Category: The Necromancer’s Daughter

The Necromancer’s Daughter tells the story of Liari and several others on the continent of Karetia as they find their place in the world while wars and disasters brew on the horizon.

Chapter Two – The princess and the snow storm

Maharis II “If you don’t mind me calling you that, of course,” the elderly man said to the woman standing behind the bar. She picked up another patron’s empty glass and doused it in water before cleaning it with a cloth, never quite breaking eye contact with him. There was a grace to every moment … Continue reading Chapter Two – The princess and the snow storm →

Chapter One – The girl and the library

Maharis I Sprawling along a riverbank laid a magical town. Lantern lights filled the city and brightened the streets with koi fish swimming through the seemingly endless river. The night sky felt like it was strangely close, almost close enough to grasp it, yet ever so slightly out of reach. It was filled with strange … Continue reading Chapter One – The girl and the library →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter Nine – The girl with pink eyes (old version)

Meleorana IVIgnoring the guard outside of Scarlet’s office, Meleorana made her way out of the Emerald Jester hideout. She had other places to go. Her father was probably no longer in the Emerald Canopy so it was likely high time for her to strike. She walked past several of the elves hiding underground, many of … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter Nine – The girl with pink eyes (old version) →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 8 – The island of opportunities (old version)

Meleorana III “So you said you have a proposition for me.” Scarlet motioned to an empty chair. “Speak, let me hear it.” Her mind was still racing. How did this woman know who she was? Why did she come here, how did she get here without anyone warning her until the last moment. Scarlet sat … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 8 – The island of opportunities (old version) →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 1-7 recap

I’ve struggled writing the chapters 8-10 of The Necromancer’s Daughter for a while now. I took some time off from it to write The Hesitant Hero which started being posted weekly yesterday. I’m refining that and hoping to get it published somewhere this or next year, that’s still a lot of effort and research away. … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 1-7 recap →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 7 – The Amethyst that split the sky part II (old version)

Meleorana II “Lady Emerald, you have a visitor.” The voice of her guard sounded from the outside. These underground halls made the sound travel quite well, so she was already aware someone was walking this way. She donned her jester mask with the green emerald embedded into the forehead and hid her hair beneath her … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 7 – The Amethyst that split the sky part II (old version) →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 6: The Amethyst that split the sky part I (old version)

Meleorana I“You didn’t tell me you were expecting guests.” A voice sounded from the corner of the room. The old man looked up from his tea and saw a middle-aged woman standing there, holding the crystal ball in one hand and a twisted staff in the other.He smiled. “It’s nice to see you too, Mel.”She … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 6: The Amethyst that split the sky part I (old version) →

The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 5: Raindrops and Revelations (old version)

“So what’s next for a former archmage?” Ianari had taken her place behind the bar once more and was cleaning glasses.“I suppose you won’t allow me to go back anytime soon?”“The only way you’ll leave this place is if you take the path to reincarnation.” There was a hardness to her expression that she hadn’t … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter Chapter 5: Raindrops and Revelations (old version) →