This is my personal site. It's current incarnation, which we can call version 2.0, began on Feb. 2nd, 2000 (I wish I had saved the time!). My main objective was to set up a place to publish my stories and writings, and to keep up a permanent presence on the Web. I was, and still am, a fervent believer that the Web is a wonderful concept. I can sincerely say it changed my life.
Unless otherwise stated, everything in here is my personal opinion. Comments are always welcome, as is constructive criticism and donations. You can contact me via email or via instant messaging (you can find my contact details in "About Me").
All the graphics have been made by me with Adobe Photoshop. The HTML was written using Microsoft Front Page and Win32PAD. The PDF files were generated with Adobe Acrobat for Windows and Open Office Writer 2.0.
This site relies in Cascading Style Sheets version 2.1, frames and JavaScript. I recommend using Mozilla Firefox 2 or equivalent browser. All HTML has been certified as HTML 4.01 Transitional/HTML 4.01 Frameset and tested using the W3C validation service. Likewise, the CSS used has also been tested compliant using the Jigsaw validator.
A PDF viewer is needed to read some texts. I recommend FoxIt.
Resolution of at least 800x600 in 16 bits color (65536 colors) is required, 1024x768 with 32 bits color or better is recommended.
I have made a reasonable effort to ensure that this site contains no copyright violations, and that every author is properly attributed for quoted material. However, as the site has grown through the years, something may have crept into it without me noticing it. If you found an unnattributed quotation or unlawful use of copyright material, please let me know, and I will remove it immediately.
The quote on the front page is from "Daughter of the Drow", by Elaine Cunningham, and it's copyrighted by TSR Inc., I think.
AD&D, D&D, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance and their respective logos are all property and trademarks of TSR Inc. TSR is a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast Inc.
The writings on the Guest area of "The Art of Writing" are a property of their respective owners, and are reproduced here by their express permission. Please contact the authors if you want to copy or use them in any way. They can be reached emailing me.
The logos presented on the Links section are copyright of their respective site owners, and are reproduced by their express permission. Contact them before using them in any way.
Unless noted otherwise, all the material presented is copyrighted by Pablo M. Dotro, a.k.a. The Mage of the Many Shadows. This includes (but is not restricted to) quotes, texts, graphics and linked files. All rights are reserved, but I am quite open to letting my material circulate with proper attribution. Contact me if you want to use something you saw here.
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