As the light of the dawn slowly illuminated the horizon, Heath stirred himself from his stoic vigil. After the Heroes for Hire left with the City Watch and their prisoner, the night was dark, quiet, and thankfully uneventful. The members of the guild had each held their own silence, but they gathered at the frontContinue reading “Chapter 11: A Return to Hillhold”
Author Archives: Caleb Johnstone
Symphony of the Forest
When the last glimpse of the sun Vanishes beyond the horizonThe final breath of the day escapes, Like a whisper between lovers.When the light fades, And the colors turn to black, The great stretch of sky turns its deepest blue Speckled with stars deep and alight.Somehow the world seems brighter here in the night And IContinue reading “Symphony of the Forest”
Chapter 10: A Deeper Conspiracy
It was two days after Victra joined the guild that the next contract came in. Cassian brought it to the group himself, coming from an old military friend of his who ran security in Aleria, working with different groups and guilds that were composed of former soldiers after the War for Vengeance. Cassian was determinedContinue reading “Chapter 10: A Deeper Conspiracy”
Chapter 9: An Old Friend
After helping the frightened captives from the twisted metal cage, Heath pointed them towards the mouth of the cave. “Go wait outside,” he said, handing a torch to a wide-eyed man in a torn shirt. “We’ll be right behind you, but get out of here. Go!” They scrambled, barely heeding his words as they rushed fromContinue reading “Chapter 9: An Old Friend”
Chapter 8: Nightmares Among Us
The ride back to the war camp of the Bound Legion took less time than the ride from it. The group rendezvoused with the legion less than an hour’s ride to the south. They were all in high spirits, though some more heavily bruised than others. Blahgrut was more than pleased with the events of theContinue reading “Chapter 8: Nightmares Among Us”
Longing
Written Dec. 2023 Why does my hand reach for another Grasping at nothing but a dreamWhy do I yearn for your warmth at my back As I drift off hoping for the solace of sleepWhy do my eyes look out seeking yours Though I know it’s only in my mind Why does this heartache preyContinue reading “Longing”
Going Deep
Originally written Sept. 2019 Author note, March 2024. Physical effort and human motivation are uniquely interesting to me. Growing up, a significant part of my journey was centered around athletics, physical training, and physical efforts. I learned a lot about myself, a lot about others and how they interacted with me, and how malleable andContinue reading “Going Deep”
Chapter 7: Hillhold
The riders left at dawn, heading east. The bulk of the war camp was empty, the remaining scouts relaying to the group that the legion had mobilized and begun their forced march on Hillhold. The vanguard had deployed the day before as soon as they received confirmation from the warlord, and another legion en routeContinue reading “Chapter 7: Hillhold”
Chapter 6: A Meeting with a Warlord
The reverberating sound of the heavy doors slamming open drew everyone’s attention as Nambu strode into the long hall, a piece of parchment clasped in his hand. The other guild members looked up from their places at the table, Heath among them. “Good morning everyone,” Nambu said in greeting as he approached the table. “You find usContinue reading “Chapter 6: A Meeting with a Warlord”
The Space in Between Us
First written March 2018 My heart’s been torn,Broken again and again and again.I fear one more will tear it in two,And yet I take another step out to the ledge.I draw near to the edge.Once again I look down,Not knowing how far it goes.And still I stand there,Trusting in the fall.But I know if IContinue reading “The Space in Between Us”
The Writer in White 