Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 103 Choke and Peep were sitting in the office of Baron Hart’s steward with the Baron, his steward, Father Gerban, and Father Morrenthall, the Baron’s newly appointed magistrate in Spitzer. “How many soldiers do I have left in Bristlehump?” Baron Hart asked Choke. “My lord. Seven, I believe. … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 104
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The Children of Stron – part 103
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 102 The next morning, Father Morrenthall, Otilla of the Holy Fire, and Bartholomew of Pekot rode up to the Spitzer fort for their meeting with the Baron Hart and his uncle, Father Gerban, priest of Altas and steward of Spaggot Barony. Father Morrenthall was dressed just as he … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 103
The Children of Stron – part 102
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 101 Sunday Mass at the Spitzer church was the grandest and most attended in the building’s history. Word had spread that Otilla of the Holy Fire had returned from the wilds, and the ranks of the local devotees who had previously followed her around Main Street had swelled … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 102
The Children of Stron – part 101
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 100 Father Morrenthall excused himself and left Peep and Choke alone in his office. He returned shortly with a jug of wine and three cups. Once he had served them, he sat back down at his desk to sip at his wine with a satisfied smile. “Your brother, … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 101
The Children of Stron – part 100
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 99 The Pekot Bunch rode on down the Spitzer road from Bristlehump in the dead of night, going as fast as the road conditions allowed. The specter of Sneed and his men closing in on them from behind drove them on, although none of them articulated this fear, … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 100
The Children of Stron – part 99
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 98 Knuckle dragged Lieutenant Dixon out of Tully’s by the collar of his tunic and threw him down in the dirt of the road. Then he menaced him with his raised warhammer. “Stay the fuck down, asshole! And take off yar weaponbelt!” Knuckle barked. Dixon immediately complied with … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 99
The Children of Stron – part 98
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 97 Peep crawled along the east wall of Tully’s whorehouse, concealed in the bushes and long grass that had been allowed to grow right up to it. When she reached the north corner, she peeked around at the back yard. Tully was there at the small stable saddling … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 98
The Children of Stron – part 97
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 96 “Okay, quickly now,” Choke said as they mounted up and rode a little ways from Lucky’s Tavern, “which way: up the North Ridge back the way we came? Or straight back on the road?” “How is the road back, Gabe? Lots of nooks and crannies perfect for … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 97
The Children of Stron – part 96
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 95 In Lucky’s tavern in the wilderness village of Bristlenook, the Pekot Bunch sat at their table and squared off against Sneed’s crew of killers at theirs. The tables in Lucky’s were sturdy and long, with benches for seating. When Sneed and his men had moved to take … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 96
The Children of Stron – part 95
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 94 At Balan and Bab’s place, the squad sat down for a fine outdoor feed. With the couple’s three boys and one daughter, it was a big, lively affair. The teamster boss, Bob, did not join. After their campsite meeting, he had slipped off on a trail to … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 95
Muse Vassal 