How about a hot cup of freshly roasted fantasy with a touch of romantic foam? Look for Travis Baldree Legends and Latte in bookstores today!
I think we all associate classic D&D: a fantasy world, a team consisting of characters of different races and professions, joint adventures, missions, treasure hunts, magic, monsters and, of course, bloody brawls. Lots of bloody fights. But have you ever wondered what comes after “they lived happily ever after”? What do the heroes do when their adventure ends and they return from the quest? What plans, dreams, hobbies do they have besides saving the world, finding gems and chopping off heads?
Legends & Latte by Travis Baldree is like a hot cup of delicious, freshly roasted fantasy with a hint of queer-romantic froth. It’s a warm, optimistic, life story about following dreams, about new beginnings and about the family we choose for ourselves.
During one of the missions, the orc Viv, lured by an unearthly scent, accidentally ends up in a gnome cafe. Then a new dream is born in her heart: to finally hang the sword on a peg and open a similar place. Because who said a warrior orc can’t become a barista?
A mysterious jewel ripped from the chest of a legendary creature leads her to the city of Thune. Everything indicates that this place will be perfect for Viv to open her own cafe and start a new, peaceful life. Even though no one there even knows what coffee is … However, the orc’s road to success is faced by her rivals – old and new. Thune’s dark underworld might make it easy for her to pick up a sword again, and she vowed not to do that again.
Therefore, guided by the old wisdom, it is necessary to gather a party before setting off. Its members may come from the least expected directions. A sensual succubus, a hobgoblin handyman, a wererat who is a master baker, an elderly neighbor across the street, a shy bard, an ambitious student – whether they are drawn to ancient magic, delicious pastries or freshly brewed coffee, it quickly turns out that they can become Viv’s someone much more important than she had first imagined.
Because the real reward on a new, unknown trail are those we meet along the way. An absolute must read for D&D fans, coffee drinkers and lovers of sweet pastries. Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart said:
Let’s take a break from epic battles and save the world. Legends and Latte is a fantasy about simple, everyday things that gives readers exactly what it promises: an interesting story that wraps you like a warm blanket. My new favorite reading to cheer myself up.
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Travis Baldree has been designing and creating video games such as Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy and Fate for many years. He is the co-owner and CEO of Double Damage Games. He works as an audiobook reader and has lent his voice to hundreds of stories so far. Recently, he apparently managed to write one book as well.
He lives in Washington state with his extremely patient family: his wife, two children, and a nervous little dog. Every morning he gets out of bed excited and grateful to be able to do what he loves in life.