Stories in the series "Materia Medica"
# 1: Materia Medica Part 1
Liriss looked out the window at the people rushing about the street. It was late afternoon and the traffic of midday shoppers and travellers filled Dargon's streets as always. He sipped at the wine from the glass in his hand, wondering how to deal with the problems that surround his life. Rebellious workers were becoming the norm, rather than exception and he worried greatly about how to get order reinstated in his ranks. Ever since Kera left without being brought back, ... [ Read More ]
# 2: Materia Medica Part 2
Kera rolled out of bed with a long yawn and looked around the room. Rien sat at the small table by the window, reading `The Realities of Myths'. "It's about time," he looked over. "It's almost noon." "Being jailed isn't as harsh a reality when I'm sleeping," Kera said. She walked over to the table and sat down on the second chair. "How many times have you read that book now?" "Thrice," Rien said. "And I learned something new every time." "Doesn't look like ... [ Read More ]
# 3: Materia Medica Part 3
A ten foot grey stone wall came into view, appearing suddenly in the green of the forest, after the bend in the road. The gate to the courtyard was open and Rien and Kera were able to simply ride in. They did not go unnoticed, however. A lone guard looked up from his restless pacing and after straightening his tabard, quickly approached. "Is this the Connall residence?" Rien asked as the man strode up to him. "Yes, it is, sir," said the ... [ Read More ]
# 4: Materia Medica Part 4
"I just don't understand why he didn't come back last night," repeated Kera for the fifth time since they had started out from Connall Keep, less than two hours ago. "Or at least send a message. If he was going to be late he would have sent a messenger back...wouldn't he?" The nagging feeling that something dire had happened crept into her worried commentary. "I am certain he is all right," said Ittosai patiently, also for the fifth time. "Merely detained." Dawn ... [ Read More ]