Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • A Shadow Beneath Leipzig – Excerpt

    A Shadow Beneath Leipzig – Excerpt

    By Jason Zapata Reginald sensed he was being followed and forced his stride to remain relaxed. He pushed on through Leipzig’s crowded marketplace with the intent of leading his foe into a deserted area. The knight couldn’t simply dispatch the cultist in the open – not without being thrown into an Imperial jail. So he…

  • Ten Years of Magic The Gathering

    Ten Years of Magic The Gathering

    Magic The Gathering (MTG) is very near and dear to my heart. It’s synonymous with good times and good friends. This trading card game has plenty to offer for anyone. It features amazing artwork and provides countless strategies. MTG has a rich lore that encompasses an entire multi-verse. No other game can boast having so…

  • Where Angels Fear To Tread

    Where Angels Fear To Tread

    You can’t numb this oppressive feeling of dread It’s evident as you walk upon the desecrated soil Only fools gather where angels fear to tread

  • How The Lords of Shadow Soundtrack Silenced Naysayers

    How The Lords of Shadow Soundtrack Silenced Naysayers

    The Lords of Shadow official soundtrack is an epic piece of music. It was composed by  Oscar Araujo. He is a native of Spain whose developed music for movies and  advertisements. Oscar worked with the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra. These musicians were versed in many different genres of music – especially computer games.  These elements worked…

  • The Art of Eve Ventrue

    The Art of Eve Ventrue

    Eve Ventrue is a professional digital artist hailing from Germany. Her homeland is definitely an influence. Many of her character concepts are warriors clad in baroque looking armor, set in wintry landscapes. Eve’s work has great presence. One’s eyes are easily drawn to her subjects.

  • Smaug – December’s Villain of the Month

    Smaug – December’s Villain of the Month

    Smaug is a malevolent dragon of Middle-earth.  A villain penned into existence by the great, J.R.R. Tolkien. Smaug is also hitting the big screen this month in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug. Many newcomers to Tolkien’s Middle-earth don’t realize what a rich history this character springs from.

  • Diary of A Madman 11/26/2013

    Diary of A Madman 11/26/2013

    As you may have noticed – the site has a new theme and layout! Nocturnal Wanderings is now displayed prominently throughout its various sections. Future projects will be featured the same way. Its exciting to have such a professional looking platform to present my work.

  • The Art of Tod Allen Smith

    The Art of Tod Allen Smith

    Tod Allen Smith is a trading card artist hailing from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He has drawn professionally since 1994. Mr. Smith has ventured into other media recently. He worked  as a story board artist for a music video and illustrated various indie comics.

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