From the young adult’s novel The Mysteries of Arklan (2019-2021), by Matt Hale & Paul Yeoh The water taxi glided swiftly down the Queen’s River, its pilot guiding it deftly around watercraft and other obstacles that presented themselves in the densely built-up urban environment of Dranseri. Teal caught himself reflexively studying the young man’s management …
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City above the Caldera
Matt Hale & Paul Yeoh From the young adult’s novel based onThe Mysteries of Arklan In the dim light of the passage beyond the enchanted doors, the party heaved a collective sigh of relief. They could still hear the angry cursing of the two fire giants who had come so close to killing Val, Falco, …
Nightmares aboard “The Northerly Wind”
Matt Hale & Paul Yeoh From the young adult’s novel based on The Mysteries of Arklan Disheveled and forlorn, Teal stood alone on the starboard deck of The Northerly Wind. In the cold, clammy mist, his usually buoyant curls were plastered limply to his head like inky blue-black sheets of wet nori. It was late …
Ferryman’s Log, Selected Excerpts (Late Auril-Mid-Raven Queen, 1223 P.C.)
21st Auril. Ahhh. Nothing like soaking in a warm, salty bath to wash away the aches and stench of battle. The Genie Ayatayir’s magical mansion certainly seems to offer any comfort one can think of. Ari has instructed us to leave her undisturbed while she enjoys what she called a “revitalizing aromatherapy spa,” and Pantaghion is …
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Peggotty’s Pumpkin Potage
(Auril is gourd harvesting season on the southern island of Talpin; the mild climate, pristine shores, and usually abundant harvest make the island particularly popular with tourists during the colder Arklan months. For this reason, the Peggotty inn is especially busy during this season. Fortunately, Uncle John is a skilled farmer and cook and one …
Ferryman’s Log, Selected Entries from Tyer-Besil (Auril PC 1222)
16th Auril. Feel as if my insides are still thawing out. I don’t remember ever being so cold, not even at the deepest depths of the ocean. Tilia and Ari did an excellent job of melting our icy prisons—I shudder to think what would’ve happened if Ari hadn’t dodged the icy blast that froze the …
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Letter to Caedmon from Red Larch (Auril 11th)
My beloved friend, Greetings from Red Larch! I apologize in advance for the brevity of this letter—it grows late and my companions intend to set off at daybreak tomorrow, so I must not oversleep! Haha—I’m sure you’re remembering the several (ok, many) times you arrived at my uncle’s house to pick me up, only to …
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Ferryman’s Log, Selected Excerpts (Auril 1222 PC)
9thAuril. Dranseri. I found a local boatman who was willing to guide Mr. Styx’s boat back to the Glade—Tilia, who accompanied me, whispered to me that his fee (25 gold) was exorbitant, but if that ensures that the boat is safely returned to my former master, it is coin well spent. Though I am no …
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Letter to Caedmon, 25th Sehanine
25th Sehanine [mailed from Dranseri on 7thAuril] My Beloved Friend, Greetings from Nari Lana! I write from the secluded Village of the Genasi on the coast of the Dagger Sea. We’re now just two days from Dranseri, where at the first opportunity I will send this letter to your lodgings in Emorhin. My heart is …
Letter to Uriah Styx (7th Auril)
7th Auril, 1222 Dear Mr. Styx, I hope this letter finds you well—that your gouty leg will not bother you even when the cold weather arrives! Sorry for my long silence. I am afraid that we must tarry in Dranseri longer than expected. Don’t worry: your boat is safely docked, and we will pay you …
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