A high Fantasy epic in short story form
“Cousin! I’ve come on behalf of my family to support you on your mission to Gilbertown.”
“Midwinter, Great to see you, why didn’t your father send your brothers?” The King asks.
“They were busy riding horses or something, and I know you are King now, but if you ever call me by my full name again, I will find you alone and will knock you out. I promise!”
“The people are already calling it the Night of the Black Sky.” Yorba says to the Court. “How do we know that it was just one night?” Rune asks. “That’s a good question, we will find out soon.” Queen Asna states. “Rumor is that it started in the west.” Matthew adds. “We must send aContinue reading “Marching Orders”
“I’m sorry, we have been at this for days with hardly any breaks. How many hours have we been going in this session?”
“I’ve been in this cave for a thousand years; I don’t think I am the best judge of time.”
“I guess not. I’m just tired.”
“It’s more than that. You’re so conflicted. You are at war within yourself. Go, rest… I have a spell that I need to work on for you, it will help you focus. Spend the night in your camp and return to me at daylight.”
Asna calls for an emergency meeting of their closest advisors in the Throne Room.
“The castle must be put on lockdown now!” Yorba demands.
“Agreed, Master at Arms, make it so.” Aero backs her up.
A couple hours later, just past midnight the door to the King’s room slowly creeps open. A dark hooded figure slides into the room. Since it is so dark, the figure can’t see that Asna is awake and staring at him. She tries to gently nudge Aero to wake up, but he doesn’t.
In a panic, the Queen speaks “What are you doing?”
“You’re not suppose to be awake.” He replies.
Asna steps over to her and her husband. She places her hand upon his shoulder. “This ancient law has seen many good men and women live secret lives in fear that their true nature would be revealed, and they would pay the consequences. It is therefore the decision of the crown to abolish this law and allow love to reign in the hearts and minds of all the people of Avodroc. On behalf of my husband, I pardon Prince David and Ser Stephan and restore their honor and reputations. They will no longer live in fear and shame. The same goes for all who love in this manner. Today, love finally wins.”
Nunley the Hunter Nunley arrived at Perga Lyne, the big island of the Peel archipelago about a week ago. He is still hunting his trophy; his cape will not be complete until he claims the second wing from Zyno’s back. The problem for Nunley is that there are no Skymen to be found anywhere. “SerContinue reading “Around the Kingdom #2”
“Your husband killed them. Did your husband make the trip with you? I would like to meet such a mighty man.”
“He did, he is with the rest of my advisors.”
She turns to look for him, he steps out of the group wearing a hood to hide his identity.
“Welcome mighty warrior! Remove your hood so I can gaze upon the greatest warrior in the kingdom.” William says sarcastically.
The Court laughs for the King.
“I present my husband, Aero the one true King of Avodroc.”
“You pulled it off my friend. I don’t know what you did, but I thank you. This always seemed to be just a dream, but thanks to you my head will hold the crown.” John Henry says.
“This is the culmination of centuries of work. Your willingness to see the vision expedited the plan. You are to be praised as well my King.” Marco replies.
“Don’t forget about little ole me.” Mary chimes in as she leans into kiss John Henry.
“You my dear are the best prize of this victory.” John Henry replies.
As the camp settles in just inside the gates of Bellum, Lieutenant Rain heads out on horseback to speak with High Command on behalf of the new King and Queen. She is the only person with the clearance to make the journey through the night. Will takes it upon himself to cook the stew forContinue reading “Around the Campfire #3- The Tragedy of Meegone”
Relics of the Old Age