Tuck hurried through the streets of Eastham, weaving between the taller humans and their carts and horses. The morning was cooler than normal for this time of year, and the dew on the flagstones made the streets a little slick in spots. But Tuck was pretty agile, and his big feet in his leather boots gripped the ground as he dodged this way and that toward the outer walls of the town.
The Bannermen 7 – Mak-a-Tuk Read More Caed decided that she was tired of the sun for today. It wasn’t so much that it was hot out, it’s that there was a big difference in the temperature …
The Bannermen – Use Your Talents Read More Harvir’s practice sword fell to the ground with a muted clang. “No! Do it again!” Barim’s voice thundered across the field where the infantry was training. Even though Barim was admonishing the entire company, he was staring right at Harvir. Harvir gave a rueful smile as he picked up his sword and retook his ready stance. ‘By the gods, I’m out of shape,’ Harvir thought as he raised his practice shield in a half-hearted salute to his sparring partner, a younger, smaller and faster man named Filian.
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The horn blew three times to summon the Bannermen together. The clarion call echoed across the camp and reflected from the nearby trees. A flock of blackbirds shot into the sky, disturbed by the sound.
On the March Read More Nasser was apprehensive. Barim had led him and Jodan past the armory and hadn’t stopped. He had led them through row after row of the infantry tents.
Introductions – Caed Read More Barim led the recruits down the well-worn path out of town, through a copse of trees. Walking among the foliage, you could hear the Bannermen’s camp before you could see …
2 – ASSIGNMENTS Read More “This town is dead.” Barim stated it matter of factly, the same way he would have remarked that the sun was hot (which it was). “The streets are full of …
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