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Elmara, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 5th Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning Jakob greeted the dawn of the next Venera’s Day standing before what seemed to be half the Company of the Star, stripped to the waist and shivering slightly in the early morning chill. Arrayed ahead of him were two lines of men, … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Eight"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning Saint Luris’ Cathedral had just finished ringing out ten bells as Rosele and Ayren dressed again in the flickering candlelight of the artist’s bedchamber. The night watchman who would escort them to Pedra’s home was sure to arrive any moment, as did … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Seven"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning There had never been a time in Pedra’s life when he had considered service to the Hontese crown over that of the House of Anaschen. It was not out of an over-abundance of love of country, which he had to admit was … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Six"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning It was still far too early for this. Aline wanted nothing to do with Oryn until at least midday, after she had had a chance to wake up properly and sharpen her knife. Yet something must have whispered to him that he … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Five"

Regin’s Field, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning Morning light streamed too brightly into the tent where Jakob lay sprawled across Gerta’s ample bosom, which rose and fell with the gentleness of lazy slumber. He wanted to claim that as his own doing but his companion had done more … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Four"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning Minden drained his last mouthful of ale and left the mug on the table with a few coppers for Brena, the innkeeper. A visit from a member of the city council was not how he had wished to start his morning. Then … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Three"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning Minden drained his last mouthful of ale and left the mug on the table with a few coppers for Brena, the innkeeper. A visit from a member of the city council was not how he had wished to start his morning. Then … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow sample chapter 3"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning “That was some performance,” Rosele whispered to Pedra as she followed him out the door of the city council chamber. She turned away from the men who remained inside, already certain of what they were muttering about around the table without needing … Continue reading "Enemies of Peace: Chapter Two"

Kaschar, Kingdom of Taruschkan ⸻ 3rd Awaiting, 678th Year of the Common Reckoning “That was some performance,” Rosele whispered to Pedra as she followed him out the door of the city council chamber. She turned away from the men who remained inside, already certain of what they were muttering about around the table without needing … Continue reading "Dorim’s Sorrow sample chapter 2"

The invitation arrived far too early that morning, in a thick cream-colored envelope filigreed with delicate gold-and-silver leaf and sealed in vermillion wax. In the center of the seal stood a coat of arms in shallow relief, quartered with stacks of coins in the first and third, then crossed halberds in the second and fourth. … Continue reading "The Queen’s Symphony: Chapter Six"