Lawrence Harding There was much to prepare at the court of Wessex. The king’s grand scheme was about to come to fruition. At his behest, great minds from among the English, the Franks, and even the Welsh, had gathered in his bid to revitalise the souls of his people – and of the peoples heContinue reading “The Pact At Athelney”
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Enchanté
Lawrence Harding “This ball is beautiful, my lady, but I must say that its beauty is nothing compared to yours.” The woman bowed her head demurely. She drew slightly away from the Count, moving her bare elbow away from his hand. He smiled to himself. This was a game, and he enjoyed playing it.Continue reading “Enchanté”
The Truth of the Cauldrons
Lawrence Harding Setholin first realised that his calculations had gone horribly wrong when the Verity started melting The ship suddenly lurched to the side, nearly throwing him off-balance into a painful death overboard. He managed to catch the rail of the forecastle and glanced over the side. A blast of scalding air surged up atContinue reading “The Truth of the Cauldrons”
Success of Succession
Lawrence Harding Applause filled the hall as the crown was placed on Prince – now King – Anberht’s head. From his position in the gallery overlooking the coronation, Tronraed nodded. “He’ll make a good king.” The figure beside him said nothing, so Tronraed continued. “It makes it all worth it, seeing him like this. EverythingContinue reading “Success of Succession”
All In A Day’s Work
Lawrence Harding “Times like this I wish I could just do a cantrip and clean all this up,” muttered the youngest workman as he swept. The other men in the room – hard-faced labourers all – nearly dropped their tools as they rushed to bless themselves. “What are you, a fool?” hissed the foreman. “TalkContinue reading “All In A Day’s Work”
OtherWheres, OtherRealms 