The Highlands

If It Only Were A Dragon [Chapter 19] As we returned with Nariza to the forest village, I had to remind myself of the plan. “So, uh, here’s the deal,” I spoke up, marching up to her side. “So as I was saying back there, the gist of things, is that the villagers think poorlyContinue reading “The Highlands”

The Evil Thing of The Forest

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 17] By the time I advised the others of our chore, twilight was already upon us. Eriques, Farvin, and I moved to the north edge of town where the farmland ended and the deep dark of the forest took over. The old man had pointed us in thisContinue reading “The Evil Thing of The Forest”

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”

Love Thy Enemy

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 11] The long march from the city walls up to Hightown and the castle district was enough exertion to free me from the cooling effects of the alchemist’s potion. I even regained feeling in my toes and fingers. Eriques was along with me the whole way, filling meContinue reading “Love Thy Enemy”