The Black Ship Tales: No Small Wunder
Added 2025-03-27 18:07:51 +0000 UTCAs part of expanding the series, I'm collaborating with Ekhinda to bring you side stories from 'The Black Ship'.
These short stories will explore the lives of smaller characters or storylines not covered within the main narrative, offering new perspectives on past events and delving into the backgrounds of characters or even side stories we’ve only glimpsed so far.
We hope you enjoy this short story, which fills in the gaps around Javier Wunders capture on Haego.
We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Let us know what you think of this story, and share any characters or backstories you'd like us to expand on in this format.
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Comments
That would be nice.
Lee Lambertson
2025-06-23 16:21:18 +0000 UTCmaybe back story on wirt an winona
Ed Thomas
2025-04-01 07:05:38 +0000 UTCVery nice symbolism Ekhinna! Elks are the reason for Javier's surrender to the "White Peryton", a winged Elk.
Peter Armstrong
2025-03-31 20:50:41 +0000 UTCgood question. my guess letter will mention some of what Cynthia found in the Eternal Garden's computers. That someone (likely builders of the Black Ships) let the Drazzan's know of the coup.
cjoflv
2025-03-31 15:08:40 +0000 UTCYes it does
Darwin Johnson
2025-03-30 22:25:11 +0000 UTCi like it that wyatt is a ‘happy drunk’. alcohol tends to erase the inhibitions. showing the easygoing and happy spirit while drinking is a sign of his true personality. when someone is a mean drunk, without inhibitions their true nature will show. As for the villa, it must be rebuilt and maintained. As a baron, Wyatt has a strong requirement to provide for people living on his land. But he also must have a place for visiting nobles and royalty. He has to learn to respectfully entertain nobles and royalty above his own station. The Prince, Princess, and many others. Without ‘putting on airs’ , he must have a quality house for himself and his guests. That includes quality foods, staff to prepare it etc. Sooner or later, his house will have to pay taxes and tributes to the Principality as well. He, as a Knight/Baron under the House of Astor must represent his position in the court with manners and style.
Skeeta_bite
2025-03-30 21:12:20 +0000 UTCFunny wonder group get attacked by Elks then finds himself in front of Wyatt's armour. Lol "Okay"
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-30 21:04:08 +0000 UTCGood point. Use that money to build wood mill, educate locals and start the pilot school.
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-30 21:01:38 +0000 UTCAfter listening again, I wonder what be found in the letter????
Jeff Wright
2025-03-30 15:22:03 +0000 UTCYep best line yet OK LOL
Robert Whitehead
2025-03-30 07:03:45 +0000 UTCgreat idea. besides training for soldiers could also help with school/health facilities for locals. assisting in recovery and education for locals will help win hearts and minds.
Skeeta_bite
2025-03-29 22:50:52 +0000 UTCit’s time for wyatt to learn declan’s capabilities. wyatt should take and introduce declan to the other composters, show him how the composters call him by his first name. declan’s commoners can call him ‘boss’ like leopold does. respect is earned not demanded. together with a couple of the composters, they should make a visit to the local villages to meet and befriend the locals. learn about their needs, skills, and history. it could give wyatt an opportunity to assist in recovery, employ locals and overcome negative emotions. they still have a common enemy in surviving drazzan as well as survival.
Skeeta_bite
2025-03-29 22:37:10 +0000 UTCIt would be funny for him to faint again.
Jeff Wright
2025-03-29 17:46:21 +0000 UTCYou know, I think Wyatt should check his bank account. When he was made a knight he got a million credits as a reward. He is now a Baron, did he get another credit reward?
Jeff Wright
2025-03-29 17:45:51 +0000 UTCFabian needs to let Declan know what a Knight should have done to Javier
Jason B
2025-03-29 16:04:59 +0000 UTCTurn Villa Ruins into a pilot academy where everyone are taught latest tactics and treated as equals.
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-29 15:45:51 +0000 UTCSomehow Clara “the puppet master” made this happen.
cjoflv
2025-03-29 03:50:37 +0000 UTCOkay!
Thomas Geisler
2025-03-28 23:46:48 +0000 UTCIt would have been an interesting redemption arc to have Wunder sit the rest of the conflict out and help rebuild Hago (specifically as Wyatte's steward and semi-temp representative for house Staples) as penance.
