Adventures in Aervera
Ahedak’s sandaled feet crunched through the snow. His warriors grumbled over the cold as they marched behind him. Let them whine and bellyache about their burdens. It was their own weakness that left them burdened with heavy armor, the cold metal biting their frail skins. He needed no such protections. He was faster than wind, lighter than flame, and hard …
The villa looked serene from here, comfortably nestled at the base of the mountains. A pair of minarets rose elegantly toward the sky adorned with stained glass and silver filigree. Gleaming brass walls surrounded the buildings within. The gates were open. It was a quiet country, far from the intrigues of the City and even further from the …
The smells filling the air were simply mouth watering. I never tire of mortal fare. If only they knew how good they have it! In heaven, the food tends to nurture the spirit more than the body. Food on the Prime is so much more… primal, I suppose. Smells, textures, tastes, and something solid just …
Legereal contentedly turned his face up to the sun. The warmth of high summer was reaching its daily peak. The drone and buzz of myriad insects was music to his ears, and the vines surrounding him writhed and twisted as if moving to a rhythm even he could not perceive. Nodellendil stood a good distance …
Tipus walked down the avenue deep in thought. The last remnants of twilight had faded from the sky and the stars were shining bright on a moonless night. Most of the townsfolk were either home or besotting themselves at one of Amber’s several public houses and the streets were fairly quiet. Autumn was coming on, …
The ankheg is a large, magical beast that can most often be found in plains and savannas. These burrowing creatures are insect-like, with six legs and a head similar to a mantis. They can dig through soil, sand, and gravel, but not stone. Adults can grow to the size of a horse, and females are larger than males.