Fantasy Author | Weaving Tales of Dark Magic & Epic Adventure | Fueled by Black Coffee
LJ Martincich
By day, I am an IT systems engineer, mastering the arcane magic of technology.
By night, I venture into realms of magic, myth and adventure. Growing up immersed in the legendary tales of Dragonlance, The Legend of Drizzt, Magician, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and DiscWorld, my love for fantasy storytelling took root early, shaping my imagination and fueling my passion for world-building.
I am an avid collector of fantasy books, finding inspiration in the great outdoors—whether hiking rugged trails, casting a line into quiet waters, taking long walks along the shore or diving into the ocean's embrace.
A firm believer that coffee should be enjoyed black and unsweetened, so you can truly taste its inherent magic, I fuel late-night writing sessions with the perfect brew.
Currently residing in Cape Town, South Africa, a land of towering mountains, ancient forests, and endless coastlines, I continue to craft the world of Mythralon, where adventure, magic and destiny intertwine.
My debut novel, The CryoShard, is the first step into the world of Mythralon, laying the groundwork for many more thrilling adventures to come.
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The Cryoshard
Icebound Saga Book 1 of the Chronicles of Thalorian.
Out now on Amazon.
Unveiling The Cryoshard
In this tale, the world of Mythralon is divided between the western continent of Eldoria and the shadowed eastern lands of Umbraeth.
At the heart of this struggle is Thalorian Windrider, a formidable wizard renowned for his mastery over wind and storms. But now, he finds himself imprisoned within the brutal fortress of FrostFang Hold — a frigid, desolate prison encircled by an icy sea and guarded by colossal frost worms. Hidden deep below the prison, lies the Cryoshard — a powerful jewel capable of controlling the monstrous frost worms. The fortress itself, known in the dark tongue as Tharvath nighr’khael ven’dar (Shattered Dreams on the Wind), is a nightmare of blood and ice from which few ever return.
But FrostFang Hold is not merely a prison; it is also a twisted spectacle of bloodshed. The FrostFang Arena om the mainland of Nifileheim serves as cruel entertainment for Lord Tarbarius and his allies. Alongside his sadistic enforcer, Dark Lord Dracarius, and the enigmatic sorceress Morrigan Nightseer, Tarbarius revels in the agony inflicted upon his enemies.
Beyond the icy prison, the kingdoms of Mythralon are threatened by the relentless forces of Nifelheim. Queen Ariana of Norstaria and her husband, King Araxis Stormblade, stand resolute against the darkness, their elite warriors, the Stormblade Sentinels, preparing for war. Desperate to forge alliances, they seek a powerful pact with Queen Kalindra Fireborn of Solaria, a ruler as cunning as she is fierce. But diplomacy is fraught with peril, as trust is a rare commodity in a world overshadowed by darkness.
Their enemies include The Six — a sinister cabal of darklords whose powers are as varied as they are deadly:
Dark Lord Malachar Frostbane, The Ice Tyrant, Conjurer of Storms
Dark Lady Ebonara Darkflame, The Infernal Frost, Mistress of Duality
Dark Lady Seraph Duskrend, The Soul Weaver, Mistress of Shadows
Dark Lady Vespera Nightshade, The Venom Queen, Mistress of Vines
Dark Lord Fenris Direclaw, The Alpha Predator
Dark Lord Zepharon Stormshade, The Tidal Wraith, Weaver of Shadows
I'm excited to share this dark and thrilling journey with all of you. I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with fellow readers and fantasy lovers. Stay tuned for more updates!
Warm regards,
LJ Martincich