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Heroic Fantasy
Heroic fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy which chronicles the tales of heroes in imaginary lands.
Characteristics:
Frequently, the protagonist is reluctant to be a champion, and/or is of low or humble origin, may have royal ancestors or parents but does not know it. Though events are usually beyond their control, they are thrust into positions of great responsibility where their mettle is tested in a number of spiritual and physical challenges. Although it shares many of the basic themes of Sword and Sorcery the term 'Heroic fantasy' is often used to avoid the garish overtones of the former. ...more
Characteristics:
Frequently, the protagonist is reluctant to be a champion, and/or is of low or humble origin, may have royal ancestors or parents but does not know it. Though events are usually beyond their control, they are thrust into positions of great responsibility where their mettle is tested in a number of spiritual and physical challenges. Although it shares many of the basic themes of Sword and Sorcery the term 'Heroic fantasy' is often used to avoid the garish overtones of the former. ...more

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The last declaration he'd made to me hung between us. The L word. The one that had nothing to do with like.
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― My Merlin Awakening
― My Merlin Awakening

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May the light of the Guardian dwell in you always, and may you be a source of light in those places where shadows gather. (Mariah Templeton, Earth's Watcher to Ben)
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― Ben the Dragonborn
― Ben the Dragonborn

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