Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 59 That evening, following Spearman Donny’s flogging, Captain Fairchild, his officers, Thorn, and Otilla and her squad dined at Arlen’s tavern as Father Nate’s guests. It was a fine, wholesome feast, well lubricated by Arlen’s stronger ales. The majority of the conversation was, of course, focused on the coming … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 60
The Children of Stron – part 59
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 58 Seated comfortably in the shade of his tent, with a fine wine in hand, Captain Fairchild took his time looking over the five bounty hunters who were at his mercy. All of them were hard men with dangerous reputations of their own. After some time, Captain Fairchild finally … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 59
The Children of Stron – part 58
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 57 Captain Fairchild’s brigade reached Callic village just after dark. They posted pickets all around the town as they set up camp just outside the walls. Once everyone had their fill of beholding the ettercap and monstrous spider on the wall, Fairchild sent one of his full-plated lieutenants by … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 58
The Children of Stron – part 57
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part 56 “What the fuck have ye be up to?” Knuckle asked Peep with a grin as he, Choke, Pinch and Munn joined Peep and Thorn. Thorn coughed and looked aside as he beheld the new spider bite scars all over Knuckle’s face. “The Chisel was blaming … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 57
The Children of Stron – part 56
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part 55 Peep rode most of the way to Callic village before deciding to hole up for the rest of the night. She stopped at a cowshed she had found that morning tucked away in a little hollow by a duck pond. There were no cows in … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 56
The Realm of Aern
In the interests of flagrant self-promotion, I am posting this to attract my readers' attention to my latest endeavor, the Realm of Aern, available as a page linked from the Muse Vassal homepage. If you are interested in a deep dive into the history and culture of the realm where my current project, the Children … Continue reading The Realm of Aern
The Children of Stron – part 55
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part 54 Prowling through the trails like a little black wolf, Peep came right up behind one of the Chisel’s three-man lookout squads. When she was about fifty meters from the spot where she had observed the hamlet earlier, she ran into three horses all in line … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 55
The Children of Stron – part 54
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part The Chisel’s men were still standing around out front when Peep left Arlen’s tavern. The men in the stable had finished saddling the horses. The thirteen mounts were ready to go, tied up on hitching posts out in front. Nine of the Chisel’s men were ready … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 54
The Children of Stron – part 53
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part 52 When Peep and Pinch finished clearing a spot for their horses at the old campsite, they set up a crude blind with what they had cut down. Peep then told Pinch to head on up to Nimara. “What are ye gonna do now?” he asked. … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 53
The Children of Stron – part 52
Table of Contents (spoilers) read part 1 read part 51 After lunch at the Unger compound, Choke and Knuckle went to work helping the men clear the trail to the Old Mill. Peep and Pinch began scouting the forest around for a stand against Alan “the Chisel” Mason and his men. The escape tunnel exit … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 52
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