168. Dust
Dust
Southern Wastelands
A desolate region lay between the South Cities along the coast of the Mydlonde Sea and the Langstan to the north. The people of Alcázar called it a desert ...
2020-09-30 18:23:46 +0000 UTC View Post
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167. Wellspring
Wellspring
North of Alcázar
Once they could no longer be seen from the city walls, the fleeing pair turned away from the main road. Instead, they rode at a slower pace through the ...
2020-09-23 14:42:21 +0000 UTC View Post166. Honey and Oil
Honey and Oil
Alcázar
The princess, the prisoner, and their horse hastened away from the palace. With pained expression and some difficulty, Brand got on the horse, sparing his leg...
2020-09-16 14:04:21 +0000 UTC View Post165. An Orchard Meeting
An Orchard Meeting
Alcázar
At night, the palace was quiet, but not empty. Guards patrolled the corridors. The Kabir and the hāgib might both work late, either together or apart. S...
2020-09-09 09:45:43 +0000 UTC View Post164. When Hel Approaches
When Hel Approaches
Alcázar
Once more, Salim stood outside Jana’s chamber as he had done each morning for five years. Once the attendant had helped the lady and left, he stepped ...
2020-09-02 12:31:44 +0000 UTC View Post163. An Even Table
An Even Table
Alcázar
Morning was announced in the dungeon by a bowl of cold gruel pushed through the hatch into Brand’s cell. He had no spoon and had to use his fingers instead....
2020-08-26 09:19:48 +0000 UTC View Post162. Strings
Strings
Alcázar
Seeing Brand disarm himself, several things happened at once. The crowd reacted with a multitude of emotions. The guards swarmed forward to seize Brand. Jalil got o...
2020-08-19 08:10:35 +0000 UTC View Post161. A Worthy Spectacle
A Worthy Spectacle
Alcázar
“Explain how you could be so careless to let a prisoner die.” Jalil’s voice was calm, but he spoke with a clenched jaw.
“There are marks fr...
2020-08-12 09:39:53 +0000 UTC View Post160. A Measure of Mercy
A Measure of Mercy
Alcázar
“How is your progress?” Jalil’s mother stared at him under her heavy eyelids.
“The prisoners are breaking,” he claimed. “They will lead...
2020-08-05 12:25:10 +0000 UTC View Post159. Prisoner
Prisoner
Alcázar
The Kabir of Alcázar was lord of the city and its highest authority in all matters. His rule was undisputed, as long as trade flowed; when that was the case, all ...
2020-07-29 10:16:40 +0000 UTC View Post158. The Tower of Justice
The Tower of Justice
Alcázar
It was dawn by the time the guards reached the Tower of Justice with their captives. As they crossed the maswar, the empty square was contrasted by the impo...
2020-07-22 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post157. Fires in the Night
Fires in the Night
Alcázar
At noon, the thief, the champion, and the knight met in the same place as before. Yawning a few times, Jawad pointed at the table. “Dress yourself,” ...
2020-07-15 10:28:13 +0000 UTC View Post156. Night Labour
Night Labour
Alcázar
Beyond the southern gate in Alcázar lay the slums known as Almudaina. Each morning, once the gates opened, the residents of this area shuffled into the city to be...
2020-07-08 10:22:25 +0000 UTC View Post155. The Prince and the Atheling
The Prince and the Atheling
Alcázar
A caravan approached Alcázar from the north. While not unheard of, these were rare; most goods entered the city through one of the harbours or ...
2020-07-01 10:28:46 +0000 UTC View Post153. Bargains Made
Bargains Made
Silfrisarn
The fair at Silfrisarn was the largest of its kind in northern Adalrik, and it had taken place for centuries. At first, it had simply been for iron merchant...
2020-06-24 10:44:02 +0000 UTC View Post152. The Might of Wyrmpeak
The Might of Wyrmpeak
Wyrmpeak
The cave lay before them. The darkness inside prevented them from seeing its depth. From his pack, Jorund pulled out torch and tinderbox, lighting a flame...
2020-06-17 16:32:19 +0000 UTC View Post151. The Crossing
The Crossing
Wyrmpeak
The Mihtea roared past them, strengthened by all the waters of the mountain’s summit melted by summer sun. It was some hundred feet from bank to bank in this...
2020-06-10 21:09:03 +0000 UTC View Post150. A Beacon in the Dark
A Beacon in the Dark
Wyrmpeak
The second morrow after the decision had been made, the small expedition left the Citadel. Despite his day of recovery, Jorund grumbled at the early hour an...
2020-06-03 08:45:49 +0000 UTC View Post149. A Prince and his Quill
A Prince and his Quill
Middanhal
Next day, Egil sat alone in the scriptorium when he heard the door open. “Kate?” he questioned.
“Not quite,” Godfrey repl...
2020-05-27 10:45:41 +0000 UTC View Post148. Where Power Presides
Where Power Presides
Middanhal
In the study of the dragonlord, the ruler of Adalrik toiled away daily. While the common people assumed that power resided with the lord protector, Ja...
2020-05-20 10:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post147. Restoration
Restoration
Middanhal
About a month after they left Hareik, the double walls of Middanhal rose in the horizon to meet them. They had encountered the first Order patrol a few days pr...
2020-05-13 13:42:49 +0000 UTC View Post146. Root and Sword
Root and Sword
Isarn
Damien rubbed his eyes. When he was done, he still saw an empty spot where Gunvor had gone to rest. Her belongings were not to be seen either. With some difficulty,...
2020-05-06 14:25:32 +0000 UTC View Post145. The Tale of Sir Damien
The Tale of Sir Damien
Isarn
On the first morning in Adalrik, Damien woke to find himself alone. It took him a while to notice this. He stretched and rubbed his eyes, drinking greed...
2020-04-29 08:05:10 +0000 UTC View Post144. Rotten Berries
Rotten Berries
Eastern Vidrevi
The odd pair had not come far from Hareik before the bickering began.
“Why would you only pack water?” Damien’s voice was indignant.
143. Under the Hill
Under the Hill
The Alfskog
While an unlikely pair ambled southward, Godfrey left Hareik on a northward course. He travelled along a near empty road; nothing but small villages scattered...
2020-04-15 11:16:09 +0000 UTC View Post142. Broken Swords
Broken Swords
Hareik
One month after parting ways with Brand, Godfrey walked on the Kingsroad that connected Adalrik with Vidrevi. It ran from Middanhal north-west to Silfrisarn and...
2020-04-08 11:21:45 +0000 UTC View Post141. Niðheim
Niðheim
The Reach
Far to the south-east of Rund lay a solitary peak. It had many names in the tongues of the outlanders, Elves, or Dwarves. Among the Mearcians, it was known of old...
2020-04-01 13:31:05 +0000 UTC View Post140. Seal and Seat
Seal and Seat
Southern Hæthiod
The Mearcians continued their march until nightfall. Despite the miles they had traversed, the Langstan remained empty; the Order only maintained con...
2020-03-25 11:31:12 +0000 UTC View Post139. What is Written
What is Written
The Reach
More than a month after his arrival in Rund, Godfrey sat enjoying food and drink at one of its many taverns. Manzik’s room had long since been reclaimed ...
2020-03-18 15:26:52 +0000 UTC View Post