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”

In Danger’s Path

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 20] There were no signs of towns or settlements there in the highlands thus far. As night descended upon the Kingdom, we stumbled upon a copse of trees and brush hugging a decent-sized stream. As we settled down, I called out to the others to make sure theyContinue reading “In Danger’s Path”

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”

Speaker for the Animals

If It Were Only A Dragon [Chapter 18] Farvin inexplicably led us back in the correct direction, heading north from the village. I managed to convince them to keep their mouths shut until we saw signs of anything unnatural. I heard a lowing somewhere beyond the thicket of trees. Leading the way, I peeked overContinue reading “Speaker for the Animals”