Into Madness: Legends & Heroes Issue 4

By Stone Marshall

When does being a Guardian of Minecraft become too much?

Cambria is a strong and fearless guardian of Frenrir Forest and the land known as Beyond. Together with her husband, Liam, she has protected the realm for many decades. She can slay endermen like it’s no more effort than squishing a bug, and kill hordes of zombies with a snap of her youthful fingers. But with such power comes great responsibility, and if she loses control, there could be dire consequences . . .

The life of a guardian is difficult. But can Cambria withstand the loss of the person she holds most dear? What lengths will she go to in order to keep the life she and Liam have built?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stone Marshall
• Release date: Aug 20, 2015

Stone Marshall

STONE MARSHALL likes comics, video games, running, the Ramones, and travel. Stone reads stories with his son at bedtime. Sometimes, when they finish a book before falling asleep, Stone fills the time by creating great stories starring his son, Nabru. It is a wonderful time to share lessons about life and relationships. In turn, Nabru becomes involved in the incredible adventures, adding his thoughts and perspectives. The ideas and stories of Nabru are the seeds of the amazing books that have become this series. Connect with Stone: StoneMarshall.com/contact

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TO THE VILLAGERS, THE night brings only lunar light and the comfort of a warm fireplace. They go on with their bedtime stories and late-night gossip, unaware of the carnage raging just outside their gates. I cast a number of enchantments on the village, so that they may be oblivious to the fighting. To them, the edge of their borders are as peaceful as ever.

In reality, a sea of slain zombies, skeletons, and endermen lie across the meadow. Glints twinkle over their still forms, poofing all around me. In the distance, a dark wave moves from the shadow of the forest and bounds toward us. Sitting beside me on the trodden grass is Liam, his lip cut and suit patchy. Unlike me, they would not wait for his recovery.

Liam removes his flat cap, slaps off the powdery dander, and then places it back on his head, smiling all the while. It's a very tired thing that suits his bruises, cuts, and wrinkles. His fingers grasp his cracked staff loosely, as though he feels tempted to let go. But then he looks at me, brightens, and reaffirms his grip.

What do you think, Cambria? This'll probably be the final wave, Liam says,