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Enter The Crimson Corpse: A Short Story

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Chapter-01 -or- Enter the Crimson Corpse “I am a brave of the church of IronCage, I mean you no harm unless you bring harm to me.” Brother San-bell called out the traditional greeting of the church as he approached the farmhouse in front of him. Though their was no need for such formality, he visited this farm often and knew the owners of the land would recognize his figure, he made a distinctive silhouette with his billowing robes and the large studded club that hung from the side of his horse. The Erneut family had tended to this land for generations, and under their care the land had prospered. Each and every child had learned from a young age how to care for the crops and horses. The Erneut family had a gift when it came to bringing about life, whether in terms of their bountiful harvests or in the number of children they birthed and raised, until this latest generation that is. The recent winters had …show more content…

My club is large and unruly as well as slow and loud. I could not hide this weapon nor would the appearance of my weapon ever be a surprise should I draw it. My fellow man will always be fully aware of all my intentions.” Marcus nodded again, and San-bell took that as a cue to take his leave and enter the farmhouse itself were Mr.Erneut sat in a old rocking chair across from a wood burning stove. “You were speaking to Marcus again?” Mr. Erneut pondered as he reached onto the stove to retrieve a kettle and pour a wooden cup of tea for San-bell. San-bell nodded and took a deep drink of the tea, the beverage warmed him from the inside-out and San-bell released a sigh he hadn’t known he was containing. “He’s starting to look like him again is Marcus, His hair is darkening, and soon will be the same shade as it once was.” San-bell drank deeply once more and emptied his glass, “He’s a good kid though, he worries about you.” Mr. Erneut nodded and grunted before

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