In the Eastern forests of the Firwood four friends were preparing to set out from the small cabin they had taken as shelter as the frigid gusts of winter had appeared in blizzard and then departed with the meekness of an embarresed wombat. ‘Hey guys, come look how great Carrick’s hat looks on this horse!’ … Continue reading Aya and Carrick Part 9: Magic’s End
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Chess for Wizards Part II
‘Ticking you say?’ ‘Yes sir,’ Leyland replied, carefully placing a bundle of towels on the desk before him and then taking three stridesome steps backward, ‘much like a watch that is known for keeping the very wrong type of time, sir; I’ve never heard a more ominous kind of tick, if I may say so, … Continue reading Chess for Wizards Part II
Aya and Carrick Part 7: A Message Delivered
‘You look a little dishevelled to be a postman...’ Life had been rather difficult for Carrick the adventure wrung wizard. Tired, bruised and as magically absent as a dish towel, Carrick was trying his best to keep a positive outlook but life seemed to be poking him in the eye somewhat. Many moons ago now, … Continue reading Aya and Carrick Part 7: A Message Delivered
Chess for Wizards Part I
In a dimly lit chamber of flasks and curious magical relics, a rather flustered wizard was attempting to haggle with the postman. ‘Twenty five crowns! You think I’m an alchemist!?’ stammered the wizard, standing from his chair and only just managing to restrain himself from jumping over the desk and throttling his visitor. ‘What person … Continue reading Chess for Wizards Part I
Aya and Carrick Part 3: Why Wizards Hate Camping
Carrick was cold. In the windblown bluster of the small glade a certain wizard was beginning to grow stroppy. His time-battered robe was proving to be exceptionally draughty and, after four weeks spent travelling in panic, the patch lined material was beginning to resemble a brown quilt long in needing of a cleansing flame or … Continue reading Aya and Carrick Part 3: Why Wizards Hate Camping
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