Willem’s grey mare pounded the dusty earth resolutely, bearing its rider swiftly from danger toward the unknown.  His brother Harold’s chestnut steed kept pace stride for stride. Ahead of them the mountains of Avor grew larger.  They were headed for a gap in the mountains, known to their household as the First Gate.  The brothers … More The House Wintor

Two riders were approaching. Twin dust clouds marked their progress as they sped across the plain before the mountains of the kingdom of Avor.  Far, far out a larger cloud of dust marked the reason for their haste. Alexandria thought the latter marked maybe 20 or so riders, but the distance was great and it … More Two Riders