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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 1

March 28, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Day 1: Ambrosius Aurelianus awoke to the persistent birdsong of the forest dawn. Still, he reflected, they had a roof over their heads at last, having … [Read more...] about Britannia ‐ New Dawn, Week 1

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Britannia: New Dawn, Day 5

March 27, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

When the two well-dressed women with elaborate hair stumbled into the hut, deep in conversation, Ambrosius assumed they must have arrived there by … [Read more...] about Britannia: New Dawn, Day 5

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Britannia: New Dawn, Day 4

March 26, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

Bright shafts of dawn shone through gaping holes in the roof canopy, illuminating the whole sorry hovel in which Ambrosius found himself. Blinking … [Read more...] about Britannia: New Dawn, Day 4

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Britannia: New Dawn, Day 3

March 25, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

While, for once, Inga hesitated, it was Ishild who saved him. “Take my horse!” she cried. Already alongside her, Arturus reached out a hand to steady … [Read more...] about Britannia: New Dawn, Day 3

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Britannia: New Dawn, Day 2

March 24, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

“To horse!” bellowed Ambrosius - as if they needed telling, for everyone in his battle-scarred company knew well enough what to do. Yet, he had seen … [Read more...] about Britannia: New Dawn, Day 2

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Britannia: New Dawn, Day 1

March 23, 2020 by Derek Birks Leave a Comment

South West Britannia 455 A.D. Ambrosius Aurelianus awoke to the persistent birdsong of the forest dawn. Still, he reflected, they had a roof over … [Read more...] about Britannia: New Dawn, Day 1

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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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