Author Archives: map1066

Part 12 Cold Heart and Empty Chest           “Then let’s go,” the girl said standing.           “Should we tell your uncle?” Sworder asked.           “No time.”           “Where shall this take them?” Namic said.           “Wherever it is, it shall be interesting,” Ranin said.           “Um, how do we get down,” the girl said lookingContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 12)”

Part 11 Justice and Tears           “And now,” The Vassal said, calmly as he leveled his bow towards the leader. “The Justice which awaits robbers.”           “Sworder! No!” the girl said, standing up.           “If we do nothing then they will continue… unchecked,” the Vassal said.           “But you can’t,” the girl said.           “ThenContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 11)”

Part 10 Leaves in the Wind           “Unlike these two I may prove to be a bit more rooted,” said the leader of the brigands and as he spoke a tree on the side of the road began to shake and rise. Slowly, it walked in front of their path.           “A tree?” Ranin asked.Continue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 10)”

Part 9 Flight East           The girl sighed. “Let’s go back.”           Sworder and the girl began their return through the forest. For much of their travels Sworder remained unseen appearing only when there was any sign of danger. It was past nightfall when they found their way to the ruins they had discovered earlier.Continue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 9)”

Part 8 King of the Ember Mountains Sworder stepped back drawing his sword. “A dragon!” he said as he prepared himself for battle.           “What is a dragon that young doing here with the boy?” Ranin asked.           “That is not simply a dragon,” Namic said. “Dragons are beasts. Even at such a small sizeContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 8)”

Part 7 Terror Unleashed           Ranin watched the group ride for hours, but Namic looked elsewhere. Ranin watched as they made camp in the evening.           “Namic, they’re discussing future plans,” Ranin said, grabbing Namic’s attention.           “Where do we go next?” the girl asked.           “We will have to look for work, I reckon,”Continue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 7)”

Part 6 Unto Dust and Clay           “A dust golem?” Ranin asked in disbelief.           The golem rose to be only two feet in height. The dust swirled as the golem lurched forward, slowly, seeming to have difficulty retaining the form.           “The odds are against you. Are you sure you want to continue?” theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 6)”

Part 4 To Chains or to Tea           “In the name of the King, I have come to take you under arrest.”           “What!?” the Vassal asked, incredulously.           “On the charge of Violence on another by means of a Kazan,” the constable said.           “He’s got them there,” Ranin said.           “Leave now,” theContinue reading “Kazan – Shadow Warriors (Part 4)”