Feasting Gryphons
The snow-gryphon shook himself awake, frowning, blinking blearily in the cavern aerie he and his mate called home. the scent was all wrong, heady, spicy, and seemingly overpowering his own natural musk.
Children Chapter 5: Ties
"five years after the war began, a young aeris female approached me in my home during the night after heavy bombing on the hoven, as the underground is named.
Lyndria: Chapter 25
This isn't the last planned post of the year, i want to post at least one more short story featuring the lovable and innocent aeris but we'll see. worse-case, it'll be the first upload of 2023. that's all for now. happy holidays everyone. stay safe.
On a Rail - sf3p0x1 commission
The air was sometimes pierced with the loud screech of a bird of prey; the many naturally eroded spires offering them a multitude of aeries.
Leuphe's Backstory
I was born in a small aerie village in reyt, close to naras. snow would sometimes brush over the landscape, painting the black stone mountains and the forests covering them white.
TEASER- Reading One's Feelings
In some 'kingdoms' (for lack of better word, as humans are rarely lords of the skies), we find ourselves being hunted by rulers who aim to take what prizes lie in our aeries.
Mine
Remember, back at aerie's peak? you kept getting us into trouble, like that time you showed me that cave and got us stuck there when the tide came in." khyron's eyes opened wide, ears perking as the recognition hit him.
Gryphons' Discovery, Part 2
Rolling his eyes in exasperation, he set off in the direction of tarin's new aerie, situated in a prime location, with a panoramic view of the lake and the snow-capped mountains framing its northern edge.
The Rogue's Drake
He roared his approval, then turned towards the den's aerie. he clawed at the wood until a sky-blue mist pushed the steel doors open. arys tightened her grip. the fall pushed deep into her stomach, creating knots and twists. she held her breath.
Not Your Throne
The drake had discovered the aerie a few weeks prior and made regular visits since. he wasn't sure who the harem's owner was, but the willing females didn't seem to mind when another male stepped in for a romp or six.
Preparations
He wants to thank harriet for making a remarkable meal and says if she ever wants to live with an aerie, she would be welcome at theirs.
Aeretus Dragon Ch. 1
, using the full name as listing in his company profile, "i must make this very clear-- you have been a most loyal employee of aeretus for six years, during which people have stolen trade secrets and attempted to usurp control of the corporation from the aerie