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 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 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, 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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 19
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 18
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 17
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 16
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
Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Day 15
“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