by Connect | Jan 3, 2020 | Bell of the Ancients
The Bell of the Ancients Messenger of Fire I was standing on the wall, looking out to sea. The thicker atmosphere of Nedan resulted in softer hues. The ocean had a warm lavender undertone, while the sky above cast royal purple and turquoise shadows across it’s...
by Connect | Jan 3, 2020 | Bell of the Ancients
The Bell of the Ancients Orphan Race Up three floors and across the big room and the bridge, then down three or five? It must have been five. That was what Dante said, wasn’t it? Every floor looked alike. The stairwell was the same on every level. The only way...
by Connect | Jan 3, 2020 | Bell of the Ancients
The Bell of the Ancients The Shimmering Captain I awoke about an hour before sundown. My first thought was of Leon. I believed he would get well, but mostly because of the dream. Hope based on the message of a dream was irrational. I wanted to go back and check on him...
by Connect | Jan 3, 2020 | Bell of the Ancients
The Bell of the Ancients Bell of the Ancients Madia was asleep on my bed, with the blanket over her head. She was, no doubt, covering for my absence in the event someone should come to check on me. “Madia,” I whispered, shaking her lightly. “Oh! Is...
by Connect | Jan 3, 2020 | Bell of the Ancients
The Bell of the Ancients Ryonel’s Religion “Lani. . . ” I awoke to see Ryonel squatting beside the bed, poking my shoulder with one respectful finger. I rubbed my eyes and sat up.“Good afternoon, Sleepyhead,” he said. “Did you see...
