Leif and Annika - 2
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Slave That Can Read - Page 6
While Elinor is convincing her Master that she cannot read, Master Asker arrives. Everybody knows him by the name Asker or Soldier, and very few have ever thought he could have a real first name. Master Asker is already his trademark, and his reputation is well known. Kadir is happy to leave his first name in the shadows. He knows he is not a real warrior or would enjoy traveling with Vahagnian...
2022-12-16 09:39:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Leif and Annika
Want to be an adventurer Leif is going to burn his fingers with redhead. Better to stay in the fur business after a closer inspection of her red fur.
(Who me? Bad experiences with redheads? Ask my father.)
2022-12-16 04:48:42 +0000 UTC View PostMaster and Commander - Page 003
People had a lot to talk about regarding Tapani's future plans, but that was not all. When his boat returned at the beginning of the summer, people learned that he had made a family with a foreign woman who followed him from southern lands. It was not only one woman but two. Crew members told another woman about being the wife's servant, but her role in the relationship was too evident. Natural...
2022-12-15 18:09:38 +0000 UTC View PostMaster and Commander - Page 002
Warriors like Leif were more than excited to hear that Tapani was planning a bigger expedition in the future. Usually, Leif had sailed with fast boats for summer raids and mercenary missions. After he learned how much wealth Tapani and his crew made on their long expeditions, he wanted to join them. Summer raids were dangerous, and now Leif had a girl he wanted to make happy. Leif was a good hu...
2022-12-15 11:14:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Master and Commander - Page 001
Tapani was well known because of his daring trips to the far lands. Unfortunately, each trip had been longer compared to the average summer campaign. Still, the wealth gathered during the expeditions compensated the family for the long absence of a loved one. Some warriors complained that the commander didn't do enough raids and focused more on trade. However, families didn't complain when thei...
2022-12-13 14:49:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Slave That Can Read - Page 5
Markus took a strong grip on her hair and pulled her head up. For a moment, scared, Elinor was sure he would hit a heavy book directly in her face.
"Now tell me!" Marcus repeated with an angry voice.
"No, Master!" Elinor shouted.
"No?" Marcus asked.
"No, Master. This simple slave girl cannot read!" Elinor shouted.
"Are you sure?" Maste...
2022-12-11 05:26:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Slave Girl Who Doesn't Care
There were a slave who could read, but the majority couldn't, although few wanted. Then some privileged slaves received the same education as their Masters or Mistresses. Reading was a skill that only a few free citizens possessed, and monks didn't reach precious symbols for everybody. So reading was a rare skill that made a person important. Moreover, alphabetic characters were designed to be ...
2022-12-10 06:24:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Misress Livila
Like all little girls in Btumi, Livila had dreamed about her life as mother and wife of the family. She wanted to have ten or more children like her mother had and a loving husband who remembered her with gifts and kisses. Livila trusted that her father had discovered her good and loving husband. As time passed, Livila got frustrated. All her friends had boys and parents visiting. They brought ...
2022-12-09 20:55:22 +0000 UTC View PostSlave That Can Read - Page 4
He turned back to Elinor and petted her hair while he turned to look at the book.
"If you say you can read, you can read for me," Marcus said and smiled.
"But Master, a simple slave like me cannot read," Elinor repeated in fear. Now she hesitated if it was better to admit she reads and face what happens after that. Master could sell her to Qiyantun like Karabert, or she ...
2022-12-09 14:16:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Slave That Can Read - Page 3
Marcus turned to his slave boy and gave him simple command, "Boy, fetch Master Asker here. We need his services."
Then he turned to Elinor and continued, "Master Asker is a well-known gentleman who has great experience in training slaves and has the skill that makes all secrets surface."
Elinor was confused. What was the skill that made secrets open? Was Master Asker a wizard ...
2022-12-07 15:23:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Slave That Can Read - Page 2
"Slave, you are gazing at the book with very curious eyes. Can you tell me why?" Marcus asked and showed the book to his fresh slave.
"Master, I'm a simple slave girl, but I find books and papers interesting," Elinor answered.
"I have seen you are reading my papers," Markus said.
"No, Master, I have only admired symbols. Simple slave girl cannot read." Elinor answe...
2022-12-06 06:21:44 +0000 UTC View Post