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Chapter One: Aster Swiftthought
It feels strange, being out of the barracks. There may be men only there, but they were good-hearted men forced into the world of war. Or chose to be. Either way, they were stricly forbidden near me except when we were reviewing drills. Today is the day I turn adult. A score year has passed when I was born, though the origin of my birth was strictly forbidden to me. Gorion always kept it secret. Whenever I had pondered about it, he would never answer. When I tried to get the information out of anybody else, they didn't know. Only Gorion knew.
Gorion is very sweet man. He is about two score and a decade old. Maybe older. He had taught me many things, and usually kept me holed up in to study. But once I finished my studies and chores, I would go outside and play games with the boys. Usually war games, sometimes pseudo-adventures, but they were always fun. Gorion would never object. He knows how much I like the outdoors, and he knows how much I like magic.
Imoen is my best friend. She's like sister to me. Her foster-father is Winthrop, the innkeeper. He would crack a joke or two, but they got old fast. Imoen is the sweetest little girl imaginable. Maybe not little girl, perhaps young lady-- I can never be too sure. She may only be a year and a half younger than me, but she still retains the qualities of a playful girl, sure she is ready for anything. I could never imagine her in the barracks. She has too much of a heart. A bit mischievous, I might add, stealing things here and there. She hardly gets caught, and her skills do her well.
Gorion gave me a summons. This is strange, because he usually comes to get me whenever he needs me. Maybe this is serious...
Imoen was in the garden near the inner keep sniffing a flower. She looked up at me and her eyes sparked with joy. Her amber hair bounced with life as she got up from her spot. Gods, she looks younger every day. I could never imagine her beyond Candlekeep.
"Aster!" she greeted, giving me a hug. "I heard you got a summons. Gorion said you were going someplace with him."
"Where, do you know?" I asked.
"I dunno. It didn't say in the letter..." Imoen started, looking thoughtful.
"Letter?" I asked increadulously.
"Uh... Letter, what letter? Forget I said that, um... I gotta do my chores before Winthrop catches me. Bye!" Imoen
said hastily. She started running away.
I couldn't help but laugh. Imoen can be such a ditz sometimes. But, about the letter... What letter was she talking about? Never mind. I have to get to Gorion.
Gorion told me to get my bearings. I quickly gathered my stuff together and I bought a sword from Winthrop. Gorion's eyes seemed glazed over, and he would not tell of our destination. I knew whatever it was about, it would be serious. A couple of times Imoen implied that she wanted to come and I accepted the offer. It would break my heart to leave her. She then dropped the idea and said that Gorion would never let her. I agree-- a person like her would not be fit to go out in the wild. But it would be nice to have the company. I wondered how she would react if a Gibberling attacked her.
I must stop daydreaming. I'll go to Gorion's right now.
If you want to send me reviews, send them to megandobie2@yahoo.com. Please read before reviewing.
*Disclaimer* I do not own anything associated with Baldur's Gate and Black Isle Inc except for Aster. Neither does www.adnd.com unless there's something they haven't told me...
Posted by Meg on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 (20:47:32) (1862 reads)
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Re: Aster's Path
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by TerishD on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 (06:52:54)
Glad to see another story. All I ask is that you keep it up through the end. That is the one problem I have with the Niche on the RoE website, stories keep getting started but seldom are following chapters posted.
I had to state this, because I do the same thing at times myself, but you did not describe anyone. You really did not even tell us if our main character is male or female. I mean, it is inferred, but it does help our mental image of the tale to know certain things.
Reread your chapter before you post it. You tend to skip words and allow odd grammar to pass. My writing style has gained a few critics, but I at least have the confidence that my word processor is normally happy with the grammar.
Again, glad to have you here. Keep writing, and I will definitely keep reading.
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