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
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, Day 25
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 24
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 23
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 22
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, 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 could not … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 21
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 4
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 20
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