Christopher Rice
2025-03-28 18:43:09 +0000 UTCThe ending what was that at the good part .need to know more ?
Patrickh Brinson
2025-03-28 18:10:19 +0000 UTCWill be interesting to hear what the princess and her superiors think of this capture
Ed M
2025-03-28 16:54:31 +0000 UTCThanks for the clarification on Declan . I was wondering how Wunder was able to get near Wyatt when he was supposed to be guarding him.
Darwin Johnson
2025-03-28 15:45:23 +0000 UTCJust what are the odds of that either Wyatt is the luckiest man alive or thecosmos just has a since of humor
Jeremy Cable
2025-03-28 14:55:39 +0000 UTCoh, going to clear a small misconception. Declan didn't fail. He and his servants were on a small break. Wyatt did order them to take a break every now and again given they were in a secure area. Doesn't mean Declan won't beat himself for it, though!
EkhidnaWritez
2025-03-28 13:50:16 +0000 UTCnow that was cool, OK, ha, ha, ha, I can bet that Wyatt will never live this down, drunk and captures the Wunder
DennisT
2025-03-28 13:17:31 +0000 UTC"Ok" just OK all we get is OK Wyatt please never change
Robert Whitehead
2025-03-28 10:54:23 +0000 UTCBut "OK " IS THE BEST WE GOT ROFLMAO "OK "
Robert Whitehead
2025-03-28 10:52:39 +0000 UTCSo now we know how he was caught. By a bunch of drunken pilots.
Jean-marc Ladouceur
2025-03-28 07:42:07 +0000 UTCThis was such an unexpected treat, that now i have to go back and listen to 48-1 again, now that the Blanks have effectively been filled in- it’s the the revelations you get a few days After a Hard night of Drinking with the Team Mates, and you wake up wondering- WTF Happened… 😂 😂 Great Job at Ekhidna, for the pleasant surprise…
william lemon
2025-03-28 04:25:25 +0000 UTCYeah, I’m think Wyatt got at least another $8-10Mil Prize Bonus for the GV, Capturing Felicity & Casimir, plus Defeating Max, plus he got a Raise Promotion wise I’m guessing from $4K Per month to $5K per month Salary…
william lemon
2025-03-28 04:13:14 +0000 UTCWyatt probably hasn't looked at his bank balance recently. What the chances Clara and Prince gave him another (bigger) reward/gift? I think he received 6-7 million credits for JinTrax. What should Baron Wyatt get (if anything) for Hastrung? Couldn't you imaging Clara doing this just to get a laugh?
cjoflv
2025-03-28 03:41:19 +0000 UTCLike flies to a flame. The bad guys just gravitate to Wyatt. Now they just come to Baron Wyatt "Wolfhound" Staples lay at his feet and surrender without a fight.
cjoflv
2025-03-28 03:10:57 +0000 UTCI'm picturing Clara, Cynthia, Redford, Milkades, & Galt going, "WTF?!" Followed by, "How the hell does he get himself into these situations?"
Chen Lee
2025-03-28 02:38:53 +0000 UTCYour not wrong.
Gady Tuff
2025-03-28 01:16:55 +0000 UTCThis was so good. Kinda felt Wyatt didn't partake in drink so it was fun to hear his first time. Part of me fills sorry for wunder. Lost in the wilds is hard. That said, if those are his thoughts, planing to demand things from commoners first thing. Maybe he needs a few more days in the forest.
Gady Tuff
2025-03-28 01:16:39 +0000 UTCFantastic! Great idea with these side stories. Hilarious seeing Wunder running into a drunk Wyatt. I'd suggest a side story following Captain Siro and Maximillian (kind of a Cop Buddy theme - a bit of humor, light hearted feel). I might expand a Siro and Max side story into its own short series: Siro hears of a plot to go after Wyatt's family. Siro travels to Maximillian's home world for help. They make a short stop to Woodshaft (.... wretched hive of scum and villainy) to gather intel before traveling to Volantis to seek out the Stapes. Also, guess what. Siro and Worlo know each other. The Siro and "Mad" Max show could eventually feed back to the main story line. Once on Volantis, Siro and Max track down the Staples who live just outside one of their cities. However, as blue bloods (similar to Javer Wunder in Haego) they are a little clumsy planet side. They get lost in the forest get chased by a large animal and run into one of Wyatt's brothers .... [Sorry got carried away] Author has created something really great. Creating a universe we can let our imaginations free. Thank you so much!
cjoflv
2025-03-28 00:46:51 +0000 UTCGood job, as always an excellent review, has Jinco had a lacou yet ?
