Aaru - Chapter 29 (The Trial of the Hunted)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 29 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* A few hours later, after accepting the mission to hunt down the curi'nakra, I was first led to the armoury, where I was told to pick a weapon and armour. I chose a spear, and some...
Aaru - Chapter 28 (A New Prophecy)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 28 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* "WATCH OUT!!" I spun round after hearing the warning to see a massive Graug throwing the remains of a smashed tree trunk at me. I used my wind bending to propel me backwards...
Aaru - Chapter 27 (Gruna Kinyar)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 27 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* After warning me about Kakla, Master Kami returned to stand by Lord Pyrrat's side. I quickly stretched my muscles, doubting that I would get the chance to warm up as thoroughly as...
Aaru - Chapter 26 (Old Aquaintences)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 26 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* "Well done!" Callen praised as I successfully expelled the nature energy for the third time in a row. "You are ready to move on to the next stage of your training!" I would...
The Mourning After - Chapter 3 (The Mourning)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **CHAPTER 3** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*[/u] **Laguna** "I'll see you guys later!" I waved to Tristen and Roxis as I left them. It had been a long shift on the Northern outpost. It had been colder than I expected it to...
The Mourning After - Chapter 1 (The Mourning)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 1 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Xavier The weather was almost depressingly cold, a strong Northerly wind had punished us all day long, as we patrolled theses isolated mountain trails. In an hour it would be dark, in two...
The Mourning After - Chapter 19 (Kinyar)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Chapter 19** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Kaldor** "Now isn't that a surprise!" Callidus exclaimed with a rare hint of excitement in his voice. I couldn't blame him for his excitement. I still remember how I felt...
The Mourning After - Chapter 18 (Kinyar)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **CHAPTER 18** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Xavier** The sudden appearance of a cloaked figure leaping from the stands surprised me just as it did my comrades. I knew immediately that this was meant to be our opponent....
The Mourning After - Chapter 17 (Shadows of the Past)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **CHAPTER 17** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Aceh** The arena was abuzz with excitement. Once again the tourney had brought life back to the village of Zangar, a much needed distraction from the ongoing war. You could...
The Mourning After - Chapter 16 (Shadows of the Past)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **CHAPTER 16** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Callidus** "Callidus! He's my son! You expect me to just sit here?!" Kaldor dejected, his huge body tensed and his paws in tight fists as he visibly shook. I could feel his...
The Mourning After - Chapter 15 (Shadows of the Past)
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **CHAPTER 15** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Kassandra** It was perhaps an hour after sunrise. And I had laid out my weapons on my bed, a sword, two short swords, a pair of daggers and a belt full of throwing knives....
A New Dawn - Chapter 33 (A Fresh Start)
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* CHAPTER 33 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* I walked through the market place, slightly wary of the fact that I was being stared at, no doubt the rumours of what happened at the hearing were still fresh in every ones minds. I had...