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The Golden Conquest – Part 19
. Xlenca waited at the head of the column until Master Hai-Tumma had finished caring for his mount. When the senior Beast Master had returned Xlenca dismounted and lead Moon Dancer to the small stream that bordered the trail. The … Continue reading
The Golden Conquest – Part 18
. Why was the ship so dark? Henrico struggled to orientate himself, his eyes feeling as if lead weights were tied to them. Something is wrong. The ship seemed to be swaying not rolling on the waves as it should … Continue reading
The Golden Conquest – Part 17
. “Thank you for coming, Beast Master,” she whispered, “I needed to speak with you.” Xlenca stood looking into her eyes and suddenly realized that he still held her hand. A flush of red heated his cheeks as he … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest – Part 16
. Her name was Cue-Ahmma and she had been born at the Great Hill Barracks. Her father had come here from a northern Barracks as a Rider. Her mother had followed him and had worked as a servant until they … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest -Part 15
. Xlenca stood before the Barracks’ council and watched as Master Quezoema finished reading the message rope and passed it on to Tu-Tuoan. The young Beast Master frowned slightly at the strain visible in the older man. His hair had … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest – Part 14
. The great mastodon shook her head and stamped her feet against the packed earth of the trail. Xlenca leaned forward to whisper into Moon Dancer’s ear in an attempt to calm her. She had become increasingly irritable as they … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest – Part 13
. The whole encounter was over within seconds and the remainder of the troop had been unable to intervene. They moved in now, encircling the crazed bull mastodon. The Masters carefully positioned their mounts to ensure that they kept their … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest – Part 12
. The fierce rays of the rising sun touched the cold stones with a golden glow. The young warrior felt a shudder go through his body as the first rivulets of dark red blood began to flow down the side … Continue reading
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The Golden Conquest – Part 11
In the weeks that followed the settlement took shape rapidly. Cortes conferred with his captains and made plans with the assistance of his native allies. Father Garcilosa and Henrico continued to be kept busy learning the indigenous languages with the … Continue reading
The Golden Conquest – Part 10
“You! What on earth are you doing here?” “Stefano, my brother.” The young man’s grin was wide, his eyes bright. “It is you. Oh, praise God. I didn’t know when I would ever see you again. It’s so wonderful to … Continue reading
The Stethoscope and Pen 