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
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.
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.
Godmaker: A Novel of Lasniniar
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
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.
Harbingers: A Novel of Lasniniar
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
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.
Kinslayer: A Novel of Lasniniar
by Jacquelyn Smith
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legends of Lasniniar: A Close Shave
by Jacquelyn Smith
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 Jacquelyn Smith
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: 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: 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: 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: Adventure Takes a Holiday
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: 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: Close Quarters
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: 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: 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: Her Rightful Place
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: 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: Legacy Hunter
by Jacquelyn Smith
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: 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.