Fire and Death in the Flesh

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 25] The sorcery-infused pages of the pop-up book in the capital’s library did nothing to prepare me for the sight of the beast in reality. Its fleshy wings tore at the air like a ship’s sails in a storm. Beneath it dangled two limber legs, adequately muscular forContinue reading “Fire and Death in the Flesh”

Preparations

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 24] Despite the day still being young, we decided to stop and come up with a plan for attack. One of the dark stands of trees dotting the plains was to offer shelter through the night, hiding us from sight if the dragon were to fly overhead. TheContinue reading “Preparations”

The One That Controls the Skies

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 23] The elf took up a seat beside Eriques on the cart, pushing Farvin to the back compartment with the Gnoll and the Druid. “I’d bet that Greep and that thick, matted fur of his is fireproof,” Nemona admitted to me out of the blue, the both ofContinue reading “The One That Controls the Skies”

The Real Threat

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 22] As my sight cleared, I spotted the dark-haired mage before me. “Nemona?” She pushed at me with her staff, knocking me to my rear and forcing the sword from my hand. “Call your men off.” “We’re defending ourselves here!” I said, catching my breath. She turned backContinue reading “The Real Threat”

The Guardian of the Bridge

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 21] Instead of heading straight east following the road, we redirected ourselves to follow the river’s journey downstream. The footholds there between the lush banks and the rocks of the highlands were no easy task for the horses and the cart. Nevertheless, it was crucial to have possibleContinue reading “The Guardian of the Bridge”