We’re Not Alone

“The magic of the Ice Queen,” she quietly said, to everyone’s captivated attention, “is a prize which some will stop at nothing to possess.  Even our old warding-totems won’t stop all of them.  How will you arm her, so no wizard, rogue, or vengeful dragon can lay her low, as she stands between you and…


The Danger Back Home

It was cool and clear, and the night air had an especially crisp quality. Baneck looked up as his father Granholm entered the house, after having hung an iron totem carved with magic runes to prevent eavesdropping, above the door of the family home. Then he sat, joining Baneck, Amilyn, Baneck’s younger sister Lynnia, and…


Opportunity in the Rough

Loray read the note, and choked back sobs, as she buried her face in her hands. “Thank you,” was all she could say. The glisten of tears in the corners of her eyes reminded him of his starry sky. He had asked himself this question before, many times, as he had felt the poisoning of…


The Deep-cover Agent

The white-bearded wizard Exedo straightened the nape of his robe in the hallway mirror, as his fellow wizard happened to pass by. “You know you don’t have to spend so much attention on your appearance.  Not unless you want to impress a certain somebody.” “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” “She’s too young…


Time to Get to Work

“What!” Sienna snapped.  She walked over, looking between the ground and shroom, and saw the truth in the boot prints.  “Explain this,” she demanded. “It’s something that can’t be explained,” Melbourne casually answered.  “There has to be some magic letting them through; although they’re not known for ever having such magic.” “Would not a prisoner…


The Fruits of Evil

Being among the shrooms, as they were over 40 feet in height, and over 15 feet in diameter, Fawnlum felt crowded, after hours of walking.  The things were nearly as plentiful as the trees, thinning out in some areas, and then becoming denser again. But she had also noticed dead branches on trees, and decomposed…


Hail the New Heroes

As the city wall came into view, Gritcomb asked Lucas what his part with these barbarians might be.  Lucas again told his story. Particles of fine silt fell out of Gritcomb’s whiskers as he shook his head. “Ye’re luckier than ye deserve, lad.  Maybe ye were meant to come with the big girl on this…


The Road to Danger

Fawnlum met Lucas at the gate of the Plavence the next morning. She took a careful look at his injuries.  “They did good work.” “It will take time, but the rest will heal.” “Dwarves of Hammermound,” she said, “Lucas Vwerlon.” Lucas bid the group a quick greeting, and received likewise in return. “Don’t worry over…


Buy a Drink, Make a New Friend

Her comrades, save Caitlyn, were all asleep when she called them into her room. After she gave the whole story, Sienna was quick to speak up. “Hold on. The trouble is in Humboldt. Does this Osterly place have an enemy on their doorstep?” “I won’t be chasing around with a mob,” Fawnlum said resolutely, “hoping…


The Best Place for Information

Fawnlum took the time to sight-see a little more, and got lost down more than one street. The night was full on, when she finally found the Gold Pewter.  Instead of a mild and mannerly place to reflect the more refined side of such a prosperous town, this was a rougher and louder establishment.  Although…