nounan opening; open space; chasm http://www.dictionary.com There is nothing to fear but fear itself. A proverb Katja had heard innumerable times in her life from sailors down on the docks, to passing mercenaries in the Carline Canopy and the Drowning Wench, even her own mother had told it to her...
adjectivecharacterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm http://www.dictionary.com “Valeria, why are we here?” Katja huffed as the hyur half-dragged her into the Weaver’s Guild. Even as her boots skid against the sandstone flooring, Redolent Rose looked their way, the massive roegadyn breaking into a beaming smile. “Well, if it...
verb (used with object)to deposit as security, as for money borrowed, especially with a pawnbroker: http://www.dictionary.com It was the winter I turned fifteen. Our gardens had not prospered because mother had been so taken to her bed, thanks to father’s… visits. Food in the Shroud was a commodity thanks to...
adjectiveburdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship http://www.dictionary.com A Villanelle What duty must a daughter giveWhen life has left one that’s adoredAnd onerous grief holds her captive Hope burns like a waning votiveEach day cuts like new-forged swordWhat duty must a daughter give For love must one eternally liveFeelings carefully, secretly...
Do something in the easiest or least expensive way; also, act illegally http://www.dictionary.com Bright La Noscean sunlight cascaded over the ramshackle cottage, the stark contrast casting deep shadows over the building’s interior. The carpenter sighed as he ran a hand over the blackened support beam overhead, mouth crimping with disapproval...
Intro Line Prompt: As soon as she walked in, she felt the tension… https://writingexercises.co.uk/firstlinegenerator.php Content Warning: Suggested Domestic Abuse As soon as she walked in, she felt the tension. It rasped on the air like static electricity dancing upon the skin. The reek of alcohol, stale sweat, and piss lingered...
noun Metallurgy. the degree of hardness and strength imparted to a metal, as by quenching, heat treatment, or cold working. http://www.dictionary.com Tiny embers rose like molten fireflies, stoked into being as calloused hands stirred the coals of the kiln. Eyes filled with the knowledge of a craft passed down from...
noun a length of woven goods, especially as it comes on a roll from the loom. http://www.dictionary.com Warm Thanalan sunlight lanced down over the sandstone walls of the Jewel of the Desert, painting the streets of Ul’dah with its pale, yellow glow. Along with that golden shroud came the oppressive...
“Midori…Just give me your hand.” Tora stood at the end of the rickety rope bridge that spanned the canyon below. Far — far too far for her tastes — below the thin snaking line of blue that delineated a river of some sort could be seen, though it only seemed...
Dear Book, It’s been a busy week. I received word from the local authorities in Limsa Lominsa that mother’s house was going to be put up for auction and the property sold if something wasn’t done with it. It’s been so long since I’d been there, I’d almost forgotten… Part...