Of Armor and Bone: Chapter 16 “Keep moving.” Shiloh grumbled, his patience wearing thin. The mountain trail wavered back and forth, following the curvature of the rocky hills and crumbling outcroppings. The frozen snow crunched loudly under the heavy tread of the horses as they trudged slowly onward. Zethurus slumped forwards against the mane ofContinue reading “Tallest Trees of the Land”
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A Summons
Of Armor and Bone: Chapter 15 It was mid day, the sun had disappeared from the sky, leaving only hints of its existence at the edges of the dark clouds. With dirty fingers, Scarborough shoveled the gray paste that once was potatoes into his mouth. A lone snowflake landed in a smear of mash insideContinue reading “A Summons”
Coldfront
Of Armor and Bone: Chapter Fourteen The evening brought a cold front in from the west, turning the moisture sitting atop the roofs of the buildings into crystals of frost. Kensley shot up from his bed, hearing the echo of cries outside. The cold air clung to his bare shoulders as he peered out theContinue reading “Coldfront”
Alive in the Dark
Of Armor and Bone: Chapter Thirteen The tiny hut at the edge of the settlement had begun to reek with the odor of death. The only people who came into a ten foot reach of it were the guards ordered to keep watch. It had been a week since the capture of Mandabus. One weekContinue reading “Alive in the Dark”
Army Standing
Of Armor and Bone: Chapter Twelve Down by the river on the Xiandolan front, the sound of swords clashing in a sparring match filled the air. Kensley swung and thrust with his longsword, the weapon grasp in one hand with the other tucked behind his back. Scarborough followed the movement of the attacks, while continuouslyContinue reading “Army Standing”