The day became more beautiful as it dragged on, unaware of the lives and destinies swaying on the surface. Summer wouldn’t last forever but the winters were mild and favorable to many people dwelling in the Outer Realm.
Summoners’ Rift
Episode 13 – The Cleansing Flame
The flames burned high around the altar with nearly a hundred people in attendance. Coronations weren’t a simple matter of putting a crown on but a ritual monitored by the priests of Ahmun, the flame god.
Episode 12 – Enter the Shadowlands
Rouya stormed into her study chambers, nails digging into her palms to contain the fury building within her. Apparently the entire universe was out to sabotage any effort of order she tried to establish.
Episode 11 – Blades and Arrows
The doors to the governor’s mansion blew open, carrying with it the pair of guards barring him entry. Markus strode threw the dust cloud at ease, appearing on the other side in front of Kalim’s court.
Episode 10 – An Evening Intrusion
“It’ll take more than just myself to win against another summoner.”
Episode 9 – A Word
Rouya entered the council chambers where her father would hold daily meetings with his ministers to find it bustling with activity.
Episode 8 – Hearts and Minds
The funeral rites for Justinian and the rest of Rouya’s family were held in public in the atrium of the palace with the gates open. Anyone was free to attend but Rouya knew they all had their own losses to cope with and mourn.
Episode 7 – A Host of Emotions
“You’ve got talent and the will to become a great empress one day.” Rouya heard her father’s words echoing in her mind.
Episode 6 – A Fair Maiden
“They’re coming,” Markus shouted as he stormed out of the room and nearly collided with Rouya. “More of Kalim’s soldiers are marching on the castle. We have to escape from here at once.”
Episode 5 – An Image of Death
“My dear, I thought the worst when I saw the bodies outside.” The physician crossed the room, pausing as he noted Markus and Evelyn standing between him and the princess.