Tag: 2015
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Harsh is the Light
by Gerry Huntman in Issue 42, July 2015 Aelwyk, Lord of Dooring, dismounted at the foot of the hill, and trudged to its peak with the three men who were waiting for him. He was comforted with the presence of two of his most trusted companions, but his eyes kept wandering to the captured soldier.…
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Wind Song
by Kevin Cockle in Issue 41, June 2015 “That was nothing, lad,” Callus said as he chewed Stalyn’s hearty swordfish stew. We sat at the lone wooden table in the galley, once dark of night had enshrouded the Zephyr. Night-boarding by dragon-men was not unheard of, but I had taken us down nearly to sea-level,…
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The King’s Blacksmith
by Cameron Huntley in Issue 41, June 2015 The Master was in Cyrus’ room again. It was not the first time. That had been only days after Cyrus arrived at the Keep in the Mountains of the Evermoon, when he was still discovering just how well the jagged peaks lived up to their name. The…
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The Goblin’s Son
by Christopher Mowder in Issue 40, May 2015 1. The war with the humans arrived last night at Gorman’s front door, and as he surveyed the wreckage of battle, he trembled. The blood of goblins and humans stained the road and splattered the walls of his cottage. Torches blackened the lush forest floor. Retreating feet…
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How Pawla Stole the River Livvy
by Anna Sykora in Issue 40, May 2015 The miller, a hard master, wouldn’t let me go along to Pawla’s trial: “Grind flour for a dozen sacks,” he shouted over the waterwheel’s thumping din. “Fill them all, boy, before you go visit your furry friend.” Chuckling, Sledge stomped outside and banged the door. Sweating…