199. Till Dragon's Rise
Till Dragon's Rise
Middanhal
From the mountain of Wyrmpeak, meltwater flowed down and fell as a waterfall into the eastern end of Middanhal. Here, it became the great river of the M...
2021-04-28 11:43:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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198. Pieces in Place
Pieces in Place
Middanhal
Theobald looked up as the door to his study opened. The guard standing on post stuck his head inside. “There’s a man from Theodstan here.”
The ...
2021-04-21 07:04:33 +0000 UTC View Post197. Within the Law
Within the Law
Middanhal
Eleanor came rushing into the rooms she shared with Arndis. “Have you heard?”
“I have not,” replied the other woman. She continued eating her ...
2021-04-14 12:44:54 +0000 UTC View Post196. Written in Blood
Written in Blood
Middanhal
In the small study afforded to him, the captain of the city guard had company.
“Something must be done!” The speaker was an aged man past eighty...
2021-04-07 07:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post195. Written in Ink
Written in Ink
Middanhal
With his fellow Hawks, Jorund passed through the gate to the Citadel, soon reaching their quarters. The mood was subdued; even if no battle had been lost ag...
2021-03-31 08:36:27 +0000 UTC View Post194. Black Blades and White Walls
Black Blades and White Walls
Northern Adalrik
Surcoats with red hawks and black swords stalked each other across the open landscape north of Middanhal. With winter’s end, the armi...
2021-03-24 08:53:28 +0000 UTC View Post193. The Engineer
The Engineer
Portesur
Less than a week after Fortönn had fallen, the armies of Alcázar reached the mainland. With Thusund’s fleet scattered among the northern isles, fighting re...
2021-03-17 10:24:24 +0000 UTC View Post192. Before the Storm
Before the Storm
Herbergja
Nearly past noon, a foot prodded the sleeping Damien. “Time to wake,” came the boisterous voice belonging to the count of Verbonne. “You cannot slee...
2021-03-10 10:35:58 +0000 UTC View Post191. Taking Measures
Taking Measures
Herbergja
As the march continued, Damien’s companions changed from day to day, with the exception being Verbonne, who rarely wavered from his friend’s side. Some...
2021-03-03 09:18:47 +0000 UTC View Post190. Cold Cuts
Cold Cuts
Western Ealond
Across Ealond, small bands of men trickled together to form a river of soldiers. It slithered across the land, following the winding roads along streams of ...
2021-02-24 08:06:27 +0000 UTC View Post189. The Breaking of Teeth
The Breaking of Teeth
Fortönn
At all times, the Order kept watch from the highest tower on Fortönn towards southwest. As the sails appeared on the horizon, the message was sent th...
2021-02-17 13:58:18 +0000 UTC View Post188. Last Shelter
Last Shelter
Herbergja
Activity in the great harbour of Herbergja followed the seasons. The mild summer months saw countless ships arrive and depart, carrying out trade between the ...
2021-02-10 09:07:46 +0000 UTC View Post187. Fortress and Forest
Fortress and Forest
Montmer
Eventually, the castle settled into some manner of routine shaped around the new baron. Damien would take off for several days, hunting and riding. On hi...
2021-02-03 11:07:33 +0000 UTC View Post186. The Baron of Montmer
The Baron of Montmer
Montmer
A solitary figure trotted along the road that slithered through the small barony of Montmer. Approaching from the north, he reached the small castle tow...
2021-01-27 11:27:55 +0000 UTC View Post185. Old Friendships and New Hostilities
Old Friendships and New Hostilities
Fontaine
The Mihtea, largest river in Adalmearc, flowed through Middanhal until it reached the sea in the west. Along the way, it passed by Fonta...
2021-01-20 09:09:50 +0000 UTC View Post184. The Path to Tread
The Path to Tread
Dvaros
After the failed assault, the defenders remained on edge for hours; dealing with the dead and wounded could leave an obvious opening for another attack. Yet...
2021-01-13 10:11:17 +0000 UTC View Post183. Days in Darkness
Days in Darkness
Dvaros
When the siege began, the mood inside the castle had been anxious. Now, retreated into the inner part of the fortress, dread lay in the very air. Every other day...
2021-01-06 10:13:10 +0000 UTC View Post182. Collapse
Collapse
Dvaros
Time passed slowly in the castle following the assault. While the mood remained tense, it became less anxious when the jarl’s men did not renew their attacks, but ...
2020-12-30 08:42:38 +0000 UTC View Post181. A Ration of Hope
A Ration of Hope
Dvaros
Jana knocked softly on Brand’s door. Behind her, Glaukos stirred from the floor of the parlour where he had slept; Geberic was keeping watch on the walls, ...
2020-12-23 11:51:52 +0000 UTC View Post180. Council in War
Council in War
Dvaros
The night passed without incident. Lacking siege weaponry, Jarl Harald did not attempt to assault the castle walls. Instead, his men set up barricades to enclo...
2020-12-16 16:08:06 +0000 UTC View Post179. Council in Blood
Council in Blood
Dvaros
An hour after dawn, news of the king’s death had reached everyone in the castle. By the end of the day, the whole city would know. Eventually, ships would ...
2020-12-09 15:50:26 +0000 UTC View Post178. Council in Winter
Council in Winter
Dvaros
With the arrival of nearly all the jarls of the greater islands, about forty in all, it was time to celebrate the solstice. In Thusund, they paid greater he...
2020-12-02 16:06:27 +0000 UTC View Post176. Twain
Twain
Dvaros
On the morning of winter solstice, the sounds of weapons clashing guided Brand to the courtyard where the housecarls trained. He had been there several times, pitting h...
2020-11-25 14:59:33 +0000 UTC View Post175. Prayers Unanswered
Prayers Unanswered
Dvaros
Ten days after arrival, Brand stood in the courtyard shortly after sunrise. Hitherto, he and Jana had spent their time much like on the first day, mingling...
2020-11-18 14:34:23 +0000 UTC View Post174. Fading Twilight
Fading Twilight
Dvaros
The bell rang, summoning the inhabitants of the castle to the evening meal. The courtiers gathered in the hall, waiting for the king to arrive; Jana and Brand...
2020-11-11 16:23:19 +0000 UTC View Post173. Cold Winds
Cold Winds
Dvaros
After their meeting with the king’s counsellor, Brand and Jana were shown to the quarters made ready for them. A small wing with a chamber for each, connected by...
2020-11-04 16:52:53 +0000 UTC View Post172. The Carven City
The Carven City
Dvaros
They sailed through the nights, as the wind allowed; the oarsmen needed sleep, after all. The stars provided guidance for the captain or his helmsman, as they...
2020-10-28 13:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post171. Arnarson
Arnarson
Fortönn
The Teeth stretched from the mainland in the east to the island of Fortönn in the west. In most parts, they were little more than reefs or shallow spots of land, ...
2020-10-21 08:50:08 +0000 UTC View Post170. By the Grace of Disfara
By the Grace of Disfara
Maleth
Maleth had neither size nor significance to be surrounded by walls. Various roads led into the town, with most traffic entering from the south. A pitt...
2020-10-14 17:50:01 +0000 UTC View Post169. Badawin
Badawin
Southern Wastelands
When Brand woke, his eyes slowly moved to survey his surroundings. By his right side, a pole was raised, holding up a tent. He lay on blankets and was co...
2020-10-07 12:08:04 +0000 UTC View Post