A BRIDGE OF DOOM

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The fugitive Dark Mage Kalron, now beyond the borders of the reclaimed kingdom of Ru, uses a seeing spell, trying to determine what happened to his mountainmen allies he had sent to attack and kill his unknown pursuers. A nightmare with the Marshall invading his camp alters unexpectedly to something far more pleasant and deeply sensual, yet strange. Meanwhile, Enchanter Gaiwan with his companions follow a detailed map as they follow Kalron’s trail while wondering what his ultimate goal might be in running into unexplored territories of the Southwest, then encounter rough and primitive creatures of which they were warned about by the Dwarves of Ravenpoint.

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Flaena is confronted by her father, Berhere, as he seeks to somehow annul her marriage to Gaiwan, a man he believes to be an evil sorcerer. Unbalanced by his fury, he decides to investigate, discovering something unexpected among their belongings, and thinks he has unveiled definitive proof of the Enchanter’s veiled wickedness.

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Taking a detour from their chase after escaped Dark Mage Kalron heading southwest, the group arrives at Flaena’s home village, the most distant of the reclaimed Kingdom’s established Outposts. This chapter displays a challenging and pivotal moment for Enchanter Gaiwan. Flaena’s Elfen mother, Lae’na, and Human father, Berhere, greet all with joy. During supper, after hearing of their manhunt, Flaena’s father scrutinizes his only daughter’s husband, making known his extreme prejudice against mages and sorcerers like Kalron.

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Situations are never continuously stressful. In this short episode, the manhunt for Dark Mage Kalron takes a well-deserved breather in the Dwarfen village of Ravenpoint with a bit of unannounced mischief and merriment in the bath house.

(I appropriately dedicate this to dear friends and remembered colleagues who survived the floods of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina where I lived until recently.)

If you notice the new clarity of sound, this is due to a professional grade equalizer being added to the Studio equipment – a Birthday present! Enjoy!

This episode is shorter than usual -- have no fear -- the next one will be much longer!

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On his journey southwest to escape his unknown pursuers, the fugitive Dark Mage Kalron has reached Ravenpoint, a famous fortress village of Dwarfen blacksmiths, stopping just long enough to refresh himself and perhaps find someone able to cut off his wrist shackles. Continuing to follow his trail, Enchanter Gaiwan and friends head for Ravenpoint, hoping to reach it by nightfall, well aware the once-defeated mountainmen are hunting them.

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Marshall Garnett meets with Gaiwan and company at the Magian Alliance Athenaeum and make plans for pursuit of the fugitive. Meanwhile, Dark Mage Kalron curses his bad turn of circumstances and ponders a method of harassing his unknown pursuers, unaware the Enchanter and his companions are on his trail. An unpleasant encounter during the night makes matters difficult.

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Gaiwan and Flaena are enjoying the seashore and their honeymoon cottage. An unexpected but welcome visitor arrives and hears the tale of how the newlyweds first met. The honeymoon is interrupted by a messenger from the Marshall and bad news about Dark Mage Kalron.

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(This is Chapter Sixteen – apologies for the number overlap confusion between chapters and episodes – it’s just how scenes get placed.)

Marshall Garnett discovers the escape of probably his most notorious prisoner, Kalron. Still fettered with the disenchantment chains, the Dark Mage arrives uninvited at the keep of his former employer, Archduke Louunne. Meanwhile, a goodwife responds fearfully to her husband’s dogs barking at something unseen; Mage Trimbul and Garnett worry over how best to respond as Kalron seeks methods and means to avoid recapture.

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Delsee, daughter of a deputy of the Marshall, visits the lockup again while conceiving methods for a prize from her advantage over the incarcerated and doomed Dark Mage Kalron.

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Happy events occur all the time – this episode highlights such as Enchanter Gaiwan tells the tale of his journey to the otherworld with Paul and Marie and his struggle against the Dark Powers of warlocks and the wicked Drow. Amidst all of this, he does his best to describe a food delicacy he observed being enjoyed in the otherworld, baffling his friends. We also witness the wedding ceremony as Gaiwan and Flaena are wed.

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