Miss Knight: A New Quest

A warm breeze swept aside loose sediment along a path worn down to dirt by frequent foot traffic and rickety wagon wheels. Kilena and her addled companion added their boots to the trail, relieved to see the end of their mundane trek. Tiers of thatch rooftops emerged above a protective, towering log wall. The villageContinue reading “Miss Knight: A New Quest”

Miss Knight: Campfire

“What’s it like to be a knight?” A question barely formed by Ezekiel’s lips as they smacked together between bites of pheasant roasted over a fire. Feathers removed in cooking preparation were saved and stored for use as fletching. Bones picked out as they ate were neatly placed beside the fire to save for craftingContinue reading “Miss Knight: Campfire”

Miss Knight: Compassion

At the start of their journey, the unorthodox pair remained silent except to warn of an obstacle ahead, such as a sudden dip in the ground, or a glimpse of potential dinner when their stomachs growled. Ezekiel slowly produced questions and Kilena answered with what honest answers she could provide. The fog of his confusionContinue reading “Miss Knight: Compassion”

Miss Knight: Rune of Renewal

The knight’s command to flee fell on deaf ears. Ezekiel was petrified, rooted to the stone floor and wide, honey brown eyes transfixed on the skeleton whose helm nearly grazed the ceiling of the mausoleum. Disarmed, the skeleton lumbered forward, emitting a groan that made the air vibrate with rage. The guardian swung to strikeContinue reading “Miss Knight: Rune of Renewal”

Miss Knight: Addled

“Hello?” The knight was warned to be wary of traps. She escaped death by poison arrow, falling rocks, and lumbering, undead skeletons that only remained immobile once their skulls were crushed. Her duty was to locate the thief who trespassed, either to capture him or confirm he fell to one of these deadly defenses. ThatContinue reading “Miss Knight: Addled”