Einarr’s head swam, although he could feel the hard ground beneath it. The crackle of a nearby campfire was unmistakeable. The last thing he remembered was etching… Read more “7.17 – Practical Magic”
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7.16 – Runestones
In the middle of the night, Einarr was awakened by an idea. The keepers of the lodge might not think too highly of him for learning the… Read more “7.16 – Runestones”
7.15 – Fever
“Over here,” Einarr called upstream at Onnir’s back. Moments later, his guide splashed out of the water and up to the great oak where a small boy… Read more “7.15 – Fever”
7.13 – Lodge
The same qualities that made the woods about the Shrouded Village pleasant to live in – their brightness, their openness – also made them accursedly easy to… Read more “7.13 – Lodge”
7.12 – Broken Cage
The thief’s fiery sword, flaming no longer, fell to the floor with a clatter as the man backed towards the cellar ladder. The man’s eyes were wide,… Read more “7.12 – Broken Cage”
7.11 – Rematch
Einarr blinked back to consciousness with the faces of Melja and Mira staring down at him and a strange tingling on his forehead and shield arm. He… Read more “7.11 – Rematch”
7.10 – Wards
“Mind your step,” Melja warned as he entered the room. The warning was well-taken. At first glance it seemed as though every surface of the chamber was… Read more “7.10 – Wards”
7.9 – Temple
The Shroud, Melja said, was stored in an inner chamber of the village’s temple to the gods. The morning, like most mornings on the island, was bright… Read more “7.9 – Temple”
7.8 – Syntax
The scorched weed stood, accusing, before them. “Show me what you drew, exactly.” Melja’s voice was more serious than Einarr had ever heard. Einarr peered at the… Read more “7.8 – Syntax”
7.7 – Apprentice Runecraft
As agreed, Einarr rose with the sun the next morning and was promptly set to work gathering eggs and drawing water. When that was done there were… Read more “7.7 – Apprentice Runecraft”
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