The Riven God Quotes

“The strongest and most mysterious weeds often have things to teach us.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

“If you are in doubt about what's balanced, look to the natural world. Animals know the right paths.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

“Hemlock's attentions had not only healed Aelfric's body of its wounds but also given him curious sensitivity. Aside from the voice in his mind, he felt things in the natural surroundings: the presence of beasts, the whispers of trees to the overcast skies, anger in the earth and sea. Ravens followed him around as they did wolves. And he had developed a rough ability to see in the dark.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

“An unkindness of ravens flew from the north and landed in a rustle in the surrounding trees with varied sounds of begging and recognition. Years ago, the local ravens had figured out that Lorth not only walked with death but also left portions of his kills for his eldritch companions. The creatures always seemed to know where he was, a sense born of thousands of years of hunting with wolves.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

“Wolf Star shines on wintry high;
Gazing northward by and by.
Ice and snow on shorelines lie;
Wind and spirits haunt the sky.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

“Wizard is as wizard does.”
― F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion