Today’s blog is the continuation of, Welcome to the Valleys. If you would like to catch up with the tale, the first section can be found at this link It didn’t take long for the company to open the largest of the bunkhouses at the Retreats and unload their animals. After their gear had been transferred Walter and Michael…
Category: Fantasy
Fantasy
Unpacking Retreat
At just over 2300 words, yesterday’s passage is actually the longest section in the entire story of Welcome to the Valleys. Some interesting things happen as the party finally reaches the edge of settled lands. Let’s unpack. Noticed Walter is right about the Seekers and politicians of Woodhall knowing he’s not going out to the…
Fiction Tuesday – Retreat
Today’s blog is the continuation of, Welcome to the Valleys. If you would like to catch up with the tale, the first section can be found at this link The group remained in Woodhall for three days as Walter worked with the local council to finish procuring their supplies. “Really, Walter, I think you have more than enough to…
Unpacking Taking Stock
There aren’t that many section remaining in Welcome to the Valleys, and the descent into Woodhall Grove is allowing me to spend some time with each of the characters as they prepare for the final leg of this story. Let’s unpack. Michael’s doubts Michael was ready to soon retire before Walter showed up at his…
Fiction Tuesday – Taking Stock
Today’s blog is the continuation of, Welcome to the Valleys. If you would like to catch up with the tale, the first section can be found at this link As Michael turned back toward Woodhall’s Birch grove he saw his friends disappear down the path and into the twilight. As they vanished from his sight, the guard sighed gently….
Unpacking Seekers Huddle
At the story reaches Woodhall I’m trying my hand at splitting the party up again. I’ve not been happy with the last few times I’ve attempted this, and may even cut those parts out of the final version of the story. This split, however, allows for a rather important revelation. Let’s unpack. Michael’s reticence I’ve…
