Serpendis Endium, highly esteemed Master Merchant of Kannoniah, sat across the small campfire from his guide, Piecora Tiorold of Sienja. She had her strange companion with her, Hiero — a diminutive but deadly raptor faster in flight than anything else in the skies. Serpendis watched them both intently while trying not to give away his fascination, as he found her …
Chapter 0 – Prologue
Loathe was he to follow the counsel of his feral guide from that savage land in the east. No, he would return to his home in the west bearing at least something to justify his troubles on this ill-fated adventure. He would return as Serpendis Endium, proud and great Master Merchant of the Kingdom of Mankind; a pillar of Kannonian …
Chapter 00 – Song of Sienja
Song of Sienja On the golden grasses Equine thunder passes In the land of wheat, Cider and molasses. Upon the wooden road, Remove my traveled load Within the sweet-smelling Sienjan tavern abode. Therein greets me a host Of smiles and brown toast Of honey and laughter And stringed music to boast. Bright eye and sturdy hand – The people of …