Roen's Tale, Chapter 2
Progress is slow, Rami and Amsel spend most of their time relaxing on theirs jata. Sarn, however, often heads off to hunt, leaving his jata to walk in tow behind another. I make better use of my time by rereading many of the scrolls, or collecting...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 6
The trip to Burrowfield is relatively quiet, at least at first. After I told the others what I learned from both Vit and Saell, all three became a bit distant. I could tell that both Amsel and Rami were considering the necessity of the trip. Sarn,...
In Mis'Alia's Employ: Chapter 1. "A Tale of Tails" fanfic
_ **Out of Sand and Time** _ He walks through the streets of Asamar towards the docks looking for Frankie. It shouldn't be hard to spot a tall blue-toned deer among the folks here. Not seeing her in the streets, and knowing she likes her drink, he...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 1
Having sold the hickory and lacrylic to the smiths who needed them, and the berries to the artisans, I find myself with a fair amount of coin. Feeling in the mood to splurge, I give Railu some coin and a nuzzle, "Find yourself something nice, love....
Roen's Tale, Chapter 4 1/2: An Evening With Niva
Finding myself back at the café for supper, I wonder what I'm really here for, the food, or the company. Niva moves gracefully from table to table, dropping off meals, picking up dishes, and refilling drinks. After she drops of my meal she disappears...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 4
While packing our things, Rami asks, "Where we going now?" I climb up onto my jata's saddle before answering. "Dendros." "Which way?" Amsel and I both answer, "Garrent." "Why Garrent?" Sarn growls. I look at Amsel, seeing if he's going to answer...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 12
"Roen." "Love." "Wake up, love." As my senses start to return, and despite the diminishing pain, I realize that someone's licking my nose, and tears are falling on my face. "Roen, love, come on, wake up." It's Railu, I recognize her voice, and...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 3
Nearly half a day out from Arindell, on the southwest road to Dendros, I feel like doing some reading so I reach into my pack. Not finding it, I shout, "Where's the book?" "You had it last night," Rami states. "I know I had it last night, I put it in...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 11
Hearing Amsel scream, my jata quickly retracts into its shell, tripping me as I exit my tent. I land headlong on the wet ground, and my nose quickly tells me that it's not just water and dirt, there's also blood. I quickly stand up as Amsel comes...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 8
"I should have stayed with her." "Rami, will you _please_stop, it's been two weeks. Amsel and I both have mates we've left behind, too." "I know, it's just...I've never..." "...been in love before?" I finish for him. "Exactly." He sighs heavily,...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 10
A distant 'crack' gets our attention, and we turn and look north. "Was that a whip?" Sarn asks. I look back at him, "Sounded like it." Amsel stands on his saddle, trying to see through the distant trees to the north. "Who'd be out here with a...
Roen's Tale, Chapter 9
Waking with first light, I crawl out of the tent and shake, letting sleep fall from me like dust from my fur. I've never been one to sleep in, especially while on a job. After dropping a handful of tinder on the coals from last nights fire, I...