With the missing pages from the Book of Inner Balance carefully stowed in the leather bag Torghen Quicksilver had brought expressly for that purpose, the Hand made their way out of the Monastery of the Immortal Heart. They soon discovered that the destruction of the so-called skreelox must have freed the remaining Khundari monks of … Continue reading
Aftermath of a Clockwork Amber
With young Aldari’s portal closed, and the leader and motivating force behind the Vortex gone, lost in the void of interplanetary space, the Hand of Fortune took a moment to breathe. The boy himself was resisting his parent’s attempts to smother him with parental concern, squirming from their grasp and doing his best to look … Continue reading
A Clockwork Amber, Part II: The Knife’s Edge
It was obvious to Devrik that there was no way they would be able to alter the course of the massive island-ship, but he didn’t interfere as some of the others focused their energies on various possibilities. He was just relieved to have Raven and Aldari back with him again and safe… although the latter … Continue reading
A Clockwork Amber, Part I: Dangerous Seas
From the personal journal of Lurin Ar’Hanol, Ships Physician aboard the Wind of Kasira When I signed on to this vessel, I had some small inkling of what I might be getting into… rumors were already swirling around town about this group, and my previous experience with both so-called “adventurers” and wielders of the T’ara … Continue reading
World in My Pocket
4 Agras 3020 It was days before the local authorities were, more-or-less, satisfied with their investigation into what happened in the Hammerhead District on 29 Metisto. During the extremely thorough investigation the Hand of Fortune was kept constantly on call for whichever Imperial functionary might be currently running the show. Now finally, five days after … Continue reading
A Relaxing Day at the Baths
26-30 Metisto 3020 The journey back from Joy’s Gate and the hamlet of Wallenwood was uneventful. The Hand and companions were mostly occupied with keeping the wee toddler Aldari distracted and entertained – and preventing him from petting every wild animal they encountered along the way. It was late afternoon on the 27th when they … Continue reading
Reunion
20-27 Metisto 3020 Compared to her arrival in Tishton, with her novice crew, the Wind of Kasira’s arrival in Thermexold was almost anticlimactic. The experienced crew shook out nicely over the five day voyage, and Captain K’Jurol seemed well pleased, Mariala thought as she watched the sailors making the ship fast to the dock. The … Continue reading
Interval at Sea I
Sea Log of Belith J’Korul, Master of the Wind of Kasira Launta, 15 Metisto I was reluctant to take up this captaincy, despite my father’s insistence that the family could not pass up the chance of gaining control of such an amazing vessel. I am very fond of Korwin, indeed I owe him my life… … Continue reading
Aftermath of Sail Away!
8-14 Metisto 3020 After a memorable and informative breakfast with Captain Tafas in the wardroom of the Queen Ariela, the bulk of the day after the final battle with the Mi-Go and their human thralls was spent in meetings with the Prince Palatine and his advisors. In fact, it took several days to entirely wrap … Continue reading
Sail Away!Parts I &II
3-5 Metisto 3020 The day dawned clear and warm when the Wind of Kasira finally sailed away from Arapet. The green crew, under the guidance of the four experienced seamen aboard and the Mate Grünbay, with Korwin as acting captain and pilot, pulled together, gaining confidence as they trimmed the sails and turned the ship … Continue reading