Welcome to Lasniniar, where elves, dwarves, dragons, and even vampires run rampant. (NOT the sparkly kind.) Dive into a vast world, filled with a rich history spanning thousands of years--where unlikely friends seek out adventure, and band together against the powers of darkness. Strap on your pack and get ready to go on an unforgettable journey in this ongoing, epic fantasy series of novels, shorts, and collections by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

The World of Lasniniar

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Legends of Lasniniar: The Wanderer by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,830. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2021 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
A hidden obstacle in the grass. Between the human zealots, demons, and other dark creatures roaming Lasniniar, Barlo never expected to get taken down by some stupid piece of wood. But the dwarf and his elf friend Iarion always seem to attract trouble, turning even a simple camping trip into an adventure. And the strange staff that tripped him becomes only the first of Barlo’s problems...
Harbingers Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 128,340. Language: English. Published: July 2, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Demons. False gods. A magical legacy. The winds of change blow across Lasniniar, throwing everything into chaos. ...And the Free Races need more than Iarion and Barlo to stand against the darkness. A new chapter unfolds in this epic fantasy collection, which includes one novel and two shorts: Harbingers (Lasniniar Book 8), Prevailing Wind, and The Devil You Know.
Void Walker Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 103,670. Language: English. Published: June 4, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Felara always gets her way. ...Especially when it comes to Iarion—whether he likes it, or not. Her obsession with the wandering elf drives her almost beyond reason. And her god-like powers make it nearly impossible for anyone to stand in her way. This epic fantasy collection includes one novel and two shorts: Void Walker (Lasniniar Book 7), Quicksilver, and Goddess Almighty.
Godmaker Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 147,850. Language: English. Published: May 7, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Gods roam the lands of Lasniniar. But not all of these new deities come in peace. …And in the chaos that follows, dark creatures wander at will. Join Iarion and Barlo as they face darkness and divine power in this epic fantasy collection, which includes one novel and two shorts: Godmaker (Lasniniar Book 6), By the Light of the Moon, and Lion’s Pride.
Kinslayer Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 118,450. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Tainted magic. Deception. Betrayal. When the elves started over in Lasniniar they sought to outrun all three. But the new continent brings new neighbors with unknown motives of their own—along with a hidden enemy that already lurks within. This epic fantasy collection includes one novel and two shorts: Kinslayer (Lasniniar Book 2), Making Waves, and Adventure Takes a Holiday.
Legends of Lasniniar: The Devil You Know by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,600. Language: English. Published: March 12, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Merchants peddle fear in Belierumar. Mothers cling to their children in the crowded marketplace. Eyes dart as people hurry to make their dubious purchases. Demon-warding amulets. Herbs guaranteed to help victims of possession. Paige inspects them all with a jaundiced eye. The young dwarf woman knows how to deal with demons. Probably better than anyone else in Lasniniar. ...With good reason.
Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,730. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,890. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2020 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Felara watches over the Light Elves’ wood from above. She knows Iarion wanders somewhere beneath the trees. Willful, mercurial, and more than a bit fey, some of her Unborn siblings consider her in danger of becoming obsessed with the elf that freed them from the Void. Others might even argue she crossed that line already. None of that matters to Felara. She follows a vision only she can see.
Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,170. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Hero of Lasniniar. Dwarvenhome’s Chief of Clans. Barlo can claim both these titles, and more. (But never ‘Master Chef.’) Brave, stubborn, and loyal to a fault, he takes pride in his judgment of character. And he holds no qualms about sharing his opinions. (Much to his elf friend Iarion’s chagrin.) ...Even when it means he must tell an unwelcome truth.
Legends of Lasniniar: Lion's Pride by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,130. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Half human. Half feline. All warrior. Her very existence a crime, Nofret lives in a hidden refugee village—safe from the magic and might of the Lion Folk who rule the island in the name of their cruel goddess. But Nofret grows tired of hiding. She yearns to do something more. Surely her fighting and tracking skills can serve a greater purpose? Her noble heart can accept nothing less.
