Witch Chronicles 010 The War Opening Gambit
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Royal Gambit By: Malissa Madison Lars Grendel sat watching the Royal Court, but he wasn't anywhere close to it. That would be foolish in his line of work. Still he was unsure as to whether he wanted to do this job. The contractor was having trouble delivering the down payment, and you never completed a job before you were sure of the full payment Thirty Million Galactic credits was a lot for a politician that no one liked to begin with. But he'd done his...
Megan and Fiona return home, giggling a little and basking in the joy of being part of Miss Caitlin’s group. Caitlin had set a couple of new rules with the induction of Fiona (the two not allowed to directly to play with each other, but are permitted to watch and be pleasured together) and has also left instructions for Becky to take on Fiona as part of her mentoring duties. A twinge of disappointment courses through Megan but Becky is hardly a disappointment, the gorgeous blonde is always a...
Bayonetta had left the night before and would be gone at least a couple more days, off on another lengthy assignment. She left him in her studio dungeon with a small stash of food and just enough amusement to keep James from losing his mind. She had added a treadmill and a set of weights to his accommodations so that he could exercise when he wished, but using either of them wasn't particularly comfortable when bound from neck to toe in latex and chained to a bed. “Femdom... S&M... Femdom......
The leader of the four, Finneous, motions instructions to his associates in the silent sign language used by the Assassins Guild; though they already know their goal, no mistakes will be tolerated this night, the contract must be fulfilled…no survivors and no evidence is to be left behind. On that the Grandfather of Assassins, the true ruler of the guild and of Providence is clear. Silent as death, they move between shadows illuminated moment by moment as lightning dances across the...
The sun was very bright in a perfectly blue sky on the first day of fall. It was cold. The sort of cold that a lot of people call ‘crisp’ like it isn’t just another way of saying cold. Humid air, but cold enough that it feels dry.Classes were still a few days away at St. Xi Feng’s, but they were right around the corner. Ivy was nervous. New schools always meant trouble for her. She swore it wasn’t her fault, but regardless of whether she deserved the blame, trouble did follow her. She had oft...
College SexThe sun was very bright in a perfectly blue sky on the first day of fall. It was cold. The sort of cold that a lot of people call ‘crisp’ like it isn’t just another way of saying cold. Humid air, but cold enough that it feels dry.Classes were still a few days away at St. Xi Feng’s, but they were right around the corner. Ivy was nervous. New schools always meant trouble for her. She swore it wasn’t her fault, but regardless of whether she deserved the blame, trouble did follow her. She had oft...
College SexRemy LeBeau pulled a long drag from the rolled cigarette he held between his lips, his gaze trained on nothing in particular. The evening air fresh and warm, he stood at the end of the walkway that extended out into the lake on which the boathouse where he lived lay. Not one for crowds Remy had chosen not to live in the mansion with the other members of the Xavier Institute, the boathouse providing him with all the solitude he required. His highly trained sense of awareness picked up someone...
Abigail Bright sat on her unmade, queen size, bed, holding her head in both of her hands. She was quavering horribly. Her breath sawed in and out of her, while her heart rampaged painfully in her chest. She suddenly slapped herself as hard as she could, and repeating the dose, struggled not to cry."What's wrong with me?" she moaned, "Oh, God, what's wrong with me? For heaven's sake, he's my own damn son!"She shuddered when she looked down at herself and recalled she was only wearing a sports...
Sylvanas Windrunner, banshee queen of the Forsaken and once the ranger- general of Silvermoon strode down the moist corridor in the bowels of the Undercity. Her high heels clacked loudly as she stepped on the grimy flagstones and her long cape fluttered behind her. Despite her armor being designed for mobility and leaving her midriff and cleavage exposed, the undead high elf showed no discomfort at the clammy air in the catacombs. Undeath had dulled all sensations to a degree, which...
