An interview with the bard Giacomo, self-proclaimed King of Jesters and Jester to Kings. This memory follows directly after "Hralf and the Bardic Voice". See the Short Fiction link, above, for the rest of the Hralf stories. Good day to you as well, good sir. How may Giacomo aid you on this fine summer morning? … Continue reading Hralf and the Aesthetics of War Cries
Month: May 2022
Precautions
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 20 June 1016 Dear Jack, Yes, as you can see from the superscription I have returned to Armorica. I must apologize for slipping through Mont-Havre without coming to see you or His Lordship, but I did so for your own benefit. It has been over three months … Continue reading Precautions
Hralf and the Temple Guardian
In which Hralf achieves his life-long goal and settles down for good. If you've not met Hralf, start with the first Hralf story "Hralf, Hewer of Sagas." The full set is listed under Short Fiction, above. Hannery the Fixer? Yeah, that's me. Who's askin'? Pleased to meetcha. So, what can I fix for you today? … Continue reading Hralf and the Temple Guardian
Complications
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 1 Rue St. Albert, Toulouse, Provençe 25 May 1016 My dearest cousin Armand, By my calculations you should be arriving in Mont-Havre just about now; and yet you will not be receiving this letter for another two months. How I wish your plans for your fast packet had come … Continue reading Complications
Zymurgia House 