Hari had been right. Within my first week at the church he was sent east on a Blood Hunt. I spent that first week being shown around the church and introduced to various people. I had yet to meet any of the High Chair or the High Speaker. Though I was introduced to Speaker Diana … More Of Blood Chapter 14: Hexla Dorian
Interlude 2: A New Trick “There are people coming,” I said coming to a standing position. It was early morning. I’d been talking all night. Gem stood up and went to check the windows. I was faster. The glren and speakers had appeared on the road – upon seeing the bodies of the other glren, … More Chapter 13: To the High Church
The year began like the past except it had Gem. Our relationship flourished as the first term went on. The new aspects had to be kept in secret, the kissing and the romancing. Kevin obviously knew, so did those who spent time close to both of us, especially when most of them had figured … More Chapter 12: Speaker Demetrius Skagora
My second year began after the break between terms. The break was a long month and a week. I spent most of it with Kevin and my other friends trying to stay as preoccupied as I could. The best thing I could do about Gem was to try and not think of her, or of … More Of Blood Chapter 11: Second Year
A Mermory of Marcela 1: Escape Cold air faded as heat fled from her finger tips. Fire held tightly on her tongue, what were soldiers in steal plate? She spoked of Wind and grabbed his hand. A single step sent them two hundred feet into the air. There was the soft throp of bow strings, … More Chapter 10: Ballroom Blitz!
Dmitry enters the second term during of his first year at the church. School is perhaps only the second biggest challenge he will face. … More Chapter 9: Fall
That summer Gemaeve and I served our apprenticeship under Speaker La’Turge. Our assignments wore more rigorous than technical. We would spend long hours in the depths of the library hunting rare words of the Quatane. Words almost no one knew, and for good reason. Most of them, you could do without ever knowing and … More Chapter 8: Summer
I stopped in front of a blacksmith, one of the apprentices had set up an array of knifes, swords, and axe heads. There were many and more practical wares at the stand, but I had no interest shovels and stakes. I still had the dagger I’d bought of the … More Of Blood Chapter 7: First Semester
“She looks happy to see you!” Kevin said laughing. A week had passed with several more appearances around the city and another trip to the Palace to feast with the King and his family. This trip was far less formal. However, Kevin and I were not blessed with the company of Princess Gemaeve. I … More Of Blood Chapter 6: Classes and Talent
“Today we begin the celebration of the gifts Ruah gave to us.” Speaker Goldenend’s voice rang across the green in front of the Palace. About eighty speakers stood in front of the wooden stage that Speaker Goldenend spoke from. I stood Between the Speakers and the stage with the other newly excepted students. Surrounding all … More Of Blood Chapter 5: Royal Welcoming
