Recent content by Kaeden Banick

Kaeden did not get a chance to reply to Niamh or add anything else to Amos's words before the back of the wagon began to open. Light poured into the cell from the outside. To Kaeden's eyes, it would not have been clear on if it was a lanter or the sunlight. Squinting, Kaeden shielded his eyes...

"Yes, a pill would be nice if it was that easy," Kaeden replied as he continued to sip on his beer despite Amos and Lumen electing to not join him. In contrast, nearly all of the rest of the Bannick guard chose to enjoy their drink. "But it'd be useful for the average person if they could...

Kaeden’s calls were answered by Niamh’s protests and banging from the outside. “Great, they’re shy,” Kaeden claimed. Sitting back down, Kaeden told Amos, “Yeah, I’ve been... recycling... the crystals.” They could not use them for their projects once shattered, anyway. With Niamh appearing...

“Hmm?” Kaeden began with a mouthful of the stew, “Oh. Yeah, the Strands sent a kindly worded letter to me, personally, recently.” Amos might be able to take that as a joke. The Banicks have been funding a lot of recent activities for House Strand – and when those loans come due, things may not...

“Bandits in the rear!” Captain Hambletone called out. Eleven figures emerged from behind the group. Compared to eight, including Kaeden, on this journey to Vel Luin. The bandits appeared decently armed. Not to the point of the standing army or Dreadlords, but not mere thugs looking for...

Kaeden saw Amos’s device. He knew instantly what it was. “Any crystals?” Kaeden asked. For he had none in his pockets as well. But his attention quickly returned back to Niamh. “Niamh?” Kaeden said as he shuffled over to give her a few pats on the cheek.. “Niamh? Can you hear me?” Kaeden...

“Wake up,” Kaeden told the unconscious Niamh. His eyes caught a glimpse of her rapid breathing. So even before Amos could check her pulse, Kaeden could see signs of life. Though, Kaeden scowled at the sight of the bruises on his sister’s face. Hearing Amos’s words, Kaeden told him, “Someone...

“Hmm,” Kaeden groaned as he continued to chew the stew. Looking at Lumen after her first question, Kaeden’s eyes wondered to the side as if in thought. Until he answered with, “Uh, yes. Always scowling.” Kaeden kept his mouth shut as Amos tinkered and seemed to try to get useful insights from...

Shoved by Niamh and striking the wall, Kaeden exclaimed, “Hey! What’re yo-“ Then Kaeden saw a needle sticking into Niamh’s hand. “What’s going...” Kaeden began as he saw a shadowy figure that was standing behind them. Rolling his shoulders and tensing his fists as if getting ready for a...

After Niamh said all she did about the arrangement their father sought, Kaeden shook his head. “You should still temper yourself with your... habit...” Kaeden told her. In reading people’s minds. And knowing this fact, Kaeden normally sought to dissuade Niamh from using her abilities on him...

“At least she’s not scowling,” Kaeden jested. Once Lumen apologized, Kaeden turned to her and told her, “No bother, I appreciate your care and watchful eye.” But the sound and smell of food approaching stole Kaeden’s attention. “Great, I’m starving!” he exclaimed as he saw the tray full of...

“Oh definitely the busiest if this is any indication...” Kaeden mused as he looked around the common area. No local girls floated about within the inn. Not even any other guests. The innkeeper so far has been the only other person the Banick group has seen besides a similar rough-looking...

Kaeden gave Niamh a doubtful side-eye as she started her initial nonsense. He then shrugged when Niamh suggested that he had an idea of what their father wanted. “Unfortunately his plans only seem to benefit him to the detriment of all three of us.” “Sounds like Father,” Kaeden quipped. “From...

“Graduated? News must be travelling slow! My congratulations!” Kaeden excitedly told Niamh. Revealing one trait of Amos, Kaeden backed him up with, “Amos could talk without end about the projects here. The quick tour you want, Sister, would take at least four days to complete!” Waving a hand...

“Yeah, the runes help but I wish there was some better way to stop the shaking. Something that didn’t require a Dreadlord every so often,” Kaeden complained. Opening the door, Kaeden stepped out to be greeted by the setting sun. He yawned and stretched – shaking his legs a bit as well...