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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Soul Seeker: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 129,730. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2011 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Midnight. The world of Lasniniar lies silent, except for the patter of falling rain. Iarion walks alone on Traitor’s Road. His elven eyes pierce the darkness. The oppressive shadow of the looming mountains adds to his unease. ...That, and the goblin arrow wound burning his shoulder. Goblins. In the heart of Lasniniar. It can only mean one thing. A warning of dark days to come.
Light Chasers: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 100,400. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Valanandir’s throat spasms as he tries not to choke. He spits out a mouthful of seawater and grips some nearby rigging as the ship rocks beneath him. Under skies devoid of moon or sun, Valanandir fights for his life alongside his Sea Elf crew. But his ship already burns like a funeral pyre in the middle of the storm-tossed ocean. ...And far more than he realizes depends on his survival.
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.
Storm Rider: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 110,890. Language: American English. Published: August 21, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
A sacrifice made. A magic reunited. Iarion paid the ultimate price to fulfill his destiny and save Lasniniar from the Fallen One. Now his best friend Barlo finds himself visited by a dream. A true dream. One that shakes him from the mundane complacency of his life beneath the mountains. But not even Barlo knows what strange and dark new places the trail of dreams and visions might lead him.
Wave Runners: A Novel of Lasniniar by
Series: The World of Lasniniar, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 79,230. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Barlo knows he no longer fits in among the people of Dwarvenhome. His secret past looms over him. He longs for a chance to set the heavy burden aside. A secret journey to make a new home among the elves seems like the only way. But a force more powerful than Barlo also struggles to find a new life. And the end of the dwarf’s journey lies much farther than the Light Elves’ wood.
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.
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.
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: Possession by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,950. Language: English. Published: July 8, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: The Vow by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,890. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Her Rightful Place by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,930. Language: English. Published: May 2, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Shipwrecked by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,960. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: The Bearded Ones by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,430. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
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: Trial by Fire by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,920. Language: English. Published: June 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: The Wild Side by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,160. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Close Quarters by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,970. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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?
Legends of Lasniniar: Legacy Hunter by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,930. Language: English. Published: September 27, 2011 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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?
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: A Close Shave by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,790. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: A Deadly Wind by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,160. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Without Wings by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,680. Language: English. Published: September 9, 2014 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Shadow Stalker by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,240. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2011 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: What the Cat Dragged In by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,690. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2013 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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?
Legends of Lasniniar: Mum's the Word by
Series: The World of Lasniniar. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,810. Language: English. Published: December 11, 2012 by WaywardScribe Press. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
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.