Battlemage by Aryan Stephen

Author:Aryan, Stephen [Aryan, Stephen]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fiction / Action & Adventure, Fiction / War & Military, Fiction / Fantasy / Historical, Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 2015-09-22T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 28

The roar of the crowd was still ringing in Talandra’s ears as she walked along the empty corridors to her chambers. Thousands had turned out to see her ride through the streets after the coronation. With her father’s body turned to ash and carried away on the wind, the people had expected a spectacle, and from the noise they’d not been disappointed. Talandra had witnessed the sight of the armies spread out on the battlefield through a spyglass, but this was different. A sea of faces close enough to touch, all of them screaming for her attention, was a different experience. It made her more aware of how many people were relying on her decisions to be the right ones. The mountain felt particularly heavy today.

Lost in thought Talandra got her long cloak caught between her legs, nearly tripping her. Thankfully there was no one around to see their new Queen stumble and right herself against a wall. When she nearly tripped a second time Talandra realised King Taikon wouldn’t need to send assassins. She was more likely to die from falling and breaking her neck because of a stupid ceremonial cloak. Hers would be the shortest reign in the annals of Seveldrom, and the only note left to her in the history books would be in relation to a moth-bitten garment.

As she entered her room Talandra yanked it off and hurled it across the bed. Staring at her reflection she still thought she looked like an idiot, despite the compliments she’d received during and after the ceremony. Her silver gown was very tight, particularly across the bust where the seamstress had done her best to show off Talandra’s limited assets. She was convinced that if she sat down too quickly it would split across her arse. The dress was soft and it did feel nice against her skin, but it was so thin it held no real warmth. The frilly collar and cuffs would also make it impossible to eat without dipping them in her food. The dress had apparently been made by the finest tailor in the city.

With a snort Talandra stripped and threw all of the clothes across the room. Getting rid of the stinking cloak wasn’t the only tradition she was going to change now that she sat on the throne. Her son or daughter would not be forced to wear it when they eventually took over.

The thought made Talandra pause and sit down heavily on the end of the bed. She’d not been crowned more than an hour and was already making plans about how to change the kingdom. A family. Normally it was the last thing on her mind, but right now it seemed more important than ever. Her thoughts drifted to Shani and that took her down a path she didn’t want to explore.

After slipping into clothes that were more comfortable and much warmer, Talandra made her way to the War Room where her Generals and advisors would be waiting. Vannok Lore

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