Vhadrah- Evolution of HiSkale by AmBear Shellea

Author:AmBear Shellea [Shellea, AmBear]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-16T22:00:00+00:00

Tales of Valor

In any other setting, I would be on guard since it was well after dark. This is the time of night most ruffians are out on the prowl. Not that any of them ever approach me, especially in full armor, but it is good to be cautious anyway.

Here in the Holy City, vagrants and crime, are extremely low. The watchers see to that. The fact that what they do, and what they can see, in public and private, helps to curb unsavory behavior for the fear of being caught.

I stayed to the shadows so that I could get to the Great Library without distraction. I loved all the people here, and loved how much they wanted to chat, but I had wasted enough time, and was fearful Lalynn would feel abandoned. I hadn't seen her since this morning when I snuck out of the physician’s hut to meet with the Maester.

I was sure she was updated as to my whereabouts, but this was her first time here, and it can be overwhelming until you get used it. It was a big place, lots of winding paths to get from one to another, accompanied with other small paths folks use as short cuts. It can be insane, and frustrating when you're new.

I could see the Great Library in the distance. Large, blazing torches blanketing the steps to the door, in a soft welcoming glow. Soft pulsing light flickered in each window of the four-story structure. Occasionally, a small shadow would eclipse the light, as people moved from one room to another.

I laughed as I passed the Feathers and Horn tavern, where it sounded like people were really enjoying themselves. Blustering laughter, and slight squeals, floated out into the night through the open windows of the place. The sign swung lightly in the breeze, adding a soft screeching sound, as it swayed.

It was quite a lively place. I smiled as I remebered my times in there, telling tales of bravery, and the cost of mistakes in battle. It was fun, and people loved it. This time, I had urgent business to attend, and my Tales of Valor, as they called them, would have to wait.

I quickened my steps, only to be stopped a few moments later.

“I have been waiting for you, Valkyrie.” a man voiced as he made his way out of the shadows.

This sounded like some kind of pick up line. I had heard many times in my travels.

“Oh?” I asked

“Yes.” he answered and gestured to the tavern, “Care to join me for a drink? We have much to discuss.”

His eyes, and a flashy sword were all that could be seen in the darkness. The rest of him was cloaked in the softness of black. I could tell he was wearing clothes, and boots, but the colors were fused together, and darkened, due to the lack of light.

I didn't want to be rude, but I couldn't stay.

“I'm sorry, but the hour is late, and I have an urgent matter that needs my attention.

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