When Mana and Cobal returned to the docks, there seemed to be some sort of commotion. A bunch of people were circling around two men who were arguing. On the edge of the group, sitting on some crates and eating lunch, were Dylon, Mirgia and Kimi.“What’s going on here?” Cobal asked.Mirgia pointed at the ship. … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Sixteen – Towards Rilodar →

Fitseren was a town of money and commerce and goods moving through at a rapid pace. Sailors came in and out, stayed in the cheap inns for a couple of days gambling away their money and then left again. Rich merchants stayed in the richer part of town and the workers living their day to … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Fifteen – The port town of Fitseren →

With everything sorted and everyone ready for their journey the morning came. The sun was still in hiding when they all gathered by the gates to the palace. Only when Kimi, who was the last to arrive, got there did the first rays of sunlight peek out over the hills to the east. Right behind … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Fourteen – Departure once more →

“I came as soon as I could, your highness,” Jeremiah Starfire arrived so quickly after Cobal had sent a servant out that he wasn’t even really ready yet. They were in a meeting room near the palace entrance. Mana, Mirgia, Kimi and Cobal were all present.“I hope I didn’t interrupt anything,” Cobal replied.Jeremiah shook his … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Thirteen – Family →

“Ladies and gentlemen, please quiet yourselves as his majesty the king will speak to you all.” The announcer sounded incredibly clear through the entire hall and the sound of voices very quickly died down. Cobal joined his parents on the stage and he saw Cyanna stand nearby. His other brother wasn’t in the capital right … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Twelve – Lady Diana Vadier →

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Cobal Blueyerd, third prince of the Royal Family.”Everyone in attendance clapped for his arrival. He was fashionably late, as Mana had called it. The party started about an hour ago, but most of the royal family and other high standing nobles were only now entering. It was customary for the … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Eleven – Celebration →

By the time they reached the palace gate the sun had started setting. It was still mostly visible but it wouldn’t be long before dusk. On their way up the path they could already see there was some sort of commotion at the gate. “I hope everything’s alright,” Mana said.Cobal nodded. “I don’t see anyone … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Ten – An Unexpected Visitor →

“The town is yours, where do you want to go?” Cobal asked Mana.“How about lunch?” She asked.“Lunch sounds good actually, I know a place nearby.” Cobal led the way to a different part of town. There was a restaurant he’d gone to before with his sister a long time ago. He knew it was still … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Nine – Downtown Saphestan II →