“Tell me the meaning of the braids and knots in your hair,” Miránd asks, his youngest daughter, Ylínia, upon his knee, a bit of bread in her hands as she eats it in tiny little bites. The two older children sit together by the hearth, their muffled voices rising and falling in play as they … Read More “Dawnbringer: Lightborn 1.3 – Memories of Loss” »
Thick clouds of incense spiral and dance upward in the air, released from the coals burning in the bowls surrounding the altar, as Elmáriyë prostrates herself on the cold stone floor of the temple. She inhales the strong and pungent scent, richness released through burning flame, and thinks back on the path she walked to … Read More “Dawnbringer: Lightborn 1.2 – A New Beginning and an Uncertain Future” »
“Echoes of an ancient myth emerge from the mists of time, vibrating from the silent word before all sounds, unspoken voice given utterance… reverberating deep in this heart of mine. Light from the origin of time shines forth as rays from the luminosity deeper than sun and moon and stars… bathing the inmost recesses of … Read More “Dawnbringer: Lightborn 1.1 – A Sky Above the Waves” »