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
Crusader – Chapter Three
Previous Chapter Next Chapter III. Under the Canopy The journey to France was far from interesting and I spent much of it slumbering. A few times would one of my men check up on me and I was grateful they did such a thing. But I feared each of them began to understand the weight … Continue reading Crusader – Chapter Three
Crusader – Chapter Two
Previous Chapter Next Chapter II. Riding South The sensation of passing through the English countryside was something of a wake-up call for me. It showed me how different everything was since my last venture through the fields and the hills and the forests. Even the worn dirt track felt alien to me. I was content … Continue reading Crusader – Chapter Two
Crusader – Chapter One
The first chapter of a current project of mine, Crusader, all free for consumption. A labour of love and heartbreak and stress. A story set during the Third Crusade (1189-1192) focusing less on glorification of war and more on the story of one man trying to redeem himself in the eyes of the Almighty.
Fenrir's Lair 