Gwelf: The Survival Guide
Eye of Newt Books (Publisher)
Published on 31. August 2021
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-7770817-3-7 (ISBN)
Description
Larry MacDougall has done that thing-created a fantasy world that is completely believable, super charming, and more than a little bit dangerous. I love it so much. I want to wander around in it but wouldn't want to get caught alone in it after dark. - Mike Mignola
We welcome and encourage tourists of all kinds in Gwelf. The survival guide will tell you what to expect, what equipment to pack, who to trust and hire as a guide, and where to rest for the night in this magical land steeped in history and mystery. Indeed, so charming and wondrous is Gwelf that occasionally tourists decide to stay and become citizens, joining the ranks of the border patrol; settling in a town as a merchant, artist, or voyeur; or simply retiring to the country or farmlands. Tragically, there have been some that have stayed, but not by choice. We, the council, fear that this has cast a negative light on our beautiful realm. Rest assured that should you follow the precautions outlined in our guide, you will be quite safe, as it is the council's intention to provide this book as a resource so that future mishaps might be avoided . . .
We welcome and encourage tourists of all kinds in Gwelf. The survival guide will tell you what to expect, what equipment to pack, who to trust and hire as a guide, and where to rest for the night in this magical land steeped in history and mystery. Indeed, so charming and wondrous is Gwelf that occasionally tourists decide to stay and become citizens, joining the ranks of the border patrol; settling in a town as a merchant, artist, or voyeur; or simply retiring to the country or farmlands. Tragically, there have been some that have stayed, but not by choice. We, the council, fear that this has cast a negative light on our beautiful realm. Rest assured that should you follow the precautions outlined in our guide, you will be quite safe, as it is the council's intention to provide this book as a resource so that future mishaps might be avoided . . .
Reviews / Votes
Larry MacDougall has done that thing-created a fantasy world that is completely believable, super charming, and more than a little bit dangerous. I love it so much. I want to wander around in it but wouldn't want to get caught alone in it after dark.- Mike Mignola
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1190 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7770817-3-7 (9781777081737)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Larry MacDougall is an award-winning illustrator living in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Some of his recent projects include The Secret History of Giants, Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia, and The Secret History of Hobgoblins. His work has been published in Spectrum Illustration Annuals for science fiction and fantasy art, and he won a Silver Award in Spectrum Annual 15. Larry has always been interested in mythology, faerie tales, and folktales, so turning to Inuit mythology was a natural step for him. He especially enjoys illustrating Inuit myths.
Content
Gwelf: The Survival Guide
Foreword 4
Part I: An Introduction to the Gwelf 6
Chapter 1 - Preparing for the Journey 6
Chapter 2 - When to Visit the Region of Gwelf 8
Chapter 3 - Inhabitants of the Region of Gwelf 14
Chapter 4 - Magic 33
Part II: The City of Gwelf 43
Chapter 5: Overview of the City of Gwelf 43
Chapter 6 - Entertainment in Gwelf 49
Chapter 7 - Where to Stay in the City 53
Chapter 8 - Where to Eat in the City 57
Chapter 9 - Where to Shop in the City 61
Chapter 10 - Landmarks in the City 76
Part III: Venturing into the Farmlands 81
Chapter 11 - About the Farmlands 81
Chapter 12 - Where to Stay in the Farmlands 85
Chapter 13 - Where to Eat in the Farmlands 88
Chapter 14 - Where to Shop in the Farmlands 92
Chapter 15 - Landmarks of the Farmlands 96
Part IV -The Survival Guide: Scrublands and Hinterlands 100
Chapter 16 - Preparing for Survival 100
Chapter 17 - When to Visit 102
Chapter 18 - Creatures of the Scrublands and Hinterlands 104
Chapter 19 - Overview of the Scrublands 108
Chapter 20 - Where to Stay in the Scrublands 112
Chapter 21 - Where to Eat in the Scrublands 114
Chapter 22 - Places to Explore in the Scrublands 116
Chapter 23 - Overview of the Hinterlands 117
Chapter 24 - Surviving and Exploring in the Hinterlands 122
Chapter 25 - Landmarks 124
Afterword 129
Foreword 4
Part I: An Introduction to the Gwelf 6
Chapter 1 - Preparing for the Journey 6
Chapter 2 - When to Visit the Region of Gwelf 8
Chapter 3 - Inhabitants of the Region of Gwelf 14
Chapter 4 - Magic 33
Part II: The City of Gwelf 43
Chapter 5: Overview of the City of Gwelf 43
Chapter 6 - Entertainment in Gwelf 49
Chapter 7 - Where to Stay in the City 53
Chapter 8 - Where to Eat in the City 57
Chapter 9 - Where to Shop in the City 61
Chapter 10 - Landmarks in the City 76
Part III: Venturing into the Farmlands 81
Chapter 11 - About the Farmlands 81
Chapter 12 - Where to Stay in the Farmlands 85
Chapter 13 - Where to Eat in the Farmlands 88
Chapter 14 - Where to Shop in the Farmlands 92
Chapter 15 - Landmarks of the Farmlands 96
Part IV -The Survival Guide: Scrublands and Hinterlands 100
Chapter 16 - Preparing for Survival 100
Chapter 17 - When to Visit 102
Chapter 18 - Creatures of the Scrublands and Hinterlands 104
Chapter 19 - Overview of the Scrublands 108
Chapter 20 - Where to Stay in the Scrublands 112
Chapter 21 - Where to Eat in the Scrublands 114
Chapter 22 - Places to Explore in the Scrublands 116
Chapter 23 - Overview of the Hinterlands 117
Chapter 24 - Surviving and Exploring in the Hinterlands 122
Chapter 25 - Landmarks 124
Afterword 129