If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 15] “No,” was the answer I received at the estate gates. I mean, I received various taunts and curses upon my arrival before the guards, even after explaining myself. Alas, I decided to save my energy and return to our camp instead of striking them down for theirContinue reading “A Civilized Beast”
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Knightly Desires
If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 14] Our first day of travels was coming to an end. I mean, it was still a bit early, and there was a fair bit of daylight left. But my rear was sore from the saddle and I was quite hungry. Not to mention I lacked sleep fromContinue reading “Knightly Desires”
The Farthest Step from Home
If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 13] The lands outside of the capital city were home to endless fields, the sight of which I knew very well. Those privy to the castle, especially its higher reaches, could see out across these fields. From these lands came the inexhaustible supplies of food that fed ourContinue reading “The Farthest Step from Home”
The Men at My Side
If Only It Were A Dragon [Chapter 12] When I came down from the top of the gatehouse, Sacher offered me a near-silent clap of his hands. “Good show, Sir Gladius.” I took a bow, arm stretched across my stomach like the actors in one of those boring plays at the theater. “Yeah, well, somethingContinue reading “The Men at My Side”
For a Magical Thirst
If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 10] The elf gathered us inside the halls of the barracks, right at the center around the stone ground of the cooking pit. He held a couple of vials of the alchemical tonics in each hand, pulled from the full pallet outside. “Greetings all, properly and for theContinue reading “For a Magical Thirst”