Review: A Fantastic Short Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2013
Beyond the Wildlands, by Lana Axe, is a short story fantasy adventure. Jhinn is an elf who is also an expert marksman. When strangers arrive in search of the skilled archer Bojenir, Jhinn wonders why these men are seeking his teacher. With trolls invading the Wildlands and destroying villages in their path, the men want Bojenir to help them locate Wild Elves to help them fight the marauding trolls.Armed with a lovely shining silver bow engraved with vines and leaves, a present from his teacher, Jhinn joins forces with human soldiers. During his training, he meets Aurelle. The beautiful woman is also training to fight as a warrior against the hated trolls.The story is not only a beautiful adventure, but also a cultural lesson. While the Wild Elves feast upon the flesh of their enemies, the human soldiers are sick and disgusted. Jhinn declares:"If refusing to eat troll is civilized, then I prefer being a savage."After several adventures, including a crime spree and a harsh sentence, Jhinn continues the circle of life.In this artistic miniature, Jhinn's adventures are drawn with a fine-tipped brush, and filled in with the colors of life and love and death.