There are times when sacrifices must be made, when paths must be chosen and remained on. The time for laughter has passed. Perhaps it will return, one day. I will be glad, if it does. For now, however, Weirmonken needs more.

The path spread out before me is one forged in blood and shadows. I have hung on the tree of fate, upsidedown, and fed it ( Read more... )

The trees have begun to shrug on their brilliant colors, shedding here and there. I remember when I was younger, when Niklas and I would play within the fallen leaves, and later Alander. I remember trying to teach Adelgar how to do so, and the grunt I received. I recognize it now for fondness. I miss him, oftentimes, my uncle in all but blood. ( Read more... )

For two weeks now the Weir have been actively fighting the Black Road. For over a year it has been wearing on their spirits, twisting the homes. And now the Road has struck at the heart of Amber's place in Weirmonken. The shining towers of the Silverspire are dimmed beneath a blanket of eternal night, tarnished with blood and gore from battles more ( Read more... )

( Maybe she's just talking about the dents in the armor... )

So, whoa. I some how managed to get myself invited to Pathi to help them in all the trouble that's going on. Well, more like Emrys was invited and brought some fighters with him. The Venatori Umbrorum are among them, along with a small force that I've been working with in Blukhav lately.

Things here have been going interestingly. Emma and Tally ( Read more... )

Synopsis: Rae and a small group including Alekera, Elijah, Kynan and Niklas go after the group of men in black and grey. They stalk them for a while, cut off an ambush, and learn a bit of information.

The men in black and grey have moved into the cover of the trees, and Prince Benedict has begun to lead the force in their previously intended ( Read more... )

Disclaimer: Once again, the log's a bit above PG13, for violence, creepy Black Road happenings, and the darker nature of the Weir. Set in Arden, this happened the day before the Amber Forces were sent off to Pengali, and explains why Rae is not there. It's Dramatic. It's Epic.  It's Dark. That said...

It's with caution that Rae approaches where ( Read more... )

Synopsis: Out hunting in the depths of Arden, Rae finds Prospero. The two engage in some mutual creepiness, Prospero attempts to seduce Rae, and further seeds of doubt are planted in the young Weir. Perhaps a little bit above PG-13 for blood and less than conventional ideas of prey.

( Come, pretty wolf, suffer like me, with me... )

Kincaid says, "As one." Nodding with Dylan, "But we need more. We need significance." He smiles to Beatrice, "We need a name for this party."

Beatrice's eyes flash, merry. "Prince Tristan's Black Road Irregulars, perhaps? But let us not regularize too much. I think we are all agreed our good Prince Dylan here is our expert on all things scientific ( Read more... )

Roads, Black: 1

Brawls with Travelling Companions: 1
Punches thrown: Not enough
Travelling Companions, no longer such: 1
Amount of Guilt: A little. But told it's not my fault.

RoadWarriors, stabbied by: 2

Ghost Towns: 1

Friends, shot: 1

Creepy little kids, trying to commit suicide: 1
Creepy little kids, saved: 1
Creepy little kids, stabbing me in ( Read more... )