Seeking a Different Future
“You will inform the ladies?” Marnius hoisted both their packs with one hand and grabbed his morningstar in the other. “Good, then I will meet you on the north road.” Ethnila waved him off and leaned back against a porch Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p14
Ared leaned against the railing, gazing down at the rooftop gardens below. The neat lines of the gravel paths cut esoteric patterns among the orderly rows of greenery. Beneath the verdant blanket the purling streams hid from his view as Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p13
Ssrathep-Iln gazed silently at the blank surface of the water. Around him the Council were watching the large basin intently. The new Emir Al-Rukh fidgeted impatiently on his divan. Sultana Julnar was reclining calmly on Her throne of pillows. The Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p12
Marnius watched the villagers outside, plodding along the muddy road; hurrying to make the most of the brief respite before the next blanket of rain fell. In the distance he could hear the thunder of the far-off Stormpeaks, rolling down Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p11
Uragh stalked the outskirts of the village for a while, not wanting to get involved in the fighting. Yet. He could feel the bloodlust boiling within him, trying to coerce him into joining the fray, but he pushed it away. Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p10
Ssrathep-Iln hobbled along the path winding past the rocks. The stony ground offered some comfort with each step, the warmth of twin suns stored within. He paused to inspect the guards before making his way around the outcropping into the Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p9
They pushed their way through the crowded market. Their voices drowned out by merchants hawking their wares and customers attempting to bargain, they didn’t bother to speak until they finally escaped the throng into a relatively empty side street. “I Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p8
Imaerla’s world was confused, warped by her fever. One moment she was dimly aware of blurry figures towering over her, silhouetted against a bright square of light, and the next she was alone in the darkness of her dreams. Occasionally, Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p7
Taral wasn’t sure where the others were; this wasn’t his forest, at least not the part he knew. He knew they were near, caught glimpses and heard them, but he hadn’t the same awareness he was used to when hunting Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p6
Aytaq looked out across the still waters of Lake Seren. Morning mist lingered across it, protected from the sun’s searing light by the shadows of the surrounding hills as well as those of that ugly wall that was being built Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p5