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Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 3

Outskirts of Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning This was not how Magda had envisioned herself being invited to dine in the commander’s tent. In her mind, she envisioned an escort of knights, perhaps even a letter sealed with the Count of Valatin’s heron sigil. Even knowing that … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 3"

Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 2

Olmoren, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 2nd Harvest, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning An angry sun was setting at Arrel’s back. He scanned the shadows which fell heavier now on the western horizon, smothering the road ahead in a growing darkness. Beyond that, perhaps three or four days’ march if the autumn rains were kind, … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 2"

Enemies of Peace: Chapter One

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning “You are certain,” Pedra said, more a pronouncement than a question as he felt a sinking in his gut. “No doubt about it,” the man in the close-cropped hair and hood replied. He pointed at the letter Pedra clutched in his hand … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter One"

Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 1

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning “You are certain,” Pedra said, more a pronouncement than a question as he felt a sinking in his gut. “No doubt about it,” the man in the close-cropped hair and hood replied. He pointed at the letter Pedra clutched in his hand … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow: Sample chapter 1"

Dorim’s Sorrow: Chapter One

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning “You are certain,” Pedra said, more a pronouncement than a question as he felt a sinking in his gut. “No doubt about it,” the man in the close-cropped hair and hood replied. He pointed at the letter Pedra clutched in his hand … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow: Chapter One"

Chapter Thirteen: The Companion, or Duty

By word and deed both stableboy and lord shall sow the seeds of reck’ning and reward. – Words of the Emperor in Qepperdan, Matthieu Sartonné, as narrated to his page, Jarun Hichame At first, it angered him that old Maeli would turn down the last of this month’s coppers from Varakuma. How many chickens could … Continue reading "Chapter Thirteen: The Companion, or Duty"

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Companion, or Duty

By word and deed both stableboy and lord shall sow the seeds of reck’ning and reward. – Words of the Emperor in Qepperdan, Matthieu Sartonné, as narrated to his page, Jarun Hichame At first, it angered him that old Maeli would turn down the last of this month’s coppers from Varakuma. How many chickens could … Continue reading "Chapter Twenty-Five: The Companion, or Duty"

Review: The Northman is good

Hwæt! Remember a time when men were men, women were women, and all quests for vengeance were inherently righteous? No? Well neither do I and neither does The Northman and that’s why it’s good. Pictured: me, plunging into the discourse with no regard for human life But first, a synopsis of the story and little … Continue reading "Review: The Northman is good"

Chapter Twelve: The Proselytes, or Piety

Only one people to my knowledge has ever been perfect and these I once named after their god. But surely, the people of God are not only the perfect ones, but also those who can only ever strive in mortality after perfection, else their Creator must be condemned to while away Its eternities in abject … Continue reading "Chapter Twelve: The Proselytes, or Piety"

Chapter Twenty-Four: The Proselytes, or Piety

Only one people to my knowledge has ever been perfect and these I once named after their god. But surely, the people of God are not only the perfect ones, but also those who can only ever strive in mortality after perfection, else their Creator must be condemned to while away Its eternities in abject … Continue reading "Chapter Twenty-Four: The Proselytes, or Piety"