The next morning, after breakfast, Hilde took Cloe and Porger out to see the sights in Jordrakenschloss. Aggrylia and Grundoon went for a walk in the city, and did a little window shopping, with Jandle tagging along at a discreet distance. The whelps stayed behind with two goblin nannies that Galwin brought by about midmorning. … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 8

The next morning found the family piling into their carriage while it was still dark. Just as he had said, Trangdor joined them right on time, bringing a donkey loaded with two trunks. The dwarf gave a jaunty wave, and as near as anyone could tell, smiled broadly. Before anyone could ask, he announced that … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 7

The next morning, Grundoon arose from bed and took a nice, brisk walk around the city. He was set to meet with Hothror’s nephew, Trangdor Goldenhelm, this morning, and he wanted to clear his head first. This was no ordinary post he was filling. He needed to know that the young man was going to … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 6

The next several days were a flurry of activity in Vorkelvale. Zindel and Hilde rode to Borostat to purchase a carriage for the baron to take to Romilmark. They got a pretty good-sized carriage too, an older coach with plenty of room for Grundoon, Aggrylia, the two babies, and Hilde, along with at least one … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 5

Grundoon spent the rest of the day in his office, pouring over the documents, maps, and assorted paperwork for his new job. Romilmark was a very large territory, containing three good-sized cities, several villages and towns, and three high mountain passes that allowed travel to and from Romillia. According to the reports in the bundle … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 4

Sarla, now the commanding general of the 6th Army, issued her first order, and had the entire garrison form up in the courtyard just before lunch. There were a few people that had guessed at what was taking place, but when she announced in her booming voice that she was now their commandant, and that … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 3

Word spread through the citadel of a special ceremony faster than a wildfire burns across a field of dry grass. Details were unknown, but speculation ran amok. The Herzgraf’s staff had passed along orders to all of the senior staff of the 6th Army to have their commands muster in the courtyard of the citadel. … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 2

The war in Romillia had proceeded without further interference from Baron General Shr Grundoon von Vorkel and his devilishly clever, victorious troops. Regular updates made their way through official channels, and unofficially via the supply carriers about developments in the conflict. Everywhere, it seemed, the Slothjemians were winning battles and bringing ruin to the dwarves … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 1