Nathaniel E. Troupe is a Pittsburgh-based fantasy author best known for his book The Marksmen Guard. He grew up in York, Pennsylvania, balancing a passion for fantasy with athletics during his youth. He attended Robert Morris University, where he played hockey and first connected with the Pittsburgh region, now his long-term home with his wife Kristen.

Showcasing at the Festival: The Marksmen Guard and The Marksmen Guard: The Power of Exaltation