Amelia pulls out her lute and begins to play, quite aware that music can soothe and put people at ease unlike anything else. Amelia has not been playing the lute very long and her instrument is cheap, often out of tune and flat, but she makes up for it with…
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Archolia Chapter 62 – The Bard
By diego2memphis on July 7, 2011 |
Amelia stands back and assesses the situation. There are only a handful of villagers, so Amelia feels that she should be able to deal with this. She will start by asking some of those gathered about the state of the kingdom. She looks at each of the peasants. She decides…
Archolia Chapter 61 – The Bard
By diego2memphis on July 7, 2011 |
The tavern, sitting just beyond town square not far from the village, drew great crowds. Citizens of Archolia as well as occasional visitors from neighboring territories found it to be a great place to enjoy a drink, meet new friends and get away from the hustle and bustle of their…
Archolia Chapter 60 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 30, 2011 |
Gavin returns to the clinic and makes it his priority to concoct the cure for Jolene’s curse. He adds the herbs to the boiling water, followed by the toad. After the mixture becomes bubbly and warm, Gavin shakes it up to create the correct consistency. As he mixes, Gavin thinks…
Archolia Chapter 59 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 30, 2011 |
As he approaches the pond, Gavin decides to grab a few fresh leeches. He reaches into the water, eyeing a particularly plump leech. Gavin is pleased with his catch. He is almost ready to find Jolene to tell her what he has found, but he decides to return to the…
Archolia Chapter 58 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 30, 2011 |
Rather than be insulted by the knight’s suggestion, Gavin takes the advice. Maybe he should find some women folk to ask about curing a curse. Gavin knows just where to find a woman who may know something about curses. He heads to the church. As Gavin approaches the church, he…
Archolia Chapter 57 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 30, 2011 |
Gavin wakes the next morning feeling no better than he did the evening before. He starts his day out making a few tonics to keep on hand in case a need arises. As he finishes a tonic, Nurse Jolene rushes past. “I can not do this any longer! I have…
Archolia Chapter 56 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 10, 2011 |
Gavin follows the angelic voice inside. The voice is coming from a woman so beautiful that Gavin has to take her in one feature at a time. His eyes start with her lips; plump and full, acting as a doorway, letting the soft melody escape with perfect timing. They fall…
Meet Troubadour Amelia Wade
By diego2memphis on June 8, 2011 |
Name: Amelia WadeProfession: Bard of ArcholiaTraits: Jokester & Fun-lovingFatal Flaw: Insecure Background: Most people only notice her beauty and talent, but there is a certain toughness in Amelia that often goes unnoticed. She often uses this misconception to her advantage; getting people to do things that they would not do…
Archolia Chapter 55 – The Physician
By diego2memphis on June 8, 2011 |
A fight erupts in the clinic waiting room, but neither Bloodletter Gavin nor nurse Jolene are there to break it up. Gavin stands at his craft table feeling sorry for himself. He can hear the brawl, but chooses not to intervene. “Maybe if they kill each other, they will be…