Selene’s sleep initially was restless. Visions and distorted images danced in her mind as she tossed and turned in her bed. Yet no new nightmares came. Eventually, visions and images gave way to old dreams. Dreams of stories told at night amongst friends and family. Tonight, she was graced with dreams of Brog Earthbreaker. A…… Continue reading Chapter 15: Dawn’s Approach
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Chapter 14: Evening Interlude
Arrangements for sleep were planned shortly after Jezran began leading them down the stairwell. Jezran explained that the floors of the tower had dozens of separate rooms, likely a dormitory for those who worked in the observatory long ago. Selene was barely listening. The words of the strange figure still echoed in her mind. “Welcome…… Continue reading Chapter 14: Evening Interlude
Chapter 13: Welcome to Syndramire
Jezran was not a natural born sprinter, making it easy for the party to keep up. It was a straightforward route, but it did take them several minutes of nonstop sprinting before they finally came to a stop in front of a nondescript wall. Before anyone had a chance to question why they stopped, Jezran…… Continue reading Chapter 13: Welcome to Syndramire
Chapter 12: Misted Streets, Clouded Minds
The path to the Silver Maré was a little more complicated than Bregun led them to believe, but it did appear that the overall point was true. All the lines of algae did seem to lead to one building or another, but despite everyone’s best efforts, they could not follow any to the tavern. Whatever…… Continue reading Chapter 12: Misted Streets, Clouded Minds
Chapter 11: Disembark
As the sun rose above the horizon, the mood lightened from palpable dread to more or less somber calm. Even the mists seemed less foreboding. Lendrig’s Hollow rested at the center of a large bay. As they sailed onwards, the fog seemed to slowly surround them from either side of the bay. In retellings, Selene…… Continue reading Chapter 11: Disembark
Chapter 10: Omens
On a tepid summer night, Arveene died. Clouds cloaked the sky, burying Izan’Larai in an unnatural dark. Nights such as these, the alleyways were an abyssal black. Lantern-light might pierce most nights, but the pitiful light Rieta carried was only enough to see a few feet in either direction. It likely did more harm than…… Continue reading Chapter 10: Omens
Chapter 9: Companions
All the stalls were still open, so Selene and Argent were still able to find some treats. Selene had not eaten, so she picked a few for herself as well. She bit down on one such item, some kind of fried dough confection called a ‘meat bun’ by the vendor, as she kept pace with…… Continue reading Chapter 9: Companions
Chapter 8: A Night Ashore
Drastè Wharf was the largest port between Izan’Larai and Lendrig’s Hollow. All that really meant was the town was slightly bigger than other towns. Still, the crew spoke about this port for weeks. They always planned stops here so they docked right before some major festival. They called it Drastè’s Cradle, and people from all…… Continue reading Chapter 8: A Night Ashore
Chapter 7: Changing Winds
It was a few days before arrival at the next port. Selene decided to stay out of trouble a while and join Hamish for his meditations after she was scolded for the umpteenth time. Today, he was seated atop the railing, with his legs crossed and eyes closed. She came up to him quietly, hoping…… Continue reading Chapter 7: Changing Winds
Chapter 6: Brother Hamish
“Greetings, friends! I am Brother Hamish, and I am sharing in your journey this day!” Selene was taken aback as the massive, giant of a half-orc bellowed as he came aboard. His size reminded Selene of stories she heard of giants who stood so tall, clouds would hide their heads from sight. He towered above…… Continue reading Chapter 6: Brother Hamish