Tag Archives: Cecil

Prologue: Message in the Night

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Aywren

The city of Baron was burning.Everywhere Cecil looked, pieces of his fortress lay shattered across the shadowed cobblestone. Flames danced upon the faces of ancient tapestries. The stone walls dripped white embers. Ash covered the motionless bodies that lay in … Continue reading →

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Ch2-1 Grief

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Aywren

What the chimera- blazin’ hell are we doing here? The question resounded through the Newt’s mind as the front gates of Baron Castle closed behind the staggering assembly of Mysidians.It couldn’t be fathomed. Who could forget the decree that Baron … Continue reading →

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Ch2-3 At the Gates

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Aywren

“Your Majesty!” Not now… Cecil strode towards the distant sounds of chaos, one fist clasped strongly around the grip of the Crystal Sword. “Your Majesty, wait!” I said, not now! He ran a final check over the straps of his … Continue reading →

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Ch2-4 Infiltration of Baron

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Aywren

So this is what it feels like to be a hero? There was amusement. And there was terror. He leapt back and forth across the fissure within his mind, unable to find safe footing on either side. Afterall, Ben had … Continue reading →

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Ch2-5 Opposite Sides of the Coin

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Aywren

“Master Golbez?” “Please don’t call me Master…” the Half-Lunar sighed gently. It was the tenth time in the span of fifteen minutes that he had told someone that. “Just ‘Ben’ is fine.” Golbez… They sure have a fixation on that … Continue reading →

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Ch2-6 Paladin’s Plot

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Aywren

“So what’s the word, Cid?” The stocky engineer didn’t reply. Instead, he plunked himself down at the table across from Cecil and drained half a mug of ale in his first swig. The young king rested his chin upon one … Continue reading →

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Ch3-5 Call of Duty

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Aywren

By the time Cecil reached the guest quarters, Golbez was gone. He pushed aside the heavy bolted doors to reveal a tousled and empty bed that huddled in the dim light of the filtering sunset. The Paladin’s initial panic was … Continue reading →

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Ch3-6 Sunset

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Aywren

“Um… let me see…. Hello. Pleasant evening, isn’t it?” Cecil paused as the sound of his footsteps carried heavily through the silent hallway. “Sunsets are always nicer come spring in Baron…” The Paladin King broke off his rehearsal with a … Continue reading →

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Ch4-2 The Meeting of Nations

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Aywren

Golbez Benjamin Ya… The last echoes of his name lingered before fading away. Their faces reflected in shock, as if the warning bells of Baron had just sounded across the city. All eyes had unerringly turned towards the doorway and … Continue reading →

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Ch4-6 Unanswered Call

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Aywren

The ground cracked sharply, dropping away under his feet. An expanse of darkness yawned beneath him, spiraling downward into a fiery pit. The stone heaved up, tall above his head, buckling and distorted. He could feel the hissing heat rising … Continue reading →

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