An overnight fall from wealth
A cold wind descended down the mountain tops in the north and blew across their stony feet. By the time it ventured along the rocky plains to Frost City, it became a pleasant, welco...
2020-04-30 02:07:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Washed incense stones?
Another intermittent groan interrupted the monotonous creaking of the axle as the wooden wheels tumbled over another dried rut. The dust raised from the clopping horse and rolling caravan ...
2020-04-21 05:05:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Travelers on the road
The night sky stretched out before them towards a horizon lost in the distance. A full moon hung overhead as it kept the company of the limitless stars. A chirp of an insect or disturbed bi...
2020-04-21 04:52:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Preparing for a journey
Ever since Mr. Thomas converted half of the old corral into a training ground, the site had undergone a myriad of changes. A stout fence encircled the area, not for keeping prying eyes aw...
2020-04-21 04:47:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Dreaming of a weapon
Chu ran his finger across a segment of the drawing plans before tapping his chin. Old Hodge had spared no expense in sieving out large sheets of paper for exclusive use in the farm expansion...
2020-04-11 01:11:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Future plans
Mr. Thomas bent his head while walking under the low, crooked doorway. With the door creaking close, with a complaint behind him, he sighed on hearing the greeting from his wife. There she sat on th...
2020-04-09 11:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Building a reputation
Chu cast an apologetic face at Lucy while handing over a refilled waterskin. A sense of shame lingered in his mind as his eyes fell on her drenched shirt under her red leather armor. Gritti...
2020-04-06 00:34:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Overcoming fears
Depending on the discerning eye, a forest can take many forms. On a relatively dry, sunny day, the shaded canopy, bubbling brooks, and natural growth created a free and unfettered landscape. Con...
2020-04-04 03:56:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Battling against an invincible foe
The death of the wolf demon lifted the terror overhanging the goblin race. Free from that calamity which prowled and depopulated entire villages, the goblins began the process ...
2020-04-01 23:48:04 +0000 UTC View PostHey readers, I am so sorry about the recent delays. Had a little scare last week and it's still being sorted. Will have all chapters out by the end of the week. Thank you for continuing to stick with me.
I hope everyone is holding on and bei...
2020-03-31 10:47:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Gathering raw materials
"Elder Brother Ming, the forest around us is secure. I'm heading out to scout ahead with Fenrir."
Dyna reported in a monotonous tone to the oldest male in the resting party. The red...
2020-03-31 10:42:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Testing and Prodding
Chong passed a tired hand across his face and then forced open his bloodshot eyes. Last night, when Doug chose him to tag along to the meeting of the Bloodnight Society today, he hardly slep...
2020-03-20 03:08:14 +0000 UTC View Post
The swap and steal
The light from the flames of the outer fires traveled over the grassland. Rolling over a knoll, Stevven Gofart knew they would soon arrive at the Military camp. Breathing a sigh of relief, a s...
2020-03-20 03:03:36 +0000 UTC View Post
On the road
Chu stood motionless in the ankle-deep stream. With his back bent, he scanned below the clear bubbling water to the spaces between the stones and rocks. Tensing his shoulders, his body resembled a co...
2020-03-20 02:57:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Subcontracting
Merchant Quin twisted his face on seeing the bluish fruit placed on the table. Even in a darkened setting, he would recognize the useless item. Reigning in the displeasure from his voice, he raise...
2020-03-09 23:45:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Contracting merchants
Chu sat on a weathered log under the evening sun. From his position on top of the hill, he had an open view of the grasslands. Most importantly, however, he held an unobstructed view of the...
2020-03-07 04:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Setting the stage
Priest Quarrie cast a pitiful face from his lying position, up at the young Healer kneeling beside him. Even from his blurred vision, the angelic features of this raven-haired beauty shone in t...
2020-03-05 22:30:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Weapon of mass destruction
Ming continued chatting with the three scouts as if meeting up some long lost brothers. Chu, on the other hand, focused on the short priest. In the few travels he experienced on the ro...
2020-02-29 02:24:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Brothers on the road
An open grassland didn't always mean one could gaze around till as far as the eye could see.
Like the gentle waves of a calm sea, the rolling, low undulations blocked the traveler's vi...
2020-02-29 01:40:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Adventuring on the grasslands
Deep within the grasslands during the night.
Lucy heard them before the wolves. The sun had set for only a few hours and she had drawn the first watch. Sitting with her back s...
2020-02-21 02:18:42 +0000 UTC View Post
A steady fire
Two days later, Chu walked past the east gate of the farm while tightening the leather straps of his left gauntlet. Lowering his neck, he cast aside all politeness as he tugged with his teeth. The ...
2020-02-21 02:14:26 +0000 UTC View Post
An opportunity
Patriarch Gofart heaved a long sigh and then relaxed by slumping his flabby, old figure on the oversized chair. A few steps below, the Elders and decision-makers slowly trickled out of the large h...
2020-02-14 15:43:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Thoughtful Training
Lucy slipped on her boots and then pulled and tied the leather straps tight. Rising from the wooden stool, she fixed the buckles on her leather belt. Attached to it, hung her small first aid ...
2020-02-11 15:16:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Double Turning
Ursus made his way across the slum lanes to the south gate. His companion this time was a wiry young man who had visited with the Boss. Similar to his relation to Little Tuck, in the beginning, th...
2020-02-08 01:54:11 +0000 UTC View Post
A helping hand
The weary door from the silent hall creaked open to the concoction room. The scent of medicinal herbs, potions, and lingering smoke greeted the fifteen-year-old boy as his eyes blinked naturally t...
2020-02-04 17:08:31 +0000 UTC View Post
No shortcuts
Ishara shook her head again in the negative on seeing what the human scribbled on the paper. She had no idea why the boy kept pushing this belief about magic. Twisting her lip at the crude circle dr...
2020-01-30 03:48:55 +0000 UTC View Post
The Alchemist Guild of Frost City
The Alchemist Guild occupied a relatively large portion of land adjacent to the Military headquarters. Situated in the northwestern quadrant of the city, it served as a major di...
2020-01-28 12:28:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hair color
Ming stood by the stable fence while watching the actions of the old man. As if accustomed to a familiar routine, the balding man approached and petted the horse from the side. Coaxing the large anima...
2020-01-24 15:12:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Finding new guards
Chu twisted slightly on the saddle to ease the pressure on his rump. The three-hour ride this morning across the grasslands reminded him of his status as an amateur rider. The slow clops while...
2020-01-21 12:44:36 +0000 UTC View Post