Tag: 2015
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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…
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Wraith-Raker
by Rick Hudson in Issue 39, April 2015 Gable Lay’s booted feet braced his weight against the stonework as he slowly descended down the stone walled well into blackness, passing the rope methodically and cautiously hand over hand. His short sword and dagger jostled agitatedly, but silently in their baldricks against the his black studded…