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The nation Chapter 12
Harden thanked Westin and agreed to send Briaunna in two days’ time, it was good for her to go outside occasionally. As Harden leaves, some of his people greet him and quickly take over his attention.Westin watched him leave, thinking to himself about Harden. How this man could feel things so deeply that they affect his personal life, yet he could walk with any of The People, and they will know nothing of his struggle. He was a kind, strong man who only thought of others first, his people first. Westin shook his head, sometimes there was nothing one could say to make another see or understand the feather’s edge.All around his apothecary was hustle and bustle. Hunters were coming in with fresh kills or empty handed, their horses kicked up little storms of dirt with each hoof fall. The children went running bye, yelling taunts and jeers to each other, making little clouds of their own. Fires were burning and everything felt right to Davyn. He had just returned from the woods near Craz
The nation Chapter 13
“Good morning.” She said to the two shoppers, they just nodded as if everything was completely normal.“Get over here!” Her mother said.Kaya’s hair was in tangles, and she still had the wideness in her eyes. “Hey,” she said to her mother trying to smooth out her hair, “what can I help with?”That earned her a wry smile from her mother.“Get over here and help me load the kiln.” Everything looked odd shaped as Kaya walked over to her mother.“What the heck is that?”“What?”“That, what is that? That odd one there.” She pointed.“I have no idea; it was one of your father’s creations. Just help me get it in here, please.”“Alrighty mom’o.” They both broke out in a sweat moving some of the pieces into the kiln. Once they finished the loading, Kaya went to get the flint to start the fire. She loved banging the flint’s together to get the sparks, she thought it was like magic. Tiny fireballs flew away from her and towards the tinder her mom had placed under some small dry kindling. Kaya
The nation Chapter 14
When she was at the point where the road turned west, she stopped and looked at the boulders. They were less than a kilometer away. They were large and ungainly, no one remembered how they got there; they were not a natural looking formation. Some of the boulders were sticking out of the ground, like they were dropped from the sky, and some were laid over on their sides. The formation was that of a half circle, a complete juxtaposition to the surrounding landscape. Indra was... confused, she wanted Harden, but he was not interested in her anymore, right? She knew deep down that that was not true. But she needed the touch of a man, the strength to make her feel like a woman, she wanted Andy.Indra was naked and in Andy’s arms before the sun came up.“Ouch,” she said, “there’s a rock in my back.”Andy picked her up in one of his large, muscular arms, cradling her.“I do not see it.” He said slowly.Indra wrapped one arm around Andy’s neck and reached back with her other arm.“It’s,” she
The nation Chapter 15
A few minutes later Briaunna found Claudia sitting outside of Davyn’s apothecary. Something was not right. Briaunna could never recall a time when Davyn’s hearth was cold, even when he went herb gathering a fire was left burning for when he returned. This time though, as Briaunna got closer she could not see any smoke coming from the dwelling. It felt cold, unoccupied, and old somehow. Briaunna felt a pang of intuition, she felt almost scared. “Did you go inside yet? She asked Claudia.“No, and I don’t want to.” She said with finality.“Fine,” Brie said, “I’ll go in by myself.” She still had a few meters to go before she reached the door, but her intuition was telling her that something was wrong, and she was too late to help.Andy had to leave the boulders first that morning, he was to work in the fields with the other men today, and he will go hunting tomorrow. He will be gone hunting for at least three to four days, so Indra told him he was to meet her at the boulders for a good
The nation Chapter 16
Westin was not the messy sort, however, when he returned from gathering herbs there was a general disorder for a few days while he sorted things out. The light only shown through the doorway, it blazed a path diagonal across the floor. The lack of light inside, and no fire to help, made Briaunna squint her eyes to see better. Soon her eyes would adjust to the lack of ambient light. Davyn’s apothecary was all shop out front; a table stood to the left, it had a large pestle and mortar resting on top, various herbs Brie could not name lay on the table; some were hung to dry from the ceiling. To the right were bundles of dry herbs all labeled for trade laying in baskets, pots, and vases. Some of the pots and vases were of a fancier design, no doubt from the Flistedt’s kiln. “Davyn?” Brie called weakly.She had no strength in her voice, no volume, her call was feeble. No one answered, and Brie got an eerie feeling. She walked inside further, looking for something to lean on, something for
The nation Chapter 17
“It looks like he was working with his herbs. Some of them are fresh. He also has a large amount of yohimbine bark.”Harden’s heart sunk into his belly when the healer mentioned the yohimbine bark.“It looks like he was working with the bark before he died, probably last night.”Harden’s heart could not sink any lower, but his head did.The healer continued, “I think he got too much on his skin and did not realize it. I believe it was an accident.”“Thank you Givvens.” Was Harden’s only reply, his head remained low, and he stared at the ground.“Did you hear what happened?” Marx loved to gossip as much as she loved the carvings on the boulders.“Yes, old Westin died.” KT liked the old man, he was always nice to her and her family.“He got too much yohimbine bark on his skin or something,” Marx rubbed her chin in thought, “what was he doing with all that bark anyways? My dad says that bark has to be handled with care.”“He was a kind old man.” Kaya seemed to go back in time to some pla
The nation Chapter 18
Everyone was quieted by this revelation. This was taking place right in front of their very eyes; They were experiencing it as well. Their cherished customs and beliefs have almost vanished, and they no longer remember anything. They have all deviated from the edge of the feather; The individuals have deviated from the path of life.Andy Aa Scandiniv entered the meeting house through the door and walked toward his father.Harden arose; He couldn't put into words how sad he was right now. He was aware that he should not act impulsively, particularly at this point in time when so much was happening. There's so much room for error. He knew the council needed to be led, but he didn't know what. He felt like he had to do something. More accurately, things have become excessively relaxed; They have all developed a complacency and arrogance. Realizing that he needed to lead by example and demonstrate something to the people, the council, and himself. He acted impulsively."Now that it is set
The nation Chapter 19
When the sun was fully up in the sky, Indra got out of bed. She went in to help Briaunna get up and they both went to the hearth to prepare the meals for the day. Harden had left without eating this morning, his girls would have a small breakfast while they worked near the hearth. Indra was not in a bad mood, but something was bothering her, Briaunna could tell but said nothing to her mother. Instead, Brie hummed and sang softly as she worked. Indra did not hum or sing.“I’ll be gone for the rest of the morning Brie; will you be ok by yourself?”“Yes momma, I’ll be fine. I have some bead work to finish, and I’ll tend the hearth till you get back.”“You are a fine daughter.” Indra kissed Brie’s forehead and they continued to work around the fire.When Indra left for the morning, she had no idea of what would happen, much like any day where she had no plans, it was going to be a surprise. The day was progressing at the normal rate. People were working, children played, animals needed te