Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 83 The ride to the outpost from the squad’s slaughter of the ambuscade was uneventful. With the bandits’ warhorn having been sounded, the farms they passed were all locked up tight. The trading post was just a small log cabin, which was shuttered. The military outpost was a … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 84
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The Children of Stron – part 83
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 82 Before mounting up in the church yard, the squad took a knee for Choke to lead them in a quick prayer. “So, Gabe, you alright?” Peep asked brightly. “Yes, Miss Otilla,” he answered, clearly lying. “Sorry about before. But I had to press ye, to make sure. … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 83
The Children of Stron – part 82
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 81 Despite Choke’s profound worrying about it, Peep’s scout around the village of Bristlehump turned up no peril or trouble. What it did do was give Peep a very good idea of their immediate surroundings. With Bristlehump being quite a small place, it did not take Peep long … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 82
The Children of Stron – part 81
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 80 Monday morning was a slow start. The guests had only left after the last of the booze had been finished. Peep had gone to sleep early in the church, but Knuckle and Pinch both passed out in the pews outside. Having drunk only a little, Choke decided … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 81
The Children of Stron – part 80
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 79 “Why do I gotta be the one to carry this fuckin goat?” Knuckle griped. The squad were riding back to the church through Bristle Hollow from the Tanglefoot’s trailhead. From where they had interrupted Theon at his leisure, it was not hard to find the trailhead. The … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 80
The Children of Stron – part 79
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 78 Up on the Tanglefoot Trail on the ridgeline to the east of Bristlehump, the squad were working their way back towards town to find the trailhead. They rode slowly with Pinch and Peep again alternating point. They moved in the same manner as they had when approaching … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 79
The Children of Stron – part 78
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 77 With no need to continue digging the grave, the squad washed up properly and put away the tools in the shed. Then Peep and Pinch took the raider’s horse across to the stable to exchange it for three months of room and board for their mule and … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 78
The Children of Stron – part 77
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 76 The squad went back to the cemetery and were soon working up a good sweat. It was almost lunchtime by the time Shasta arrived. Leading a cute little hinny with a laden pack saddle around the path from the church front, Shasta was followed by the two … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 77
The Children of Stron – part 76
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 75 The squad went hard at it in the cemetery with rakes and sickles they had found in the shed. It was a hot morning for spring, so they were all unarmored and sweating in their tunics. Even so, they remained cautious. They kept their weaponbelts on and … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 76
The Children of Stron – part 75
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 74 With only a few hours until daylight, there was no question of anyone getting any more sleep that night. Even so, the squad were able to relax a little as they washed and mended their bloody and torn clothes. Then they took their time cooking and consuming … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 75
Muse Vassal 