In Opposition - Act 1
In Opposition Act 1 Part 1: Decoy 4th Season, 1561 Pain and panic, black and white all around him. His lungs burned from exertion. His heart hammered in his chest and adrenaline surged through his veins, but it was waning fast...
Candace being Candace 1 - Firebrand
Firebrand I kick the door open, burdened with the precious load leaning against my back with my arms reaching behind in support. Well, I kicked the door open after I've unlocked it and awkwardly managed to twist the handle first. I just wanted...
In Opposition - Act 2
In Opposition Act 2 Interlude 4th Season, 1561 A thousand enemies lay beyond the door. That much had become obvious a day ago, if that; just hours would be more accurate. Irven stared at the barricade and his mind was...
Making It: Act 1
Making it Prologue: Making Contact “No admittance," said the guard, “paying clientele only!" The squat but broad fellow patted a sheathed arming sword at his waist; less an open threat than a suggestion to leave. “Hey, I'll have...
Of Void: Chapter 1
Of Void Chapter 1: Snow and Salt 28th Day of Long Melt, 1554 It was her tanto, a dagger she kept perfect. One tiny dent marred the beautiful, pristine black of the lacquered case, decorated with the purple blossoms of...
Candace being Candace 2 - Pariah
Pariah (Firebrand 2) An electrical crack and an onslaught of noise, dragging me from a nice, dreamless sleep. The tail end of a song I can't wrap my head around yet from the sleepy haze introducing the morning segment with that obnoxious...
Passing the Flame
Passing the Flame A pinprick of light shone through a solitary crack in a cave wall, directed at the closed lidded eye of a short, tightly muscled but thin figure. A Kobold, forest green scales, stirred as the harassing sensation caused him to sit up...
Making It: Act 2 - Epilogue
Act 2: Epilogue Prim and Pru “_Brother, what've ye done."_ “_What were needed, sister. Like I said, it gets where it needs tae."_ “_... I daren't believe it... And... and be ye well? Ye covered in blood!"_ “_Well enough, sister....
Restless: A Night in Crater-Vale
Restless: A Night in Crater-Vale Part 1: Lalep's Bliss Lalep was bloody, exhausted and slouched over as he left the training halls. Every step took more and more effort as he passed through Crater-Vale's hub, a three tiered hall thousands of feet...
In Opposition - Act 3; Interlude
In Opposition Act 3 Interlude 1st Season, 1564 “Quiet, please! We are about to begin!" Hush fell across the clan commons like a smothering blanket. A throng of kobold citizens sat on thin cushions, or in the window ledges...
In Opposition - Act 3; Part 8
Part 8: Humanity “We've done a good job dealing with those who once served Brevshket," Kayd said and sunk a red-capped pin into the cork-backed map. One of ten pins scattered about south east Vliechov, then he pointed at two other...
Making It: Act 2 - Chapter 1
Making it Act 2: Making Progress Chapter 5: Lessons This was foolish. Brazen. No St. Gareg fearing soul would undertake such a task. Or only one with bravery and skill akin to St. Vanterre, the greatest warrior to ever live,...