Recent content by Grendel Strand

Grendel stood at the end of Vittoria and Fabien his height in clear contrast to both he was easily one of the tallest in the class. "One day Vittoria, that mouth of yours is going to get you into trouble." He chuckled conspiratorilly then addressed Fabien. "Nothing like a vulgar display of power...

"My brother's name was Nordhem Strand, our father was Wrasshe Strand. I am Grendel Strand and I am grateful that you join in my grief. May I know your name that I might return the gesture?" It was not so rare to find ones who knew the old wisdom was best. There were many even in silence who...

"Yes." Grendel confirmed thinking on the journey ahead. He took a drop of water on his finger and drew a line on the table. "We'll travel East along the Baal-Duru river then North towards the Waystone at Elbion." Lifting his finger he retrieved another drop from his goblet and began tracing...

Grendel led them gently through the guests until they came across an unusual looking couple that Grendel did not know. "Good evening and welcome honoured guests. I am Grendel Strand and this is my betrothed, Nilofer of the House of Saladin. I do not believe we have been introduced yet." The man...

In the cosy comfort of the room, away from the noise Grendel let his ears begin to start the process of not ringing with noise. A conspiratal look to Nilofer's brothers was made before answering her. He was still under chaperone and he did not want anything to happen that might ruin things now...

There it was, the dual nature of Nilofer's situation. Grendel knew she was eager to leave the shadow of her family, he understood seeing the weight of it first hand but there was also the isolation that came with. She knew nobody here save him. It made him instantly important to her and he was...

Grendel let Vittoria go. Really she was good to have as long a talk as she had done with them without straight up insulting someone. He bowed to excuse her and without making motion to guide or lead he leaned into Nilofer's confidence and spoke quietly once Vittoria was on her way. "Vittoria...

Grendel let it slide. Calling all of Vittoria's little jabs out was a never ending task. He picked his battles. "The guests are my Mother's doing. The her son is getting engaged. One can hardly blame her for pulling out all the stops." That twinge on his heart came again and went. His smile...

The thief knows nothing and is disrespectful. "I know because it is my duty to know. To understand what my magic is and why I have it, as it is for us all." The real answer was obvious, each source was unique and he noticed that the source created by Gallagher was identical to another initiate...

"No thief, you don't want to fight me!" Grendel reached within, deep into his well of hidden anger and pain. Farther into himself than most knew they had. The core of his magic was the link to his family. His magical bloodline was metal oriented and metal came from the earth. Cupping his hands...

Grendel spoke in matter of fact as he gazed idly. "There is still the wedding itself of course, which will be held in Annuakat and then we return here during the honeymoon. I've been in contact with the Academy, they're happy enough to allow me the time as long as I can return but I'm afraid you...

It was to be expected. Vittoria was a veritable walking bag of angry spiders at the best of times. "Travel does the soul good Vittoria. Perhaps you should visit the Empire some day. There is much to appreciate there." He placed his free hand over Nilofer's on his arm as he spoke before...

His great body went stiff, as if some unsightly thing was slithering just under his back. With slow anger Grendel Strand turned and looked down upon the feckless weakling who dared presume he knew the first thing about who or what a Strand was. Added insult at the fact that this fool had...

That made Grendel smile. Nilofer had a dry wit which she filtered sparingly into conversation. Though their request to rejoin the exhausting celebrations spoiled the quiet moment they had gathered Grendel's face braved and he straightened his back to face the crowd again. "Oh well. Let's not...

Seeing Nilofer's smile relaxed was a relief. She was working as hard as anyone in this and she hid it far better than he could hope to. Against the darkening sky the world was getting quiet. He enjoyed the sunsets greatly here. They held much more colour. "Is it too soon to attempt to retire?"...