Origin stories, first meetings, side quests... Adventure comes in many forms. Lose yourself in tales from the vast history of Lasniniar and meet the elves, dwarves, dragons, and more that become its legendary heroes and infamous villains in this series of fantasy shorts by Jacquelyn Smith. These engaging adventures complement the novels of the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.

Legends of Lasniniar

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The Legends of Lasniniar Starter Collection by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 25,020. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2023 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Origin stories, first meetings... No hero or legendary friendship is ever born on page one. Visit Lasniniar’s sprawling past, filled with elves, dwarves, mermaids, dragons, and vampires in three early, short story adventures from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith: Possession, The Vow, and Legacy Hunter.
A Harvest Celebration: A Legends of Lasniniar Collection by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 41,210. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2023 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Halloween, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Demons, blood-drinking drakhalu, secret magic rituals… Lasniniar may play host to elves, dwarves, and other mythical creatures, but it has its share of darkness too. Take a walk on the spooky side with three short stories from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series, by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith: By the Light of the Moon, A New Kind of Magic, and The Devil You Know.
A Solstice Celebration: A Legends of Lasniniar Holiday Collection by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 48,580. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2017 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Holiday havoc. Nothing ever seems to go according to plan when the Iarion and Barlo travel at this time of year... No matter how hard the elf and dwarf try, they always end up on the business end of a mystery that only they can solve. This holiday-themed fantasy collection includes three connected shorts: A Solstice Tale, Father Solstice, and A Solstice Feast.
Possession: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,960. Language: English. Published: July 8, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
No one in the entire Wood Elf tribe understands Golvanyar, aside from his mother. Until he meets Iadrawyn. Golvanyar knows the moment he first spies her from the shadows that they share some kind of connection. He can feel it in his bones as he watches her, unseen. Does Iadrawyn feel it too? Only one answer can satisfy Golvanyar.
The Vow: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,940. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Nimrilwyn swims the seas of Ralvaniar—a respected member of the Folk. ...One of the few who takes an interest in the land-dwelling elves. None of the Folk understand her friendship with them. Why bond with those who can never know life beneath the waves? But Nimrilwyn values her unusual friendships. She prides herself on her loyalty. Even to those not of her own kind. ...No matter the cost.
Her Rightful Place: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 9,000. Language: English. Published: May 2, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Arinmalia holds herself above the rest of her Wild Elf tribemates. With good reason. Few can match her fighting and tracking skills. She needs no friends to watch her back or distract her with their tiresome company. Arinmalia knows in her heart a great destiny awaits her. She hungers to make her tribemates understand. She needs them to acknowledge her rightful place.
Shipwrecked: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 10,000. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Feoandir fights to maintain control of his ship in the midst of a magical maelstrom. The lives of his fellow elf passengers and crew depend on him. Striking and opinionated, Silvariel suffers no fools. She knows someone must take charge to keep the frightened elves united. Feoandir seems like the perfect choice. ...If she can convince him to take responsibility for more than his battered ship.
The Bearded Ones: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,460. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
The sky to the north of the Light Elves’ wood remains empty. Only a chain of mountains marks the horizon. Iadrawyn keeps watch from the cover of the ancient trees and waits. The forest hums with life around her. The world beyond remains a mystery to the elves. What kind of dangers and potential allies roam outside their borders? Iadrawyn looks to the sky and waits for answers.
Making Waves: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 18,380. Language: English. Published: October 24, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Deep sapphire, flecked with silver. Iarion’s eyes mark him from any elf ever born. A strange, physical anomaly? Or a sign of his unique condition? Even after thousands of years spent wandering the lands of Lasniniar, the answer continues to elude him. ...Now Iarion’s eyes sweep the harbor of the Sea Elves in the hopes that his ship might finally come in.
Trial by Fire: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 9,950. Language: English. Published: June 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Fire sorcerer. Abduction victim. Traitor. The Learnéd One Lysandir bears many titles, given to him by the people of Lasniniar. But only a unique and resourceful elf named Iarion dares to call him by the most powerful title of all... Friend. Lysandir can only hope it proves enough to save him.
The Wild Side: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 9,190. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
The Fey Wood. Iarion stares at the looming forest of ancient oaks and pines and tries not to feel nervous. A few trees should not intimidate him. But the Wild Elves do not welcome strangers. Even attractive ones, who search for answers to a thousand year-old problem. ...Unless Iarion can somehow convince them otherwise.
Close Quarters: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,030. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Narilga needs to find her missing brother. If she can also find a decent, male dwarf who wants to settle down, even better. Barlo works the mines. Like all male dwarves, marriage remains the furthest thing from his mind. Their chance meeting and mutual attraction catches both Barlo and Narilga by surprise. Can they work together to rescue Narilga’s brother?
