The sound of a horn tore through the village, raising the alarm. Villagers began to scramble for shelter, dropping what they were doing as they made haste to safety. Warriors rushed to the front gate to make their defense. As the last brass note died away it was replaced with the woosh and crackle of a large, flaming sphere that came from above, as ( Read more... )

Things seem to have a way of happening so quickly in my life. One moment all is calm and restful, and the next I find myself preparing for battle, or often in actual combat. Why does trouble seem to follow me wherever I go? Am I such an important figure that my existence is denied any semblance long term peace?

Well, I suppose I would get bored if ( Read more... )

The rain pattered down as Serja sat in a rocking chair on the porch of Havenwood. She smiled serenely, greatly enjoying the weather. It was cool, the air filled with that glorious scent that could only be associated with the downpour. It had been raining for a good six or seven hours now, and the Daeva was loving every minute of it. It was a gift. ( Read more... )

The night air felt good beneath her wings, spread and taut as her pristine white form wheeled over the sprawling grassland below. Her scales glittered faintly, catching the starlight as she banked, circling around her familiar home. Havenwood had seen many battles come and go and survived them mostly intact. Granted she'd had to do her fair share ( Read more... )

The air was clear, a hint of autumn chill tainting the breeze. Stars dappled the sky with their brilliance, distant points of light that filtered down through the trees to where the Daeva stood and watched from deep within the Forest. A faint smile crossed her lips as she looked up, her eyes reflecting the light from within their depths. Without a ( Read more... )