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
Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Tale
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 13,770.
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Father Solstice
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Feast
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: Lady Justice
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 11,370.
Language:
English.
Published: September 13, 2013 by
WaywardScribe Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
In the world of Lasniniar, few chase after adventure quite like Iarion and Barlo.
The elf and dwarf duo enjoy the challenge of unraveling a difficult problem. Especially if it involves a journey and a battle to get the blood pumping.
But both friends remain cooped up at Dwarvenhome, bound by the ties of Barlo’s family.
...Until an intercepted message proves too intriguing to ignore.
Legends of Lasniniar: Bond Forger
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 12,440.
Language:
English.
Published: October 5, 2012 by
WaywardScribe Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Barlo guards a secret. Only his best friend Iarion shares it, along with the rest of the Light Elves.
No one else can ever know.
Barlo’s secret keeps him apart from other dwarves. He longs for a way to claim his identity.
…A hero of Lasniniar, capable of going on adventures.
But his secret acts as both a blessing and a curse. And the call to adventure proves too strong to deny.
Legends of Lasniniar: By the Light of the Moon
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: A New Kind of Magic
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 8,650.
Language:
English.
Published: December 7, 2013 by
WaywardScribe Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Paige trudges along the Great North Road and does her best to ignore her misery. An autumn rain soaks her to the skin.
A lone dwarf woman wandering Northern Lasniniar in search of adventure. A part of her wishes she never left her warm, comfortable burrow with Barlo.
But Paige knows she needs to find her own way in the world if she wants to become something more.
...A hero in her own right.
Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: Goddess Almighty
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: Lion's Pride
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: The Devil You Know
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: The Wanderer
by Jacquelyn Smith
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...
Light Chasers Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Kinslayer Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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 Legacy Hunter Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 24,050.
Language:
English.
Published: October 20, 2014 by
WaywardScribe Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Barlo leads a simple life. A confirmed bachelor, he spends all his time beneath the mountains in the city of Dwarvenhome, free from pesky elves and adventure.
...Until an unexpected turn of events flips his entire world upside down.
This fun, fantasy collection includes three stand-alone shorts: Close Quarters, Legacy Hunter, and A Close Shave.
Soul Seeker Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Legends of Lasniniar Shadow Stalker Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
Series: The World of Lasniniar.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 29,450.
Language:
English.
Published: October 20, 2014 by
WaywardScribe Press.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Linwyn and Golaron must save the people of Belierumar—no matter the cost.
Years later, Barlo journeys from Dwarvenhome to protect the human city from a different kind of enemy. And during the war that falls between these two events, a wingless Sky Elf discovers her true heritage.
This epic fantasy collection includes three stand-alone shorts: A Deadly Wind, Without Wings, and Shadow Stalker.
Storm Rider Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
A Solstice Celebration: A Legends of Lasniniar Holiday Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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 Bond Forger Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Wave Runners Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Godmaker Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Void Walker Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
Harbingers Lasniniar Collection
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.