Seeking a Different Future
“Dangerous?!” Moreth stared incredulously at Ared. “What could this boy possibly do against one of my-” “Any magic in the duel must be enacted by the participants,” Ared explained, pointedly raising his eyebrows. Moreth gazed back at him blankly. “He Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p17
Jaeworl was slumped against a small tree. One lone tree, defiantly standing amidst the destruction wrought upon the village. Around him birds cawed, feasting on the carrion rotting in the fading sunlight. The air was permeated with the stench of Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p16
Safira stretched out lazily, thoroughly enjoying the midday sun’s gently caress against her skin. A few days ago she had discovered a way onto the roof, and had made herself a little refuge there. Here she was above the stench Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p15
“You will inform the ladies?” Marnius hoisted both their packs with one hand and grabbed his morningstar in the other. “Good, then I will meet you on the north road.” Ethnila waved him off and leaned back against a porch Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p14
Ared leaned against the railing, gazing down at the rooftop gardens below. The neat lines of the gravel paths cut esoteric patterns among the orderly rows of greenery. Beneath the verdant blanket the purling streams hid from his view as Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p13
Ssrathep-Iln gazed silently at the blank surface of the water. Around him the Council were watching the large basin intently. The new Emir Al-Rukh fidgeted impatiently on his divan. Sultana Julnar was reclining calmly on Her throne of pillows. The Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p12
Marnius watched the villagers outside, plodding along the muddy road; hurrying to make the most of the brief respite before the next blanket of rain fell. In the distance he could hear the thunder of the far-off Stormpeaks, rolling down Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p11
Uragh stalked the outskirts of the village for a while, not wanting to get involved in the fighting. Yet. He could feel the bloodlust boiling within him, trying to coerce him into joining the fray, but he pushed it away. Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p10
Ssrathep-Iln hobbled along the path winding past the rocks. The stony ground offered some comfort with each step, the warmth of twin suns stored within. He paused to inspect the guards before making his way around the outcropping into the Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p9
They pushed their way through the crowded market. Their voices drowned out by merchants hawking their wares and customers attempting to bargain, they didn’t bother to speak until they finally escaped the throng into a relatively empty side street. “I Continue reading Voidwalker: Chapter Five, p8