Seeking a Different Future
Gorm watched the trio gathered around a table across the room. The whisperling stood with arms crossed and an impassive expression. He had just finished a lengthy explanation of why their associate dueled Ared. The Ireha woman sat scowling and Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Six, p3
Marnius watched the two girls up ahead. Loriana was pointing out things and trying to explain them to her friend, whose wounds had her riding Sun. Imaerla certainly looked awkward atop the beast, unskilled and in a saddle too large Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Six, p2
The moment the hard soles of his boots clicked against the marble floor Ared knew something was wrong, even though he was still disoriented from the teleportation. He had expected to emerge in Moreth’s study, which had wooden floors. It Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Six, p1
“Dangerous?!” Moreth stared incredulously at Ared. “What could this boy possibly do against one of my-” “Any magic in the duel must be enacted by the participants,” Ared explained, pointedly raising his eyebrows. Moreth gazed back at him blankly. “He Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p17
Jaeworl was slumped against a small tree. One lone tree, defiantly standing amidst the destruction wrought upon the village. Around him birds cawed, feasting on the carrion rotting in the fading sunlight. The air was permeated with the stench of Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p16
Safira stretched out lazily, thoroughly enjoying the midday sun’s gently caress against her skin. A few days ago she had discovered a way onto the roof, and had made herself a little refuge there. Here she was above the stench Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p15
“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