FICTION — SHORT STORY — EPIC FANTASY
The Solemn Oath — Fantasy Short Story
Fiction Short Story for Stardust Destinies — Epic Fantasy
This story takes place sometime following the events in the story For the Freedom of Life.
‘The Morkans have suffered heavy losses thanks to our tactics,’ Bahvley announced to his team. ‘Well done. Only a few of them escaped. Our approach is now known.
‘They know who we are and where we’re from. They can guess our goal — considering they recently attacked Teloria and stole the Book of Enchantment. They know why we’ve come and, soon, so will Mirauk, if he doesn’t already. We’ll need to proceed as soon as we’re able. We’re mere days away now. Tend to your wounds and rest.’
He turned to Captain Ackerley and Elina. The army of Telorians who had accompanied them made camp along the field, while their Team of Twelve was huddled closer to the copse of trees.
They had won a significant victory today, and had taken out an entire army guarding the fields but a few days out from Mork’s main gates. In previous weeks, they had suffered heavy losses, but they still remained more than one hundred polcs strong. And none from the Team of Twelve had perished. This warmed Bahvley’s heart greatly.
