Kindling – Kindling And Miscellany

The Neonate: 6

As the man approached and spoke, I somehow froze up more, stumbling over my words and thoughts before finally settling on a simple- “I’m not…sure I want to do that” My heart was going faster and heavier in my chest by the second. This all seemed horribly suspicious, at least in my current state. TheseContinue reading “The Neonate: 6”

The Neonate: 5

Tali’s grip on my hand released, and as it did, I rolled. Pain shooting through me like flame, I grasped my sword, and managed to pull myself into a crouch. I tasted blood in my mouth, and I desperately wanted to collapse and sleep for an eternity. But I had to keep moving, press on.Continue reading “The Neonate: 5”

The Neonate: 4

As the protection Sigil shattered, I saw several other sigils on his person go down as well. That must have been how he hadn’t been killed yet despite being on the front line with other magi. His protection was meant to take heavy hits, but to compensate, it had drawn from all his other sigils,Continue reading “The Neonate: 4”

The Neonate: 3

Fuck. This was bad. My mind gave me that helpful thought in terms of an effective defensive tactic, as Tali ran towards me, closing a hundred feet in about a second. He swung a sigil inscribed sword which crackled with lightning straight for me the moment he closed. Thankfully, my senses weren’t dulled enough thatContinue reading “The Neonate: 3”

The Neonate: 2

Runes ready to go, I approached the area the guard had directed me to. With a bit of luck I’d be there soon, ready to face whatever awaited me in that regard. The plumes of smoke in the distance did a little to ease my nerves. They were getting bigger, and it looked like itContinue reading “The Neonate: 2”

The Neonate: 1

The sun couldn’t have set any quicker? I grabbed my stuff, sword, makeshift armor, and supply pack. Affixing the armor took awhile like always, but I’d gotten used to that. Anything which could take an arrow without instantly killing me would work, and I’d managed to get this at decent quality for only a fewContinue reading “The Neonate: 1”