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Part 22 Dance in Darkness           The day went and the sun rose again. The girl went out to the city and explored with Sworder. Ranin watched as the two moved through the streets. Namic spared cursory glances but the day progressed and the next day the ship set sail with the wind blowing withContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 22)”

Part 21 Embers in the Wind           “The next stage,” Ranin said.           “But, will he be able to control the power,” Namic said.             Ranin glanced worriedly at Namic. “I’m sure he’ll be fine,” he said uncertainly.           In a circle of charred ash, stood a figure, which was taller then the Vassal ofContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 21)”

Part 20 Cloaked in Fire           The boat moved on, and the sun crossed the sky. Days passed quickly and Sworder recovered just as quickly, as he had before. One day Namic returned from looking elsewhere to find Ranin lazily watching the girl who seemed to be searching the ship in earnest.           “What isContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 20)”

Part 19 Deadly Waters           “There’s something off the port bow,” the sailor in the crows nest called down.           The sailors on deck ran to the port bow and looked to the ocean, seeking what was spotted. “There,” a sailor said and where he pointed, something under the water seemed to move towards theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 19)”

Part 18 Clouds Within           The two entered the forest and the canopy covered them in shadows.           “We make for the main trail,” Sworder said. “She will probably be near it.”           If she is not?” the girl asked, curiously.           “Then we expand our search until we find her,” Sworder said.           TheyContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 18)”

Part 17 Island of Estesar           After a good rest, the girl recovered quickly. Sworder, however, remained absent for several days and even then only appeared when the girl asked for him.           “How long will it take to reach Calta?” Uncle Ben asked while Ranin and Namic looked on. The girl also stood closeContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 17)”

Part 16 Last Wind           “A little rest can do much for a Kazan,” Namic said. “But he may have reached his limit.”           Sworder woke the girl. Her uncle was already awake. The girl yawned loudly.           “She didn’t get much sleep,” Ranin said.           As the girl rose, her tired legs gave wayContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 16)”

Part 15 Slashed, Smashed, and Skewered           “I may have to show you more of my cards.” the constable said, grinning.           The Vassal jumped back as three thorns impacted into the ground where he had stood, drilling into the road.           “He goaded him into revealing his ace,” Namic said.           “It would haveContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 15)”

Part 14 Cards on the Table           The girl was quiet, as they ate breakfast. Afterwards, Uncle Ben asked the barkeep about transport to Calta. The barkeep simply directed him towards the side of town he thought they could find such a ship.           The girl walked silently beside her Uncle, as he asked peopleContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 14)”

Part 13 No Matter the Cost           The severed hand struck the ground and the sound echoed in the silence of the room. All eyes were fixed upon the darkness, which moments before was Sworder. Fear filled the hardened thugs as the blood dripped from the cutlass, pooling at the feet of the figure cladContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 13)”