Monday March 19, 3:00 pm Poe cottage Well it's time, after my door gets closed and I run down the hallway to Poe's front door to port off to Shuster hall for a very stupid MID-MCO interview. Better known to most students, as 'the grilling!' Mr. Reilly, had one of his legal personal run me through a whole slue of laws on this last night and e-mailed me even more on the subject. I studied that info hard, as I wanted to know all these new laws that could get me more than jailed, I...
Megan and Fiona return home, giggling a little and basking in the joy of being part of Miss Caitlin’s group. Caitlin had set a couple of new rules with the induction of Fiona (the two not allowed to directly to play with each other, but are permitted to watch and be pleasured together) and has also left instructions for Becky to take on Fiona as part of her mentoring duties. A twinge of disappointment courses through Megan but Becky is hardly a disappointment, the gorgeous blonde is always a...
LesbianBeams of warm light streamed through the open shades as James lounged on the water bed, a smirk on his face as he surfed through the channels. It was the early afternoon of a crisp autumn day, the leaves outside exploding in bursts of red, orange and yellow; the air filled with the sweet scent of fall. Bayonetta had left the night before and would be gone at least a couple more days, off on another lengthy assignment. She left him in her studio dungeon with a small stash of food and...
Aiden's attention shifted from the burgeoning suitcase at his feet to his cellphone. It wasn't difficult to find an excuse to take a break from packing, and the bright trill of his phone signaled that the message was from Sarah. 'I'm scared. What if I hate it there??' He rolled his eyes and typed back a brief reply, 'You won't. And if you do, we're only three hours away from this shitty small town. Stop being so anxious.' He was usually far more patient with her, but he had to pack, and there...
His name was Juan Cerveza de la Noche. At different points in his life, he was an elite soldier for his king, a mercenary, a pirate, and most recently, a bodyguard. This night, he was a fugitive. Had a soul asked him what his crime was, he would have smiled and said, "My crime? She was passion." Namely, Lord Redlen of Sudhoff wanted to kill him for the untimely deflowering of his daughter. Juan crouched amid the pews of the ruined chapel. He moved like a fox, slinking between the long,...
June was giggling on the phone in the next room. 'She must be talking to Betty, ' I thought. Betty is my wife's best friend. They make a rather odd pair, actually; in many ways they are about as unlike each other as you could imagine. My June is quiet, almost mousy, while Betty is outgoing and loud. June is a number of years on the far side of fifty (she won't let me say how many), and Betty is probably about the same number of years in front of that milestone (though that's just a guess...
Storrs Connecticut, Spring 2009 Andrew Charlton had the financial times open and was intently reading about the demise of the bank that he had given forty plus years of his life to. At twenty-four, the ink still drying on his Yale MBA, he began as a management trainee at First Standard Bank and Trust of Hartford. Married to his wife Mary for just two years as he started his new job. Mary’s parents were not overwhelmingly pleased with the match. However, the arrival of the first grandchild...
For a college professor, a Friday afternoon is usually very dull but I'm going to turn that idea on its head. Screwing up will cost me my career and land me in prison. However, if everything goes according to plan I'll have the most gorgeous coed on campus begging me to fuck her before the end of the day. Pussy is the most powerful force on earth; let no one tell you different. For fame, money, power and status a man may be willing to do many things. He still has his limits and his pride,...
People looking at Anna and Mark Menendez nowadays see them as a successful couple; both in their relationship and business life. Married for ten years they have managed to grow ever closer in that time. To Mark, Anna is more beautiful at forty than she was at twenty when they married. Despite the years her figure is as firm as in her youth. Her red hair had no hint of grey, and her eyes still sparkle with mirth and innocence. Mark, her husband is more distinguished over the years. Together...
"I believe this would be an ideal location," Jakal proposed, pointing at the suggested path across the waterway. "How deep is the water?" Sala asked nervously. After her last experience crossing the great river when they left their camp, she was not particularly eager to repeat it. When her companion first revealed they would have to cross the river again in order to reach the Fox Clan's Camp, the woman found herself more than a little agitated. Why did she go through all that fear...
