Sabastian banged on the door as loudly as he could. The wicked weather had turned vicious, and he was desperate for somewhere welcoming to spend the night. A tavern common room sounded particularly inviting. He’d even fantasised about a feathered bed in a bawdy house, purely for the comfort. Still, that hope was crushed when…
Introducing Captain Farreyl. Some time ago I kept a list of single-word prompts alongside a list of characters. I would roll a die to choose one at random, then write a short scene or character study inspired by the result. The piece below is one of those scenes. What a Captain Cannot Forgive. Captain Farreyl…
Guard Captain Gideon Ecbal huddled in a doorway, clutching his cloak tight around his neck. He shivered against the biting cold. Patrolling in deep winter was never a task to be relished. Winds off the Eastern Sea tore over Westpool with malicious intent. A flurry of snow had blanketed the docks, driving him and his…