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Britannia: New Dawn by Derek Birks

Disgraced, Imperial Officer, Dux Ambrosius Aurelianus, has escaped to southern Britannia bringing some Gallic refugees and his few remaining bucellarii - his sworn men - with him. Joining with several Saxons, he hopes to create a safe refuge north of Durnovaria. Camping overnight in an abandoned village, he finds that new enemies are gathering against him...

Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 5

April 25, 2020 by Derek Birks 4 Comments

Day 21 Darkness was never the soldier’s friend, thought Ambrosius, as he considered how to respond to the challenge. Peering to left and right, he … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 5

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 25

April 24, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

There were about a dozen of them in all, Ambrosius reckoned; how the foolish Megisa ever imagined she had enough support to win a kingdom was quite … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 25

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 24

April 23, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

At first, Ishild hid herself, scuttling into a dark corner between two huts to weep her tears of shame. When she fled from the anteroom, she was … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 24

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 23

April 22, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

As soon as Ambrosius saw Lurotriga at Gabinus’ house, he regretted going there. When she came to him before, he was convinced that his attraction to … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 23

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 22

April 21, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Inga’s despairing hand slid from the knife hilt, her wild lunge slamming her into Hargotrix’s chest. When her head struck something harder than flesh … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 22

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 21

April 20, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Darkness was never the soldier’s friend, thought Ambrosius, as he considered how to respond to the challenge. Peering to left and right, he could not … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 21

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 4

April 18, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Day 16 Steeped in sorrow, Megisa walked, leaden-footed, past the accusing glare of the torches illuminating the enclosure. Why did every careless … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 4

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 20

April 17, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Ambrosius and Arturus sat in grieving silence long after Megisa left them. Though Ambrosius stared at the gifted blade, glinting in the light of their … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 20

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  • Akbar's Bride
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  • Carpe Diem
  • Earth Redux
  • Einar The Black
  • Flight Of The Raven
  • Godwinson
  • Pagan Rebel
  • Shadow Of Doubt
  • The Blushing Sea
  • The Dragon Tailed Star
  • The Headache
  • The Stones Of Venice
  • The Unjust Men
  • The Woman Who Was Loved by Death
  • Vengeance
  • Who All Die

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