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This is an enormously detailed fan reworking of The Elenium & The Tamuli to redeem the villain of the first trilogy, Martel (in as much as this is feasible) after his initial betrayal of the Pandion Order. He is joined by a character from another fandom entirely, Maria-who-is-now-Maryani, adapted to suit the setting. In her previous incarnation, ( Read more... ) -
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The column stretches on for several miles, undulating across the rounded hills on the east coast of Laka Sama. There are Church Knights, Atans, Kring's Peloi, and a few ornately garbed regiments of the Tamul army present, along with a few more attaches from Ehlana's court. It is, not surprisingly, a beautiful day in autumn, with a stiff wind ( Read more... ) -
as lost as leaves, as far as stars
"Ulath," Kalten says, irritably, "pay attention. You've been woolgathering for the past two weeks. What's got you so distracted ( Read more... ) -
but i've got your pawns and your bishops and castles all inside the palm of my hand
The next morning, just before breakfast, Nouria is sitting with her tea in one of the kitchens deep in thought. She's already seen her mother, if briefly, and was momentarily scandalized at the state of her--really, she knows her mother and father play certain games that aren't like others', and generally chooses not to think about it (because ew ( Read more... ) -
gloria, we lied, we can't go on
Half an hour later, after the public revealing of Zalasta's betrayal and descent into insanity, the group is gathered in the royal apartment.
"No, Lady Sephrenia," Ehlana is saying, flatly, "you do not have our permission to withdraw. You're a member of the royal council of Elenia, and we have need of you ( Read more... ) -
there's a bad moon on the rise
After Sparhawk and the others return back to Matherion, Ehlana rounds up the group of relevant individuals to the royal quarters. Maryani watches her daughter carefully for her reaction to Khalad--it's barely suppressed, which is...about what she'd expected. Nourelle is very good at pretending, though, and Maryani expects she'll keep a tight lid ( Read more... ) -
i'm a slave to karma; spin the wheel and i'm a king reborn
Caalador talks funny ( Read more... ) -
and even when truth doesn't help with the sting
A couple of days later, the weather takes an abrupt turn for the decidedly nasty. The clouds were dark and ominous, and to make matters even worse, there was a slight miscommunication. When they hit a clan border, divided by a large strip of open ground, but no escort was waiting for them. The clan that had escorted them seemed anxious to leave ( Read more... ) -
our halos slipped so sweetly from the bedposts we hung them on
When they meet Sephrenia on the side of the road, on her grey palfrey, dressed in her white robe, there is understandably a lot of excitement. Those who have yet to know her are somewhat mystified, but the knights go around receiving her blessing, and Ehlana is positively childlike in her delight. Maryani, for her part, hangs back, waiting; ( Read more... ) -
the endless dance of numbers and sound and sky
The Atans, as promised, arrive within a week, and once they do the city is curiously still with their presence. Few things intimidate people like one of the battle-skilled giants, and an entire legion could frighten a god, Maryani thinks. Of course, she looks at them admiringly--they could take a country with that number, she's certain. Not that ( Read more... )