Jason Cosmo by Dan McGirt

Author:Dan McGirt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: heroic fantasy, magic, dan mcgirt, humor, humorous fantasy, jason cosm, fantasy series, satire, fantasy, wizards, fantasy adventure, hero, comedy, sword and sorcery, parody
Publisher: Dan McGirt

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When I regained consciousness I found that my skin had become darkly tan, even in places where the sun should never shine. My wounds had fully healed and I felt exceptionally vibrant and energetic. The last thing I remembered was Rae ascending into the sky. After that there was just a warm, bright blank in my mind.

I rolled out of my bed in the guest quarters and had just finished dressing when Raella, Merc, and Timeon entered.

“It’s about time you woke up,” said Merc, dropping into a chair. “Three days is a long time for a nap.”

“I slept for three days—again?”

“It is getting to be a habit with you. You should get out of bed once in a while, be more active.”

“How do you feel?” asked Raella, moving towards me.

“Wonderful, Your Majesty. I feel wonderful.”

“And well-rested, no doubt,” observed Merc.

“You are truly a special man,” said Raella, “for the Goddess Rae to become your sponsor.”

“Indeed,” said Timeon. “That you stand high in divine favor can no longer be doubted. You have aptly demonstrated that it is you we must look to for our salvation.”

“You’re not going to start that again, are you?” I said, rolling my eyes.

“You cannot escape your destiny,” insisted Timeon.

Merc was about to make an undoubtedly sour comment, but Raella quickly cut him off. “Your role in unfolding

events is important, as we have seen, but we certainly don’t expect you to do more than is reasonable, nor to carry on your quest alone. However, before we discuss your journey, there are certain duties I must perform in my capacity as chief priestess of the Church of Rae. We must formalize your acceptance of Rae as your patroness. Sign this.” She thrust a faintly glowing sheet of parchment and a pen into my hands.

“Did I accept?”

“Her mark is quite vividly upon you.” Looking at my tanned face in the mirror, I had to concede the point. I shrugged. “You seem hesitant,” said the queen. “What is the matter?”

“I don’t mean to give offense, Majesty, but doesn’t the goddess strike you as a bit . . . ah .. . scatterbrained?”

“What of it?” said Raella sweetly, but with a hint of steel in her voice.

“I believe Jason is suggesting that Rae is not quite what he is looking for in a patron deity,” said Merc, with his characteristic tact.

“I’m really not looking for a patron at all,” I said. “As I told the Goddess Rae, I’m deeply honored, but—”

“But?” said Raella archly. I promptly shut my mouth. Seeing that I had no further comments at the moment, the queen continued. “The goddess Rae is one of the most powerful beings in the universe, responsible for the life-giving, warmth-bringing sun, and she has chosen to favor you with her sponsorship. I must think that your thoughts of spurning her offer spring from ignorance. You witnessed her destruction of the demonic horde—know you not that in times of gravest peril you too may call upon her for succor? Wherever the sun shines, she will watch over you and guide you in need.

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