LINKS - Chapter 24 - New Burleigh
CHAPTER 24 - New Burleigh The New Burleigh Train station was constructed in much the same way as the station in Red Rock; in the shape of a giant cathedral. Its soaring arches were draped with banners bearing the sigil of Halcyon, and the...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 7 - The Hearth
Part 7 - The Hearth With a loud, groaning yawn, Marien's eyes slowly slid open. Outside of her window she could see just the tiniest hint of the sun starting to rise above the eastern horizon. Swinging her legs over the side of her bed, Marien...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 14 - Naomi
Part 14 "Who's got the bee, who's got the big bumbley bee! Bzz bzzz bzzzzz!" Doctor Sara Silver smiled as the infant in front of her giggled and reached out to grab the stuffed bumble bee over his head. The lights of the healing guild were...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 9 - Climbing Uphill
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LINKS - Chapter 20 - Burning Legacy
Teff fought the urge to pant as she rubbed mud from the bank of a shallow stream onto her fur. A dense cloud of insects buzzed frantically around her head, searching for a place to bite or suck. The air was so hot and humid it felt like a physical...
LINKS - Chapter 17 - Cascade
Links is a story written by farfener for the auroran archives. "alright, i'll admit it, that did cheer me up." sinda chuckled as he draped a towel over his head. "i'm glad you enjoyed it." azee sighed heavily, luxuriously stretching her neck and arms.
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 26 - The Silver Lake
Part 26 A drop of sweat ran down Youlan's forehead as she concentrated on the half a dozen rings of glowing symbols that surrounded the weapon. Never before had mana felt so slippery, so hard to control, like trying to push a heavy load across a...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 17 - The Drums of War
Sieg and Marien - Part 17 As he walked towards the fortress, Sieg felt as if it was the longest walk he had ever taken. The sun was just rising into the sky, the morning mist that covered the docks and the city beginning to lift. Sieg was...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 10 - Rendezvous
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Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 28 - The Last Embers
Part 28 Teela groaned with effort as she fought to drag Alwyn away from the battle. The air was thick with smoke and sparks, but Teela didn't pay any attention. All around her, the fighting continued to rage. The Chariot soldiers were exhausted...
Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 16 - The Sons of Alaric
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Sieg and Marien - A Basitin Love Story - Part 19 - Youlan
Part 19 For Basitins, the phrase ‘time off’ was largely unknown. Certainly there were times when Basitins would take the time they needed, to heal, or grieve, or give birth. But when it came to relaxation, where a human might choose a beach, or...