Hexla was at least able to rid herself of the negative side effects of alcohol, and we were on the road early the next morning. If I had thought, we were nearly across the plains, I was wrong. “Rain,” Luke spoke absently when we had stopped riding at midday to eat and give our … More Chapter 17: Welcome to the Ross Wood
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
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
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
Interlude 1: Questions “So, then Speaker Atique got you into the Church?” Gem asked me. The House was relatively fine: embroidered carpets, engraved furniture, and plenty of wall ornaments. Gem and I were on the first floor in a living room. I sat in a velvet armchair in front of a fire place where a … More Of Blood Chapter 4: Testing
At dusk I waited outside the tunnel. I had spent the better part of the past day trying to decide if this was a good idea. I had little interaction with people since my mother was taken, and nothing close to an interaction with a man like Hari. The sun was almost set when … More Of Blood Chapter 3: How the Speaker Began
I was twelve. I was walking down the streets on northern Coastown when I saw what I thought was an all too common occurrence. A well-dressed Carplentarian looking man was walking through the market from one drift wood stand to another. I guessed he had five men tailing him. I started to follow. The man … More Of Blood Chapter 2: Coastown
I was born in Ruahden 333 After Kings twenty-five years ago. I’m the child of Diana Skagora and High Speaker Mikkel Andrews. My mother was a whore, or some sort of entertainer of men. She was barely twenty when she gave birth to me. All red hair and life, my auburn hair is a poor … More Of Blood Chapter 1: A Boy
