Nadec

Nadec skipped back to her employers. She is tired of all the obvious lies. Determination to find out more truths is her main motivation. And hunger.

Nadec believes she's come up with a plan to get her to her employers--and hopefully safety.

The lucky encounter with the gorwak provides Nadec with the alcohol she'd been searching for. She can finally allow herself to drown her sorrows.

Walking away from the gorwak doesn't work. He lures her in his home by offering something she was searching for. They discover Nadec has something to offer the gorwak as well.

As if hearing the voice of Blackie in her head wasn't funky enough, Blackie appears able to replay other voices as well. Unfortunately, the strangers had nothing good to say. Betrayal. Struggling with all her emotions--fresh and older ones--together with still not knowing where they are, Nadec goes for a walk by herself. Once again, The Other Realm throws a myth her way. Though this one may prove to be useful.

Blackie can talk to Nadec in her head. She flew her and Kitty away from Wyny while he was getting surrounded by others. Nadec wants to get back to help him, but Blackie finds a way to explain why that's not a good idea.

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Blackie returns from waking the zlurp but ignores Nadec and Wyny. Wyny finally manages to get Nadec talk about her past.

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After seeing a statue in the woods, they go on to have a closer look. Nadec discovers more about her halberd and suspicions about her parents' past.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

Wyny questions where Blackie is. Nadec loses control of the situation but they stumble upon an unexpected discovery.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.

After talking to the zlurp, Nadec and her company flee the cave in a hurry. The only exit is through the air. Fortunately, Blackie is a dragon.

Every chapter is free to be read at astridjef.com. Transcripts are available as well. The unedited first draft of Nadec, up to 15 chapters further than where the podcast is at, is also there.