The Sun Before A Moon-Lit Night
[I got obsessed with Massani again, so I’ve revised the beginning of her story for fun! Enjoy!] [CW: Blood, violence, disturbing imagery, gore] The hot sun baked the sand-kissed fur on Massani’s back, the scarlet flame resting high in the afternoon sky to illuminate the work of the bhastan’s hands….
The Lion’s Pelt
The pelt of sunset sand with a mane of blackened earth drew the eye, and as he reached out, he ran his fingertips across the soft hairs on what was once this creature’s shoulder.
An Ox Who Dreams Of Flying
Akakios’ hooves smashed into the ground as she sprinted forward. Cryus flew next to her, and as they reached their target, Akakios pivoted and sliced her handaxe through the ankle of a blood harpy.
Akakios
A crow’s call turned Akakios to her right. Cryus, her companion, had found something.
Massani’s Backstory
Savannah plains reflected the heat off the earth, caught the light breeze as it whispered through the thick grasses, and wove scents of dust, sweat, boiling stew, and the crackling smoke of the encampment’s fire.