His young muscles strained as he brought the hammer down on the piece of metal over and over. Sweat poured from his brow as he worked until he was satisfied, and submerged it in a bucket of water. A soft growl slipped from his lips as he returned it to the furnace to reheat andContinue reading “Heart of Fire”
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Runaway
Tears streamed down her face, tracing lines in the dust. Her legs ached and feet throbbed. She stumbled blindly down the road. At least, she thought she was still on the road. It was difficult to tell. The sun had long since set. She had no idea where she was. No idea how long sheContinue reading “Runaway”
Prince of the Blood
Back to back the pair stood. One wielding a pair of elegant scimitars, the other a powerful long sword. A half dozen orckind surrounded the duo. “Not exactly how you planned your first day out of the citadel, is it Darius?” the one with the scimitars snickered as he turned aside a violent thrust withContinue reading “Prince of the Blood”
Taking a Break
Why I do this: What is the motivation for the world I’ve created? Why did I start writing this series in the first place? Is the watermark on that artwork really dated “2003”? Why have you chosen now to go into details about this type of things? It all started early in 2003 while watchingContinue reading “Taking a Break”
Self-Imposed Exile
He pulled his cloak tight around his shoulders as the wind raced down from the northern reaches of Morgath. An uttered curse slipped from his lips as he checked his blade to ensure it did not stick in its sheath, should he need it. His gaze moved along the tree line nearly half a leagueContinue reading “Self-Imposed Exile”
Samurai General’s Daughter
She lounged comfortably on the curving slope of the roof with her feet propped against one of the dragon sculptures that doubled as a downspout. A slight, amused smile turned up the corners of her mouth as she watched the maids rushing about calling her name. She stifled a giggle as their tones turned frantic.Continue reading “Samurai General’s Daughter”
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”
Dorath
home of the dwarves is a land of mountains and hills. While they sustain some farming (mostly growing grain and raising meat animals) to provide for the population with little trade needed, they focus much of their time and effort into fermenting beverages, mining ores and gems, crafting incredible items from their mining, and noContinue reading “Dorath”
The World of Terra 