Chapters tagged bard

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 24

Your mother brings you and your human companions inside the old family home, after the horses are corralled up. The house, built into a hollowed out tree, was large by the standards of the outside world. With elves being fewer in number than humans, they didn't have the problems...

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 25

With the feast over and Phiaza departed for home, you retire for the evening. There is comfort in the familiar and the nostalgic, as you get ready for sleep in the room of your childhood and adolescence. As you undress, you stare out of your small window and up at the woodland ca...

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 26

It was a warm, soft morning in the forest that you woke up to. For once, you had slept in longer than your companions, and felt quite refreshed, as well as surprised. Leaving your bedroom, you see Bruce in the kitchen with your mother. The two prepare breakfast together in pleasa...

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Chapter 27

With the wind at your back and a fervent drive, you race home faster than you can ever remember your legs taking you. Your parents and their guests are immediately worried seeing your return, covered in sweat and panting heavily. "Fiana, flower, what's wrong?" Your father Yuliy...

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Chapter 28

You can't say that you're super excited about James' plan for retrieving magical weapons; specifically the part you have to play. This plan is crazy, but that seems to be the way James works. This will be the first time since you've been paired with him that he'll be plying his r...

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Chapter 29

Regrouping at your fathers house, you see James was successful in his endeavors. Four weapons lay on the large table in the center of the of the house; each of them ancient, but treated with great respect and care over the years, they are still incredibly sharp. The hilts and sca...

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Chapter 30

The gang of dissidents dealt with, you make a run for the castle, your friends following shortly behind through the city. The guards recognize you and make no attempt to stop the four of you as you approach. Filling in the throne room of King Yalph, he is still alive, but has not...

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 31

Your alliance of three humans and fellow elf ride outside the city, and even departing the Bronzebark Forests itself. Galloping hard, Rohrim leads you into The Remnants, an area that was once lush elven forests, but had been entirely leveled by greedy and industrious hands of hum...

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Chapter 32

Your friends are gone, and the horses they used. Rohrim was gone as well. In their place though, was so much more. This was no longer The Remnants, this was the Bronzebark Forests still. The strong, tall trees were still here, their bases stretching for dozens of feet. There was...

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 33

The Banshee defeated, and her elven spirit out to rest, you return to the Elven city of Traity. Having worked so hard so fast to save the life of the Elven King, Yalph the Wizened, you all elect to take a more relaxes, leisurely pace getting back. Thankfully, the nightlong journe...

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Chapter 34

The King leads you to a small room detached from the throne room. Filled with books, papers, a few curious knickknacks, and even a harp, it seems to be a private study of his, a quiet space away from the heavy burdens of leadership. Inside, against a large ornate window, is a sma...

by Darth_Halford

Chapter 35

Although a reward from the king is highly dignified, and worth waiting around for, your human friends have far lower expectations, and do not waste time in reveling in their recognition, and the reward that comes with. You rejoin James and the others outside the castle, where ev...

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Chapter 36

It's a few more joyous days of relaxation within Traity before you finally depart. The initial clamor for your achievements died down, but it is still impossible for you or your comrades to go anywhere without being immediately identified and celebrated. It's a welcome change fro...

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Chapter 37

The journey out of the Bronzebark Forests is quiet and peaceful, and the remaining distance to your destination is pleasantly unremarkable. The roads into Vilory are well paved, and patrolling soldiers keep the path free of vagabonds and thieves. With a small spot rising from the...

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Chapter 40

As evening came, you retired to the Inn Too Deep for food and some needed rest. Like seemingly everything else in the kingdom, the offerings were unglamorous and practical; a stew, cooked long in the same stout beer that was available to drink. Paired with some hearty, bland vege...

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Chapter 41

Your escapades concluded for now, you clean yourself off and venture out with your dear friends. The streets are quiet and empty for the most part, save the numerous patrols by roving soldiers. Bruce's suspicion proved to be correct; despite being strangers in a strange land, by...

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Chapter 44

Having promptly exited the kingdom as instructed, there was a much needed but delayed conversation had on horseback. "Someone's gotta say it" Kraig started "so it might as well be me. I think we've wandered off from the real reason we came here." "What do you mean?" You ask pol...

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Chapter 48

You've marched for several days now. It feels like the entire kingdom is here with you, from the number of tents and soldiers abound. You had expected as much, having previously learned that every citizen was part of the army in some way, but to see that in action was a different...

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Chapter 50

It had been several days on the march since you had spoken with Veserae. Your mood had elevated somewhat since than, the spirits of the troops helping as well. They are all well trained, and most of them are welcoming of you and your friends, so long as you stay out of the way. I...

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Chapter 51

Veserae once again put you and both armies into a lusty, dream-like haze, that you only have vague memories of by the time you come out of it. You are pleased to see that the plan worked. Bodies lay in the grass, but only sexually contented ones after what may be the largest orgy...