A Cobbler's Tale

This isn't your typical fantasy story. Then again, the protagonist isn't your typical fantasy hero. He's a cobbler.

Minz is a world of magic and mystery; a world of secrets and stories. I will tell them—if you will listen.

Many, many years ago, in the small town of Harbor's Port on the distant coast of the Serpent Sea, trouble was brewing. Specifically, trouble was brewing for our protagonist, a certain fellow named Bill who happened to be a cobbler by trade.

Like most protagonists at the start of their stories, Bill had no idea what sort of trouble was headed his way. And why would he? He was a cobbler. He hadn't done anything even remotely heroic in his 43 years of life. Granted, as a child he dreamed of growing up to be a hero, but he quickly abandoned those dreams to pursue a good and sensible career. Perhaps, against all odds, this would be Bill's chance to take hold of those forgotten dreams once more and be the hero he always dreamed of becoming.

This book is exactly what you're looking for if you're the sort of person who enjoys: Satirical fantasy stories Tavern brawls (and I mean pretty good ones where people lose teeth) Digressions of wit (and foolishness) Poking fun at fantasy tropes (especially the more common ones) Stories in which cobblers and ordinary folk can be heroes Often irreverent, nonsensical, and downright funny, the Tales of Minz series is told in the voice of a young and overly confident storyteller. Helpful and humorous footnotes are provided by the editor where needed.

The Tales of Minz series continues with Book Two: A Lamplighter's Tale—coming soon!