
Short stories, tales and legends from the universe of Andy The Illustrator.
What is the Lost Legends of Lazarus?
The Lost Legends of Lazarus is an ancient book of the kingdom’s history full of tales, legends and historical events all documented in one place. All of my illustrations and stories are from this book. All the characters and their scenarios take place on various timelines throughout the kingdom’s history, however, all happen within the same universe and are often linked in some way.
Select a story below to begin your adventure.
MACHINES OF CHAOS.
From a young age, Abraham would watch in wonder as the warplanes flew high above his farm, their shadows cast across the grass as they passed. His heart raced as he ran after the shadow, trying to keep up with the mighty machines. Living on an island in the South East, he was on the brink of the conflict zone between the kingdom and the horde army. Despite the danger, his childhood was mostly peaceful, thanks to the constant presence of military patrols in the sky.
BALANCING THE BOOKS.
There is said to be a secret library hidden within the kingdom. It can’t be found on the bustling streets of the Capital City or hidden away high in the frozen Dark Mountains. It has no doors or windows, as a matter of fact, it doesn’t have any kind of physical address you could visit, this is the library of death!
TO THE CLOUDS AND BACK.
The skies above the kingdom are full of wonderful creatures, beasts and magical beings.The sky right now above Elliot’s head was home to his small red and white kite. Riding the winds like a stingray elegantly gliding through a vast deep blue ocean, without any effort, in complete defiance of gravity. His kite was simple, he built it himself, but wow, could it fly!
STORY OF THE WONDERING COLOSSUS.
The legend of the wandering colossus is a curious one, throughout the kingdom the tale is known by all, passed down generation after generation. Some say the colossus is a huge beast that wanders the wastelands…
OUROBOROS.
Some things in life appear to be absolute truth to then have the curtain of illusion is pulled back to reveal its not as it first seemed. This is the skill of the magician! This is his trade, his name is Greyson. He travels town to town selling his elixir of life which is nothing more than spring water and herbs. He travels town to town selling his elixir of life which is nothing more than spring water and herbs…
A HOUSE ON THE EDGE.
It is said the world between the living and the spirits is separated by a thin vale that can be torn or worn away allowing for small areas where the two become one. These places are known as Shining Spots…
THE GHOSTS IN THE SHADOWS.
Little Town is the oldest part of the capital, built over 800 years ago. The streets are narrow and winding, who knows what you’ll find around each corner. Like anything that’s old and part of a time forgotten Little Town has its own unique legends …
EDGAR THE NOT SO GREAT!
Edgar had big plans, he was going places. He knew one day his name would be known across the entire kingdom, his legend passed down through the generations. “Let me tell you the story of Edgar the great ” he would fantasise…
AODH'S DEBT.
Aodh was in his prime, he was the leader of Irontown a small settlement on the southern border of the Dark Mountains which are known to be rich in precious metals and gems. Irontown was strategically placed at the base of the mountains with access to the mines…
DOGS AND DAGGERS.
The kingdom is vast, from dry dusty deserts to green life filled jungles there is everything to see with enough time and will for those that travel the lands of the kingdom. However nowhere else is like the floating capital city…