Nysta Series by Lucas Thorn

"Nysta is a new kind of elf."When the elf called Nysta returns to find her husband murdered by a band of renegade elfs known as the Bloody Nine, she embarks on a journey to teach them what the word bloody really means.Joined by a mysterious warlock, she soon finds there’s more evil in the Deadlands than the men she’s hunting. In fact, killing them might be easy. Surviving the Deadlands might prove impossible... more"Nysta is a new kind of elf."When the elf called Nysta returns to find her husband murdered by a band of renegade elfs known as the Bloody Nine, she embarks on a journey to teach them what the word bloody really means.Joined by a mysterious warlock, she soon finds there’s more evil in the Deadlands than the men she’s hunting. In fact, killing them might be easy. Surviving the Deadlands might prove impossible."Brimming with violence, and swift with sharp one-liners, Revenge of the Elf is Heroic Fantasy at its most savage." less

Blood will spill and the Shadowed Halls will take their savage toll as the elf called Nysta rushes toward her own possible death at the hands of the men who murdered her husband.Still reeling from her confrontation with the mysterious Gaket, Nysta must summon all her strength to continue her pursuit of the Bloody Nine. Accompanied by the enigmatic warlock, Chukshene, she quickly finds herself battling even more of the insane creatures which haunt the Deadlands... moreBlood will spill and the Shadowed Halls will take their savage toll as the elf called Nysta rushes toward her own possible death at the hands of the men who murdered her husband.Still reeling from her confrontation with the mysterious Gaket, Nysta must summon all her strength to continue her pursuit of the Bloody Nine. Accompanied by the enigmatic warlock, Chukshene, she quickly finds herself battling even more of the insane creatures which haunt the Deadlands. This time, she’s facing a creature unlike any other. Mad with desire to resurrect its own lost god, it has made a wall of souls to surround its fortress of stone. A wall it’s eager to crown with Nysta’s head.There are many chains in the Deadlands. But only one is strong enough to pull her to that final bloody confrontation where she will face Raste in a Duel at Grimwood Creek.Second in an ongoing series, Duel at Grimwood Creek sees the return of the violent anti-heroine, Nysta, and lays the ground for what will be an epic journey across the Fnordic Lands. less

Third in an ongoing Dark Heroic Fantasy series, 'When Goblins Rage' continues where 'Duel at Grimwood Creek' left off, promising more unrelenting action, oddball mages, and a foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than a hardboiled egg. Following in the footsteps of Conan, Drizzt, the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path.And that path will be bloody... moreThird in an ongoing Dark Heroic Fantasy series, 'When Goblins Rage' continues where 'Duel at Grimwood Creek' left off, promising more unrelenting action, oddball mages, and a foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than a hardboiled egg. Following in the footsteps of Conan, Drizzt, the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path.And that path will be bloody.---The feel of the two handles in her fists helped ease the panic, but didn't do much to quell the rising dread as a muted crack sounded in her ears and the shadows exploded above her head, dropping the goblin down onto her shoulders like a sack of potatoes.He landed with a gleeful squeak, small razor hissing through the air to nestle in the crook of her neck just below her ear.The cold threat of the blade on her skin made her freeze and she let her breath slither through her teeth in frustration as the goblin giggled in her ear. A droplet of sweat squeezed from her pores and slithered down the edge of the blade.“Bloodhand!” He cried with childish delight. “It Quietly here. You surprised? I bet you not see me up here.”Unsure of the little creature's intentions, and deeply aware of the fickle nature of goblins, she didn't move. Managed to keep her voice even as she drawled; “Yeah, feller. You sure got the drop on me.”---Sometimes hate comes in small packages...In the months following the murder of her husband and the brutal trail of vengeance she left behind, the elf called Nysta has struggled with her desire to leave the Deadlands and head north beyond the Wall. Now the Grey Jackets, Rule’s most fanatic of soldiers, have followed her from the ruins of Grimwood Creek and they'd like nothing more than to see her dead.Turning to the relative safety of an ancient fort in the shadow of the vampire-haunted mountains called the Bloods, the elf finds herself in the company of a mercenary thirsting to test his skills against her own.And, as if that wasn’t enough to contend with, hot on her heels is an army of goblins.Goblins who appear to want nothing more than to send her screaming into the arms of their god for an eternity of suffering.Looks like everyone wants the Shadowed Halls to open above her head. But what they never counted on was that when death’s gates open, Nysta wouldn’t be entering them alone. She’ll be taking everyone with her.Provided, of course, she can rid her mind of the awful fog which seems to be trying to drown her mind… less

