The jailer stood in the center of the guard room like a bulldog, as though at any minute he expected intruders to burst in. He also looked… Read more “8.18 – Jailbreak”
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8.17 – Southwaite
As was probably to be expected of an island of this size with the number of people it must have had, most of the interior was taken… Read more “8.17 – Southwaite”
8.16 – Rescue Party
An entire afternoon and evening, and more than one cask of beer (although only one of eisbock: it was rather heady) went into planning their expedition, but… Read more “8.16 – Rescue Party”
8.15 – A Slight Wrinkle
The landing party returned to the ship after setting Kettleness ablaze. Even had they not worried about attracting the attention of the heart of the cult, and… Read more “8.15 – A Slight Wrinkle”
8.14 – Kettleness
Hohenwerth island looked like the island of the cult in miniature in many ways, although for the moment it lacked the blackness of that bigger, more northerly… Read more “8.14 – Kettleness”
8.13 – Agreement
The Arkona moved more swiftly than it had any right to. In fact, once the Eikthyrnir split off to head for Breidhaugr, it swiftly became evident that… Read more “8.13 – Agreement”
8.12 – A New Quest
“Of course not.” Einarr paused. “Father. I’m glad that you recognize I’ve met your requirements, and look forward to formalizing the terms of our engagement upon my… Read more “8.12 – A New Quest”
8.11 – Petition
The only way Einarr could have been more glad to see a shore, he thought, would be if it were Breidelstein, and their victory complete. As it… Read more “8.11 – Petition”
8.10 – Parley
In the morning, whether by excellent foresight or an excess of caution, Captain Kormund ordered that they continue rowing under sail, as the wind remained favorable. He… Read more “8.10 – Parley”
8.9 – Into the Night
As the Eikthyrnir retrieved the two men on lookout on the cliffs, Einarr and Naudrek were the first to step up and offer them a hand back… Read more “8.9 – Into the Night”
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