Stories in the series "Ruthless Revelry"
# 1: Ruthless Revelry Part 1
It was midafternoon at the Orb and Claw tavern. The small common room was mostly empty save for a few regulars who sat at either the long table in the center of the room or at the bar. The door of the tavern was propped open to let the breeze from outside bring relief from the summer heat. Christabel Montegarde stood behind the bar, smiling cheerfully as she passed a mug of dark ale to a waiting patron. Her friend and ... [ Read More ]
# 2: Ruthless Revelry Part 2
The Story So Far: Christabel, a serving girl working at the Orb & Claw tavern in the riverside town of Bannon's Landing, goes with a young man named Trevin to a traveling show that has recently come to town. She meets his friends Joya (the daughter of a wealthy merchant), Giles (Joya's fiancee), Linc (son of the captain of the town guard) and Kharsti (Linc's half-sister). The traveling troupe is led by a man named Rushike, and the show's magical illuminations are ... [ Read More ]