Picky
2025-03-28 00:39:04 +0000 UTCDeclan’s first time guarding and he failed. Wunder should have been stopped before getting to Wyatt.
Strategic Prepper
2025-03-28 00:02:31 +0000 UTCAnother fun channel would be to see a bar, seeing all of Clara's videos about Wyatt's exploits being played, and hear the gossip such a gathering would have. Or having an "info-movie" put out about the Wolfhound's Rise what would be the gossip from the nobles and commoners after it was released Princapality wide.
J.R. Turner
2025-03-27 23:55:26 +0000 UTCI think Baron Wyatt Staples should be given Valantis for his nascent House. By the time the Prince is properly recognized it should be a no-brainer for Wyatt to get the planet Valantis or maybe the whole system for his own. IMHO
J.R. Turner
2025-03-27 23:47:22 +0000 UTCLOVE IT! Wonderful short story and so much laughter. I will agree to the concept of Jinko's path to Woodshaft. Maybe a short on Wren's hunting or maybe Wyatt's dad doing something special for his mom. On a different track, maybe something about the Wenfield children discussing what is going on with each of their assignments. SO many options for little short stories. And we will accept anything from this wonderful world you have given us. Now we smile and wait and review what has already been given again.
J.R. Turner
2025-03-27 23:40:36 +0000 UTCI'm thinking back to my own drinking stories , I'm at a loss, to capture Havey Air While drunk. You would have thunk... :=)
Mutt
2025-03-27 23:03:49 +0000 UTCWhat an awesome surprise to read and listen to this!! Thanks you and keep them coming!!!
John Myers
2025-03-27 22:47:53 +0000 UTCThat’s great!!!
Tim Edwards
2025-03-27 22:46:52 +0000 UTCI like this concept of the sub-story to the main storyline. Definitely keep this going.
ohnodevo
2025-03-27 22:27:14 +0000 UTClmao loved it.
Pat
2025-03-27 22:22:28 +0000 UTCWell looks like Wyatt family may be moving to their new home..can’t for get Mr Worlo.
Deano
2025-03-27 21:38:06 +0000 UTCGreat little short story 👍🏻
Brandon
2025-03-27 21:35:42 +0000 UTCWow what a nice surprise. It’s funny to know that for nobles, there is a kryptonite and that is dirt lol all hail, the wolfhound. Victory Shall Suffice!!!!!!!
Wild Card
2025-03-27 21:33:58 +0000 UTCTo be fair Wyatt did wave him over.
Eric Bray
2025-03-27 21:28:43 +0000 UTCMaybe he will Declan there to over see it
Andrew cook
2025-03-27 21:16:05 +0000 UTCOutstanding. Wyatt finally has some down time with his squad.
Fred Flint
2025-03-27 21:02:28 +0000 UTCLove it, this short story was as good as The Black Ship Tales Mr. Worlo which is great in building a background story of the principality and Wyatt Staples. The Ending was not a cliffhanger but a unexpected humorous Ending that'll leave you laughing.
rainman2580
2025-03-27 20:55:43 +0000 UTCThis is delicious, chuckle chuckle. The surrender of Javier Wunder ; how the mighty have fallen
Chip1217
2025-03-27 20:47:36 +0000 UTCdrink…it does a body good. lol. Wyatt can fall in a tub of crap and come up smelling like roses. great story arc
Skeeta_bite
2025-03-27 20:09:10 +0000 UTCI would love to hear some of the back story of Jincho and the Yikanti escape from the kingdom they left, the way they did it, and how they wound up at Woodshaft. it would be entertaining to also follow the rumor reports about Wyatt to places not directly involved in the succession, some bars, trade post, former 3rd fleet officers that deserted to avoid the fleet to escape, maybe a few retired marines discussing 'back in my time' stories when they hear about Hastrung and Haego. For all those romance fans it might be amusing to overhear the gossip of some high born daughters during parties about inpressions or plans they would pursue given the chance. The composter's union is looking for Wyatt for late fees due for his missing cargo delivery ... LOL.
