The copper, gold, and silver bells clamored above Maria’s head. Low, high, dull, sharp—each sound blending into the next. Spying up at those brass wonders, Maria stood with her back straight and her head held high as the man in black robes walked down the line in front of her. When he brushed past her,Continue reading “25.4: Pirate & Origen”
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23.4: Pirate—A Truel, Estellar
Onboard Gloria’s Grail, Leonian Waters Maria greeted the morning rays seeping through the porthole of her ship with a grin and a stretch. Lita groaned from beside her as the hammock they’d been sleeping on swung with the motion. Maria in turn bent over and squeezed the girl’s cheeks before popping out of bed. TheContinue reading “23.4: Pirate—A Truel, Estellar”
22.4: The Pirate & The Campanas!
Comientzo, Leo Twin bells chimed in the distance. One bellowed low and throaty, the other high and trilling. The ghosts of their brass rings still hung in the air harmoniously even after the bells themselves had long finished their toll. Maria opened her eyes, ears tuned to the caws of the seagulls flapping high aboveContinue reading “22.4: The Pirate & The Campanas!”
18.4: Beasts, 1800 Raid
Die Hauptstadt, Capricorn Maria loved the taste of the ocean. Sometimes when she was on still waters on the ship, she would scale down the side of the hull with rope, dip her fingers into the lapping waters, and lick her fingers of the salt. Of course, she didn’t go around drinking cups of seawater.Continue reading “18.4: Beasts, 1800 Raid”
14.3: Advisor & Pirate, 0000 Lost Connection
Die Hauptstadt, Capricorn “Papers,” the man ordered in accented Common, hand extended. “Papers, please.” Rainwater trickled down the brim of his charcoal-colored cap onto the metal gorget hanging around his neck by a thick chain. The imprint of a sea-goat lined the top of the accessory with the word Militärpolizei stamped in bold, capital lettersContinue reading “14.3: Advisor & Pirate, 0000 Lost Connection”
10.3: Maria’s Battling (Riposo)
Aboard Gloria’s Grail, International Waters Renée was already on Maria’s ship when she climbed on board with the blind girl in tow. He was in the middle of assisting Giorgio and Simon in lowering the ship’s flags when Maria stumbled across him. After they stared at each other for a full minute, she rushed atContinue reading “10.3: Maria’s Battling (Riposo)”
7.4: Maria’s Hunt (Cacciatore)
Onboard Gloria’s Grail, Piscese Waters When Maria opened her eyes, she found moonlight still spilling in through her window and her entire ship sounding as if it was still asleep. Only the creaks and groans of the wooden floorboards as the ship tilted back and forth and the occasional tap of the waves against theContinue reading “7.4: Maria’s Hunt (Cacciatore)”
5.4: GOLDEN BEAST
Gloria’s Grail, Geminian Waters “I can’t believe Oros actually bested the capitana.” “She’s not the captain anymore. Don’t call her that.” Pierre and Tulio descended to the prison cells where Maria was kept below deck. The two had been crewmates together aboard a cargo ship called the G.S. Dante prior to being roped onto Gloria’sContinue reading “5.4: GOLDEN BEAST”
4.4: Gloria Twist
Aboard Gloria’s Grail, Geminian Waters “Hm? Mutiny? Why would I be concerned about something like that?” Maria was not only addressing Simon and Conta who were currently present with her in her quarters but also Werner, Olive, and Cadence who were mentally present. “Capitana,” Conta began, “the men… they saw you—” “—lose in your duelContinue reading “4.4: Gloria Twist”
3.4: Gloria Waltz
??? “Are your eyes naturally that color?” “They are.” “Wow, that’s not normal, you know?” “Capitana… that’s not very polite.” They were sitting in the dining hall that was, for once, absolutely silent. It hadn’t been this quiet since they had to perform maintenance on the dining hall after it had been flooded following aContinue reading “3.4: Gloria Waltz”
Six Chances 