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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

Faith

A Chapter by Isemay

“We may need you again soon, Esus.” The Holy Father looked apologetic but Esus heard what sounded like a note of excitement in his voice. ..

Recognized

A Chapter by Isemay

It had been a shock when the highest of Anyk’s priestesses at the temple had come to inquire about one of the confections regularly sent to Char..

Cautioned

A Chapter by Isemay

The Holy Father felt slightly guilty about sending Esus out to scout and report if anything had changed. Ametel was busy helping Alok with a sickness ..