Legends of Lasniniar: Making Waves by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,330. Language: English. Published: October 24, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: By the Light of the Moon by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,630. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Halloween
The eve of the Harvest Festival. Barlo and Iarion find themselves potentially lost on the way to the closest village. Mist drifts from the nearby hills to obscure the dirt road as night closes in. Barlo remains content to let Iarion lead the way. At least then he can blame his elf friend if—no when—things go wrong. Still, Barlo’s hand stays close to his ax. What danger lurks beyond the mist?
Legends of Lasniniar: Adventure Takes a Holiday by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,090. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2019 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Holiday » Humorous
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.
Kinslayer: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 86,800. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2018 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Lasniniar. A new continent the elves can call home after the fall of Ralvaniar. They hope to finally find peace under the leadership of Iadrawyn and Valanandir—far from the dark creatures they left behind in the magical cataclysm. But darkness comes in many forms. And not even Iadrawyn and Valanandir know the hidden enemy that lurks in the elves’ midst. ...Or how far they must go to stop him.
A Solstice Celebration: A Legends of Lasniniar Holiday Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 48,660. 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.
Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Feast by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,670. 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.
Harbingers: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 8. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 95,780. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2017 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
An unspeakable act. Iarion flees with Barlo in a useless effort to outrun the heinous crime his dwarf friend committed under desperate circumstances. Meanwhile, the rest of Lasniniar marches to war. Would-be gods drive the humans against the elder races, granting their worshipers magic of their own. Into this chaotic darkness, a new power emerges. ...A power only Iarion can face.
Legends of Lasniniar: Father Solstice by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,840. 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.
Void Walker: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 7. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 78,350. Language: English. Published: July 11, 2016 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Felara’s obsession with Iarion knows no bounds. Barlo knows the Unborn woman would do anything if she thought it in his elf friend’s best interest. Absolutely anything. And Barlo can do no less. With Lasniniar in chaos and Iarion named as the culprit, Felara comes to Barlo for help. ...Little does the dwarf realize just what his aid might cost him.
Godmaker: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 111,800. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Iarion never meant to free the Unborn. Now the humans of Lasniniar worship the host of lawless, magical entities as gods—fueling the Unborn spirits’ insatiable hunger for power while sowing the seeds of chaos. Iarion finds himself at the center of the would-be gods’ attentions. Attentions that border on obsession. ...And not all of their interests prove friendly.
Wave Runners Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 99,820. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Barlo never wanted a sidekick. Somehow he keeps ending up with one. First the wildcat Sinstari, then a dwarf named Paige—dubious partners in his adventures across Lasniniar. (Never mind his elf friend, Iarion). Still, someone needs to help Barlo save the day... This collection includes one novel and two shorts: Wave Runners (Lasniniar Book 5), What the Cat Dragged In, and A New Kind of Magic.
Storm Rider Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 129,090. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
When the elves arrived in Lasniniar, they thought they left the days of terror and darkness behind them. Thousands of years after their flight from Ralvaniar, the finally begin to realize they never survived the journey alone... This epic fantasy collection includes one novel and two shorts: Storm Rider (Lasniniar Book 2), Her Rightful Place, and Shipwrecked.
Soul Seeker Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 147,990. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
The search for a hidden destiny. Iarion’s seemingly endless wanderings take him from one adventure to the next, farther across Lasniniar than any other elf. ...And end up shaping the fate of the world around him. This epic fantasy collection includes one novel and two shorts: Soul Seeker (Lasniniar Book 3), Trial By Fire, and The Wild Side.
Light Chasers Lasniniar Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 125,570. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Two elves from tribes on the brink of open hostility. Under normal circumstances, Iadrawyn and Valanandir would never cross paths. But blood-drinking demons threaten to rule Ralvaniar under the cover of darkness. ...And both magic and fate have other plans. This starter collection includes one novel and three shorts: Light Chasers (Lasniniar Book 1), Possession, The Vow, and The Bearded Ones.
Legends of Lasniniar Bond Forger Collection by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 33,980. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Sometimes Iarion and Barlo go looking for adventure. And sometimes, adventure finds them. No matter how dangerous the challenge, the elf and dwarf duo take on anything that gets thrown their way. ...And find a way to have a good time in the process. This fun, fantasy collection includes three stand-alone shorts: Mum’s the Word, Lady Justice, and Bond Forger.