For a long while Einarr stood staring over the stern at the four wolfling ships that once more followed in their wake. Why had that ship been… Read more “10.4 – Nerves”
Tag: Arkja
9.5 – War Footing
All the new crew members needed time to arm themselves and see to their affairs, but that suited Einarr and the Vidofnings just fine. Einarr, in particular,… Read more “9.5 – War Footing”
7.1 – Reunion
It was unlikely that the public hall in East Port had seen a celebration of this magnitude in the whole of its existence. After the purification ritual,… Read more “7.1 – Reunion”
6.39 – Departure
Arkja’s men returned Einarr’s greeting with enthusiasm, evidently unaware they had been slacking off on their watch. Well, no matter: Einarr would set them to watching in… Read more “6.39 – Departure”
6.38 – Treasure Chamber
“So. Where to next?” Einarr stared for a long moment, not yet quite able to believe his eyes. The jar that had stuck to him like a… Read more “6.38 – Treasure Chamber”
6.37 – Haunts
The five Vidofnings and Runa now ringed the chamber that grew steadily colder – cold enough, now, that the water from his breath caught in the hairs… Read more “6.37 – Haunts”
6.36 – The Plan
Einarr and his companions stood gathered outside the hidden chamber in the river cave. Before them, inside, a glowing purple cloud of magical energy hung in midair.… Read more “6.36 – The Plan”
6.35 – The Key
“I can go no further,” Guthbrandr announced. “Ahead you will find… me, for lack of a better term. Take care that you, yourselves, do not become infected… Read more “6.35 – The Key”
6.34 – Journal
On the fragile page beneath Einarr’s fingertips, writing in a surprisingly delicate hand filled the first page of the book. At first glance it appeared to be… Read more “6.34 – Journal”
6.33 – Ghost Stories
“There never was any old man.” Arkja’s pronouncement fell on the deck of the Gestrisni like a brick of lead. A million questions flooded Einarr’s brain at… Read more “6.33 – Ghost Stories”