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”
Category Archives: Historical Fiction
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”
Post #26.3, Thurs., Nov. 4, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. by the fire of Samhain Dear God, what do you make of this spiritual milieu? Is it alright that we make borders around our prayers and pray only to the facet of Spirit each of us already claims? Are we of one spirit despite our differences? But if we areContinue reading “Post #26.3, Thurs., Nov. 4, 2021”
Post #26.2, Weds., Nov. 3, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval We’ve found the druid and a band of the pagan tribe; maybe we found them by coincidence or perhaps by the synchronicity of the holy. The druid asked Daniel if we have come to join in the festival of Samhain. Daniel answers, “We’ve come to pay homageContinue reading “Post #26.2, Weds., Nov. 3, 2021”
Post #26.1, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. Forest Primeval A scream of terror pierces the night. Count Bert is screaming, “a dragon! A dragon is slithering through the wood right toward our camp!” It is the night of Samhain when the two plains, the immortal and the mortal of earth become one. “This was theContinue reading “Post #26.1, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021”
Post #25.12, Thurs., October 28, 2021
Historical setting: 588 C.E. This morning comes with a horse and an expectation that I too will ride with the count’s men. It is thought the pagans have taken back the borrowed child, burning the house, and murdering Eve. I’ve chosen not to carry a sword. I’m here simply to make the lookContinue reading “Post #25.12, Thurs., October 28, 2021”
Lazarus Ink 