Message-ID: <17186eli$9811150534@qz.little-neck.ny.us> X-Archived-At: From: mikaal@hotmail.com (HotScribe) Subject: HOTSCRIBE: "Withering Rod of Eridu" [Part Two] (M/f Heroic Fantasy no-sex) Newsgroups: alt.sex.stories.moderated,alt.sex.stories Followup-To: alt.sex.stories.d Reply-To: mikaal@hotmail.com Path: qz!not-for-mail Organization: The Committee To Thwart Spam Approved: X-Moderator-Contact: Eli the Bearded X-Story-Submission: X-Original-Message-ID: <364d924a.8928003@mail.cadvision.com> CHAPTER TWO "You see," said Tara after I finished reading thescroll aloud. "I told you it would be an adventure of sorts." "And, quite possibly, a dangerous one, too," I retorted. "Based on past experience, I always hesitate when an 'unknown evil' is indicated. I never know what I'm getting into, and it's usually worse than what was first imagined. But---it is an adventure, nonetheless." "Then, shouldn't we be on our way?" asked Tara. I chuckled at her. "Looking like that?" She was still in a naked state. She laughed back. "That would certainly draw attention to us, wouldn't it?" "While you dress," I continued, "I shall talk with my sister, let her know where we're going. Then I'll say my good-byes to the rest of my own family, and the members of my newly-related family-in-law. I should be ready to depart by mid-day." Tara nodded in agreement. "Shall I obtain supplies for us?" "Enough rations for two days," I answered as I took some coins from my bag and tossed them to her. She caught them. 'Barring any unforeseen circumstances, that's how long it should take us to get to Eridu." Tara bowed her head slightly. "Yes, Mage." I was about to tell her not to be so formal since we'd so recently shared such an intimate moment, but I quickly changed my mind. It is still good for the young to respect their elders in spite of relationships. Precisely as I had said, mid-day found Tara and me on the road to Eridu. I'd never been to the Keep before so I didn't know what to expect other than what I'd been told by my sister---that those who dwelt there were mainly soldiers and mercenaries under the employ of Preet, king of Shallamar. They protected the border between Arpakshad and elam, patrolling up and down the River Ganga which ran from the Elburz Mountains in the north, east-southeast past the Rajasthan Desert to empty into the Sea of Salacia just off the Coromandel Coast. "Where are you from?" asked Tara as we made our way along the dusty road which led through the Forest of Andhra. "I was born in Javan---part of the Isles of the Gentiles---but spent most of the years of my childhood in Asshur. When an army of black warriors under the command of Chief Mapigano swept up from Kush to invade my adopted country---killing my parents in the process---I escaped east and arrived at Chambal. Here I came under the tutelage of the Council of Wizards, particularly Ramesh Magus, from whom I learned many things of a magical nature." "And the art of lovemaking...?" prodded Tara. "Ah---that's another story entirely," I replied as I attempted to evade her inquiry. She touched my arm gently, squeezed with her fingers. "Tell it to me, I pray you, Mage Solomon. I have heard so many tales of your sexual prowess, and your amazing staff, but none which sound like the Truth." I pursed my lips. It had been so long since the awakening of my Bliss that i wondered if I could remember the details as accurately as I thought I did. "Very well, I shall tell you the Truth, if you wish..." -- +----------------' Story submission `-+-' Moderator contact `--------------+ | | | | Archive site +----------------------+--------------------+ Newsgroup FAQ | ----