Chapter 6: A Plan
I try to stay up past that, but my body is exhausted from all the stress I’ve been through lately, and at some point my eyes close and I fall asleep. When Faladel shakes me awake, it must be nearly… Read More »Chapter 6: A Plan
Past Snippets
A few chapters of previous projects.
Chapter 5: Trapped
Faladel It’s bad enough that we got captured by vagabonds, but the fact that they know who I am is horrible. I mean, it might be good for Balderk, he’s probably going to live a little longer if they think… Read More »Chapter 5: Trapped
Chapter 4: Traveling
The morning we leave there isn’t much fanfare; all that was taken care of at the official dinner yesterday. Plenty of people gathered to see us off, but they’re all still asleep when we depart today. Although Faladel claims we’re… Read More »Chapter 4: Traveling
Chapter 3: The Solution
When I wake up, I have no idea how I got in bed. Everything after Faladel wished us good night is foggy. I groan as the light flickers on, the sudden brightness worsening my already terrible headache. Something was supposed… Read More »Chapter 3: The Solution
Chapter 2: The Royal Family
As soon as I step into the throne room, I realize I am definitely not mentally prepared for this. Half of me never actually expected to get this far, so I never prepared myself to talk to the Royals of… Read More »Chapter 2: The Royal Family
Chapter 1: The Elven Capital
We arrive at the elven capital, a city called Heronmal, within 3 weeks. By this time I’m almost used to Briareth’s gregariousness, and I’ve opened up to him a bit, but I’m still astounded by how friendly everyone is here.… Read More »Chapter 1: The Elven Capital
Prologue: The Deserter
It is silent when I wake up. A long night spent hiding in a hole left multiple kinks in my back. I stretch, crawling outside and quietly stifling a moan as my back pops. The cool moist morning air has… Read More »Prologue: The Deserter
Chapter 6: Plans
The next day I wake up feeling very relaxed, until a Dwarf pops his head through the door and shouts “Wake up, you lazy louts! Yer missing Breakfast!” This causes a giant scramble for the door with everyone tripping over… Read More »Chapter 6: Plans
Chapter 5: The Explosion
“Are you okay?!” Golik shouts, rushing over to me. “I’m fine,” I say, ignoring his proffered hand I get up and brush myself off. “What the heck was that?” “I don’t know, but we probably shouldn’t stick around here. This… Read More »Chapter 5: The Explosion
Chapter 4: The Black Market & Golik
Later that night, I am woken up by Vol’s hand roughly shaking me. He gestures for me to be silent, and creeps outside the den. I’m confused. Why did he wake me up? Vol pops his head around the entrance… Read More »Chapter 4: The Black Market & Golik