Flashes of Wonder #2: The Barbarian and Nature

 

UKA THE UNDYING, the zombie sorcerer, is experimenting with flashes of dark magics to blast the minds of bards! Illustration provided by Mustafa Bekir.

"Flashes of Wonder" will be posted every week. It will feature a sword and sorcery flash fiction prompt. Share your "flash of wonder" on social media. -JRC

The Barbarian and Nature. One of the most common plots is man against nature. Consider the figure of the barbarian in sword and sorcery. How does this figure relate to nature? When may the figure work with nature, and when may the figure work against it? In 500 words, create a sword and sorcery flash fiction with just two characters: a barbarian and some aspect of nature. Begin the action with the barbarian fighting against nature but then allow the barbarian to find a way to come together with nature at the end. (500 words)

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