At age sixteen, young Colar of Terrick is going to war for the first time. He’s assigned to the scouts, the hardened unit of outriders and spies who ride for General Marthen. He is determined not to let down his general, his captain, and most importantly, his father, Lord Terrick. He’s still finding his footing, though, balanced as he is between boy and man. The blood thundered in his head and only when it cleared Read more…
Just like Joe, Captain Crae has never much cared for Gordath Wood. But as the captain of the guard of Red Gold Bridge, the stronghold that holds back the eerie forest from the rest of Aeritan, he has no choice but to ride its borders and its winding trails every day. Unlike Joe, he knows exactly how dangerous the woods can be. The forest is full of gate magic tonight, thought Captain Crae. He looked out Read more…
Joe’s never been much on sticking around, and he can’t understand what keeps him at Hunters Chase. It’s not the scenery, that’s for sure: He had never grown used to the woods. Nothing like them in Texas, and sometimes he felt like they were watching him. He’d be at work in the fields or even behind the main barn, and have to look over his shoulder constantly. God’s earth, my ass, he thought, dropping the Read more…