The Shadow from the North - 3rd Draft (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/1029108-The-Shadow-from-the-North---3rd-Draft Chapter #1 - The Call “Dead.” Eleske said quietly, her heart falling with the face of the young elf before her as her shoulder’s slumped and she dropped her sword. “I don’t understand Eleske.” She muttered, pushing her long blonde hair out of her face. “I do everything you say, but you always w...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:52:09 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/383400 Chapter #2 - Home and Away Eleske and Profel were shown into the council chamber almost as soon as their feet touched the cold stone inside door that led into the mountain that housed the sisterhood of the freelands. They were greeted with hard stares from most of the council members. Standing here in the beauty of the cavern Eleske a...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:52:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/397353 Chapter #3 - Something to Die for The throne room was vast. The gold walls and ceiling reflected the dusk light that cut through the air from the western windows. King Luneth sat on a black throne at the end of the room, his robes were also black, with a gold belt wrapped around his wide waist. To his left sat a women, beautiful and...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:52:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/397354 Chapter #4 - Sickening Laughter Eleske and Lessina walked along the path, faint as it was, through the woods. Eleske had dyed her hair a deep blonde and Lessina’s was now red as a bright sunset. They discussed their plans as they traveled. The council had sent then to King Lunicarian to inform him of Luneth’s plan. Eleske...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:52:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/398076 Chapter #5 – A Mysterious Ranger Lunicarian tired to stifle his laughter but it was useless. ’This elf must truly know nothing at all. To think that Luneth would try and take over my kingdom. It’s preposterous! Allecia has the largest, most loyal and well trained army in all of Qintelia. We are even starting ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:52:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/398077 Chapter #6 - Passages Hough was surprised by her answer. He had expected her to be more hostile towards him, to shun him like most others did. Perhaps Fletcher had been right to bring her. “My father was a demon, my mother a goblin. Most peoples of this world hate me for what I am made of, few bother to look beyond t...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:53:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/398078 Chapter #7 - Messages Lessina was really worried now, she couldn’t tell her father who Eleske really was without losing her trust. But what if it kept Eleske from dying? She leaned back against the chair and let out a long sigh. The inner guard had been sent out to find Eleske. She wished that she knew of some way to contact ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:53:41 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/399070 Chapter #8 - Rising Suspicions The road west was clogged with travelers. The harvest was coming in all over Allecia and farmers driving carts overflowing with produce slowly plodded along. Thorian and Baun had dark hoods casting shadows over their faces but Eleske was still nervous about someone noticing them. Fletcher assured her...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:53:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/400489 Chapter #9 - Changes ‘I didn’t.’ Eleske responded, sending the words crashing into Fletcher’s mind. ‘Now, remove that knife or you’ll never see the light of day again.’ He seemed to consider this for a moment and then took a closer look at her. “Eleske?” he asked, ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:53:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/400891 Chapter #10 - Preparations Eleske watched Fletcher ride off and then turned back to the others. “Why do you both have to be so pig headed!” she demanded glaring down at them. “We won’t be sent back to the mountain like children Eleske. He treated us like some kind of tool as if we were under his command. Be...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:53:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/401554 Chapter #11 - Heading Back Profel awoke in the darkness again. He waved his hand in front of his face, nothing. ’I hope that it really is that dark in here.’ He thought to himself as he carefully rose to his feet. He walked rather unsteadily around the room. It was fairly large with no windows and a very large co...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:55:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/401817 Chapter #12 - Reunited “King Valen, will you release me?” asked Profel. “Call me Fletcher. If you can’t be honest with me I’m not so sure I will be able to release you Profel.” “Why do you want to know about my friend?” Profel asked, feeling torn in two. “What do you want ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:55:08 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/402063 Chapter #13 - An Old Friend Profel finished cooking the oatmeal and pulled it off the fire. He smothered the flames and looked up to see Fletcher and Eleske returning. Eleske looked - surprised was probably the best word - shocked maybe. Fletcher looked relieved. “Is some of that for me?” he asked, sitting across from ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:55:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/408469 Chapter #14 - Gathering Information Mykel and Troy slipped into the town, carefully walking in the shadows till they reached a small alley. “We should report that damn murderer to the captain.” Said Troy. “No,” said Mykel, “He just want’s his friend back. He won’t hurt anyone if he ju...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:55:03 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/409255 Chapter #15 - Pain They slipped through the trees like spirits of the wood, not making a single sound as there feet pressed into the cold mud and grime. Mykel was in the lead, his short stature and slim body made it easy for him to slip between trees and bushes. His elder brother Troy had a little more trouble, his broad shoulders...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:54:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/409256 Chapter #16 - Mourning They had been traveling for over a day now, running and walking through the woods. Baun hadn’t said a word since they had left Bornstown, the anger was painted across his face as he stomped through the woods. Profel had dried his tears and was now setting the pace for this stretch of the journey. Thori...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:56:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/409501 Chapter #17 - Secrets Revealed Rotiderian looked around the brotherhood council chamber and wondered why they had been called there. Dracu had sent a message for them to come as quickly as they could, but he had not gone into detail why. The council doors swung open, Lunicarian entered and bowed to the council. “Council m...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:56:19 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/409918 Chapter #18 - Decisions and Regrets “Rotiderian?” Rotiderian looked up from where he had been standing outside in the barren garden, fallen dormant for winter. He had been watching the wind whip through the dead plants, the frost form on the ground. Thinking about what his future might hold. “Lessina.” H...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:57:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/410026 Chapter #19 - True Beauty People lined the streets, waving banner of scarlet and gold, the colors of the two kingdoms that were being joined together. Lessina rode her white mare, Jewel, down the street. The long train of her dress hanging almost to the ground as it draped over the horse. She waved to the people as she...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:57:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/410977 Chapter #20 - Pilar “What was that Oriacana?” Rotiderian asked, his voice filled with worry. “Eleske’s siblings paying us a visit.” “Are you both alright?” “Yes,” Bluen said, “I’ve no sword now but we are unharmed.” “Why did they leave so sudd...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:57:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/411291 Chapter #21 - Captured Rowen had stayed longer at Haw Trin then the rest of the elves and was just leaving, three days after them. “I am so sorry to see you leave Rowen.” Lessina said, embracing her friend. “I am as well, I would stay longer if I could.” “Thank you so much Rowen.” Lessin...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:31 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/411949 Chapter #22 - Changing Sides Rowen climbed over the cliff ledge and offered Pilar a hand. She pushed herself over and then collapsed on the sandy ground. “That was the last one, right?” Pilar gasped. “Yes,” Rowen replied, offering another hand. Pilar nodded her thanks and took it. She stood and brush...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/412198 Chapter #23 - Changing Hands “Ouch.” Profel muttered, bumping his head against yet another outcropping of rock. He hadn’t recalled this many low rocks from the last time he’d been down this tunnel. “You didn’t see that one?” Baun asked from somewhere ahead of him. “No, I didn&#82...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/412343 Chapter #25 - True Colors “Pilar.” Thorian called out as he knocked on the door. “Yes?” she said, opening the door. “There is someone here that you might like to meet.” “Who?” she asked, stepping out of the room and looking up and down the hall. “Follow me.” Thori...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/413134 Chapter #25 - Escape “No.” Fredrick replied his voice hard. “Lessina is going to stay here.” Rowen glared at him and then nodded to the servants. “Leave us.” She said, her voice almost a hiss. The servants quickly left and Rowen walked over to Fredrick. “She comes with me or I’ll ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:59:24 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/413364