Chapter 8 Satyros had forgotten how good it felt to be a part of column of men marching off to some unknown fate. After three years of peace, he was ready to breathe the crisp, morning air and appreciate it for what it could be; the last morning of his life. It was exhilarating. More than that, it was life. The celebration the previous night had lasted far into the evening and well into the early morning hours. Satyros did not stay to see its end, but had left soon after Ren had given an acco...

Chapter 8 Satyros had forgotten how good it felt to be a part of column of men marching off to some unknown fate. After three years of peace, he was ready to breathe the crisp, morning air and appreciate it for what it could be; the last morning of his life. It was exhilarating. More than that, it was life. The celebration the previous night had lasted far into the evening and well into the early morning hours. Satyros did not stay to see its end, but had left soon after Ren had given an acco...

Chapter 8 Satyros had forgotten how good it felt to be a part of column of men marching off to some unknown fate. After three years of peace, he was ready to breathe the crisp morning air and appreciate it for what it could be; the last morning of his life. It was exhilarating. More than that, it was life. Maianiron led the procession of warriors, her mail glistening in the early morning light, a smile set firmly upon her face. Cael rode beside her, their horses even in their step. Maianiron ...

Chapter Seven As Maianiron promised, the gala that had been prepared was extravagant. Satyros led his men into the Hall and took their places on a row of benches that had been positioned near the center of the room. Other soldiers were present, soldiers that Satyros assumed were the men from Paleia and Caniva, but they would meet soon enough, and so he did not trouble himself with an introduction. Almost as soon as Satyros sat down, there was a hush that swept through the room. The two highbo...

Later, after the assembly broke and the people began returning to their work outside the Hall, a dark haired man approached Satyros and bowed slightly. “Captain Delphi, Maianiron begs an audience. I am here to escort you if it please you.” “I would not decline.” “Follow me, then,” and with an elegant turn, the Fæn soldier walked away. As he followed the soldier, Satyros wondered what she would need to talk to him about. It seemed that everything was already in order. The soldier rapped on th...

Chapter Seven As Maianiron promised, the gala that had been prepared was extravagant. Satyros led his men into the Hall and took their places on a row of benches that had been positioned near the center of the room. Other soldiers were present, soldiers that Satyros assumed were the men from Paleia and Caniva, but they would meet soon enough, and so he did not trouble himself with an introduction. Almost as soon as Satyros sat down, there was a hush that swept through the room as Maianiron a...

Later, after the assembly broke and the people began returning to their work outside the Hall, a dark haired man approached Satyros and bowed slightly. “Captain Delphi, Maianiron begs an audience. I am here to escort you if it please you.” “I would not decline.” “Follow me, then,” and with an elegant turn, the Fæn soldier walked away. As he followed the soldier, Satyros wondered what she would need to talk to him about. It seemed that everything was already in order. The soldier rapped on th...

Chapter Five Satyros opened his eyes to find sunlight streaming into the borrowed room. Sitting up, he figured that it must be late morning, but could not know for certain as the trees in and around the citadel blocked much of the sun’s warmth. Standing, he felt oddly refreshed. It was the first time in months that he had slept without any interruption. Feeling the need for a stroll, Satyros stepped out of his room with a mind to wander further on into the heart of the citadel. The halls were...

Chapter Four The next several days past by in much the same way that the first had with the exception that he saw the Fæn Queen far less than he anticipated. She often invited Satyros to her camp fire in order to meet some of her Captains and to become more acquainted with their ways, but unlike the first day, the daily marches were simple and lacked in excitement. When the group at last passed under the last of the Gedian fortress walls, Maianiron called Satyros and Áedán by her side as all ...

Chapter Three The rest of the day fell away as the land changed from close knit cottages to rolling land newly tilled and ready for planting. Along the roads men, women, and children had finished their work for the evening and were on their way to their own homes. Some stopped to watch the line of men pass by. Children ran up to the road yelling and waving, some of the more brave ones ran up close to touch the men and horses. Satyros feared that one of the children might be trampled, but the ...