The Way to the Mountains

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 27] The first dragon turned suddenly, turning its gaze up from us on the ground. The rein of arrows suddenly stopped. The remaining horses dashed off back under the cover of the trees. Their riders stood and looked up at the sky. The second dragon came from theContinue reading “The Way to the Mountains”

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”

A Dead King

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 8] We followed the ruined cliff side for a while longer until a semi-intact stone stairway availed itself to us. It took a nauseating turn down a steep incline, seemingly carved out of the soft, perilous sandstone wall. The bottom reaches of the steps were near impossible toContinue reading “A Dead King”