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July 26, 2022
LMM 456: Baggage Claim
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the ones who are definitely in on it.
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Baggage Claim
Jacques lifted the bulging carpet bag. “His lordship placed a sigil hereabouts. Can you banish it?”
Sonnet searched his face, extended a finger, and gasped.
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July 25, 2022
LMM 455: Cold Feet
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s ready to go.
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Cold Feet
The appointed day arrived for Jacques to escort Sonnet to Keishi. Caffeinated and cashmered, he let his carpet bag swing gently… and hummed.
She arrived in a clatter of low ...
July 23, 2022
Bard & Barbarian
Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. Ch35, “Nest and Swarm” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch31, “Paladin for Hire” has unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Learn more about my Patreon here >>
LMM 454: Proving Journey
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s proven himself.
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Proving Journey
“Are you serious? Or are you keeping me from chasing tales?”
Argent’s gaze held amusement. “Both.”
“Right. Well.” Jacques finally answered, “I can’t think of any...
July 21, 2022
LMM 453: Deaf and Blind
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who found himself at Stately House.
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Deaf and Blind
Jacques was intensely curious about Kip’s delicate matter, but Michael’s return from Glintrubble thoroughly distracting Lapis. The dragon helped unpack ar...
July 20, 2022
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch46, “Armory.” Because though Imber is rattled by recent revelations, he needs to keep it together. Especially since there’s more to it. (There’s more to everything, if you think about it.)
July 19, 2022
LMM 452: You May Be Excused
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who also wanted to discuss a matter of some delicacy.
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You May Be Excused
Lapis had swathed himself in sheer fabrics that shifted between navy and gold as he moved, offering mesmerizing glimpses of hip bone...
July 18, 2022
LMM 451: Pretty Boy
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who likes delicacies.
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Pretty Boy
“Isla Ward of Stately House. This is Uncle Jackie, our butler.”
Jacques was intrigued. Since when did squirrel clansmen flash tails? “You haven’t answered Isla, pretty b...
July 12, 2022
ART: Rifflet
“Rifflet” | art by FoxOfTwilight
We first meet Rifflet in Bk4: Mikoto and the Reaver Village, when Lilya finds the little wind dragon in the woods surrounding Wardenclave. That’s at the beginning of summer camp. Bk5: Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate takes place roughly four months later, the following October. By then, Rifflet would have been this size, which is nearly double a hatchling’s size. Fun Fact: It’s mentioned in passing that a human can ride an adult wind dragon. Needless to say...
LMM 450: Yet Another American
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the sneaky one.
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Yet Another American
As Michael’s computer whirred softly to life, Jacques protested. “Think of the time difference. Jimsy may well be tucked safe in his den at this hour. And we can’t simply comma...