"He did WHAT?!" The Imperial Guard was trained for bravery and courage in the face of danger to protect the Emperor from all threats. Yet even they cringed slightly at the bellow from the ancient Mage that now cast two burning eyes at them from his lined and wizened face. "My apologies, Mage Q'yros," said one of the guards, bowing in respect. "I only know what my orders are from the Emperor." "I do not have time for this!" Q'yros thundered, his voice booming despite his aged...
Amanda trembled where she stood, the small metal weight that dangled between her legs swinging back and forth a bit from its slim chain. A finger occasionally flicked at it, making the weight dance and tug at the smooth metal ball tucked into her tunnel. Her cheeks flushed with both the effort of her task and a small measure of embarrassment. "You're doing very well, Amanda," came Sirinna's voice from behind her. It was edged with a bit of excitement. "Keep at it as long as you...
"You must be Vanlo." If anything more was needed to convince Vanlo he had suffered ill effects of some badly-conceived potion, it was when he was startled by the voice behind him. His body jerked, causing the contents of a ladle to miss the intended vial and spill over the table. "Oh, goodness," Vanlo muttered as he hastily tried to wipe up the mess before it could drip over the floor. "Here, allow me." Vanlo was further startled when the rag he held was abruptly yanked out of his...
The man that was now rapidly approaching the Emperor's audience chamber was no stranger to the Imperial Palace, but the feel of it was very different this time. Overlord Gronnus D'yoran was puffing lightly by the time he reached the great doors of the chamber. He had always been a little thick of body and face, but when this particular Overlord was stressed, he tended to overindulge at meals. Thus he was a little thicker than he had been, and it was affecting his stamina. He had little...
The Battle of Selemas Keep ended what is considered by most scholars to be the "last great Oceanus war." This term is something of a misnomer; Oceanus as a modern nation did not yet exist except by unilateral declaration by the Monarchists and forceful imposition of a treaty on both sides, a treaty that still waited to see if it would truly come to pass. As a result of this battle, Oceanus was forged from the formerly warring halves of the now moribund Oceania Consortium. As a result of...
With rank came privilege. This might as well have been the creed by which Janna J'garon lived. It was evident simply by looking at her as she walked with long, purposeful strides down the wide corridor leading to Duric's suite. With each sweep of a foot forward, bare leg up to the thigh flashed from under the swirling hem of her dress. Traditional attire for an unattached Narlassi woman was a dress that reached at least halfway down the calf. Narlassi style also called for a single,...
Amanda trembled as she lay upon the soft grasses of the Circle. Her breath came in ragged pants as she barely held herself in check. Her concentration was breaking down. Her thigh muscles clenched, trying to draw her legs in. They would not budge, as two slave girls dutifully held them down and kept them spread apart. Nor did the third slave girl cease licking at Amanda's sex, keeping her constantly stimulated. Amanda's pussy ached, both from the desperate need for release, and the tension...
The guardsman Roquan had hired to keep watch at the Manor gate opened it just enough to allow Amanda and Sirinna to pass. He smiled at them, allowing his gaze to roam over their naked bodies in a manner that bespoke more of appreciation rather than lasciviousness. Amanda even smiled back at him as she passed. As the two of them soon turned from the main road, they passed into the encroaching darkness of deep twilight. It lasted for only a few moments. Magical torches lined the sandy path...
"I do not believe this!" shouted the Emperor, eyes blazing with fury. "The unmitigated gall of them! Perhaps I should have Farviewed the execution of the conspiracy leader to the lot of them! Perhaps that would convince them of the strength of my convictions!" Q'yros cast a momentary gaze towards the spot where the Farview audience had just concluded moments before, the very one that had caused the Emperor's mood to go from supreme satisfaction to red-faced anger. He sighed and turned...
Clans as an alternate societal structure to the feudal Kingdoms of old had existed for nearly a millennium before the formal founding of Oceanus, but did not truly gain prominence until Oceanus rose in power and prestige during the first few decades of its existence. Within a century from its founding, Oceanus had managed to export its brand of Clan structure to nearly all of Narlass. A Clan can be best defined as a group of people with a common heritage. Note that "heritage" is used...
