A Tribute to Terry K. Amthor & Shadow World

[Micael]

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A Tribute to Terry K. Amthor & Shadow World
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As I sift through the relics of an era long past—documents weathered by time, holding echoes of adventure and wonder— I am reminded of the boundless creativity of Terry K. Amthor. His vision gave us Kulthea, a world teeming with mystery, danger, and beauty. Now, as a tribute to both his genius and the enduring magic of Shadow World, we are bringing lost and forgotten material back to life.

Starting this week, we embark on a new journey—one that breathes fresh air into these treasures, transforming them into audiobooks for a modern audience using eleven labs. And what better way to begin than with a tale steeped in legend? A story, believed to be from Terry himself, once tucked away in an addendum to Stormriders, follows Kalen on his relentless quest for knowledge of the fabled Soulstone.

Join us as we unveil these rediscovered pieces, one by one, and celebrate the world that has enthralled us for decades. Shadow World lives on!

link to audiobook

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Micael

[Micael]

And along the way, take a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in a glimpse of Haalkitaine through a short animation (if the  quality looks cluttered, download it- its much better then)

link to small Haalkitaine animation

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MIcael

[Micael]

Beside the Obelisk in Haalkitaine, the Navigator Sulfean Kuldir materializes, whisking us forward through the annals of time to T.K. Amthor's magnum opus: The Loremaster Legacy. This novel chronicles the valiant struggle of the Loremasters—Andraax, Kalen, and a fellowship of heroes—against Ondoval, who wields the Shadowstone in a nefarious bid to cast Kulthea into a new Age of Darkness.
link to video

link to Loremasters Legacy on drivethru

You can listen now to a short audiobook of the last chapter from Loremasters Legacy: Andraax meeting Ondoval at the location of the Eye of Uthor
link to Loremasters Legacy last chapter audiobook

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Micael

[Micael]

**Essænce Shift: Legacy Ignited**
A Tribute to T.K. Amthor

The winds of the Essænce shimmered green at twilight, crackling with the energy of a world in flux. Sulfean Kuldir—Navigator —stood beside the ancient Obelisk in Haalkitaine, his sapphire cloak stirring in the rising hum of interdimensional current.

His voice was a whisper only time could hear.

"We must leap... not to a place, but to a when. The tale is not over, only paused in the folds of the Flow."

With a deft movement, Sulfean traced a sigil of transit, an ancient Eidolon Rune taught only to Navigators of the inner circle, the Obelisk blurred into fractal light.
link to video:
link

Moments later, the world resolved, not in Haalkitaine, but in the heart of another age: an era long anticipated yet only now remembered.

The sky above was darker now. Kulthea shimmered under veiled stars, the Song of Orhan strained in the heavens, and the Eye of Utha flared once more in warning. In the high halls of Karilôn, the Loremasters gather again.

Andraax, ever enigmatic, stands watchful at the Eye of Utha. Kalen sharpens his blade not of steel, but of truth. The Fellowship are still gathered at Nomikos—filled with grim purpose—for the Shadowstone stirs in the hands of Ondoval.

He dreams of unmaking.

The Loremaster Legacy II "Rise of the Shadowveil" begins here, forged not in prophecy, but in the final words of a storyteller whose vision carved realms from mist and myth. T.K. Amthor—Timarin Khel Aeltohn in Iruaric—has not passed, but ascended, woven into the Essænce that underpins Kulthea's soul.

"We walk in his echoes," Sulfean intones. "And the echo becomes song."

Thus, we leap forward—not to the end, but to a new chapter, a tribute, a continuation. The tale unfolds once more, across planes, across time, beneath five moons and over the Sea of Tears.

The Flame is lit.

Let the next verse be worthy of the last.

Note: The following chapters of the novel are by no means official, but it was presented to ICE as part of a proposal and is known to them - the names, cover and pages are choosen, as they "could" have been:
It was never meant to be published officially but more as a test of storytelling skill - we have worked together with the help of different authors to create a worthy follow up. Additionally, parts of T.K. Amthor's stories serve as a foundation for this work, which is why his name also appears on the novel's cover.
link to Novel part 1

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Micael

[Micael]

Of course there are those who read and others who like to listen... so here you are, an audiobook version of the above - note that because of limits in the software, I can only publish this in small parts: Starting with the Introduction and Backcover...

The Loremaster´s Legacy II: Rise of the Shadowveile part 1 audiobook

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Micael

[Micael]

With a subtle gesture, the Navigator Sulfean beckons you once more, transporting you to the hallowed halls of Nomikos—the grandest repository of knowledge in all of Kulthea. Perched atop the cliffs of the Isle of Ormian, this vast complex, founded by the Loremaster Andraax in the Second Era, stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of wisdom. �

Link to video of arrival:  Link

Following the introductory passages tailored for newcomers to the Shadow World and the narrative of The Loremaster Legacy, the tale transitions into a pivotal juncture. Here, the principal antagonists convene within the library's arcane chambers, deliberating their destinies and setting the stage for the future.


link to ICE server for pdf of part 2 The Loremaster´s Legacy II: Rise of the Shadow Veil and picture:

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Micael

[Micael]

the Navigator Sulfean just arrives at Nomikos and is now entering the Great entrance (video): 
video link arrival Nomikos
Note that the description from the Library outside in Jaiman 2ed  is not 1/1 what T.K.Amthor posted as original picture in Jaiman 2ed. There for the video is using the original picture from Terry and the picture the description from Jaiman 2ed.

Again there are those who read and others who like to listen... so here you are, an audiobook version of the above "The Loremaster´s Legacy II: Rise of the Shadowveile" part 2: The transition in Nomikos: audiobook link part2

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Micael

[Micael]

Plunging back into the distant, shadowed depths of memory, the Dreamer recalls the most heinous act ever perpetrated upon Kulthea—and indeed, across the entire galaxy: the dark and terrible ritual that birthed the Shadowstone, mightiest and most accursed of all artifacts... read the Video Soulforger ship channeling energy:
link to video 1
here you get the next part of the pdf to read and another video:
link to ICE Discord server to pdf
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Micael

[Micael]

The next part of the audiobook "**The Loremaster´s Legacy II**" Rise of the Shadowveile as a Tribute to T.K.Amthor & Shadow World can be opened here- it starts with the Ritual of the **Shadowstone** & the creation of the **Soulsword **the mightiest artifacts of the 1 ERA: link to audiobook these lines are from end of 2023 where our group of authors started a writing contest for an application to ICE...
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Micael

[Micael]

After countless generations of secret toil and sacrifice, the ancient artifacts were at last unleashed in a cataclysmic clash that reshaped the very face of Kulthea. Witness the final reckoning—the ultimate confrontation between Utha and Kadaena.
The Loremaster´s Legacy II: Rise of the Shadowveile" part 4 is published: look at a small video and picture before plunging into the pdf: link to discord pictures


link to pdf part 4

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Micael

[Micael]

For those who like a more modern approach, you can listen to the audiobook here about Kadaenas Fall:
link to audiobook
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Micael