Tags : prophecy

Sleepless

Sleepless

A Chapter by Isemay


Despite his seeming good nature, Silosyil couldn’t bring herself to trust the Light Bringer. And she was annoyed at how quickly Ayred had warmed..
Cruel

Cruel

A Chapter by Isemay


“You should have let us cut the skin off of one to make you a cover first.” Esus heard the disapproval in Ayred’s voice.“I don..
Direction

Direction

A Chapter by Isemay


Ayred looked at his shirt wadded on the ground, he had no particular desire to put it back on after it had been wrapped around the short man’s g..
Slipped away

Slipped away

A Chapter by Isemay


Ivhir woke with the sudden realization that the room was too quiet. And too cold. He stirred from his cot and realized at once that the window was wid..
Back to the palace

Back to the palace

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic walked slowly through the city as the sun was rising, ostensibly she was on her way back to her room, but she didn’t feel any sense of u..
No different

No different

A Chapter by Isemay


Vennius struggled to contain his glee re-entering his shop. He had been right! The girl had gone to Isemalrocath. It had been the only place that made..
Taxing

Taxing

A Chapter by Isemay


By the time Ivhir had come to fetch him and the Holy Father had gone to her room, Charyic had spread out a meal of bread, cheese, and cold chicken, as..
Position earned

Position earned

A Chapter by Isemay


The priestess of Ayil had touched his hand as he’d given over the offering and smiled, murmuring, “Thank you.” Cerik knew that it wa..
Comfortable

Comfortable

A Chapter by Isemay


Ivhir was starting to wonder how long the Holy Father required to talk to Charyic. It was nearly time for lunch and he had not yet come out. He was de..
Before dawn

Before dawn

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic had been thinking about going back to the temple ever since her talk with Isemal. She had visited Ayil twice, but not left anything for him, a..
Welcome home

Welcome home

A Chapter by Isemay


Esus flew desperately, not stopping for the night. It was still dark when he flew over the walls of Isemalrocath. Landing at the watchtower he peered ..
Sweets

Sweets

A Chapter by Isemay


The rumors of her keeping company with the Holy Father were apparently true. Vennius marveled at how such a relatively plain little thing, low born at..
Breakfast

Breakfast

A Chapter by Isemay


Ivhir left Esus sitting miserably against the door to Charyic’s room. He’d been told where she could go and that she had to be guarded, an..
Opening the door

Opening the door

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic was shaking after she threw them out. She wanted to hit Esus as much as she wanted to kiss him and she couldn’t think straight. He was s..
Missed

Missed

A Chapter by Isemay


It wasn’t the invitation he had hoped for but Esus walked into the room, putting the cot back into place and picking up the tray and pitcher fro..
Forgiven

Forgiven

A Chapter by Isemay


The Holy Father rubbed his head, “You were told Miryil, your conduct was unacceptable and you persisted. Why?”The Light Bringer stood ston..
Concerns

Concerns

A Chapter by Isemay


Lord Folen had been extremely helpful in aiding Cerik’s efforts to bring the kingdom in order. Even so, after two months, Cerik had hoped to hav..
Rumor

Rumor

A Chapter by Isemay


Two months and Vennius had still not been able to get Charyic to speak with him, alone or otherwise. She had not been back to the markets, and he woul..
Traitors

Traitors

A Chapter by Isemay


It was no secret to Malav that none of the younger lords were pleased with his rule. The three on the path from Luzoron had lost their fathers to his ..
Steel bells

Steel bells

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic rubbed Esus’ head as he sang close to her belly. Little Esyil or Cerus, as she’d decided, felt like she was dancing she moved so m..