The water surged against the large rocks below, sea mist rising from the breaking waves and making the foundations of Duric's palace glisten in the bright morning sunlight. High up from the water's edge, where the sound was muted to a gentle roar, Duric stood at the ornate metal railing that rimmed the wide patio. The patio traced a path around the curve that was the outer wall of his suite, where it lay near the back of his palace. Duric was a lover of the outdoors, and being sequestered...
Oceanus' rapid rise to power after its consolidation was instrumental in reviving what had been a declining market, namely slavery. Oceanus helped redefine the scope and structure of the slave trade, even down to the very basics such as the primary uses for slaves and how slaves were procured. While a complete discussion of the history of slavery in Narlass is beyond the scope of this document, a summary is relevant to understanding how Oceanus had influenced it. About a millennium ago,...
Vanlo found that a sure sign of his recovery from that potion was the fact that he could rise at precisely the time he wished in the morning. He stepped out into the cool, pre-dawn air, the Manor quiet and still around him, save for the calls of the birds stirring to greet the sunrise. He was in a chipper mood despite what he was sure his experiment was to tell him that morning. Perhaps it was the irony that within a day's time he would have discovered the truth by indirect means without...
Roquan stood in utter silence, staring with an expression of absolute incredulity. Finally he took a deep breath and said in a low and resonating voice, "Vanlo, you must be absolutely sure of this..." "I am as sure as I can possibly be without a final test, your Lordship," said Vanlo, grateful for an end to the heavy silence. "And that will be in but a single day." "A single day?" "When you energize the Portal to send Amanda away. I will surely detect the energies if I am wrong,...
Vanlo passed through dappled morning sunlight as he strolled down the narrow path that wound through tall trees and dense foliage. The soft sounds of his footfalls on sandy ground was the only noise other than the twitter of birds from the high canopies of the trees. The pace of his walk was leisurely, but it belied what he was thinking at that moment. Concern darkened his eyes as he neared the end of the path, where a small clearing housed a stone and metal building with a high, dome-like...
Reminiscing was something that Roquan rarely did. He tended to be focused on the present and the future. Dwelling on the past, whether for good or for ill, was a waste of precious time. Yet he could not help but let himself be taken back to a point that, all things considered, was surprising recent despite how much had happened since. In Roquan's personal bath off from his bed chamber, Amanda sat quietly near one edge of the pool that surrounded the hot spring. She was being slowly and...
The word among the other Mages was that Guild Master Q'ixanna was not a morning person. Q'yros' personal experience had told him that he was little more an afternoon or evening person, either. Thus Q'yros took his chances and called upon the senior Mage first thing upon rising the next morning. Q'yros did not flinch in the least when the Guild Master's Farview image glowered at Q'yros upon hearing his request. As this was typically the same dour expression he had most of the time, it...
Amanda lay on the bed trying to calm herself down and having only partial success at it. She was still panting, and her pussy was still aching and very damp, her folds glistening even in the subdued lighting. Amanda had spent much of that morning with Duric. The Noble Lord had presented her to many of his staff, showing her off like a prize or trophy. He had yet to share her with them, however. All he had her do was pleasure herself slowly while he conducted meetings with his staff on rather...
Janna was grateful for the appearance of the small hamlets that marked the outskirts of Selemas Province. She peered through the mist that still clung to the land from earlier that morning, now mixed with an intermittent drizzle that dampened everything just enough to make the air feel clammy. She turned her head away from the coach window and sighed, wriggling in her seat in a vain attempt to get more comfortable. Her body felt tired and achy from a two day trip that was normally done in...
Janna felt a chill despite the warmth of the fire that burned brightly in the fireplace in her room. The only time she had felt warm that morning was when she had availed herself of the services of Lady K'olran's male slave and had him snuggle with her after he had satisfied her. The sunshine the afternoon before had been no more than a brief respite. The misty drizzle that was more the norm that time of year had returned on the second morning, and the famed view from Selemas Palace had...
