The woman—small and lithe—extended her hand to pull Sabit to her feet. As the spearwoman rose, she felt the pain of her battle with the boar—bruised ribs ached, cut flesh burned—but it was distant, more like the memory of pain than pain itself. She stood up and gazed down at her rescuer, a full head … Read more
Sabit had been amazed by the speed of her walk from Ghabar to Bahteel. But setting her feet to a run in this bizarre realm set the world iself rushing past her. With the flicker of thought, she was out of Rayshabu’s home, into the streets of Bahteel. A moment later, the city gates lay … Read more
“This is my true home, stubborn warrior,” said Rayshabu, running a loving hand along the kid leather surface of her couch. “I was born a noblewoman of Bahteel. My family founded the great city. My father has the ear of the king. You are welcome to stay as my guest.” A servant offered dainty strips … Read more
Wow. That was a great Metatopia! Vinny, Avie, and the entire Double Exposure crew always put on an amazing festival of game design, and 2018 was bigger and better than ever! Personally, I enjoyed the con even more than I usually do. I’ve been in a bit of a creative dry patch lately as … Read more
Rayshabu led Sabit through the narrow streets of Ghabar toward the northern gate. The streets were filled with people hurrying about their business—delicate bundles balanced upon heads and sloshing amphorae strapped to the flanks of donkeys. Every face was familiar to Sabit. She had passed each of them on the streets of the true Ghabar … Read more