic and a yearning for freedom from her past. Venic is a knight on the run with a secret that has two kingdoms out for his head. Together, these two people from very different upbringings must learn to work together in order to race the king and his army for puzzles that are a key to an ancient vault of power. ____ STORY MOOD: To Steal From a King is an action/adventure story that is written to be fun. It originally was supposed to be like a cheesy action movie, but some points are a bit more dark and serious than that. ________ POINT-OF-VIEW It is written as third-person limited with two point-of-views(Venic and Valerlanta) that switch by chapter. ____________ TRIGGER WARNINGS: violence, scary themes, blood, self-harm(for the sake of blood magic), confinement.

The Ghost and the Rose is a medieval fantasy about choice, restraint, and the quiet weight of destiny. In a world where faith has become ritual and power is hoarded by councils and crowns, two people from vastly different lives are drawn into events far larger than themselves. One lives unseen, trained in discipline and control; the other stands in the open, shaped by duty and expectation. Neither seeks power, yet both are tested by it. As ancient traditions stir and long-dormant forces take notice, the story unfolds not through spectacle or prophecy, but through human decisions, patience, and consequence. This is a grounded, character-driven tale where destiny does not command-it waits to be accepted.

The kingdom of Aldertun has been at peace for years until now.Demons and Monsters have been attacking all over the kingdom.Follow the adventures of 7 teenagers destined to save the kingdom from chaos and destined to be the legendary Elemental Warriors.

Book One in the "Year of the Cardinal" Series. It is believed that almost every octennial year, the Year of the Cardinal, events that would alter the course of history would occur. It could affect one Kingdom or all seven at once. It could be a minor event or one so significant that the lives of everyone will be altered forever. It is during one of these years that such an event would come to pass within the Hylantian Kingdom, and it is this event that snowballs into fruition as a result of seven individuals. One individual is Cecilia, the current ruling monarch of the Hylantian Kingdom. Being the youngest ruler in the land of Cardinalis, Cecilia vowed to spend her days becoming the biggest, most prominent superpower in the land. Arrogant and unfeeling for those who refused to do her bidding, she swore never to bow down to anyone and to show the land that she was not a force to be reckoned with. Her pride in building her Kingdom up to new heights, however, will ultimately result in not only her downfall but the downfall of the Hylantian Kingdom entirely.

Ever since Tolkien wrote his amazing novels the word "Fantasy" brings us memories, emotions, daydreams. Because of this I've always had my own craving of adventure, wanted my own calling, wanted my own "You're a wizard Harry" so to speak. As I grew older I turned to other means to quench my thirst of dragons, of heroes, of High Fantasy, such as Dungeons and Dragons. This, is why I wrote this, this is why you should read this: Quench your thirst with this new world. Come to Toihru, allow me to tell you an amazing story. Allow me to make you feel just like you felt while reading Christopher Paolini, J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Philip Pullman. I am a Dungeon Master who created a homebrewed campaign, I figured that I wanted to share with the world the exploits of my party as a narrative! Hopefully you enjoy it. Thinking of writing my own novel as a prequel to the story!. The campaign and story are placed in the world of Toihru, High Fantasy universe, in this world the eternal battle between Light and Darkness, Order and Chaos is helmed by Champions both Light and Darkness select to try and defeat the other, but in this generation of Champions things are not as simple as before...

In a world where myths come alive and ancient prophecies shape the fate of entire realms, dragons reign supreme as creatures of both wonder and fear. Their scales shimmer like molten metal, their wings carry them across continents, and their breath can incinerate cities. Yet, the age of dragons is in peril, not only from the greed of mortals but from forces far darker than anyone could imagine. The Rise of the Dragon Realms is set in a high-fantasy world, where the Dragon Realms-ancient territories ruled and protected by the dragons-are under threat from a malevolent force that seeks to enslave all life. This force is led by the Dark One, a sorcerer of unimaginable power who has harnessed forbidden magic from the Netherworld. His ambition is not just to rule the world but to twist the natural order, making dragons his slaves and turning the world into a wasteland of his creation.

From the depths of the 3 religions, exists secrets that were never intended to be brought to the eyes of the public. Although due to one critical mistake, these secrets will be thrown straight into the light. What will become of these religions then?

France, 1917. The Great War rages on, and 14-year-old Madeline Rappeneau fights a battle on two fronts. By day, she volunteers at a hospital as a nurse's aide. By night, she sneaks into the muddy trenches as a field medic. Aiding her is a mystical bracer once owned by the legendary Jeanne d'Arc. Intuitive and headstrong, Madeline uses medical skills gleaned from her father and the ancient armor's power to save lives on the battlefield. But an unknown force with knowledge of the bracer's true abilities conspires to bend her fate toward their own. The German war machine becomes the least of her worries when Madeline and her closest friend embark on a quest for answers, encountering nightmarish living puppets and life-threatening riddles. A game of stealth and survival unfolds as Madeline races across the French landscape to unlock the secrets of Jeanne d'Arc and her bracer... or risk falling to the same grisly fate.

Long ago, the angel Azra grew disgusted with the sins of humankind and turned his light against them. His rebellion shattered his sword and wings, scattering their fragments across time. Though lost to history, the relics remained; tainted by divine wrath and capable of warping the very shape of the world. Centuries later, Issac, a quiet museum restorer, uncovers one of these ancient relics. While examining it, a small accident draws blood, just one drop awakens something far beyond his understanding. In a flash, he's torn from his world thrusted into a realm of magic, myth, and long forgotten wars. Cursed by the power of a fragment from Azra's blade, Isaac must journey across fractured kingdoms and through the ruins of fallen gods. To return home and to prevent the world from collapsing under the relics' power; he must piece together what was broken long ago.

The main character's name is James. He was mysteriously disappeared in his village. when he waked up he wondered. "where am I?"