The New Chronicles of Elemental Magic [01] A New Threat by Andrew G Wood

Author:Andrew G Wood [Wood, Andrew G]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781512125696
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2015-05-10T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12.

Sat at the end of the wooden dock with his fishing rod in hand, the young Murati casually kicked his legs overhanging the edge. The morning sun was up and already the warmth of its rays could be felt on his young face. He glanced up quickly at his fishing line in the water, before dropping his gaze once more. He could hear the sound of the gulls circling the morning fishing boats as they moved into the harbour of the small town of Ari.

Life on the Murati south coast was one of a slow pace; the warm climate only adding to the comfortable lifestyle of its inhabitants. Ari had a population of several hundred, and though fishing played a large part in its economy, it also had a large number of small farms on its northern outskirts. It had a small garrison of soldiers whose duty it was to keep peace in both this town, and the surrounding villages to the north.

The town's houses were mainly stone, and painted white to help keep them cool in the hot summer months. Even though it was only spring, the days were already warm. The young Murati on the dock glanced up once more, checking his line for a bite. Fishing on the dock gave the opportunity for him to fish in deeper waters and the chance of a bigger catch. Feeling a pull on the rod in his hand, he looked up to see his line tighten. He did not attempt to land the fish that had taken his bait. He stood motionless staring out to sea.

Four large sea faring vessels moved slowly towards him. The youth had never seen such large ships before. They were black and strangely shaped, and atop the middle masts flew a flag the likes of which he had never seen. Such was his astonishment, the young Murati did not even realise his fishing rod had long since been carried off into the water.

The bows of the oncoming vessels cut through the water, slowing slightly as they approached the dock. The young Murati was not sure whether to stay and watch, or run. He decided on the latter, and had barely made it ten paces, when he heard the first of the massive ships slam into the dock area. He turned his head briefly to see timbers splintering and being sent skywards.

He did not make the end of the dock. With the harbour front just within reach, he felt himself being slammed face first onto the timber planks. His body remained pinned to the deck, as whatever had flattened him was keeping him there. Dazed and bleeding, he felt a cold sensation around his neck. He barely had the energy to lift his bloodied face up, but caught a glimpse of what had caused his sudden predicament. Barely four feet in height, he could see black hairy shapes scurrying ashore. These were like no creature or beast he had ever seen, and as he went to push himself back up, he felt his limbs unable to move as he wished.

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