<< Previous | First | Next >> [Valcrest Plains | Helios 3rd, 2519 | Midday] “Your mother told me she plans to move you to more isolated accommodations soon. Is that so?” Lena hummed agreement, eyes wandering across the flower-infested fields rather than focusing on the Healer. The sun was at its highest point and the cacophony of colors did nothing … More Interlude 04: Awakening
<< Previous | First | Next >> There was a very obvious reason why Peace chose the Plains to build her home. It was the tranquility in the sight of tall grass swaying across gentle rolling hills to the cool afternoon breeze, in the scent of flowers permeating the air from the seemingly endless fields, in the way the … More Interlude 03: Farewell
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Newhaven |Tempus 20th, 2525 | Early Afternoon] In the earliest days of Valcrest, when the Gods still walked the Mortal Realm, one of War’s Generals asked the Twin for his thoughts on forgiveness. War’s answer was simple: “Destroy your enemies, then forgive yourself.” Unfortunately, no answers are simple in the minds of mortals, and … More The Heart of The Forest – Epilogue
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Wolves Camp | Otium 9th, 2525 |Early Morning] Lena arrived at the Alpha’s cabin early, only to find it empty. She’d requested a meeting the night before and her mother told her to wait for her in the office in the event she was out assisting with any of the repair work being done … More The Heart of The Forest 2.14
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Wolves Camp | Otium 7th, 2525 |Before Sunrise] The pleasant sweet-scented breezes—a constant over the past few months—abruptly gave way to a dense, humid stillness overnight. With every step towards the training grounds, Lena’s breaths weighed heavier on her lungs. The sun wouldn’t rise for a couple hours still, but unease drew her out … More The Heart of The Forest 2.13
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Wolves Camp | Inviditas, 15th, 2525 | Sunrise] Dani lay awake, listening to Sarah’s soft breaths resonating in the otherwise silent room. She wanted to sleep in, she’d tried, but sleep wouldn’t return no matter how much she willed it. With a resigned sigh, she pushed her blankets away and sat up. Sarah … More The Heart of The Forest 2.12
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Wolves Camp | Inviditas 11th, 2525 |Early Morning] Lena woke up to Eldric’s snores ringing in her ears. She opened her eyes to a still-dark room and maneuvered her way out from under his arm. When she’d finally called it a night, he was already sleeping; passed out in his clothes and sprawled across … More The Heart of The Forest 2.11
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Wolves Camp | Sagacitas 8th, 2525 |Midday] Lena stirred with the creak of her front door. The invading footsteps were cautious, but familiar. Of the few people who would venture into her cabin unannounced, Eldric’s heavy boots stood apart from Dani’s much lighter footfall and the pitter patter of Sarah’s sandals. Lena was surprised … More The Heart of The Forest 2.08
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Unnamed Village | Lunaris 28th, 2525 | Sundown] The sun bathed the small village in a red-orange glow. Lena kept a watchful eye on her sister running around with some of the local children. It was no surprise that she managed to chip away at their shyness over the course of an afternoon. Dani … More The Heart of The Forest 2.07
<< Previous |First| Next >> [Valcrest Forest | Lunaris 27th | Midday] In the depths of the forest, the golden rays of sun penetrated the thick canopy, bathing the icy earth in shimmering light. It was a gloriously sunny day. Dani woke Lena before sunrise, a rolled up map under her arm, and several suggestions of routes that would … More The Heart of The Forest 2.06
Written In Shadows 