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We walked through the city until we came to the tower. Most of the camp fell back after we reached our destination. The dukes each settled into one of the villas in the western edge of the city, and we found a smaller house near the tower to bed down for the night. I was tired, despite the full...
Threadmarks: Chapter 16: The Wards of Castle Silverspire
West Coast of Koralis
One Month, One Day After Arrival. (Jan 23rd)
We followed the coast south for about half an hour. Our first glimpse of civilization was a horseshoe bay filled with the wrecks of old ships.
These had been resting in their watery graves for so long, most of them had long...
Later that day
We found Emily and Reg in the room that was becoming a shared space instead of a private lab. Reg had gotten a terrarium from somewhere and a plant was slowly growing inside of it. Emily had chosen a desk and two more desks and surrounded herself with books
"What are you...
Later that night
We arrived in a clearing and walked for some time down a path in the woods. The path was lit with glowing mushrooms and fairy lights. The trail was cobblestone, and was covered in a fine down of racoon fur and black feathers.
Eventually we came to a tall wooden wall. The wall...
One month after arrival
Aisley's End
I woke sometime between the next day, and the next decade. I wasn't sure exactly. I woke with the sunrise, and I knew this meant I'd been out for at least a day. I recognized I was in an infirmary, but I wanted to know where I was. There was a heavy weight...
Threadmarks: Chapter 12: Through a Hallway Golden.
Unknown Time
Unknown Place.
As I met my own eyes, something happened. The world twisted, and shifted, and I was in a long pale-wood paneled corridor. Golden light shone from inlays in the panels, and above me, there was a second level, I could see bookshelves stenciled in strange runes. It was...
Threadmarks: Chapter 11: The Battle of Aisley's End
The Battle of Aisley's End
December 24th, 1930
Koralis
Our troops assembled while dawn was coloring the horizon.
Our gunners and archers were defended by a line of spear men wielding reforged farm tools, and squarish shields that were composed of salvaged metal. Fiona was leading the gunners...
Notes; I don't do this very often, but if you want background music while you read this chapter, listen to this while you read.
December 23rd to December 24th 1930
Koralis.
We gathered William's siblings. Then we grabbed a rug from somewhere (my trunk's study) and lashed that between two...
A few moments later
We arrived back at the camp. I immediately dropped to the wood floor of my tent and fought the wave of spinning light that threatened to sweep across my sight, and the wave of vertigo that conspired to render me unconsciousness.
"Stephen!" Reg called. Everything was foggy...
Threadmarks: Chapter 8: Rage at that Final Good Night
We arrived at the clearing via elf-portal and the squad of soldiers began checking their gear one last time. Rhince was staying on the other side to keep the portal open.
William was going to kill me. I knew what I had to do. That vision that flashed before my eyes would never come to pass...
Later that day
We walked down the forest trail for three or four hours based on how the sun passed across the trees. The forest was familiar to the ones at home. On the surface. It was filled with the same leafy green trees I loved in England, the same flowers bloomed, the same scents filled...
Threadmarks: Chapter 6: Every Inch the Warrior Queen
December 23rd, 1930
Koralis.
I woke to William shaking me awake. My senses were instantly cast out. My wand was in my hand before my eyes were open. I pointed it in the general direction of the entrance of the tent.
"We're fine, it's dawn. We need you to help break the enchantments. Emily and...
Later that night.
That night, I stole out of the house. The night was cool despite the day's heat. I could feel the chill of the temperature control charms from my jacket on my skin, and was grateful for them.
"Comms, Bethany."," I said. An error message appeared in the middle of my vision...
Threadmarks: Chapter 4: The Thorny Rose Compulsion
December 21st-December 22nd, 1930.
Badgerton, Koralis
Through the Mirror.
Later that night, I heard the door creak. I looked up, expecting to see Reg walk in. I was surprised to see Edward leaving. I made myself invisible with a bit of magic and followed him. He walked down the stairs, and out...
...Then suddenly they flattened and froze, and fell to the table crisp, clean, and looked like they were freshly bleached and ironed.
With a loud *snap* of his fingers, Reg had the table reset and the dishes arranged themselves on the table.
Fiona gasped.
"Surely y'all have something better...
Threadmarks: Chapter Two: Swirling Runes of Graceful Power
Author's Note: If you're reading this, thank you for the support. . You can read the prequel here.
Through the Mirror
She was half woman, and half cat. Or perhaps she was half cat and half woman. I wasn't quite sure. Someone obviously mangled a transmogrification. She had the lean looking...
Threadmarks: Chapter 1: When you behave, I'll tell the grass to calm down.
Author's Note: This is the second book in a series. If you haven't read book one, you might be a little lost.
Novitiate Aether Stephen Andrews
December 21st, 1930 Through the Mirror.
As soon as we exited the mirror, Reg was on the move. His wand was in his hand. He began whirling through the...
Threadmarks: And Now for Someone Completely Different
Mage King Bartholomew Andrews. Emperor of Atlantis, Grand Alpha of Lycanos.
Earth, May, 1931.
Andrews Townhouse, London.
“Elijah. The next time you live at my house for an extended period, You are not allowed to play finders keepers with the liquor cabinet," My sister said. A flash in her...