MONSTER IN THE MOUNTAINS, by William Gerke Head bowed, back bent, advancing step by laborious step, Gowther trudged onward even though he was nearly buried alive by snow. Makeshift snowshoes kept him from sinking completely, but it piled atop his shoulders and outstretched arms and clung to his wool cap, leather hood, and heavy scarf. […]

THE LAY OF CUTHRED KING, by Joshua Hampton Now told is the tale of Cuthred King of Keenland, East away, across field, fen and whale-road, where none dare pass in these grim years. From his castle keep, all timbered tall of aged oak and elm, he ruled with wit and wisdom bolstered by his cruel-edged […]

From the ramparts voices sing

A ballad old and sweet,

Of

Maidens faire,

Dragons foul

From the ramparts voices sing
A ballad old and sweet,
Of
Maidens faire,
Dragons foul

THE WAKING OF ANGANTYR, by Marie Brennan Hervor splashed through the cold surf onto the rocks of the beach, resisting the urge to look over her shoulder.  By now the ship would be underway again, putting out to sea as fast as it could.  How she would get off the island was a problem for […]

Hello and welcome to the first issue of Heroic Fantasy Quarterly! Within the Featured Article section you’ll find links to stories and poems submitted by five fantastic writers — fantastic and bold for taking a chance on a new publication. But they weren’t the only ones who took a chance; we humbly thank the hundreds […]