Chapter 6: The Amethyst Dragon
Eragon stood at the aft of the Talita, arms resting atop the railing, looking out upon the river and the way they'd come; a subtle reminder that he drifted farther and farther away from a life he'd only once knew. A life, he feared, he would never know...
Chapter 5: Ar'Din
Eragon lay thinking. It'd been several hours since he'd watched Saphira disappear into the darkening western sky then witnessed his Gedway Ignasia vanish before his eyes shortly after. The confusion and despair that'd followed had been so overwhelming...
Chapter 4: A Glimpse In Time
Saphira drew back in surprise, believing there could be only one reason for Eragon's question; however, she hadn't expected to confront him so soon. She'd planned to when she'd felt he was ready, perhaps following several more days spent courting him;...
Chapter 3: Courting Eragon
Saphira arrived overhead the ship moments later. She saw Eragon look up, waving to her as he made his way to the center of the main deck. She circled twice before spiraling down and then, fluttering her wings, reared into a soft landing on the deck....
Chapter 2: Trial of Fate, Devotion and Desire
Saphira glided over the Edda River in silent reflection of the day's events. A faint shadow, cast by the moon light, mirrored her form from the river's surface, matching every move as she continued her easterly flight. A great expanse stretched before...
Chapter 1: Shadows of Fate
The Talita continued its easterly journey down the Edda River, carrying its crew to the unknown lands that lie in wait beyond Alagasia. Eragon found himself leaning on the railing, at the Talita's bow, looking out into the vast expanse that stretched...
Schellion Run: Summary Teaser
Okay ... so this is the first of several stories I'm currently working for post on SF. This particular post is intended as a summary teaser: to introduce the main characters, drop a little plot device for our protagonist, Andy, and finish off with a...