Fourth in an ongoing Sword and Sorcery series, 'Blade of the Vampire King' promises unrelenting action, oddball mages, and a foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than a hardboiled egg. Following in the footsteps of Conan, Drizzt, the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path. And that path will be bloody... moreFourth in an ongoing Sword and Sorcery series, 'Blade of the Vampire King' promises unrelenting action, oddball mages, and a foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than a hardboiled egg. Following in the footsteps of Conan, Drizzt, the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path. And that path will be bloody. --- “Melgana! Elf!” The battleaxe responded to the barked words with a blur of purple light and slash of steel. Time reduced itself to a crawl as Nysta saw the Shadowed Halls open so wide she could feel the sickly sweet breath of her impending death. As the axe hit her head, she imagined a bell clanging from a great distance. A bell so heavy its note rang deep in her guts and sent the worms racing. The Old Skeleton himself was surely dancing above her head. She almost heard him laugh. “Can't buy-” she heard the woman snarl. And, before her world imploded into darkness, thought she managed to murmur; “Too late. I've bought it.” --- The darkest shadows are within… Urak’s Keep. Once home to an unspeakable evil vanquished by Grim and Rule, it is now haunted by the tragic soul of Gul’Se, immortal wife to the Last of the Vampire Kings. It is here the Grey Jackets have come, led by Hyrax and a mysterious elf named Willem. Chukshene is also there, drawn by the promise of forgotten knowledge and now driven by the need to recover his stolen grimoire before Hyrax can take it back to Rule. Then there’s the necromancer and the axewoman, desperate to flee the land of their birth. The elf will face evil of all kinds on her path to Urak’s Keep. And she will burn with rage. For the darkness which consumes her soul is waking. And it demands death. Death. And more death. less

Fifth in an ongoing Fantasy Series, 'The Wall of Darkest Shadows' continues with another story of violent action, foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than Conan, and oddball mages with a penchant for mass destruction. Following in the steps of the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path. And that path will be bloody. --- “I think you'll manage, 'lock,” Nysta said, finally sheathing her blades... moreFifth in an ongoing Fantasy Series, 'The Wall of Darkest Shadows' continues with another story of violent action, foul-mouthed wisecracking heroine tougher than Conan, and oddball mages with a penchant for mass destruction. Following in the steps of the Gray Mouser, Elric, Druss, and many more heroes of Sword and Sorcery, the elf called Nysta will carve her own epic path. And that path will be bloody. --- “I think you'll manage, 'lock,” Nysta said, finally sheathing her blades. “You, too,” he said, not showing any amusement. “I told you before that my kind aren't wanted here. If the Mage Tower found out what I could do, they'd kill me. And not in a friendly way. That ork out there is an Imperial Guard. Which means we're going to see her. The Imperial Princess. Her and the Mage Tower never saw eye-to-eye, but there's still no telling what she'd do if she found out what we could really do. Be careful, Nysta. Please.” The elf raised an eyebrow. “Imperial, huh? Should be easily convinced, then,” she said with a dismissive wave of her hand. “Just tell them you ain't the spellslingers they're looking for.” --- In darkness, there is always death... In the shadow of the Doomgate, a Caspiellan army has massed. Their weapons crave Fnordic blood. Their voices cry for the freedom of their abducted Queen. On the other side, the defenders are split by betrayal when one of their own seeks to open the Doomgate for Rule. And he's got himself a cleric. On top of that, goblins infest the Wall itself and have turned its warped innards into a trap of death for those who try to enter. But when everything looks lost, the defenders will be united by a woman. A woman whose fury cannot be contained. Whose spirit refuses to yield. She will crush the fledgling rebellion and lead the Empire's loyal forces in battle against the infamous Black Blades of Cornelia. And she'll kill them all. Or die trying. less