Just couldn't stand it, so I started writing right away... As fair warning, there's a scene that would involve a bit of blood in this chapter. I don't go into the blood, but without wanting to give anything away for those who want to read it anyway, just be advised that the thing Bulkun promised … Continue reading 05 – Getting to Know You: Redelhorn

One of these days, I'll sleep instead of staying up all hours writing these... Or I'll spend hours reading about sailing and lose complete track of time. Sea shanties, anyone? So, this took considerably longer than I expected. What was supposed to be another 3K or so words to round out the first part turned … Continue reading 04 – Getting to Know You: The Voyage (Part 2)

As soon as I started trying to go to bed last night, ideas started popping into my head for this installment. So, rather than doing the responsible thing and going to bed early to make up for having had only 4 hours of sleep last night (the meeting with the architect went well, by the … Continue reading 03 – Getting to Know You: The Voyage (Part 1)

For the record, I never intended for this to go this long; my notes on this are literally only 300 words. But, I've been thinking about this story off and on for months now, and I really wanted to add to it. So, here goes. I hope you enjoy! <Previous Chapter> You wake up to … Continue reading 02 – Getting to Know You: The Demonstration

"You've been summoned." You gasp, your ears pricking up as your father delivers the news. You swallow. "To the Matriarch's tent—off you go," your mother says. Her voice is firm. You bow your head in deference but say nothing of the knot that's just appeared in your stomach. It happens every time our clan meets a … Continue reading 01 – Getting to Know You: The Ritual