He stood in the shadows, watching those gathered in front of the temple ahead. In truth, the shadows were probably unnecessary; those he was watching were far too engrossed with the huge structure before them to notice the common folk passing by. Which …
Gaian was sitting watching his wife Ereniel work late into the night on some piece of delicate elven embroidery when he heard shouts in the distance and the sound of heavily booted feet running past in the street. Unable to see anything through the …
*After the Night of Ashes:* I am greatly concerned for my friend Petronicus following the fire that gutted his family’s estate. I had been looking forward to see what excitement the new day would bring after seeing the fires last night, but I care not …
*On Plans of Rebellion* That club to the head must have shaken me more than I’d thought; to have not only agreed to join some kind of rebellion, but play a role within it is ridiculous! Usually I’m far better at keeping...errant thoughts...unvoiced! …
_There, all done! Now I just need to wait until morning, change my appearance, and walk arm-in-arm through the gates with Brother Vaelus. Nothing to it!_ Seriously? You just about got yourself killed. And that means you just about got me killed! If it …
Well, that was interesting. _Enlightening, I’d say. Or maybe not, no real surprises there. Now get your wife home and then I’ll get us to Belor’s._ Of course, that’s where Pavo is most likely to go. We’ll meet him there. _Pavo? Fuck Pavo. We need to …
_So, Alaria is holed up with this Aroldo guy._ So it seems. Of course, that’s what we assumed when the others lost her during the rescue. _Incompetants! That wasn’t part of the plan!_ No, but it wasn’t unwelcome. We still rescued her and made …
Nightswarm’s recently acquired mask lay on the table. In the flickering candlelight, the swarm of large wasps carved on its face gave the appearance of movement. Beside the mask lay a single sheet of paper, the freshly written ink slowly drying. _Three …
_Damnit, get out of my head! I’ve got too much to do tonight to have you distracting me._ I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean. _Really? It’s all your moping. “Poor Butcher is dead”. Blah, blah, blah._ Only Rufus? What about Titus and Keldor? …
_Damnit, I’ve had enough of this waiting around! Something’s obviously gone wrong. Just give me control and I’ll go and sort it out!_ Out of the question. Marquel requested a meeting with me, not you. You’ll have to wait this one out. _Yeah, yeah. …
Gaian walked briskly down streets and alleyways, keeping up a steady stream of chatter as he went; amusing anecdotes, historical facts, and concocted versions of both of the above. Anything, really, to fill the silence that would otherwise reside between …
_Quick! There are a couple of loyalists over there, heading toward that alley. Perfect opportunity to take them out and instill a bit more fear in the organisation. Give me control!_ You’re joking, right? No way. _Since when do I joke about things …
You’re awfully quiet. _Unlike yourself, I’m a man of few, yet valuable, words. Was there something in particular you wished commentary on?_ Well, I’m surprised there’s been no mockery of my day at the horse festival. But what I’d really expected to …