The Sword Of The Vanquisher: Loth The Unworthy

By Charles Eugene Anderson

In a land of dark sorcery and savage might, where the sun casts no light and the stars bleed blood, a lone barbarian warrior must face his destiny. Loth is a man of few words and many scars, a veteran of countless battles against the forces of darkness. He is a man who has seen the worst that humanity has to offer, and he has emerged stronger. But when Loth stumbles upon a village terrorized by the evil sorceress Odevia, he knows he must act. Odevia is a creature of pure malice, her heart black as the void. She wields her dark magic with the skill of a master, and she delights in the suffering of others. Loth knows that he is facing a foe unlike any other he has ever encountered. But he is also aware that he can only stop Odevia from unleashing her evil upon the world. He must embark on a perilous journey into the heart of Odevia's dark domain, where he will face nightmarish creatures and unspeakable horrors. Only the bravest and strongest can survive in this land of dark fantasy. But Loth is a barbarian warrior who will not back down from a challenge. He will fight to the death to protect the innocent and defeat Odevia once and for all. This dark fantasy adventure will appeal to Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard fans, and other sword-and-sorcery stories. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the power of sound to overcome evil.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mad Cow Press
• Release date: Jul 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223544142

Charles Eugene Anderson

Charles Eugene Anderson lives in Colorado. Chuck is a former teacher. He now spends his time writing, hanging out with his pup, Champ, and learning how to bake. More about Chuck at http://charleseugeneanderson.com

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The Sword Of The Vanquisher

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The Sword Of The Vanquisher

A LOTH THE UNWORTHY ADVENTURE

CHARLES EUGENE ANDERSON

Mad Cow Press

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Epilogue

Bonus Chapter

About Chuck

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Chapter

One

The scream of the mountain wind echoed through the narrow pass as Loth pulled his furs tight against the cold. a fresh snowfall had dusted the gravelly trail, nearly obscuring the aftermath of the carnage before him. Shattered armor and weapons littered the canyon floor, remnants of a visceral clash between unknown foes.

Loth strode among the dead, his boots crunching on snow-covered bone. By the barbarian's reckoning, dozens had met their end here, their lifeblood now frozen and forgotten. Loth paused to inspect a mangled corpse, its chest caved in by some tremendous blow. The ravens circling hungrily overhead scattered briefly at his approach.

Evidence of the battle's sheer savagery surrounded the warrior. The rocky walls and snow bore deep scars from sword, spear, and sorcery. Loth's own weathered hand rested on the pommel of his blade, always ready for action. He regretted missing the opportunity to join in the wild melee.

Nearing the end of the ravaged canyon, Loth caught a glint