In the mystical lands of Tralodren, where magic dances through the air like a silent melody, Dark Horse Comics presents a captivating journey into the fantastical imagination of author Chad Corrie. Brace yourselves for a whimsical exploration as we dive into Corrie’s latest work, ‘Rainier’s Legacy’ – a collection of short stories that promises a delightful blend of humor, adventure, insight, and wonder.
Join the charismatic and pragmatically pacifistic bard, Corwyn Danther, also known as the “Famed Bard of the Midlands,” as he embarks on a series of escapades that weave together halfling highwaymen, long-forgotten horrors, mystical encounters, conniving con men, and the complexities of an old flame with questionable machinations. ‘Rainier’s Legacy’ is a tapestry of tales that offers readers a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Tralodren, a place where the extraordinary becomes the norm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
RETURN TO THE FANTASTICAL WORLD OF TRALODREN IN “RAINIER’S LEGACY”
Dark Horse Books presents the varied adventures of the Famed Bard of the Midlands!
MILWAUKIE, Ore., — Dark Horse Books presents Rainier’s Legacy, a new fantasy prose short story collection by Chad Corrie (The Wizard King Trilogy, The Shadow Regent) with cover art by Dan Burgess. Rainier’s Legacy includes seven short stories set in Tralodren, a mystical world featured in Corrie’s Wizard King Trilogy. These new stories expand on the realm first explored in The Wizard King and serve as a perfect jumping point for both readers new to Corrie’s works and those already familiar with Tralodren.
Join Corwyn Danther, “Famed Bard of the Midlands,” as he faces off with halfling highwaymen, long-forgotten horrors, mystical encounters, conniving con men, and an old flame with some questionable machinations, along with a few other surprises in this short story collection.
With a mixture of humor, adventure, insight, and wonder, get ready to explore Tralodren in a whole new light. No epic struggles. No grand, glorious schemes. Just a pragmatically pacifistic bard and some of his varied adventures.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to Tralodren as there are so many more tales to tell, and the stories in this particular collection were such a joy to explore,” said Corrie. “I’m eager for other readers and fans to get a chance to explore them as well, discovering new insights and faces along the way.”
Rainier’s Legacy (304 pages) arrives in bookstores on September 24, 2024 and in comic shops on September 25, 2024. It is now available to preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, your local comic shop, and indie bookstore for $19.99.
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Praise for Chad Corrie:
“Chad Corrie delivers a very promising start to an exciting epic fantasy saga filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”—Richard Knaak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“Here be roaring monsters to be fought, characters who come vividly to life, and fell magic…A wild ride. Highly recommended.”—Ed Greenwood, New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Forgotten Realms
“This saga of faith triumphant belongs in larger fantasy collections.”—Library Journal
“…spellbinding…”—Publishers Weekly
“…incredible worldbuilding…[complex] characters…and various religions and histories that make you want to know more.”—Geek’d Out
“Lovers of swords and sorcery…will get quite a thrill out of this series…”—Southwest Book Reviews
“Corrie excels by reimagining traditional fantasy stereotypes and making them believable.”—Mania
About Dark Horse Comics
Founded in 1986 as an offshoot of his comics retail chain, Mike Richardson, launched Dark Horse Comics with the goal of creating a welcoming environment for comics professionals. The company strives to be an example of how integrity and innovation can broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant. Dark Horse has published modern masters such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Colleen Doran, Janet Evanovich, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Eric Powell, Stan Sakai, and Gerard Way, as well as Hall of Fame legends Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Richard Corben. The company also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, based on properties such as Star Wars, Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, The Witcher, and Halo. Dark Horse established an entertainment division in 1989, finding immediate success with company-owned projects The Mask and TimeCop. Current hits from Dark Horse Entertainment include The Umbrella Academy on Netflix and Resident Alien on SyFy. Additionally, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
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