Curse of the Sea: Book One of The Admiralty Archives by Joni Parker

Author:Joni Parker [Parker, Joni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Village Green Press
Published: 2018-07-12T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

JADE CROSSING

The next morning, Lord Odin boarded the Elf ship, Rambler, for Seaward Isle. He was so used to calling the island by that name, he could no longer think of it as Nexus. Perhaps he should recommend a change to the name. Still, it would become a continent soon enough and needed another name. What would it be?

When he landed in Agana, he went to find the Commandant, Lyle. He liked the man—he was a formidable warrior as well as a fine administrator, not an easy combination. At present, he remained the leader of the island’s population, although elections were scheduled for next month.

Lord Odin arrived unannounced in his office. “Good morning, Commandant.”

“Lord Odin, how good to see you.” The Commandant smiled and saluted.

“I have good news.”

“Excellent. Please sit down and have some tea.” He snapped his fingers at one of his men for tea and they sat down. Tea was served within minutes.

Lord Odin sipped and exhaled slowly. “Thank you, I needed that. We’ve received word through the Mentors that Alex has recovered from her injuries; however, she’s in prison, awaiting trial. I’m not sure what that will entail.”

“Captain Williams may be able to help you in this matter. She should know the process involved.”

“I hadn’t thought of that, but I’d like to ask her. The next bit of news involves a new entry point. Apparently, the Mentors can no longer use the one on Opal Island and are creating a new one at Jade Crossing. It’ll appear on the night of the fall solstice. Once the sailors go through, Alex can use it to get back.”

“Hmmm, Jade Crossing?” The Commandant stood up and went over to the map. After a few minutes, he located it. “Yes, it’s about fifty miles east of here. Not much out there. It used to be in the Jade Desert, but now, we’re calling it the Jade Meadow. I was out there a few months ago. It’s quite beautiful.”

Lord Odin stepped up beside him. “Show me.”

The Commandant put his finger on the spot.

“Why is it called Jade Crossing?” Lord Odin asked.

“Alex said the Dwarves used to mine jade in the Green Stone Mine and transported it over land to Pashkina. It crossed over this riverbed, which was dry at the time, but no longer.”

“Sometimes, she amazes me.”

“I’ll have Captain Williams come by.” The Commandant left and Lord Odin stood at the map. Jade Crossing would be the next place he’d see Alex. A tear came to his eye at the thought as he sipped his tea.

The Commandant returned and a few minutes later, Captain Williams arrived. She saluted Lord Odin like an Elf. “Good day, Lord Odin. It’s a pleasure to see you again. I understand you have a question for me.”

“Yes, I do. I’ve gotten some information about my granddaughter. She’s well, but she’s locked up in prison. Can you tell me what will happen to her?”

“Has she had a trial yet?”

“I don’t believe so.”

“That would be the next step in the process.

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