Tales of Airethe 10: A glimmer in the darkness
Alysa cannot do much more but allow Mira to lead her in her weakened state, not knowing if she is hours, days or even weeks away from death. Posioned, what a cowardly act to fell a woman like her, of all things to take her out it would have to be that...
Tales of Airethe 3: Welcome to Redclyffe
Even from a distance, Alysa can see the twinkling lights of Gornmont. A city whose central industry is composing of mining and quarrying. it has changed little over time, even though, as she and her prisoner draw nearer, they can see the towering...
Tales of Airethe 2: First Impressions
As the horse is the same steed with which she had conducted her training, an important factor, Drevard had explained, in her duties, that she and her mount function as a unit, the beast is loyal to Alysa and does as she commands. Much like Alysa, the...
Tales of Airethe: The Rise of Alysa
Damora is a small township that lies in the southern region of the domain of Angalon. It is not an especially violent place but it does like upon the sea that the people of Angalon call the Vast and therefore attracts all manners of different folk from...
Tales of Airethe 23: Brawne's Offer
Karbin grumbles something in his native tongue and Alysa can guess by the tone that it isn't pleasant. She has a rogue's ear for languages, after all, and there were a number of them that labored on the docks of Damora, even if they prefer to avoid the...
Tales of Airethe 22: Baxter and the Boys
The raucous laughter mingles with the sound of loud voices that echo throughout the breadth of the beached derelict, growing ever louder as Alysa makes her way along the corridor. A dark haired young boy smiles at Alysa as he darts into one of the...
Tales of Airethe 21: Krystyna's Warning
'They are said to be exceptionally strong,' Madame Archelle mentions softly, swirling the wine in her glass around with her hand. 'Strong, fast and very hard to keep dead. If you're still considering hunting down one of these things, you are going to...
Tales of Airethe 9: A Horrifying Revelation
'We have much to discuss and you are running out of time to make your decision.' The implication in Mira's words is dire and Alysa wonders if it is possible she is not yet dead but perhaps close and this woman is giving her one last chance to prove...
Tales of Airethe 8: A strange and sinister banquet
'If you've any appetite left,' Dakrom says, 'then let us go to dinner. I am certain that the lady shall be pleased to see you.' Alysa can only nod weakly as she holds onto his arm. It is clear to her now that she must recover her strength and run....
Tales of Airethe 7: Dakrom's Lessons
It is the light of the lantern that awakens Alysa but it is not sitting on the bedside table any longer. Instead, it is held in the gloved hand of none other than Dakrom, whose dark wavy hair is tied back into a ponytail by a dark green ribbon that...
Tales of Airethe 6: More Questions Than Answers
'...never share.' 'You...those girls...your business is your own.' The voices echo in the darkness and, for a moment, Alysa may wonder if she is dreaming. She certainly feels very weak, exhausted and utterly drained. 'Mother will not like this,'...
Tales of Airethe 5: The Lady's Proposal
'My lady,my mistress has risen and is curious as to whether or not you are still interested in her previous invitation.' If Lucia is curious about what this might be, her entirely neutral expression does not convey this or, in fact, any mood at...