Emmeline: Legal Matters Part 2

The two women went downstairs where de Bruges (correction, not ‘de Bruin’) awaited them. “My dear,” said de Bruges, “you are perfectly on-time.” Turning to Rivanon he said, “and you are?” “Her proctor in this matter, Lady d’Uzec.” Rivanon showed him the contract and then gave him a note saying, “assuming you are a man of your word.” He took the note, read it, and nodded, “Of course.” Continue reading “Emmeline: Legal Matters Part 2”

Emmeline: Legal Matters Part 1

Elemix left for the library to begin his research into the aquila as well as other business, leaving Emmeline and Rivanon at the bardic college’s inn-of-court.

With Elemix gone, Rivanon asked, “My father acts in odd ways – often, but his motivations are usually true and honorable. Did he know of your legal situation before he asked you to assume a mentor role with me. I must know this.” Continue reading “Emmeline: Legal Matters Part 1”

Tiffanie, Jocelyn, and the Will of Khord: Part 2

After several days at sea, finally they had arrived. Thalassa was like nothing Tiffanie had ever seen. As the ship approached the seawalls, or what the Thalassan’s called the Aegis, she saw the silver spires and golden domes of the central city island, the heart of Thalassa, loomed large above them. The rest of the city, built on the plain surrounding the isle was a myriad of buildings, roads, and canals. Ships and boats seemed to be everywhere. Passing through the Aegis’s seawall opening, the ship moved toward a port on the northwest part of an island, a merchant area perhaps, nearby the central city hub. Jocelyn smiled, “I’ve actually only been here once, and I was very young then.” Continue reading “Tiffanie, Jocelyn, and the Will of Khord: Part 2”

Tiffanie, Jocelyn, and the Will of Khord. Part 1

Power. Only Tiffanie knew the name of the last bearer of this Axe. She was also very aware of the potential bloodlust of Khord and that his will make the Axe more deadly, more accurate and stiffened her own will against weakness. Khord’s price – kill, and kill again. Kill all your enemies and let their blood soak the ground and let the gods hear you kill them. Continue reading “Tiffanie, Jocelyn, and the Will of Khord. Part 1”

Shopping – Kal and Mina

Mina had Kal by the arm and was guiding him through the central bazaar with a surprising expertise for a foreigner. She navigated through various merchants selling their wares out of stalls amid crowds of curious potential buyers, but never stopped at one.

To Kal’s questioning look, she held up a hand. “Any bolts of cloth sold on the street here are already going to be dusty or worse. The good stuff is always sold out of tailors’ shops. They’ll cost more, but the quality will be higher, it will feel better, and it will be clean. Also, we get the convenience of having the cloth right there when you pick out whatever style you decide to go with.” Continue reading “Shopping – Kal and Mina”