He reigned in his mount, stood in the saddle, and studied the trail ahead. Something didn’t look right. Before he could speak or identify the problem, a mounted figure raced past him. With a squeal of delight, the young priness urged her mount faster. “Eirny,” he shouted after her. Too late. Part of the hillContinue reading “Prince of Horses”
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Picture Perfect
She stood there, at her mother’s bedside, stone-faced. Dainty hands clenched in tight fists as she watched the cleric of Lucian, god of justice, draw a white sheet up over the queen’s ashen features. As a strong, reassuring hand fell on her shoulder, she spun on her heels and sprinted from the room. “Isadora,” KingContinue reading “Picture Perfect”
Small in Size
Which way did the little rat go?” demanded the biggest of the street boys. The shop owner motioned down the street toward the river. “Get out of here, Misha. You’ve tormented that poor halfling and his sister enough.” He shoved his fists on his hips, stuck out his chest, and lifted his chin. “Who doContinue reading “Small in Size”
Wild Child
Absolutely no,” the elf king bellowed. “I refuse to allow my daughter, any of my daughters to hold a weapon.” He slammed his fist on the table to emphasize his point. All heads turned toward the head of the table where King Sylvanus Zephyr, Queen Aelrindel, the three princess, and two prines. The look onContinue reading “Wild Child”
Sold
Hushed voices slipped around the door. The boys shared a look as they strained to hear what was said. They scrambled away as the baby wailed in the main room. Candlelight spilled into the corridor, chasing them down to their room. They dove beneath the blankets and pretended to sleep. “Good night Meithose, Sevelin,” whisperedContinue reading “Sold”
A Princess Saved
It’s about time everyone heard the actual story about the time Blythe Evenstar saved Princess Isadora Whitehart for the very first time. This takes place in the capital city of Debash fourteen years before our tale begins. The midsummer sun shone bright overhead. A petite figure sat with their feet dangling in the cool waterContinue reading “A Princess Saved”
Corelon Zepheroth
is an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years, to the founding of the countries on the continent of Solbrek. As the various academies were established and improved the city and country. As the world expanded, other countries were invited to join in the competition. It also allowed the kingdom of Krezdiv to divideContinue reading “Corelon Zepheroth”
Mental Health
is as important in the world of Terra, as it is in ours. It is also a source of constant controversy. Healers from the academy in Cynsely spend nearly two years learning to tend to those with mental illnesses and traumas. Many of the goodly clergy spend extensive amounts of time learning to care forContinue reading “Mental Health”
Foreshadowing
For all those who read this regularly, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It has to do with Morgath and the monsters that weren’t killed in the war with Iskenderun. Of course, nothing that follows has any bearing on the remaining books of this series. All the orcs, goblins, and ogresContinue reading “Foreshadowing”
Birthdays
are celebrated differently in various countries throughout Terra. Commoners seldom have large and extravagant parties. Few give gifts or consume sweets to commemorate the occasion. For most it’s just another day. Meanwhile, the wealthy and nobles throw lavish parties with elaborate feasts and (often) outlandish gifts. Most of those on Acleron celebrate their natality onContinue reading “Birthdays”
