Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life
Taking the directions that Barhan had given her, Deneve had found Pilgrims Haven, which really wasn’t much more than a bunch of stone cairns. Although to worshipers of Aal, it was considered a sacred place. It was a good place for a quick rest and to show her homage to a god sacred to her…
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Deneve had finished packing for the morning. Barhan was having the rest of her luggage sent by caravan To Valencia City. Tonight was her last night in Sand Grain, and their month of cohabitation was over. Barhan would be staying in Sand Grain for a while longer to help Bareeds. Bareeds and Sirare came to…
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Now that Neruda Shen was imprisoned. The real work to restore the Mediahn people’s faith in the monarchy could begin. Bareeds’ first action was assessing the situation with the barbarians. At first, it seemed as though Illezra led the barbarians, but suddenly she disappeared. Without her influence, they seemed to have no idea what to…
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Princess Deneve? Lord Red supposed it fitted for her. She looked regal in her armor. Black, red, and gold were colors that enhanced her natural beauty. She stood steadfast beside the child-king. Lord Red still didn’t understand what she gained from helping those weaklings. However, he had to give her credit for standing by her…
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It was decided that Barhan and Deneve would go to the Ancient Ruins Excavation Site in Mediah with Bareeds in disguise. King Bareeds had agreed to give Valencia the right to investigate the ruins to help facilitate better foreign relations. However, Neruda Shen was interfering and stepping over the bounds of his power. Upon their…
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A panicky cry awakened Barhan. He sat up immediately in alarm as Deneve tossed restlessly. Her eyes popped open, and she screamed in terror. Was she dreaming? “Deneve!” He attempted to hold her, but she struggled against him for a few minutes before she ceased, shaking uncontrollably. Realizing Deneve was not awake, Barhan just pulled…
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Deneve couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she watched King Bareeds and Sirare walking toward her. She kept her countenance regal until they entered the privacy of the yurt she shared with Barhan. Then it seemed all bets were off as she immediately squealed, pulling both the boys into her arms. “I missed…
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Barhan sat up in the bed because Deneve insisted that he rest for a few days. His mind was running with what he saw and the strange but powerful man Deneve had words with. In addition to healing him, she insisted upon healing any injured among the guards. He shifted in the bed anxiously. What…
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Lord Red ensured Deneve’s safety from the canyon. He knew she wasn’t lying about not having the Symbol-Engraved Black Bead, but she did know where it was. Sighing, he walked into the tent he called home. Lord Red wondered why it did not occur to him to wring the information out of her like he…
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Barhan and Deneve’s visit with Saya wasn’t merely a social one. They had met with one of Saya’s contacts who had given them the Symbol-Engraved Black Bead. According to myth, this black bead was used by the cult of Kzarka to control Garzar and his herd of black dragons. “What are we supposed to do…
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