The five spent a second night in the windowless meeting hall, although while the door was still guarded this time they were not alone. The hulder had… Read more “6.15 – The Test”
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6.14 – Aftermath
Einarr awoke after fitful sleep as the world around them grew lighter with the daybreak. True to his word, Jorir still stood near the embers of last… Read more “6.14 – Aftermath”
6.13 – The Woodsman
The horned wolf stalked a few paces to Einarr’s left and lowered its head, staring down its opponent. It growled and tossed its head as it turned… Read more “6.13 – The Woodsman”
6.12 – Wolves
The exposed slate of the cave walls shone white in the moonlight, a gaping maw of blackness beneath daring them to enter the Woodsman’s lair. Einarr whistled… Read more “6.12 – Wolves”
6.11 – Field Dressing
Einarr kept a nervous watch while the others saw to Irding’s field dressing, neither of them certain how much good a watch would do in a wood… Read more “6.11 – Field Dressing”
6.10 – Grasping Branches
As though on cue, the forest itself seemed to come alive around them. The grass and the twining berry vines that trailed along the ground reached up… Read more “6.10 – Grasping Branches”
6.9 – Bear
A roar reverberated through the trees as the creature caught the scent of humans. Its unnatural red eyes started directly at Einarr and its lip curled up… Read more “6.9 – Bear”
6.7 – A Nearly Peaceful Night
Auna left them in the meeting hall under heavy guard after giving Runa the lines she would have to inscribe. She, then, wandered off into a corner… Read more “6.7 – A Nearly Peaceful Night”
6.6 – Guardians of the Forest
Einarr stumbled a little as their captors shoved him into what looked like a duelling arena, or perhaps a Thinghall – although, as with the camp fire,… Read more “6.6 – Guardians of the Forest”
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