Beyond the pale thresholds of this earth, beyond the fury and roar of human splendor and human folly, there lies another realm.  An entire body of worlds, occupying the same place in the universe as our own, yet entirely removed from ours and whole unto themselves.  Some of them are only just around the corner, waiting to be discovered where they lay hidden deep within the mists of mundanity, while others hurtle invisibly above us through the trackless stars. Between these worlds there lies the dark fog of the astral planes, where demons and feral spirits lurk in the shadows of existence.  From the abyssal dungeons of the underworld to the farthest dimensions of the universe there are countless powers unfathomable to man, powers which if unleashed would lay waste to creation.  Seeping through the cracks of reality is an endless stream of wild magic, wearing down the walls which separate worlds and piercing them with fissures. Standing firm against these chaotic tides are the Good Folk, the crafters and stewards of creation, who constantly rebuild and fortify the gateways between worlds.  And manning the gates are those servants of the Good Folk who are their chosen soldiers from the ranks of man. Those born of earth who pledge their lives to the defense of their world and its people. Those who are called Gate Marshals. ------- This series is the third entry in my fantasy anotholgy series "Journeys in the Fairworld".  Unlike my previous works, it is being written as a serial.  New installments will be posted as I create them (which will hopefully be quite frequently).  I hope you will enjoy it (or at least be mildly amused). Be sure to check out my other two novels set in the universe of the Fairworld, also available here on Royal Road! "The Gatekeeper": https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/19338/journeys-in-the-fairworld-the-gatekeeper "The Brigand of Potham": https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/19369/journeys-in-the-fairworld-the-brigand-of-potham