Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval Thole is defiant. Grieving for Eve who raised him through his childhood, then he left her in her blindness to go back to his father to take the responsibilities of a farmer. Maybe he feels the same guilt as I, who also abandoned Eve in her silent, uncomplainingContinue reading “Post #26.13, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021”
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Post #26.12, Thurs., Nov. 25, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. The Count’s Mansion A victory feast at a fine estate is a great spread of meats and bold porridges, an abundance of saved melons and dried berries, honey and cream spreads, wine and mead flowing free. Possibly, in the other room at the women’s table they have these same indulgencesContinue reading “Post #26.12, Thurs., Nov. 25, 2021”
Post #26.11, Weds., Nov. 24, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval The long board for men dining at this feast is in the main hall amid a décor of a sword and the yellow banner. I’m seated here mid-table with this multitude of men. Count Bertigan is at the head. The women here will join us later for theContinue reading “Post #26.11, Weds., Nov. 24, 2021”
Post #26.10, Tues., Nov. 23, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval I ask Colleta what the rumors tell of our encounters with the banshee. She seems to know all kinds of new things about our so-called war against the Pagans but there is no mention of the banshee. Colleta’s rumors are spun stories not facts. Legends are shaped byContinue reading “Post #26.10, Tues., Nov. 23, 2021”
Post #26.9, Thurs. November 18, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Count Bertigan’s estate As the great victory feast is being prepared rumors of our so-called war are swirling. I can hardly affirm any truth to the rumors – I was there. I saw we had a campfire all night and watched and listened as the Pagan tribe performed rituals ofContinue reading “Post #26.9, Thurs. November 18, 2021”
Post #26.8, Weds., November 17, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. The vineyards of Ezra Colleta is reciting rumors of the war so I won’t refute these details with actual fact. “We’ve heard you encountered a dragon. And we’ve heard that my son-in-law Bertigan nearly suffered death. And that my own son Daniel was the dragon slayer.” “Are you askingContinue reading “Post #26.8, Weds., November 17, 2021”
Post #26.7, Tues., November 16, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. The vineyards of Ezra Now on the home side of the Loire the count has immediately taken the command back from Daniel. “We will enter the lands of my estate as the proud victors! Ahead of my horse will go the banner, displayed fully with no tatter. I willContinue reading “Post #26.7, Tues., November 16, 2021”
Post #26.6, Thurs., Nov. 11, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Crossing the Loire The ferry crossing with Thole and his horse ends in a disasterous upset with Thole and his horse and a ferryman all sliding into the river. The horse swims to shore as Daniel takes it’s rein and guides it onto the bank not far from the landing.Continue reading “Post #26.6, Thurs., Nov. 11, 2021”
Post #26.5, Weds., Nov. 10, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. the forest north of the Loire Now the responsibility for this war falls to Daniel who simply decides we will go back home at first light. In the morning the embers of the fire are cold. Some of our band still sleeps, and some of the Pagan tribe areContinue reading “Post #26.5, Weds., Nov. 10, 2021”
Post #26.4, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. by the fire of Samhain The moon has set and the pagan ritual goes on and on with incessant chanting, and calls from the druid and responses from his gathered. They all know the words to say. The druid’s movement is near dancing. A teller has tales steeped in tradition…Continue reading “Post #26.4, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021”
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