Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Climb

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A cold breeze tossled Nar's hair. The mountain looked intimidating, the tower even more so.

But Sheera was locked in that foul prison, and he was determined to get her out, no matter what.

His climbing tools proved adequate to the task, his climbing skills less so. Nar came close to falling on more than one occasion.  But make it to the top at last, he did.

Once there,  Nar's innate talents served him far better than his lack of climbing ability.  In short order he made quick work of the guards, fighting his way to the center of the vast prison.

There his beloved Sheera was tied, bloody and bruised,  to a wooden stake upon which she hung by the arms.

Between Nar and his heart stood one Makron, black warrior and Lord of the prison. The warden's black armor gleamed in the dim torchlight with a shine all it's own. Makron's skill with the long-blade in his hand was well known throughout the land.

But the dark warden's skills were no match for the fierce determination within Nar's heart and soul. In the end, Sheera's lover won the day, defeated the prison and its minions, and escaped with his beautiful bride. 

But the Dark Warden was not so easily defeated.  With fresh blood still dripping from his wounds, Makron watched the lovers flee his grounds.  They will pay, he said as the pair disappeared into the distance.  And pay dearly.

Monday, August 25, 2014

The Long Road Home

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We took the long road home. Across the world, through storm and sea, and yet we took the long road home.
Why I could not say, nor would I deign to ask. Mine is such to do and die.
For she is my all, my master, my hearts desire. All for her, or all for naught. To the end.
And at the end did we find our purpose, our calling, our quest. She fought valiantly,  as a warrioress of old. Blood and magic.
And now we return home, to rejoice in victory.  Though I know the truth, that soon, we shall begin again.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Forward Alone

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Storm clouds rained drops of melancholy on the tortured ground of her soul. Never had she been so empty,  so utterly alone.
She had to go on, for herself, her people, and for her spirit.
But she had no idea how she would face that uncertain future without her beloved by her side. She wasn't sure she could do it with him. And now, she wasn't sure of anything.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Eminent Domain

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Valnier paused, considering the tower before him, and all the massive edifice implied.
This would not be a pleasant homecoming, but it was necessary. Both for the health of his nation, and his sanity.
In a very literal sense.