The structure of the Oceanus military is an interesting dichotomy that does not exist in other modern Narlassi nation-states. Most major powers in Narlass maintain a standing army in addition to whatever other peripheral support elements they may have, such as a navy. Oceanus is unique in that it ceased to maintain a standing army very soon after its initial inception. By no means does this make Oceanus defenseless. Quite the contrary. Defense responsibilities on land are relegated to the...
"How did you know?!" Q'yros was still bleary-eyed with sleep. It was barely the twilight of pre-dawn outside. Yet when these words came thundering to him across the Farview from the Guild Master, it woke him up at once, though it did little for his disposition at being awakened at such an hour. "How in the fiery hells did I know what?!" Q'yros bellowed back as he looked around. "Hellfire! Where is my staff?! There..." He stepped out of view of Master Q'ixanna's Farview vision,...
"You truly do look fine, Janna. We should not be late for the Caucus." Janna turned her head towards Tarras as he approached her. His voice had been gentle, but his eyes betrayed urgency. Janna had to suppress the urge to sigh. It was the fourth day of the Caucus. Tarras had arrived as he did every morning. It was becoming a routine. That was the problem. Everything was becoming routine, as if her presence here was meaningless. At the same time, she was terrified of reaching her turn to...
The shimmering Farview image of Master Kyllos hovered near the hearth, one hand cupped under his chin. His face was drawn into a look of deep thought. The silence was such that the somber tolling of deep-toned bells and soft chanting could be heard in the background from where Kyllos received the Farview. Jollis felt a twinge of anxiety. He assumed that this meant his Master had retreated to the Temple to meditate, hoping that some communion with the divine might help guide him. He did not...
"Lady Janna K'garon, representative of Lord Duric K'garon of the Keyas Province!" Silence fell upon the chamber so suddenly upon this proclamation that Janna hesitated an awkward moment after she rose from her chair. Surely they were not intent upon riveting their attention to her as they had Tarras? No one after Tarras had been given such an honor. Oh, they had paid more attention to the Lords that immediately followed him, largely out of guilt, she guessed. But once the next day came,...
Lord Tarras was an exceptionally observant man. He had noticed the subtle nuances of the other Lords' voices and body language as they had carried out the debate over the last two days since Janna's speech. He saw that they were eager to come to agreement on all the points and direct their considerable vitriol towards the Emperor rather than each other. They had already had two votes, and it was close to unanimous each time. Only a few minor points were truly being debated. And now, on...
The treaty had been intended from the start as a gesture of peace from the Monarchists to the rival Republicans. Despite the fact that the Monarchists had already earned general support from the people under their rule (thus, in effect, were not obligated to offer the opposition anything), it was felt that this would be a further sign of reconciliation. Admittedly, the treaty did not leave much room for Republican ideology. The Monarchists felt then, as most scholars do today, that the ideas...
"Can we speak freely here, Tarras?" Tarras chewed thoughtfully on a piece of fruit as he lifted his head and looked around. Nearly every table in the outdoor cafe was full despite the distinct chill to the early morning air. All the ones he could see were occupied by other Lords, all chatting, or debating, or negotiating. He turned to Janna. "It is unlikely that any of the others will hear us, my dear," he said mildly. "I wasn't worried about them." "I don't believe you need to...
The first rays of morning sun were only just clearing the trees that lined one side of the large field along the mainland side of Lord Duric's palace when a second sun burst into brief, fiery brilliance in a flash of lightning and crack of thunder. General Yollon V'ojo looked on with a stoicism that was at odds with the sense of awe he was actually feeling at the sight. Directly before the commander of Duric's army, an already large globe of energy expanded with such rapidity that he...
