The Lead Crown: Ch 5a, What's In a Name? (Pt 2)
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Ch 5-2, What's In a Name? The whirring, clanking, clicking mechanisms of Earth Scholars and the steam-driven devices of the Air Scholars had never been any real interest to Theo but, as he followed mutely after the...
God...in the Flesh
Needless to say I was totally shocked. The paralytic charge wasn't painful, but it managed to lock up my muscles. I might as well have been a statue. Serrena charged the glowing cylinder of light. She had a big fist balled up, all prepared to come to...
The Lead Crown, Chapter 3-6: Noriene
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Ch 3-6, Noriene The Strangled Cockerel wouldn't have been Noriene's first choice for a meeting place but, then again, that's why it was so perfect. She pushed her way through the hinged doors and pulled her cowl closer...
The Lead Crown: Ch 1a, Flintlocked and Loaded (pt 2)
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Ch 1-2, Flintlocked and Loaded The young dragon followed the prong horn scholar for several blocks in silence, carrying Mr. Severna's rather ample sack of supplies. Kesst spent the time trying to figure out what he was...
Paradise Lost Through Innovation
Could you imagine a dark stormy night, Sparks flying in windows of a workshop Mechanics hard at work, obscured by light. They work for science, they work for pursuit. Neither fame nor fortune, in minds, at top. They work for progression, so the...
The Clockwork Falcon - part 5: Return Flight
"Steady on, lad! Don't forget to compensate for the angular drag when you dip the wings!" The Professor shouted over the roar of rushing wind, "Easy now, not so fast!" But as much as the old hound tried to maintain an irritated tone as he coached Jim...
Something Old, Something New
Now that I had a partner, such as he was, I needed to keep him occupied during down time. I chose him largely because he was good with his hands. I had old equipment sitting around, and while I didn't think he could necessarily handle...
Death In The Time Bay: Part Five (Last Part)
DEATH IN THE TIME BAY: PART FIVE "Where are you taking us, officer?" Scott asked, wondering what the officer meant by 'witnesses.' The officer merely shook his head and continued walking. They exited the Time Bay, the bright sunlight making Scott...
Death In The Time Bay: Part Four
DEATH IN THE TIME BAY: PART FOUR _ He awoke amid more pain, but it was less severe than the agony that had wracked his body before he had lost consciousness. The wolf was cradling his head, and Jack suspected that perhaps he had gone into convulsions...
Chapter 2: Joseph
Joseph stared at his hands as he sat on the edge of the bed, still slightly shaking. The lantern flickering causing the shadows on the armoire to dance, almost mockingly. It was almost time for him to report for the night watch shift. What had he done...
Chapter 1: Ryten
Ryten sighed staring into the red hot burning coals, watching the way the blue flame danced back and forth, growing tall as the air fed into them. The warmth and comfort from the fire pushing back the freezing cold outside in the rookery. His...
A Lead Crown Contribution: The Way I See It
Inigo hated formal wear. What was the sense in wearing uncomfortably stiff shirts with far too many frills and buttons? To convey status? Surely there were more practical ways to do so. The black wingless bat was dressing awkwardly in front of the...