Chapter 73: Holstadt In Which A Ferret Happens Across Some Robbers. ——————————————————————————————— Catamount: The road south from Doxfron is somewhat better kept than on the road in. It’s evident from the width of the road and the small trails that frequently branch off to possible farms or even small communities that this area of the …
May 2014 archive
May 28
Chapter 72: The Tavern-Keeper’s Gifts
Chapter 72: The Tavern-Keeper’s Gifts In Which Being An Honest Beast Has Its Rewards. ——————————————————————————————— Chris: The owner hare knocks loudly on the cellar door, pausing merely to light a new cig and take a drag. Catamount: The ferret jerks awake at the hare’s knocking and then quickly rolls over and shakes Soquan. Arrin: Soquan jerks …
May 26
Chapter 71: Soquan’s Cold
Chapter 71: Soquan’s Cold In Which The Otter Takes Ill. ———————————————————————— Chris: The hare opens the door rather loudly. He makes his way down the stairs and begins to move a few boxes. Catamount: The hare’s movements wake the ferret, who blinks blearily in the filtered light that makes its way towards where she and …
May 23
Chapter 70: The Tavern
Chapter 70: The Tavern In Which There Is A Convenient Place To Get Out Of The Rain. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The door opens on a cozy tavern with a bar on one wall, a massive fireplace on the other, and a few tables and chairs scattered in between. The wall opposite the door contains a decrepit staircase …
May 21
Chapter 69: Spring Storms
Chapter 69: Spring Storms In Which Water Spontaneously Falls From The Sky. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Midnight comes and goes and with it, heavier clouds arrive and decide to stick around. There are still several hours left before dawn when the clouds break and being to pour down rain. Arrin Woodgreen: It takes a few minutes of rain …
May 19
Chapter 68: On The Road Again
Chapter 68: On The Road Again In Which Azrun Isn’t Who Soquan Thinks He Is. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The trail rolls by at a decent clip, perhaps not as quickly as the pair had been traveling but they managed to cover a goodly amount of ground. Evenings now saw Jozra adding some stretches to what she did …
May 16
Chapter 67: River Crossing
Chapter 67: River Crossing In Which A Fallen Tree Will Do. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The ground mist soon begins to dissipate and the sky lightens. Sunrise is imminent and Jozra, perturbed by her dream and what it might indicate, decides it’s time to get it up if they want to get across that river this morning. Arrin …
May 14
Chapter 66: Bridge Makers
Chapter 66: Bridge Makers In Which One Does Not Merely Walk Across The River. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: The duo make surprisingly good time for the day, and as it begins to grow dark out, they start to hear the noises of work beasts up ahead. Soquan turns to Jozra with a broad smile. “Sounds like …
May 12
Chapter 65: Leaving Kodan, Redux
Chapter 65: Leaving Kodan, Redux In Which The Pair Are Happy To Put The Town Behind Them, Again. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Soon the two are rounding the bend that leads to Joseph’s door just as Fiarah and Jinx are exiting the house. Jozra waves at them with her free paw. “I didn’t know you guys were …
May 09
Chapter 64: A Stroll
Chapter 64: A Stroll In Which Walking Is Good For Your Health. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Intense dreams and jaunts to the library must be tiresome as Joseph is nearly done preparing breakfast before either mustelid begins stirring. Eventually, it’s the delicious smells coming from the kitchen that make Jozra open her eyes and think about getting …
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