A soft morning rain covered the fields as they made their way outside of the sleepy town again, back to the house they came by last night. Cobal had never really been to this part of the country, so everything here was new to him. He was used to large towns and fancy manors. Although … Continue reading Chapter Ten – The Lion, The Witch and the Cupboard
Category: The Hesitant Hero
Chapter Nine – A fiery start to the journey
Two days had passed since they left Ravadier. The road had been easy so far and they progressed quickly. The most time they even spent on anything was on Cassandra sightseeing. She was absolutely enamored by almost everything they encountered. Mana also seemed more comfortable to be on the road than before they came to … Continue reading Chapter Nine – A fiery start to the journey
Chapter Eight – To New Horizons
Cobal returned from his room holding the large bag he’d brought with him from the capital. From it he pulled a large tube which held a rolled up map, alongside some other supplies. Using some cups on the corners he spread out the map of their continent on the floor. Cassandra and Mana looked over … Continue reading Chapter Eight – To New Horizons
Chapter Seven – The Hero and the Prophecy
“One hundred and seven years have passed since the previous hero was first summoned to this world.” Miyara began her story. She’d sat down next to Cobal, opposite of Mana as well. All of them now had tea and a plate with some fruitcake on it. “Lord Might, as he was dubbed by the kingdom, … Continue reading Chapter Seven – The Hero and the Prophecy
Chapter Six – The Acolytes of Aquana
The hallways were clean and decorated with beautiful statues with pearls embedded in them. The pearls that signified worship to Aquana were everywhere. Several of the acolytes walked past them, all staring their direction as the guards led Cobal towards the center of the entrance hall. Here he had to wait for a moment before … Continue reading Chapter Six – The Acolytes of Aquana
Chapter Five – Under the waves.
“Are you sure you want to go down there alone?” Cobal asked Mana. They’d discussed this already before getting onto the water, but he was still hesitant.She nodded. “So far only I can use this air tank, I have no way of making it usable for you. That would require some more tinkering by Cassandra. … Continue reading Chapter Five – Under the waves.
Chapter Four – Magic meets Ingenuity
It didn’t take much to find someone willing to sail them around for a day. With the right coin and a friendly smile it seemed most everything was possible in Ravadier. The people here were trusting and always ready to help. It felt very different from the royal capital. Cobal was still getting used to … Continue reading Chapter Four – Magic meets Ingenuity
Chapter Three – The Peninsula’s Secret
As quickly as the weather had turned for the worse, just as quickly did the weather clear up again, and by midday the day after the storm the clouds had all but vanished and the sun was slowly evaporating the rainfall from the previous day.Cobal had finally convinced Mana to come and walk through the … Continue reading Chapter Three – The Peninsula’s Secret
Chapter Two – The storm and the girl’s past
Two days passed since Mana showed the first signs of being able to use magic and the weather had taken a turn for the worse. Cobal spent all morning setting up the screens that would be their only protection from the elements. Luckily the houses were built to last through these storms, but he couldn’t … Continue reading Chapter Two – The storm and the girl’s past
Chapter One – The Shores of Ravadier
“How’s the young lady doing?” A voice asked from behind the fruit stall.“Pardon?” Cobal replied. He’d gone out to buy some food and other necessities in the town for their stay.“When you arrived, wasn’t there a pale young woman with you?” The shopkeeper asked him, handing him back his linen bag that was now filled … Continue reading Chapter One – The Shores of Ravadier
Opal Kaharis 