Tendrils of Darkness — Epilogue
Epilogue With No Man’s Land finally behin...
Tendrils of Darkness — Epilogue
Epilogue With No Man’s Land finally behin...
Tendrils of Darkness — Chapter 50: Final Confrontation
Final Confrontation Years of sentinel train...
Tendrils of Darkness — Chapter 49: Secrets Revealed
Secrets Revealed Circling Copius, the owlbe...
by Will Spero
Epilogue With No Man’s Land finally behind them, Pa’hu let out a long whoop of elation from deep within his gut. This was echoed by more than fifty thousand Northerners, a sound that pierced the crisp, cool air like one of their feathered arrows. At his side were Cawa, his personal beliei, and Vergud, […]
by Will Spero
Final Confrontation Years of sentinel training had taught Daen that there was only one replacement for careful planning and patience—dumb luck. They would need plenty of it to get through today. No sooner had they left the sea of encampments behind than a single rider came into view. It was too dark for him […]
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Secrets Revealed Circling Copius, the owlbear appeared to loosen up, taking long, thunderous strides. He dared not get back within close quarters of the beast; his still-throbbing back was a reminder of that. He shifted his feet and readied himself for the next altercation. Darkness had set in, and only a handful of torches […]
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Uncomfortable Questions “This is Prince Peldrin’s tent, not King Reginald’s,” said the sentry. Daen had assumed the giant tent in middle of the royal pavilion would be what they were looking for. “My apologies,” he said, starting away. “Hey,” the guard called after him, “where’s your palrock?” Is Tendrils of Darkness new to you? […]
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Misdirection “Too many moving parts,” Sel grumbled under his breath as he edged his horse along the road. At least, that’s what his father would have said. As a tinkerer of sorts, he believed the simpler, the better. Selgrin couldn’t agree more. Take this plan of Daen’s. As a whole it had merit, but […]
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A Precarious Plan “Look who I brought,” Zeph announced, arriving on horseback with a darkly cloaked figure Cahrin recognized at once. “I sort of saved his life—and he, mine.” Selgrin groaned. “Raven!” Copius stood up to give greeting. “It’s g-good to have you back.” Is Tendrils of Darkness new to you? Click here to […]
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The Onyx Stone Three days. That’s how long it had been since Raven had met up with the kobold Gyste and his strange alabaster-skinned companions. And still I search for answers. Gyste kept hidden the secrets he knew, revealing only what was blatantly obvious. Yes, the Afflicted One was planning to make a […]
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Northerner Alliances Pa’hu paced from one end of the canvas tent to the other, thinking on all that had been accomplished since he had taken over the role of Schie Bura of the Capkecka clan. Four of the five Northerner clans had been united under his leadership, some by diplomacy, others by subjugation. Petty […]
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Song of the Gems The sparrow came in tilted, favoring a wing, before transforming into a one-handed dogar. Daen didn’t wait for him to catch his breath. “Well?” he prompted as loudly as he dared. “Not much to tell,” Selgrin replied, stretching the arm he injured in the fight with Haril. After several precautionary […]
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The Hunted For as long as Raven could remember, a constant cold emanated from his core that even a southern summer could not warm. But tonight’s unforgiving chill was a reminder that things could be worse. Already, his cheeks and nose felt as if they were made of frozen water and would shatter […]
Sharakhai, the great city of the desert, center of commerce and culture, has been ruled from time immemorial by twelve kings -- cruel, ruthless, powerful, and immortal. With their army of Silver Spears, their elite company of Blade Maidens and their holy defenders, the terrifying asirim, the Kings uphold their positions as undisputed, invincible lords of the desert. There is no hope of freedom for any under their rule.
Or so it seems, until Çeda, a brave young woman from the west end slums, defies the Kings' laws by going outside on the holy night of Beht Zha'ir. What she learns that night sets her on a path that winds through both the terrible truths of the Kings' mysterious history and the hidden riddles of her own heritage. Together, these secrets could finally break the iron grip of the Kings' power...if the nigh-omnipotent Kings don't find her first.
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