From the center of the tower, Q'yros' form rose sedately on the lifter dais, until it had come level with the observation room at the top. The trip gave him a chance to recover his breath. It was a two-staircase walk to the floor with the lift, and he was continuing to feel the drain of his magical energies. Q'yros had hoped that being relieved of his duty as Z'haas' adviser would mean less of this foolishness of tracking down the Emperor. As head of security, however, it was becoming...
Tarras stopped at a corridor junction. Directly ahead was the tower, while another passage opened to his right. He could glimpse the open area before the tower entrance. The guard was likely standing just out of view. He did not dare go any further. If Q'yros had placed another of his "trip-wires" keyed to the enchantment on his possessions, he would bring the Mage running. He knew that Q'yros would be called to this area eventually, but it had to be someplace away from the...
For the second day in a row since the incident with Tarras, Q'yros avoided contact with the Emperor. He did not need any distractions from "that oaf on the throne" as he now thought of the man. Even when Z'haas sent a message demanding an audience to learn the state of security of the Imperium, Q'yros responded by parchment. The Mage had no further patience for the Emperor. His focus was to protect the Imperium, but not necessarily protect the man himself. He felt little remaining...
General Yollon gazed down from the top of the ridge with a dispassionate, almost detached look. He let one last volley of arrows fly before finally raising his sword. "Cease fire!" As one, his archers lowered their bows and stepped back from the edge. Yollon sighed as he saw a distant cloud of dust at the other end of the ravine as a single Imperial soldier made his escape. His eyes flicked back to the trail below, where three other soldiers lay dead. Donlas came to his side. He looked...
The brown landscape of the San Gabriel Mountains was laid out beneath us as the Gulfstream dropped into its final approach to LAX. It was still only 10:30 in the morning in Los Angeles; even though it was evening at our point of origin. The Gulfstream 550 costs $4,000 an hour to operate. But as far as I’m concerned it is worth the price. Instead of sitting for eight hours crammed into a 27-inch-wide seat, I was sitting in a luxurious leather chair. My two companions had slept most of the...
Sir Alex quickly answered my call. He was as chipper as ever. It was well after six o’clock in the morning in England, so he was probably having breakfast at his Club. He said, “It is a pleasure to hear from you my dear. Do you have anything useful to tell me?” I said, “We’ve documented the bomb and I’m sending you the video as we speak.” Mel was sitting in the back seat uploading the file using the satellite uplink. I added as casually as I could, “But we have a little problem that I was...
Once I came down from the mind blowing high that my conversation with John had put me in, I had a shower and called Mel. It was still early in the evening so there was time to do a little sightseeing before we left tomorrow. I wasn’t going to bother Pru. Because I had the feeling that she was going to be occupied by Mr. Jim Kelley’s attentions all of the time that we lingered in DC. The voice on the other end of the phone said, “Yeah! Whatcha want?” Mel has the same qualities as her parrot,...
Beams of warm light streamed through the open shades as James lounged on the water bed, a smirk on his face as he surfed through the channels. It was the early afternoon of a crisp autumn day, the leaves outside exploding in bursts of red, orange and yellow; the air filled with the sweet scent of fall. Bayonetta had left the night before and would be gone at least a couple more days, off on another lengthy assignment. She left him in her studio dungeon with a small stash of food and just...
Karen and Kirk were so alike that they had at least one class in common every semester. Both being somewhat nerdy, this was a help and a hindrance at the same time. A help because once they did start speaking to one another in passing, they had a lot in common to discuss. A hindrance, because Junior year was almost over by the time they could speak to each other without being overcome by shyness. They were both good with computers and were voracious readers. They both wore glasses, and loved...
First TimeWe went to the bedroom and the bed was ready with pillows for the fireworks, what our ANR love would bring to us. I was no longer an ANR virgin so I was confident. Olga said, "If you want I could give you oral sex first, because my breast isn't yet full of milk and you'll be able to build up your own fluid." I told her, "I like that idea." "I gave you pineapple for lunch so your sperm will be very tasty for me. It's like what happens to my breast milk when I eat chili." My cock...