T Griffetts
2025-03-27 19:55:34 +0000 UTCThat was Wunderful, just finished work & came home to this on Patreon!.
Drew - UK
2025-03-27 19:38:14 +0000 UTCLoved it. And now we just have to wait a few more days for more
Jose Barahona Lopez
2025-03-27 19:32:51 +0000 UTCExcellent. Love these shorts. Good way to fill in details of the main storyline.
Jesse Roberson
2025-03-27 19:26:37 +0000 UTCI can’t stop smiling!
The huntsmen
2025-03-27 19:24:21 +0000 UTCThe irony of it, "Elk Shaped Beast" attacked them with hooves and antlers, half of them died. Sounds like Javier got his own version of the stag's wrath, just the wilderness variety instead of how Wyatt stormed the Gallant Venture alone! No surprise the command structure fell apart, after all they did mutiny from the Gallant Venture. Also quite humorous they discovered they did not have the skills commoners often acquire in life to survive on their own under harsh conditions. The logical progression of actions follow with Javier near starving, thirsty, and cold planning to demand the first commoners he encounters provide for him just because he is a noble. Enough time has elapsed though that he realizes his plight, and stumbling upon signs of civilization, he throws himself on them begging for help, a far different act than he imagined earlier that he imagined some control over. The very 1st person Javier meets winds up the very pilot credited with his condition at the moment. Wyatt, apparently experiencing being intoxicated from the celebration even spots Javier and calls out to him "Heeeyy, want a drink?". It appears the knight sworn to serve Wyatt is not so diligent, allowing Javier to approach unchallenged only catching sight of Javier when he is called out to by Wyatt. I hope Declan gets an ear full later for failing to serve as he promised Wyatt before they started to drink. Javier managed to stumble across Wyatt, and admitted to himself surrender was preferable to his current state of affairs. I think if Javier is counted as playing the drinking game, he just won the most embarrassing story to have to confess. A great short work building on the characters and dynamics in "The Black Ship". These kind of rewards as members here will surely garner Ekhidna more adoration, and ensure SciFistories1977 stays a popular destination for Patreons.
T Griffetts
2025-03-27 19:15:45 +0000 UTCI wonder when he’s going to realize he has a knight that can show him the ropes on a few things….
Johnathan Greeley
2025-03-27 19:09:58 +0000 UTCAny extra material from The Black Ship series is more than welcomed ..... for a moment I thought we might hear a bit more background of the Composter’s as they slowly descended into a drunken stupor. Short stories certainly have their place, but I am always left wanting a little more ..... guess that’s a good thing, thanks again
Danny
2025-03-27 19:05:29 +0000 UTCAwesome
Old Man Gibb
2025-03-27 18:56:44 +0000 UTCDeclan isn’t very good at guarding if Javier was able to just walk up to the Wyatt’s table. I would fire him
Darwin Johnson
2025-03-27 18:48:51 +0000 UTCAlmost 100,000 acres of land. Yikes!!!!!! 98,000 to be more precise.
Jeff Wright
2025-03-27 18:47:14 +0000 UTCThank you for this unanticipated pleasure.
Ellis Willis
2025-03-27 18:42:52 +0000 UTCCheers 🍻
Deano
2025-03-27 18:41:01 +0000 UTCVery surprised great job love it . I find myself just enthralled with the black ship now side Stories as well .
Ronnie Williamson
2025-03-27 18:40:57 +0000 UTCLove it😂😂
Inge Nilsen
2025-03-27 18:38:27 +0000 UTCSo awesome! A great short story filling gaps with interesting details.. Thanks!
T Griffetts
2025-03-27 18:35:18 +0000 UTCThat's what's up
Duane Jones
2025-03-27 18:26:53 +0000 UTCPleasant surprise.
Mike Dysart
2025-03-27 18:17:15 +0000 UTCWhat a pleasant Thursday surprise
MoMo
2025-03-27 18:09:43 +0000 UTCOoOoOo
MoMo
2025-03-27 18:08:39 +0000 UTC
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