Previous Chapter VIII. Redemption Leaving Antioch felt bittersweet for everyone, knowing we were leaving what was like to be our last safe haven in the Levant for Crusaders. We manage to scrape together a meagre amount of supplies using what little monies we had. Outside of Artur, a pair of grizzled guards begged to join … Continue reading Crusader – Final Chapter & Postface
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Crusader – Chapter Seven
After a respite in Constantinople, the country of Turkey lies ahead. Our Crusader continues on his course to the Holy Land. With a new country, comes new foes. The Seljuk Turks are fiercely protective of their lands, and this leads to the most dangerous conflict yet for our Crusader.
Crusader – Chapter Six
After a long and emotional journey, our Crusader makes a long waited arrival in the Jewel of the Byzantine Empire - Constantinople. But with this arrival, come old wounds long hidden away, long thought discarded. And, at long last, the truth can come to light.
Crusader – Chapter Five
Previous Chapter Next Chapter V. Across the Aegean Over the course of our stay in Rome, I did not pressure Hann to speak further on Randel’s death or their relationship coming to such a premature end. Rather, I figured it would serve us best to afford Hann time to grieve, though the revelation affected all … Continue reading Crusader – Chapter Five
Crusader – Chapter Four
Previous Chapter Next Chapter IV. Seeking Solace I cannot put into words the sorrow and weight I carried with me from the moment I placed the final stone on Randel’s cairn. When I left the comfort of my home, I vowed I would protect those in my care, no matter the cost. Seeing how at … Continue reading Crusader – Chapter Four
To the Ends of the Earth
Chapter 5 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons Chapter 2 - The Heart of Wilderness Chapter 3 - City of Lions Chapter 4 - The Trail of Heroes Auroch’s heavy footfalls ensure everything continues to run smooth on the deck of the fluyt as it flies across the treacherous waves of the … Continue reading To the Ends of the Earth
The Trail of Heroes
Chapter 4 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons Chapter 2 - The Heart of Wilderness Chapter 3 - City of Lions The gurgle of Tor’s Landing continues to echo off the mountains as the ancient city continues a slow descent into the depths of the North Sea. The hearts of the … Continue reading The Trail of Heroes
City of Lions
Chapter 3 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons Chapter 2 - The Heart of Wilderness If one were to make the arduous journey east across the turbulent and vigorous waters of North Lake Kulvaan, they would come to the continents of Ashaan and Rylnaar. These continents are the fourth and fifth … Continue reading City of Lions
The Heart of Wilderness
Chapter 2 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons The first day after Juurynn’s flight from Buulan is quite easy, given the terrain stays flat for as far as his eye can see. The only issue Juurynn needs to worry about are the risks of sunburn and of dehydration. One does … Continue reading The Heart of Wilderness
New Horizons
Chapter One of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" The Nair River flows forth from a deep underground lake in the Dragon’s Spine range along a path meandering through the mountains along a floodplain toward the Western Ocean. It finds itself a popular destination for anglers living in the regions around Buulan Fortress and the Denarr … Continue reading New Horizons
