John Pathfinder
LightNews LightNews
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
John Pathfinder
@johnpathfinder.bsky.social
2 followers 5 following 14 posts
Author of sword and sorcery stories. Chronic nerd. The Lightblade Endures!
Posts Replies Media Videos
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
No sign of the morning coming, you've been left on your own
johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
September 14, 2026 at 2:29 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
The soldiers in their pompousness assumed Steven would be slow to draw his sword. However, before the soldier in front of him had his scimitar halfway out of its scabbard, his neck was already slashed
johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
September 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
A special reveal in the coming weeks at johnpathfinder.com. Stay tuned for news on exciting tales of sword and sorcery!
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
New newsletter post up at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
August 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
The world is full of mysteries that men have never seen before
johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
August 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
As the dagger was raised over the central priest’s head, Steven swung his blade and struck true, slicing open their throat. The girl awoke from her trance and screamed as she rolled off the altar
johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
August 11, 2026 at 3:46 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
"Maybe Aynor turned his back on me, but Aynor judges us for our deeds. Maybe he would love the destruction of evil more than his hatred of the nagging prayers of an apostate."
johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
August 4, 2026 at 5:07 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
New bits of detail and a teaser for a story in the upcoming book The Lightblade Chronicles can be found now at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
July 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
"No incantation was spoken, no magical artifact deployed. Instead the wizard pulled back his hood and said, “Wait, I know your emblazon! You’re the Aynorian!”
Find out more at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
July 23, 2026 at 3:52 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
"...but the paladin fought on. Even if he had to fight all the servants of Othala and the children of Niryi from every tribe and people of the world, he would find his way out."
Find out more at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
July 15, 2026 at 3:46 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
"Time stands still in these ancient halls, only the castle itself can tell what it keeps."
Learn more at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
July 9, 2026 at 4:41 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
"Silence!” barked Rowan, “The gods you speak of are the gods of my people! The Geats plundered and settled Keltoi lands, and I will not tolerate one weaponizing my gods against me!”
Read more at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
July 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
Check out my FREE sword and sorcery story involving folk horror and tragic heroics at johnpathfinder.com
#swordandsorcery #heroicfantasy #darkfantasy #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #newrelease
June 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
johnpathfinder.bsky.social
I am pleased to announce that my short story collection The Lightblade Chronicles will be releasing January 22, 2027. Be on the lookout for more information.

Check out the website johnpathfinder.com
John Pathfinder
johnpathfinder.com
May 29, 2026 at 7:01 AM