Markus is walking along the quiet street just after leaving Rodrick’s weapon shop. Eclair and Aurora follow closely, but they’ve been keeping to the opposite side of the war hammer dangling around his waist. The information learned from Rodrick has the fae slightly off-edge. “Let’s find a nice place to rest.” Markus says to girls….
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Chapter 027
The weapon shop found by Aurora sits on a quiet side street a few blocks away from the Mountain View Inn. The road is empty, but a few people can be spotted walking the area. Unlike many of Montillo’s buildings, the weapon shop stands alone, without connected walls. Black smoke rises from a large chimney…
Chapter 026
“Excuse me, sir.” Markus says as he walks up to an old man sitting on a bench. “I’m wondering if you can help me.” The old man, dressed in overalls and a work jacket, looks up to Markus. He gives a crooked smile showing off several missing teeth. He says “Ay, maybe I can boy.”…
Chapter 025
When Markus arrived back at the room he was careful not to open the door while other guest where nearby. Once he was sure the area was clear the door is quickly opened, then shut tight, behind him. There’s a sense of relief before Markus walks over to his fae companions sitting on the dresser,…
Chapter 024
Sunlight is beaming through the window of the inn room. There are occasional sounds from the outside as signs of activity can be heard in the streets below. Aurora is already wide awake inside her drawer, dressed in her black bodysuit as she brushes her hair. Markus is slow to wake up, but he forces…
Chapter 023
Markus is leaning against the wall, looking outside at the lights of Montillo from the bedroom window. The majority of the town can be seen from the third floor of the inn located in the northern section. By chance, the room faces south, giving a clear view of the area. Its late at night, and…
Chapter 022
The group is now just outside the town of Montillo. Smoke can be seen rising from chimneys, and lights are starting to appear in windows. Dusk is settling, with half the sky dark blue. High above, the twin moons of Noverra are beginning to shine. Markus is waiting anxiously for Aurora to pop out from…
Chapter 021
Another page in the almanac turns. Markus is holding the book wide open, pointing to different items within the pages. Eclair and Aurora are sitting beside Markus on the rock, listening closely as he talks about home. “I can’t believe it… every year almanacs are published about my world. Specific almanacs with countries, or Earth,…
Chapter 020
It’s a very short walk north from the old building to reach the location of the body. Aurora briefly described the area, and warned everyone to be very careful. Apparently, the area was overrun with a hazardous mushroom. It was to the point where Little Creek has posted warning signs on nearby trees. Markus now…
Chapter 019
The cave was now miles behind the group as they followed the old trail west to Montillo. Markus had been correct about the path, being informed by Aurora earlier it would lead them directly to civilization. As he walks, the hammer weapon sways slightly from its attached spot on the backpack. The ornate dagger and…