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Salt Borders

On September 4, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn poetryLeave a comment

The lopsided asymmetry of the shanty-house slouches oceanwards...

Goddesses of Dúrev: Eponine

On May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, To Those Who Seek Sirens, WritingLeave a comment

Next up in Avalon's pantheon is a goddess who has hated Shay Connelly's family for four generations. Also known by Epona and Epione in different countries, Eponine is the Maiden of water, the seas, and transformation.

“To Those Who Seek Sirens” Collection

On March 24, 2020March 28, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, To Those Who Seek Sirens, WritingLeave a comment

Here's the entire collection of November's posted excerpts, in order and with links.

Day 31: Siren Tide

On March 24, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, To Those Who Seek Sirens, WritingLeave a comment

Lonan braced his hands on both sides of the nearest hollow, staring into it with all his determination. Porous rock stabbed his palms. The blackness ahead shimmered with sound. Garbled nothing-lyrics vibrated below his ear and jaw. All around him, Lonan was surrounded by the rushing Ream.

Day 28: Foreign Market

On March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

“Lonan, be reasonable, boy,” Neils extended a placating hand toward him, as if to divert a rockslide. “We’ve all taken a blow today. There’s no use in taking another. I’ve done some sailing in my day, and no ship of Serafina’s could catch a ship like that captain’s.”

Day 26: Leaving Poetry

On January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fiction6 Comments

Beyond the great blue expanse, the coast of Avalon sat like a circlet atop the waves. It was so far away already Cyprus couldn’t make out any buildings, only the greenish ups and downs of hills. “There she goes,” Kaz said cheerfully, noting the change in Cyprus’s expression.

Day 24: Sea Foam

On January 19, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

Soon, echoes began to shush their footsteps and salty humidity began to coat their tongues. The ground became slippery. Orlaith emerged first beneath an outcropping sharp as canine teeth, set into the side of a plunging cliff. The rock met the sea in a short band of pebbles and pink sand.

Day 17: Witch’s Jig

On November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writing1 Comment

The flutist stood at the railing of the ship, playing a cheery jig over it all. The song died when Lonan skidded to the water’s edge. He looked Lonan up and down.

Day 12: Magpie Ship

On November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writing3 Comments

She was slim like a leaf and painted in a dark stain, highlighted by white-grained wood underneath. The lateen sails were cleanly secured, and her prow dipped gently over each pull of the tide.

Day 1: Selwyn’s Horde

On November 3, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

The mercenaries of Selwyn’s horde cast out from the harbors of Eir Nu by the time night lifted. They raced for Avalon. Lonan did not know about Una Beli’s horde, but feared the fear that was rank in the air.

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