Legacy Hunter: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 7,970. Language: English. Published: September 27, 2011 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Barlo stares at the limp, elven form on his couch. A poisoned goblin arrow protrudes from the creature’s shoulder. A long knife hangs from its belt. How could his wife think to tend the elf stranger and leave her patient armed? Elves do not belong in Dwarvenhome. Especially not ones with weapons. But the elf’s presence presents another problem. ...What brings goblins so close to Dwarvenhome?
Adventure Takes a Holiday: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 14,150. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Barlo lumbers through the snow along a narrow mountain path. A substantial trail follows in the dwarf’s wake. Iarion leads the way. His light, elven feet barely make an imprint in the snow. Barlo would like to blame his pulled groin for his own awkwardness, but he knows Iarion would never let him get away with it. As night falls, a storm closes in. ...Definitely not the holiday Barlo hoped for.
A Close Shave: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,840. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
A cold welcome in Dwarvenhome. Even after a few years as Barlo’s friend, Iarion still feels like an intruder in the underground city. The dwarves’ usual wariness toward elves does not bother him. But Iarion senses something more at work. All of the dwarves seem on edge. Barlo included. And when Iarion learns the real reason behind the rising tensions, he knows he has his work cut out for him.
Deck the Dwarvenhall: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 18,020. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2023 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Iarion loves shopping for Solstice gifts—even when it means getting swindled by dwarven merchants. The elf knows he should feel out of place in the dwarves’ underground city, but his best friend Barlo and his family have welcomed him as one of their own. ...But old grudges run deep, and not everything in Dwarvenhome proves as festive as it seems.
A Deadly Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,180. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Heir of Belierumar. Commander of the city army. Linwyn takes pride in both titles. She rides through the streets with her twin brother following in her shadow—an inseparable pair. Linwyn looks for adventure. But she knows her brother sees the ride as an escape. And as a dark presence falls over Belierumar, both Linwyn and Golaron find themselves getting more than they bargained for.
Without Wings: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,700. Language: English. Published: September 9, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Ground walker. Wingless worm. Freak. The only Sky Elf ever born without wings, Arinwyn does her best to ignore the taunts and slurs. Bad enough she can never know the thrill of flying. Must she suffer the cruelties of her own kind as well? But the winds of change blow from beyond the elven wood as the Fallen One stirs. ...And more than Arinwyn realizes lies hidden within her wingless heritage.
Shadow Stalker: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 13,260. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2011 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Barlo wanders the underground streets of Dwarvenhome with only the wildcat Sinstari for company. His days of adventure seem long behind him. He misses the thrill of battle, the journey to strange new places... He misses Iarion. Bereft of his elven best friend, Barlo’s life now revolves around a seemingly endless stream of clan meetings. But fate—and Sinstari—have other plans.
What the Cat Dragged In: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 12,730. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Death stalks Narilga through the underground city of Dwarvenhome. Sinstari can smell it. The wildcat’s nose never lies. But no one understands his warnings. Not even his longtime dwarf companion and Narilga’s mate, Barlo. And only Barlo stands a chance of saving her. (With Sinstari’s help, of course.) What can Sinstari do? How can he make Barlo understand, before Narilga’s time runs out?
Mum's the Word: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 10,930. Language: English. Published: December 11, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
A dwarf and an elf. Most people in Lasniniar find Barlo and Iarion an odd pair. Wherever the unlikely friends go, adventure follows. Barlo and Iarion fall in and out of trouble on a regular basis. But even as they perform heroic deeds, they find time to bicker and banter. The straightforward journey Barlo plans for them now should prove no problem—a piece of cake. ...Or so he thinks.
A Solstice Tale: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 13,830. Language: English. Published: December 7, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
Solstice Eve. An unexpected side trip. Barlo and Iarion find themselves looking for a room to take shelter from the snow. Barlo only seeks the answer to one question. What did his elf friend get him for Solstice? Iarion refuses to budge. Despite the approaching holiday, not all remains peaceful in Lasniniar. ...And Iarion’s present soon becomes the furthest thing from Barlo’s mind.
Father Solstice: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 20,910. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2016 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
A Solstice tradition in the making. Barlo and Iarion return to Nal Huraseadro for the holiday. This time, Barlo’s guesses about his gift must wait. Both he and his elf friend plan to find something under ten silvers within the city itself. They find things changed since their last visit. But some things stay the same. Nothing can stop the pair from finding trouble. ...Even on Solstice Eve.
A Solstice Feast: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 14,740. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2017 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
A Solstice tradition continues… Once again, Barlo and Iarion travel toward Nal Huraseadro on their way to Dwarfhaven. The dwarf and elf make an effort to spend the holiday in the city every time Barlo’s rounds bring them to the area. The trips consist mainly of banter and misadventure. The perfect way to spend Solstice. Only this time, their journey takes them on an unexpected detour.
Prevailing Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short by
Series: Legends of Lasniniar. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 16,790. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands—a lone elf among humans. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement. A dragon. Arinwyn must rely on her companion Nasir to convince their stubborn tribemates to flee while she tackles a much bigger problem. How to hold off the dragon. ...And what its presence might mean.