Eric Alagan's Blog, page 21
October 6, 2019
18. Vel Pari: Conqueror or Conquered?
One evening, the queen summoned me to her royal apartments. I found myself in the deep study room, an elegant …
October 3, 2019
17. Vel Pari: Gateway to Power and Pleasure
Though the queen had seen me in the academy, when we met in her private chambers, she studied my person …
September 29, 2019
16. Vel Pari: The Cholan King’s Secret Lover
Cross not swords with fools, lest your antagonism renders them worthy – Kachagan – How did we, Kachagan, Rector of …
September 26, 2019
15. Vel Pari: The Royal Scribe
‘I recall the song you sang, on my daughters’ tenth birthday,’ said Pari, and he recited. ‘A husband mourns his …
September 22, 2019
14. Vel Pari: Visit to a Harlot
‘No.’ ‘Never?’ ‘Never,’ I said. ‘You are a better person, just as was my wife, than I could ever be,’ …
September 19, 2019
13. Vel Pari: Apsara Maiden or Demon?
‘I missed my dear wife so painfully that one day, when brooding by the river, she appeared in my vision. …
September 15, 2019
12. Vel Pari: Legendary Love
‘When you were in the forest, meditating, have you had visitations?’ ‘Visitations?’ ‘Apsara maidens out to test your resolve. Erotic …
September 12, 2019
11. Vel Pari: Father or King
If Chitragandan took umbrage at my words or tone of delivery, he did not betray it. Instead he invited my …
September 8, 2019
10. Vel Pari: My Father, the Vidhuan
‘As ruler of Parambu, the welfare of my people took precedence over personal considerations,’ said Pari. ‘That was until my …
10. Vel Paary: My Father, the Vidhuan
‘As ruler of Parambu, the welfare of my people took precedence over personal considerations,’ said Paary. ‘That was until my …
