This thread is for myself and for ManicMuse. More to come....
Prologue
"Wings of power, sword of destiny – embrace the legend."
A lone warrior stalked through the forest, sword raised and eyes wary. Her steps were silent, her wings slightly open, ready for a quick retreat if there was a need...
Hmmm… the special looks good. Thorn ordered just that, water and a twishkee**, on the rocks. Next, she pulled out her own PADD and began looking for the next job. No rest for the weary….she thought with a sigh. Things had been tight for a while, what with the humans making work difficult in the...
On the outskirts of the Dioscuri System, sits the Arcadis Trading Post. It was largely left alone by the Federation, allowing the outcasts, misfits, and other riffraff to congregate there. Blinking lights peppered the station here and there, flickering in the vast white-dotted darkness of space...
Early that morning, after she had finished her chores, Sabine had gone to her secret cove. Things had been very busy as of late due to lambing season and she hadn’t had much time to herself. So, she had dressed simply in her frock, cloak, leather boots, and covered her hair. She then took her...
Setting: In the far distant future, where humans have left Earth. It's been so long in fact that it's now become a legend and its relics now deemed priceless. Depleted resources, overpopulation, and a compromised ecosystem forced the population to abandon it. From there, humanity took a Star...
Aoko had been looking about the cozy interior of the tavern. Settling in she removed her cloak and sat it on the bar stool next to her. She looked up to see that the innkeep had returned with her food and smiled hungrily. Earthy smells of garlic, vegetables and beef wafted to her nose. Sitting...
The full moon illuminated the dark temperate forest below. Stars twinkled like jewels in the night sky as if dancing with exuberant joy in the moon's glow. It's light glistened on the distant snow caps of the Carpathian Mountains. The quiet night air was crisp and cool, with a hint of moisture...
Once inside, the girl stopped to wring the rain from her hair and her tail. As she did so, she looked about the interior of the building. It wasn't anything to write home about. Wooden tables skirted about the anteroom with a few patrons seated here and there. To her right she saw a staircase...
It wasn’t long before the girl found the sign indicating an inn. They were pretty standard wherever she went, no matter which country or continent she was in. Instantly, her dour mood lightened enough for her to let a small smile light her lips. The thought of drying out her hair and tail made...
"All those who wish to disembark, do so now or stay on the ship," the First Mate bellowed out. "If you do stay, help restock or pay more." At that, a door from below deck opened up and a woman stepped out. She shouldered the bag she carried over kimono clad shoulder. Ugh, I hate it when it...