The passage ahead looked much as it had before: a long stretch of rough stone. In the dim light given off by his glowing sword, he could… Read more “10.39 – The Pit”
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10.38 – Secret Tunnel
The four burst into Urdr’s workroom, Runa in the lead but only by a pace. The sailor’s report had been not quite accurate: the witch was gone,… Read more “10.38 – Secret Tunnel”
10.37 – Regathering
Beatrix nodded brusquely and thrust the bit of cloth she’d been using to dab at Runa’s face into her hands. “I expect you’re right. Lead on.” Runa… Read more “10.37 – Regathering”
10.36 – An End to Fighting
“Very well, Kaldr Kerasson. Stand, and hear the judgement of the Thane of Breidelstein.” Stigander watched the man from the corner of his eye. When Kaldr stood… Read more “10.36 – An End to Fighting”
10.31 – Struggle
“You there! What goes on here?” Stigander leveled a finger at one of the better-equipped townsfolk who had joined their ranks. He blinked and pointed at himself,… Read more “10.31 – Struggle”
10.28 – Assault
The ships of the blockade gave chase, once they had uncoupled the rest of their boats. Captain Kormund and the Eikthyrnir hung back to harrass them at… Read more “10.28 – Assault”
10.27 – Spear Thrust
Einarr’s clansmen fought like desperate men, or cornered animals, each believing themselves alone. Einarr had come to expect better discipline from men under Kaldr’s command: was he… Read more “10.27 – Spear Thrust”
10.26 – The Harbor at Dawn
The proud rooster’s head of the Vidofnir led the way into the mouth of the harbor at Breidelsteinn as the morning sun began to paint the sky… Read more “10.26 – The Harbor at Dawn”
10.22 – The Fall of Urek
“Another weakling from the rebels? You are nothing more than flies. We should have squashed you ages ago.” Urek did not give Einarr time to retort: the… Read more “10.22 – The Fall of Urek”
10.20 – Berserker
Einarr heard the warriors aboard the trapped wolfling ship give a battle roar only moments before they swarmed over the boarding lines. The ship swayed under the… Read more “10.20 – Berserker”
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