The Soldier's Song by C. Marry Hultman

Author:C. Marry Hultman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Grimdark, Fantasy, Civil War, Political, High Fantasy
Publisher: Breaking Rules Publishing Europe
Published: 2021-08-09T00:00:00+00:00

XV

Lord di Sauria sat in the giant ballroom of Barnavor Castle, having breakfast by himself. He sat at the end of a long dining table made from solid oak that stretched from one end of the room to the other. The dining room was the heart of the palace and had, during Saurania’s glory days, been the host of many balls and festivities. When the nation first fell, di Sauria had been given the honor of attending the victory feast held there—and later his own inauguration. The room itself contained more art, crystal, and gold than di Sauria had ever imagined existed in the world. Crystal chandeliers hung in rows from the wood ceiling, and gold frames encased paintings of Sauranian lord and ladies. Busts and statues lined the white wood-paneled walls, and it gave the room a very regal and awe-inspiring appearance.

He returned to the grilled pheasant that lay before him and let his thoughts rest for a while.

A knock was heard from one of the four doors leading into the dining room, and before he had time to answer, one of them opened. His aide-de-camp, Sir Callman, quietly closed the door and walked towards di Sauria.

Sir Callman was one of the oldest members of di Sauria’s staff, yet he seemed to be the least tired of them all. His face bore a modicum of wrinkles—the ones he did carry were gathering around the eyes, which must have come from the constant squinting he did due to failing eyesight. His blue eyes were full of life, and they displayed the strength and the power, which also became evident when he spoke. He wore his silver hair long and often in a braid, and his black goatee was always trimmed to perfection. He wore the black leather boots, gray pants, and black tunic of the army, and draped over his back was the crimson red cape of the high-ranking officers. A silver sash was tied around his waist, marking him as a war hero. Sewn into its end were three golden broaches, symbolizing the three campaigns he had survived. Sir Callman was well respected among the other noblemen in the Haugarian kingdom, and his exploits as a warrior had turned into legends worthy of Haugar himself. It was by pure coincidence that he did not bear the title of di Sauria. He had been one of King Daiunn II’s favorite officers, which made him a likely suspect when it came to weeding out King Crauco’s enemies. He came very close to being executed when he managed to discover the whereabouts of Prince Quale. The prince was nearly caught but got away. For this near capture, Sir Callman was pardoned, although his land was taken from him as a warning and with it the prospect of the Lord of Saurania. di Sauria always had a nagging feeling in the pit of his stomach that he coveted the title and that if Sir Callman really wanted to he could snatch it at any time.

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