Recently Read: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Once more entering the ancient Library you stare in awe at the seemingly endless shelves of old books. The librarian notices your reaction and soon approaches. "May I help you?" she asks in a calm, considerate voice...

(Today it is Winddale in the 4th inquart, 0 S.D. and innumerable stars fill the night sky)

couple of days ago I finally finished reading a novel I've been leaving and returning to for a long time. Lewis Carroll's classical masterpiece (featured in "1001 books you must read before you die", Swedish edition) has been virtually impossible to read without remembering all the familiar characters (and plot) from the Disney version that I have seen more than once.

This makes it quite impossible for me to give the novel a fair rating. Full of unforgettable characters, puns, word games and logical puzzles taking place in a wondrous, dreamlike world, it is easy to see why this novel has remained a classic. I recommended it to anyone interested in reading a classic of parallel-world fantasy literature (á la C. S. Lewis' Narnia), in linguistic experiments or if you are not at all familiar with the story, what will happen and how it will end - this novel would surely have been an even more rewarding experience if I would have begun reading it without all the knowledge I now had about what to expect from it.

Luckily I know hardly anything of the less well-known sequel, "Through the looking-glass" that is included in the same edition. Since this continuation is also generally regarded as a literary masterpiece (and I enjoyed the first part) I plan to read it as well - and probably have yet another wondrous journey ahead of me soon.

Related links:

The Lewis Carroll Society of North America (LCSNA)

Into the wardrobe - A C. S. Lewis website (find more Narnia-related links in the link collection)

5 Free Games I Really Recommend

Entering the ancient Library you marvel at what is suddenly available to you. Without hesitation you pick one of the offered challenges and start struggling for that new high score...





he time has come to gather the free games I have recommended so far, add a couple of new ones (one of them being a flash version of THE original Prince of Persia - the one I talked about running on that old Macintosh) and proudly present to you my first "Free games I really recommend list". Hopefully this list will grow and - perhaps from your feedback - evolve into a real gaming treasure. However 5 really good games aren't too bad for a start, is it?

Three of these games can be played directly in the blog, the others can be found by following the links. None of them require any registration or download in order to play.

The games are: Prince of Persia, Black sails, Never End, Aengie Quest and last but not least...Untangle 1.2

That's right, it's that fascinating puzzle game I talked about in an earlier post. Hope you find it as captivating as I do. Still haven't made it through all 19 levels - can you beat me to the final line? (Please let me know if you do)

Remember that I only add - and link to - games I have tried playing and honestly recommend myself. As always I wish you much pleasure and hope that you find your own favorite among them.




1. PRINCE OF PERSIA:



2. BLACK SAILS

3. NEVER END


4. AENGIE QUEST (click picture):







5. UNTANGLE 1.2

Fantasytree introduces Solemgreyd - Join This Totally Free Interactive Fantasy Game!

Amazed you realize that this place is something more than you ever imagined and that you might be one of those who will carve their names into the ancient trunk of the proud, ever growing tree...

new week and I am happy to present to you a new, dangerous land to explore. If you enjoy taking part in fantasy adventures in brand new, totally original worlds you have come to the right place.

Ever since I began writing this blog I have felt a desire to develop this blog into something more than an ordinary blog only publishing top lists, game recommendations, fantasy news and so on (although it will certainly continue doing that as well). It is my ambition to expand Fantasytree into an entire original fantasy world in which you can find all the fantasy-related news, lists and reviews you're looking for, but where you can also interact with and discover some parts of this world in a more game-oriented way.

I have already begun creating this new world and see before me Ceyeth Lavgildin - The City of Golden leaves, Citadel of the guardian, a huge Library in which chronicles and scriptures can be found but also the majestic Halls of fame. These and many other locations will be safely situated way up in the gigantic Fantasytree. The much darker lands surrounding the foot of this tree however, the evil realm known as Solemgreyd - only kept from disturbing the peaceful lives of the inhabitants of Ceyeth Lavgildin by the dedicated Rootan watchers in the outpost of Rowotan - THAT is a land where danger and adventure awaits (and where the game part of this blog will take place).

Does this sound like fun? Inspiring and exciting? Boring? Stupid? I need feedback in order to shape this blog into something worthwhile, a place you want to return to.

But I understand that it is hard to comment on something that is yet to be experienced, so I thought I would simply start an introductory adventure and see how many will be interested in joining. All you must do to join is to simply click this link: The first journey to Solemgreyd. Further instructions will be found in the post this will lead you to.

I probably should mention that playing this game is of course totally FREE, and that all participants (to begin with) will participate in controlling one character, much along the ways the good old "solo adventure" games - Lone Wolf, Fighting Fantasy and that kind - were played.

How long this game will continue will obviously depend on how many players there will be. The adventure won't start until there are AT LEAST two persons interested in playing. Of course there will be no obligation to continue playing. TWO players will however be a minimum for an adventure to continue.

Feel like playing? Then move on to The first journey to Solemgreyd.

Don't feel like playing? Simply wait for the next "regular" post to arrive.

Whatever you choose I hope that you have a great week ahead of you. Don't forget to vote for your favorite subject (survey can be found at the top of the left column) her at Fantasytree.

Best wishes

/M