Tale – Before Photeianos’s Announcement

“EMTHION!” The High General stormed into the office, pushing past the two Ksa stationed in the doorway. Emthion looked up from the piles of paperwork and unfinished bills and all sorts from his desk with a loud sigh. “Yes, General Photeianos? I am very busy right now.” Photeianos didn’t seem to care. He swiped his … Read more

Tale – A Thanatian, Lost for Words

“How long has she been like that?” “Since we arrived on Portalia.” “Wow…” Thymos and Phovos both watched over Mavri, who had been silent apart from the odd whimper for about twenty for hours now. She wasn’t physically hurt, but deep down, she was heart-broken. The betrayal of her own children had torn at her … Read more

The Failed Election and the Coup of the Sixteen

On the 21st of January PDW, the Queen of the Thanatians, Mavri Thyra Tromou, declared that she was making plans for the Thanatians to have their first official set of elections, in order to get herself and her king/partner Thymos Tromou elected into power legally. She announced that these elections would be part of a … Read more

A Failed Election

The huge, gem-encrusted hall was bustling with bodies big and small, all filing in through a single pair of doors at one end of the room. At the other end were eighteen raised thrones, the two in the middle being particularly large to seat the oversized beings that sat in them. The last few beings … Read more

Tale – A Good Ending

As I stand here on this cliff, overlooking the beautiful mountains and forests of these Thraki-owned lands, I can’t help but think how things have changed. For the better, for once. It wasn’t long ago that I was fighting for my life. Running away from the world. I was being chased by not one but … Read more

Tale – Convert

The only source of light in the small tree house came from the moonlight outside, shining in through a plastic-covered window. The house consisted of a single room, made from plastic and metal sheeting, containing only the barest of necessities. Two beds, a food preparation area, storage and little else. It was one of many … Read more

Tale – Asking a Politician

“You ever thankful for anything, Elkay-En?” Phovos asked as she waltzed into the private changing room, her clawed hands full of sheets of paper. The Threan-type Rethan who was just about to change out of his armour rolled his eyes as he removed his helmet. He placed it neatly on the bench next to him, … Read more

Tale – Cease

“You need to cancel this stupid election right now!” Phovos shouted as she charged into the throne room, with several followers in tow. Mavri looked up from whatever it was she was reading and sighed. “You against democracy, sister?” “No. I am against cheating and unfairness. Tell me, sister, what’s the current Thanatian population? Do … Read more

Tale – Father and Son

“My first day spent with you, and you take me hiking into the middle of nowhere just as I’m recovering from a cold…” Arkay puffed as he traipsed behind Kayel. “Maybe you should be fitter then. Being outdoors is good for you.” Kayel seemed distracted, as if he was looking out for something, just out … Read more

Tale – Kept out of the Way

“I… don’t get what you want me to do… Can you explain it again?” This was the fourth time Elkay had tried to explain everything to his younger brother. Arkay had always been a much sharper Rethan, but these days, it was as if he’d taken stupid pills or something. Slow, awkward, inarticulate and easily … Read more

Tale – Gossip and Goo

“News travels fast, even for us Thanatians, do you not think?” The voice echoed around the dark, desolate cave. Black, tar-like slime dripped from the walls, pooling into small streams, which snaked from the edges of the room into a large pit in the centre. Slowly walking around the pit of noxious slime was a … Read more

Tale – A Midnight Phone Call

“What is it now, sister?” The voice on the other end of the line growled. “I have an amazing idea!” Mavri Thyra beamed, spinning round in her comfy chair. “I really amazing idea!” “What idea.” “Oh come on, Phovos, you’ve got to be more excited!” The voice growled again. “I haven’t slept in days. I’ve … Read more