Night had fallen, the Tower was silent, and, so far as Jezran knew, only he remained awake. Seated at his dining room table, drinking alone. It had been several hours since supper was served. Even though Jezran was short handed, thanks to the noble sacrifice of his kitchen assistants, he had done everything he could…… Continue reading Epilogue Part II: Consequences
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Epilogue Part I: Crossroads
Dusk approached as Argent stood atop the Tower’s roof. He scanned the horizon as mists descended over the city, lost in thought. Several hours had passed since Selene and Hamish first awoke. Ari departed soon after confirming they were both okay. She had already delayed her journey a full day to ensure they were both…… Continue reading Epilogue Part I: Crossroads
Chapter 53: Last Resort
Frustrated, Jezran exited his tower with a frenzied haste. Time was precious, but preparations for his spell in the Tower had already cost him greatly. Every second that now passed filled him with dread that he might not make it in time. It did not take long for his breathing to become ragged. His lungs…… Continue reading Chapter 53: Last Resort
Chapter 52: The Plunge
Time was short, but the path was long. Thankfully, Hamish was able to use the aura of the sword to confirm they were going the right direction, but there was little they could do to speed up the process. For a time, they sprinted through vacant city streets, following Selene’s memory. Eventually, they stopped as…… Continue reading Chapter 52: The Plunge
Chapter 51: A Breath
A quiet fell over the group as Selene finished describing what the Firstborn had revealed. Hamish mulled over her words carefully, stroking his beard in silence. Jezran swallowed, then muttered, “That’s…wow.” Ari’s response was far less muted. She grabbed Selene’s shoulders and turned her body to face her. Staring into her brown eyes, Selene could…… Continue reading Chapter 51: A Breath
Chapter 50: Defeat
The light burns alone. Hamish thought as he channelled Spirit. Fires he once felt across the Hollow had sputtered and died with the retreat. He grimaced at the thought, remembering the moments of panic and pain as people died either in battle or in flight from the advancing forces. The power of channelled Spirit was…… Continue reading Chapter 50: Defeat
Chapter 49: The Final Defense
Selene sat a few feet from the main gate of the Governor’s estate, catching her breath. The run back once the retreat began was chaotic. It was an endless run intermixed with ducking through random alleyways or over carefully placed traps. Still, everyone made it back. Except Evander… Selene shuddered as she remembered the dockmaster’s…… Continue reading Chapter 49: The Final Defense
Chapter 48: Jezran’s Gambit
I don’t think the battle is going well… Jezran watched countless people flood through the gates of the estate, seeking shelter from the oncoming force. Many were wounded, some fatally so. Many were from the Wall, which Jezran knew meant the worst. They’ll be here soon. The militia stood guard at the gates, ushering in…… Continue reading Chapter 48: Jezran’s Gambit
Chapter 47: The Turning Tides
Ears, what ears am I using again? Ari frantically thought as she landed atop the rooftop of the Silver Maré. It was scant, save a table with chairs and a single trapdoor with a ladder leading down into the tavern. The owner of the establishment stood with a few other militia members, waiting for her…… Continue reading Chapter 47: The Turning Tides
Chapter 46: The Dockyard
From the crow’s nest of the Admare, Selene watched the still waters below. Renik sat nearby, filling his pipe with tobacco as they waited. The docks had been quiet all morning. Selene, alongside most of the forces, stood upon the makeshift barricade, made by take large portions of the shipyard and docked ships in order…… Continue reading Chapter 46: The Dockyard