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Kelta of Darias Clan Hair: blondeEyes: blueHeight: 5' 6"Birthday: February 2 Theme Song: "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis," by Ralph Vaughan Williams Family: Uncle Haias Ganat Likes: music, martial arts, quiet mornings alone Dislikes: prying questions, noisy crowds, people touching her without permission Gentle Wren Elspur Hair: blackEyes: brownHeight: 5' 10"Birthday: August 13 … Continue reading Wren & Kelta Trivia

"Sir!" called a voice from outside the tent. "Sir, it's starting!" Hanaskit bolted to his feet and flung his golden general's capelet over his shoulders without stopping to check that the fringe of red and green feathers lay smoothly. He paused only long enough to snatch his farseer from his desk and slip it into … Continue reading The Destruction

Chapter One Pistol fire flashed through the mist, and Kelta’s lucky stone flared hot against her throat, warning her. She leapt aside and heard the gun’s report at the same instant that she felt pain flare along the side of her neck. She stumbled, tripped over a dead body, and fell to the deck. The … Continue reading Jubilant Excerpt

Jump to Recipes -- Melon Curry -- Fried Vegetables -- Flatbread -- Coconut Peach Jelly -- Hot Chocolate You step through the archway into a courtyard garden. Flowering trees shade the flagstone paths, and small fountains trickle and bubble here and there, filling the whole space with the soft sound of running water. At the … Continue reading A Neborite Meal

Jump to Recipes -- Figgy Salmon -- Spiral Bread -- Roasted Eggplant -- Taro Sesame Cones -- Rosemary Lemonade You sit down with your friends around the richly appointed dining table. The cloth is shimmery gold, lit by delicate porcelain candle-holders shaped like old-fashioned oil lamps. Your place has already been set with an embroidered … Continue reading A Poravian Meal

Pa was passed out with his face on the table when Denny slipped out of bed. There were two bottles on the table, one half full and the other empty and tipped over on its side. Denny felt a stab of anger at the sight. Pa had gotten his hours cut this past week, but … Continue reading “Magical Mechanics” Excerpt

Jump to Recipes -- Beef Roast -- Popovers A servant greets you at the door and takes your coat before escorting you to the dining room. The snowy tablecloth is laid out with crystal goblets, lace napkins, and freshly polished silverware. This isn't a formal meal, so there aren't multiple sets of forks and spoons … Continue reading An Ellondese Meal

Jump to Recipes -- Cold Summer Soup -- Sweet Potato Bread -- Marinated Eggs -- Fried Honey-Cakes As you cross the courtyard, your host steps forward to meet you. You bow deeply, and he bows in return. "Welcome, guest. What is mine is yours so long as you remain. All troubles are set aside, all … Continue reading An Alokite Meal

Jump to Recipes -- Fish and Vegetables -- Yogurt Dip -- Corn Flatbread -- Eggplant Dip -- Fruit Salad -- Whiskey Tea The family talk quietly among themselves as they settle down to eat. You take the offered place near the middle of the group, settling cross-legged on one of the small wooden blocks that … Continue reading A Taxian Meal

Jump to Recipes: Pork Pot -- Mango Rice -- Drinks "Welcome! Come, sit with us." The dark-skinned woman beams at you from under a bright yellow headscarf as she ushers you toward the table. A dozen friends and family members already crowd around the table, chattering and laughing. Every one of them wears brighter colors … Continue reading A Fosseni Meal