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!”
Roasa and Rain On the road to Gilbertown, the royal envoy just restarted after stopping for midday lunch. The two members of the Queen’s personal guard ride atop her carriage. Rain is on alert, ever committed to her job. Roasa is bored. “It must be hard being back in the Capital. Are you okay?” RoasaContinue reading “Final Places Part 2”
“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.”
Bio- Roasa Roasa is a Durrie traveler. Durrie is an ancient racial slur referring to a group of nomadic travelers that spend their entire lives on the roads of the kingdom. The meaning of the word is lost to history. Roasa is a beautiful young woman who had just begun her life on the roadContinue reading “Bio- Roasa”
“Forgive my interruption, but I’ve had guest with me all morning. They were rescued at the battle and have been riding in my carriage. Since we stopped, I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce them to the Queen.” David states
“Of course, there is room in my carriage. Please send them in.” Queen Asna replies.
“Queen Asna, this is Raven Summerset, but she prefers to go by the alias Yorba. The gentleman is Rune, you will remember him from when we spoke about our time at the Old Palace prior to coming into Meego. He was the man with the axe and bear.”
“Tomorrow is a big day; I have dreamed about the mainland all my life. To finally see grass, and animals running free…”
“And trees!”
“Yes, even trees. But it feels like I will never see this place again, or my parents and sister. When we step onto the mainland, there’s no turning back. It will be ten years before I could have an opportunity to return. My life as I knew it, is ending tomorrow and it’s scary.”
“People of Meego! These two volunteers stand against ten of our own to see if Prince Aero’s words are true. It’s a fight to the last man or woman on each side. Are you ready?”
The Meegan contingent holds their swords above their heads. Matthew stands at the ready while Roasa nods yes.
“FIGHT!” Dabir shouts.
“Prince Aero, you have a visitor.”
“Rania?”
“Ser Matthew, the hero of the Battle of Inland Docks.”
“He’s magic! This is what you were worried about! I’ll take him quick!” Matthew screams.
“The bear will kill you before you ever reach him!” Aero replies.
“Our best bet is to lay low, let them make a move. Maybe they are just here to make sure Will and I depart.” Aero says.
“They are here for David and you know it.” Stephan replies sharply.
Relics of the Old Age