Category: Twins of the Aletere – Shadow of the Eclipse

Later that afternoon, the twins stumbled among the ancient trees and walked along animal trails. Moss and lichen hung from branches, the sunlight sending warming shafts of light through to the relatively clear forest floor. Occasionally leaves would flutter down as a light breeze rustled though the canopy. A hundred or so yards to their… Continue reading Chapter 24 – Ruins

Groyven slipped down off Hendosphyre’s back as they stood just inside the tree line. He looked up and checked Tiffaniel, watching as she shifted forward, securing herself. She grabbed a hold of the gryphon’s neck and patted. Hendosphyre seemed distracted as he listened carefully. Finally satisfied, he looked down to Groyven, tilting his head towards… Continue reading Chapter 23 – Destruction and Silver Hair

The valley had been nestled in the deep shadows of the mountain for the past hour as a delayed dawn had broke across the heavily wooded landscape. The crystal clear air welcomed the light of the sun as it spilled over the nearby mountains. Shafts of light speared through the trees in the crisp, misty… Continue reading Chapter 22 – Morning

Groyven knelt at the edge of the clearing, his hands aflame and flaring with blue. A sense of relief washed through him as he felt the amulet heat up under his touch. He watched as a crystal blue glow rapidly built around the clearing as sudden mists formed among the trees. An expectant calm stole… Continue reading Chapter 21 – Gryphon

A strong wind suddenly picked up, roaring down the valley. The sound strangely familiar, akin to sails and a forceful gust, but magnified at least twenty times over. The trees creaked and swayed as they were suddenly buffeted with the passing, displaced air. The shriek of large wings, whistling overhead at speed. Tiffaniel woke with… Continue reading Chapter 20 – Fear

Tiffaniel walked to Groyven’s side as he looked around the small break in the trees. She was right; they seemed to be in the middle of a forest. He could not tell what time of night it was; just that it was far from dawn. Taking a shaky breath, he ran a hand through his… Continue reading Chapter 19 – Frustration

The blinding light started to recede in the small clearing. It was slowly losing its urgency after the sudden, violent crack of thunder that shook the valley announced its arrival. The surrounding forest still held a bated breath as the golden sphere that had suddenly appeared calmed somewhat. The nearest trees were bathed in the… Continue reading Chapter 18 – Lost

Over the steadily increasing roar, Tiffaniel saw the light stream in through the door to the Captain’s cabin as it opened. She looked up to see Sialin enter, her eyes wide as she assessed the situation. She saw Sialin’s lips moving, her voice being carried away and swallowed by the still increasing whining sound. Suddenly,… Continue reading Chapter 17 – Gone

Tiffaniel stood watching the closed door, hearing the raucous cry to victory after Selera and Sialin addressed the crew before a charged silence enveloped the ship. She heard Groyven’s voice behind her.   ‘I can feel the tension in the ship, it is like the smell of rain in the air before the thunder clap… Continue reading Chapter 16 – Panic

Selera stood at the forecastle railing, watching the frigate as it moved to head them off. The call of the eyes from overhead reporting the change in course. She waited for the order in anticipation, seconds passing slowly. The sound of the ballista crews to her sides, winding the cranks, the ratchets clicking harshly as… Continue reading Chapter 15 – Skirmish