Key to the Wizard's Reason, Amulet Myth

[SIZE=3][FONT=Courier New]“As done before and once again,

Our search for a profound insight,

Should send us beyond our limits.

Gone to challenge that boundaries’ end,

And attain that thing we so like,

Quenches not, revealing new inlets.”




There is a rune that was created to symbolize and contain the effects of an

ancient wizard’s volition. Essentially, this rune wa

Key to the Wizard's Reason, Amulet Myth

Aphorism #277 Display yourself.

Aphorism #277 Display yourself.

Â’Tis the illumination of talents: for each there comes an appropriate moment; use it, for not every day comes a triumph. There are some dashing men who make much show with a little, a whole exhibition with much. If ability to display them is joined to versatile gifts, they are regarded as miraculous. Thereare whole nations given to display: the Spanish people take

Aphorism #277 Display yourself.

moonlight

I remember walking in moonlight
The ease at which I felt while night enveloped me
no boogie man, no night time creeper
just my thoughts and my dreams
Thoughts of fairytales and dream land
where my imagination was my home
when did I grow old
now the night is not a friend
but a reminder of the darkness this world holds
I miss my fantasies about dark princes
and magic and being braver than

moonlight

Is the short story not as prestigous as the novel?

I understand that they are different forms with their own goals and style. However, it seems that we put the novel above the short story. The top 100 book list confirms this bias. I would like to know if a short story could ever be as good as the novel; if not, why?

Is the short story not as prestigous as the novel?

Clopin/Lykren Birthday Thread!

So it would be pretty pathetic of me to make my own birthday thread, but thankfully it's Lykren's birthday as well, and while he can't currently acknowledge or respond to any greetings or well wishes I'm sure he will read them and feel for one brief moment a sort of relief from the bitter sting of existence.

You may also well wish to me and I will accept, on Lykren's behalf, any presents or ca

Clopin/Lykren Birthday Thread!

Aphorism #276 Know how to renew your Character,

Aphorism #276 Know how to renew your Character,

with the help both of Nature and of Art, Every seven years the disposition changes, they say. Let it be a change for the better and for the nobler in your taste. After the first seven comes reason, with each succeeding lustre let a new excellence be added. Observe this change so as to aid it, and hope also for betterment in others. Hence it arises t

Aphorism #276 Know how to renew your Character,

Aphorism #275 Join in the Game as far as Decency permits.

Aphorism #275 Join in the Game as far as Decency permits.

Do not always pose and be a bore: this is a maxim for gallant bearing. You may yield a touch of dignity to gain the general good-will: you may now and then go where most go, yet not beyond the bounds of decorum. He who makes a fool of himself in public will not be regarded as discreet in private life. One may lose more on a day of pleasure

Aphorism #275 Join in the Game as far as Decency permits.