But he was feeling very content, at ease. The death of four members, with Count Derrick and Duke Norris the latest additions to the mysterious bout of accidents afflicting the Eracian nobility in Roalas, had reduced the war council to just a few people. The room burst with soldiers. No one was ta...
Nigella I said as James entered her small home. James preened. “I’m no longer a virgin.” She frowned. “No, that’s obvious. It’s something else. You’ve changed.” He nodded once. Yes, he had changed. Every day, the terrible burden of leadership was growing lighter. He was slowly becoming accustomed...
Eybalen, the capital of Caytor. The foul weather had not yet touched the sprawling port city. The sea was calm and reflected the sunlight like a sheet of beaten tin, with a thousand twinkling lights. Hundreds of ships moored in the harbor, their masts a forest of leafless trees. Closer, dappled o...
Ever since Calemore’s attack against Gavril and Ewan, there was a deep sense of helplessness among the soldiers and citizens alike. The common troops realized they could die any moment, anywhere, without prior warning. They could be going back to their barracks and suddenly find themselves missin...