Tales of Aerkha - History Of The World Series Volume 1
This book includes untold stories of different but deeply related times that should go down in the history of the World of Aerkha. Then a bard must tell...
An unsung song, a bard must hear,
For an unforgiven soul, must play the reed clear.
An unheard battle cry of a valiant warrior bold,
A bard must scry and sing with honor to the threshold.
A bard trembling in fear, with a fireball spell so near,
A mage, lost in thought, may miss the spells he wrought and steer.
A rogue slinks and sneaks, seeking the bard's heel to strike,
A fiendish jab thrown hard, a tale left unrevealed alike.
None heard the bard's final tale, as she cried out in pain and travail,
After all is said and done, what is a glorious charm to unveil?
Without a rhyme and a song, it's nothing but a lifeless arm,
For it's the melody that breathes life, and the verse that keeps it warm.
Author's Note to Reader:
"Dear Reader, History Of The World series comprise of unique tales and suspense short stories from different ages and lands of the Aerkha World."
This book marks my fifth attempt in the last fifteen years, but the third to be published here or anywhere. Previously, I was hesitant to share my work, but now I am eager to receive any criticism. Therefore, dear reader, I implore you to provide your comments freely. Your thoughts are invaluable to me. Thank you in advance, and I hope you relish this tale.
The seeds of these novels sprouted from a role-playing game that I played during my university days. A finely crafted scenario allowed my friends and me to embark on hours of memorable sessions, each one rife with wondrous adventures. With each passing session, a new, special adventure took hold. We exchanged ideas for hours on end, discussing events in this fantastic world's history or debating the creation of new races.
Now, I regret not having taken more detailed notes back then. Most of the events and dialogue have faded from my mind, leaving behind only an obscure old story and a faint outline of the fantasy world we created.
But I knew I had something significant in my possession; seven characters, each more exceptional than the next, with sturdy backstories, waiting for the right moment to be reborn.
Even though it has been nearly twenty years since those days, I always felt an obligation to do justice to the legend of these seven heroes. It was the writer's responsibility to reassemble and transcribe the fiction with skillful storytelling, as the tale was worth remembering."
