Chapter Twenty-eight: First Class

28th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (D.R. 1492), shortly after dawn. As it happens, I am quite early. The street in front of Mirt’s estate is empty. I walk cautiously down overgrown paths towards the main house. It towers above the city, perched on an outcropping of rock that juts out over the sea... Continue Reading →

Chapter Twenty-seven: The Wanderer

27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), shortly before highmoon. After talking to Mirt, I knew that I would need to seek out Durnan. And, here at his tavern, I may also find Volo. I can hope that the wily writer has uncovered new information for me about the Tears! And then…then there... Continue Reading →

Chapter Twenty-six: The Merciless

27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), ten bells after highsun Mirt, Uza, and I stop in the wide doorway of the Lightsinger Theater. Fodder keeps going, plodding down the sweeping marble stairs and disappearing across the street. I briefly wonder whether the downpour will not damage him but realize that the marvelous... Continue Reading →

Chapter Twenty-three: Now you see her…

27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), one bell before highsun. I had been brushing delighted fingers against some of the nodding blooms lining our path. Now, startled, I drop my hand, Turning in place, I try to decide where to direct my respectful bow. “I am Lady Jeryth, Chosen of Mielikki. Eliana... Continue Reading →

Chapter Twenty-one: Fresh air

26th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), ten bells after highsun. “Poppy, we know that you are a good girl. And we know that what happened was not your fault. But can you tell us a little about your corn husk dolls? How many were there? And when did they start talking to... Continue Reading →

Chapter Twenty: Dearly Departed.

26th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), early evening. Speaking in hurried whispers, Eliana and Vaikner describe the scene they encountered on the top floor of the tower. “It was horror after horror tonight.” Eliana mutters. “I couldn’t shake the thought that it seemed connected. I figured there had to be someone -... Continue Reading →

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