Sign of the White Raven: Prologue

Volume 2 of The Chronicles of Aertu is well under way.  Here is the Prologue and I will post the first couple chapters shortly.   I hope you enjoy it. Julian Prologue  Zorekday, Day 18, Haymaking Moon. 8765 Sudean Calendar The Nameless One sat brooding upon his throne of black obsidian, as he did each day … Continue reading Sign of the White Raven: Prologue

Hello Again!

Hello Everyone, If anyone is actually reading my blog...I just want to let you know, that I am well under way on the second volume of the Chronicles of Aertu.  Now Aleron and his companions must escape from enemy territory, without the powers he came to rely on in The Halfblood King.  I hope you … Continue reading Hello Again!

The Halfblood King: Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Gurlachday, Day 25, Sowing Moon. 8760 Sudean Calendar “Are the horses saddled yet, Aleron?” “Yes Grandfather,” Aleron replied. “Did you remember to wait for them to exhale, before you tightened the girth straps?” “Yes I did, Grandfather.” “Good boy; now get the saddlebags while I finish this,” Hadaras instructed as he finished loading … Continue reading The Halfblood King: Chapter 4

The Halfblood King: Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Corballday, Day 21, Sowing Moon, 8760 Sudean Calendar Aleron walked along the narrow lane that led to the village from Hobart’s farm, Hobart being Geldun’s father.  It was late afternoon, and Barathol and Geldun walked beside him.  The boys had worked the last two days to get Hobart’s planting done.  Tomorrow they would … Continue reading The Halfblood King: Chapter 3

The Halfblood King: Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Zorekday, Day 18, Squash Moon, 8759 Sudean Calendar Sweat dripped into Aleron’s eyes as he circled Hadaras around the makeshift ring in the stable.  They were practicing great-sword this afternoon, and the summer heat was oppressive.  Somehow, the heat never seemed to bother the old man; he was barely perspiring.  Aleron shook his … Continue reading The Halfblood King: Chapter 2

The Halfblood King: Chapter 1

Chapter 1  Carpathday, Day 4, Sowing Moon, 8757, Sudean Calendar Aleron sat with legs dangling over the side of the wooden bridge.  His friends Barathol and Geldun were there beside him.  All three had their fishing poles in hand, lines dangling into the languid flow of the river below them.  Cork bobbers tugged at the … Continue reading The Halfblood King: Chapter 1

The Halfblood King: Prologue

Prologue Gurlachday, Day 7, Harvest Moon, 8747, Sudean Calendar Valgier couldn’t imagine being more content than he was at this time of his life. His occupation as a woodsman and primarily, his charcoal making business, were providing well for his young family. He built them a modest home in the foothills of the Southwestern Blue … Continue reading The Halfblood King: Prologue