The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 1 - The Avians
The ship groaned and creaked below Kicit’s talons as is it rode the waves of the Northern Dalmeuse Ocean. Even after two weeks confined to its decks the Avian marveled at its sheer size; following every rope and tie to its end trying to decipher, much...
The Avian's Apprentice: Prologue - Eight of Nine
_Age of the Beasts __34,_ _First Riyewian, Felin_ _~Approximate based on the calendar of the Lost Age~_ The light faded. Long shadows drew on the ground as the voices of the day fell away to the evening stillness. The day drew...
The Line (Unfinished)
“I don’t know what it means.” She said looking over the valley. The chirping hadn’t ceased for days, its unpredictible sharp strike sounding at random intervals. It held a weird quality, like an echo, only there were no stone walls to bounce off of, no...
A Fox in Wolves Clothes: Part 1 - A Body and a Beach
Salt? That was a bit strange. The sharp taste filled his mouth bringing a stir among the rest of his body. At first he thought something had been forced into the back of his throat, something to bring on the acute taste. But no, there was nothing...
The Pointed Devil
“Hello Misery." He said, opening his arms towards her and offering the empty space at the small table. On it were two small glasses filled with the familiar intoxicating drink. Misery nodded her head ever so slightly and tried to match his smile but...
A Fox in Wolves Clothes: Part 1.2 - A Canine's Welcome
Anzou tried several times to walk away from the body but never made it far. It pulled at him and no matter what ideas and thoughts he tossed around in his mind the same one rose to the surface. He had to take care of it, give it the right way to leave...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 8 - Beast's Refuge
Much to Kelkera’s surprise, finding a place to rest along the dusty road had proven to be one of the more difficult things. Every time there seemed to be a spot that she thought was good enough Mathias would resolutely shake his head then follow it by...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 7 - Talor Asher
Kicit trudged along behind Master Elacce, his feathers ruffling with each heavy step. Despite being many years his senior, Kicit was surprised at how driven the old Avian was. It seemed no matter what sort of obstacle stood in their way he cleared it...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 6 - No Desire for Their Kind
Two days passed since she woke up and there had been no news about what was to happen. Luka had visited her several times, bringing pieces of bread and small chunks of meat. It was raw and had to be small enough to pass through the small opening in the...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 5 - Claws
Kelkera burst out onto the street, glancing both directions before picking one and rushing down it. Yet, as she looked down alleyways for the clad Avians and the book close to her chest Kelkera thought why. It was clear that Tobias was out for some...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 4 - Mistakes
“Kicit!" The voice shook him awake and he opened a lazy eye, the haze of sleepiness tinting his vision. Through it he saw a blurry Master Elacce, fully dressed and standing over him, a sense of swiftness betraying his look. “Kicit we must go." He...
The Avian's Apprentice: Chapter 3 - Tome of the Beast's Body
To put it as simply and courtly as possible, Elnora was not happy. She had returned to the Tavern about an hour after the incident, her attitude and color of her face not dissimilar to red hot burning coals. She demanded that Antony take over the still...