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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, 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, 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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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 19

April 16, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Inga expected to be summoned after only a few moments, but she had to wait a little longer before Hargotrix was ready to receive her. Every moment, … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 19

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 18

April 15, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Waiting, decided Gabinus, was the weakest state of man; for a man who waited upon others was powerless to act. As the night scudded by like cloud … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 18

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 17

April 14, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

When Egestinus ushered them into a tiny anteroom, Inga could hear, close by, the laughter and drunken shouting coming from Hargotrix’s chamber. How … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 17

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 16

April 13, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

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

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Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 15

April 10, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

“So,” concluded Inga, “what you’re telling us is that there is no hope of freeing our loved ones?” “No, when Vortigern comes tomorrow, your men will … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 15

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  • Akbar's Bride
  • Britannia ‐ New Dawn
  • 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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