Modern day fantasy is deeply rooted in the extraordinary stories and legends of our forefathers, there’s no denying this as fact. Be it young adult novels, comics, or even characters on the silver screen, we are surrounded by ancient tales of adventure even when we are not aware of it.

Being a bit of a history fanatic, I was more than pleased when the folks working on Hound: A Celtic Myth Set In Ancient Ireland reached out to me about writing up their Kickstarter campaign. The title of Hound comes from the tale of main character killing the guard dog of the blacksmith and taking its place when he was just a small boy. How’s that for a childhood story? If you aren’t familiar with Irish lore, then this is a great chance to get to know more about one of their more famous legends.

Continue reading for more and to see a video for the Kickstarter campaign.