The sound of stone grinding on stone signalled the puzzle door closing behind them, although they were already far enough up the steep stair that the reduction… Read more “5.11 – Bubbles”
Category: Ravens
5.10 – Into the Tower
Tendrils of mist extended inward toward the tower that rose from the water like some giant’s spear, curling about the Gestrisni and obscuring what rocks might yet… Read more “5.10 – Into the Tower”
5.9 – Undersea Assailant
Einarr cut his shout of surprise short as frigid water closed over his head. The thing that had hold of his leg yanked again, pulling him farther… Read more “5.9 – Undersea Assailant”
5.8 – Lost in Fog
For five days they sailed east, by oar as often as by wind, before they caught so much as a glimpse of a reef in the water.… Read more “5.8 – Lost in Fog”
5.7 – A Borrowed Boat
When Einarr and his team ventured forth the next morning most of East Port was still asleep, such that even on the busier docks the sound of… Read more “5.7 – A Borrowed Boat”
5.6 – At the Blue Hall
The public hall where Einarr found the Vidofnings and Brunnings was surprisingly large for a town no bigger than East Port. If Einarr had to take a… Read more “5.6 – At the Blue Hall”
5.5 – Whispering Woods
Einarr set his jaw. Cursing himself for a fool, and glad he hadn’t moved his feet just there, he turned himself exactly around. He was a decent… Read more “5.5 – Whispering Woods”
5.4 – Hasty Departure
Reki came to dinner the evening after their fragrant baths looking satisfied with herself, and Runa came looking chastened. Einarr felt a little sorry for her: if… Read more “5.4 – Hasty Departure”
5.3 – Medicinal Bath
Three paces outside the door of the hall his tune trailed off and he stopped, now seeing what was in store for them. Set up in the… Read more “5.3 – Medicinal Bath”
5.2 – Wise Women’s Table
“Please, be seated. There’ll be no leaving until morning at the earliest anyway.” The old matron moved deftly to the side of the door and began shooing… Read more “5.2 – Wise Women’s Table”
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