The following is a written translation of a modern oral history from the Elven colony Hameau d’Ailéver. The farmers awoke on a chilly spring morning to find a few of their cattle had disappeared. A runaway every now and then was normal, but three gone by sunrise was odd. A party gathered to search forContinue reading “The Works of S Lightfoot: Drake’s Demise”
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012 NaNoWriMo 2023: Week Zero
Call me a clumsy athlete, because I dropped the ball. Last year for NaNoWriMo, I announced I would continue to work on Incinerate. Well, I did, but I didn’t post any updates AND I fell short of the 50,000 word goal by a lot. At the end of the month, I only ended up withContinue reading “012 NaNoWriMo 2023: Week Zero”
Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 11 FINALE/EPILOGUE
The tavern is busier than usual thanks to the Solstice Festival. Travelers from all across Sylzaria migrate to Allendar to sample the delicious foods and drinks at the bazaar. Even folks from beyond the borders visit, searching for unique relics or interesting knick knacks. A seemingly endless amount of vendors set up shop on theContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 11 FINALE/EPILOGUE”
Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 10
A carriage waits outside the Tower. Strange, to be the one on this side of the Departure Ceremony. Scores of eyes look on, mainly out of obligation, as the Baroness steps forward in yet another elegant silver dress and an updo. She forces a smile at me, likely celebrating on the inside that this willContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 10”
Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 9
The crowd parts. Conversations hush and hang broken. Curious yet fearful eyes follow as Cy leads me through the atrium. Is this what it’s like whenever the Baroness enters a room? The ability to draw such attention, their terror sending the air cold, the wordless respect given… I could get used to this. It won’tContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 9”
Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 8
Seven days down, twenty-three to go. Walking laps around the Frozen Chamber helps keep the cold at bay during the day. At night, a small fire and multiple layers do their best. Through the bars at the top of the Frozen Chamber, the sun gleams in its cold stare. Snow drifts here and there upContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Final Year, Chapter 8”
Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 12 EPILOGUE/FINALE
The jailer eyes me with clear suspicion. Kym had suggested a haircut and a shave to avoid recognition, but I worry it may not have been enough. The chubby man sitting at the desk looks from me to the papers sitting before him. His eyes move over the words, darting back up to me forContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 12 EPILOGUE/FINALE”
Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 11
The sun lowers and eventually hides beneath the horizon. The picturesque eponymous surroundings come to life as we draw near the end of our journey. With every mile, Nana’s body becomes that much warmer. It does not become uncomfortable, but I do wonder why. I think to ask, but with how limited her speech hasContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 11”
Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 10
We ride most of the morning and into the afternoon. The leaves around us rustle in the wind, back to their natural greens. Few fellow travelers pass us by, but those who do offer a polite greeting and a friendly smile. A warm welcome compared to our latest run-in with strangers to say the least.Continue reading “Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 10”
Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 9
A rooster crows somewhere outside. The sudden sound rouses me from my slumber. The house is quiet, and the room is dark. The candles on the walls still hold little wax pillars that drip down to the base. Blown out, despite the lack of an open window, or a window at all. In the cornerContinue reading “Rokkoh and the Old Woman, Chapter 9”
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