Tag: Epic Mythology
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Pickanickl’s Quest (7)

The previous part “Now, husband” the woman re-entered the room. She looked at Pickanickl. “You need not answer any questions, child. Unless you want to, that is. This is my husband, Betro Glenfeather. He’s the Tollman. I’m Helfen.” “The Tollman?” Pickanickl relaxed. “I thought you were Skaglad’s accomplice.” The couple chuckled. “I was Ynayna’s pet.”…
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Pickanickl’s Quest (6)

The previous part Pickanickl opened her eyes. She was lying on a bed, in a small wooden room. Beside her sat a woman, several years older than her. “Welcome, child.” The woman said in a very friendly tone. “How are you feeling? You took a bit of a nasty tumble.” “I have a headache.” Pickanickl…
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Pickanickl’s Quest (5)

The previous part From where she was standing, Pickanickl thought Caldane was hovering, although that could have been her imagination playing tricks with her due to the brightness of the twinkling, pulsating light just behind the silhouetted figure; she couldn’t make out his feet, and she couldn’t really see the ground. “He’s through.” whispered a…
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Pickanickl’s Quest (4)

The previous part Darkness. She blinked a few times, adjusting her vision so she could make out a few shadows amongst the shadows. “Where…?” she asked, slowly sitting up. “Awake…” whispered a voice, although she couldn’t fathom where from. “Asleep.” It whispered again. “Be gone!” Commanded a male voice; startling her with its loud echo.…
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Pickanickl’s Quest (3)

The previous part Meanwhile, Skaglad approached a tavern. He knew Pickanickl had somehow managed to escape him and decided his pursuit of her was over. There were more prisoners in the P’tor Caves he could play with, and decided to no longer spend any time chasing her. She was only the second to get away…