Myre is a medieval fantasy for humanists, technology nerds, martial artists, feminists, and anyone who loves the history of science. The "magic" is all real within the limits of medieval alchemy, metallurgy, mathematics, and medicine.In Myre Book 1: The Lonely Knight, Torch Thorvald, an unhappy warrior, rescues a friend's daughter from the clutches of Sir Geoffrey Griffin and his sadistic aide, Glyss. Hotly pursued, Torch's party seeks asylum at the Myre-the island home of Mizar, an alchemist who pretends to be a wizard. Torch realises that the Myre could become his home if he dares to lead fishermen and outlaws against the forces of a kingdom.Author Bruce Clayton is a hanshi (professor emeritus of martial arts), a scientist, survivalist, writer, and historian. The Chapter Notes share his insights into the background of the story and the 38-year process of writing it. This is volume 1 of 17.The world is all magical, and we can master it. We can be wizards, not just read about them.
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