table of contents - (spoilers) read part 193 When Choke was able to go back outside to his men, Knuckle and his heavy-lifting squad were just unloading the second crate from the unit’s mule cart in front of the stables. The crate was obviously very heavy. Both crates were about a meter-and-a-half on their long … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 194 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 192 It was only a few minutes before Choke was back in the dining room, this time with Shane. Choke offered him ale or stugroot, but Shane declined both and requested simple water. Once they were both seated with their water cups, Shane began: “First off, and I … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 193 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 191 At the south gate, Corporal Dom’s squad were nervously doing their best to keep the small crowd of curious villagers away from someone outside. As Choke reined up, Dom gratefully turned to report: “Sir! There’s a man here asking after ye. Ornery. Seems serious, too, so I … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 192 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 190 After the hard day’s training, Choke decided to reward the men with an extra ration of ale that evening at dinner. It was well received. While the men ate, Choke, Peep, Pinch, and Knuckle took their dinner in the small dining room. Once they were well into … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 191 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 189 After lunch, the platoon assembled in the courtyard for a full campaign drill. This meant that the men had with them their full kit and packs; everything they would have with them if they were marching off to war. Choke had located a couple of the town … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 190 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 188 Riding back from Gotthilf’s cottage was not easy. Pinch had lost his horse, Knickers, to the moose attack, and had to double up with someone. As well, they pulled his saddle off the carcass, which created even more trouble. All of their horses were already loaded up … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 189 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 187 Peep was sitting in a lilac grove next to a spring pool having an excellent herbal tea with Diya, the druid that had the community of Bristlenook under her protection. “This is good,” Peep said holding her mug up towards Diya. “No shit. I know what I’m … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 188 →

table of contents - (spoilers) read part 183 Peep and Choke were sitting down in the small dining room of the barracks with mugs of burnt stugroot. They were there to discuss the evening meeting with the lumberjack couples three nights before. Choke was still looking flustered and bothered. “You doing alright, man?” Peep asked. … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 184 →