J.P. Ashman > Quotes

“Long has black powder been in the hands of dwarves alone.
Alas, winds ever change and nothing remains the same forever.

Lord Arrlo Salkeld”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Cross

“I think Pecker will be able to sit on my lap, once in the saddle," Gleave said in all seriousness.
Correia sighed and moved back through the tavern's rear door.
"You're making it too easy for me", Sav said, before following her.
"What's wrong with holding Pecker in my lap?"
Even Errolas smirked as he limped after the other two, another limper close behind, Pecker at their feet.”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Arrow

“Thank ye, miss, I’d like that,’ Elleth said as they passed the green haired woman, who smiled at Elleth with what looked to her like pity. Well, she didn’t need pity now did she? She’d found a life, and a lady she would be. Mamma would be so proud.”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Cross

“And the dog?’
‘The dog, sire?’ Sears asked, confused.
‘The dog told you this?’
‘Not me, sire, him.’ Sears jerked the thumb of his good hand to Gitsham”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Cross

“She finally pushed and moved through the small doorway into the shadow of the narrow street beyond as she heard one last thing from her dying mama.
'I love you, Elleth.'
'Love you too, mamma.”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Cross

“Gleave roared. Sav cursed. Hen ran in circles and elf charged.”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Arrow

“I don’t know if it’s ever been used before, but it’s supposed to rally every guard and battle mage on station to this point. Let’s hope it—’He was cut off as a large explosion and shouts of terror erupted on the far side of the door. ‘Battle mage.”
― J.P. Ashman, Black Cross