A Vow of Honor

Summary

A fantasy story arc unfolds where the protagonist insists on keeping a prisoner named Alaric alive to lead them to the Time Walker, despite the blood mage's disapproval.

Abstract

In "A Vow of Honor," part of a 'choose your own' drabble story edition, the protagonist awakens to a new day in a cave, determined to protect Alaric, a prisoner who holds the key to finding the Time Walker. The story is interactive, inviting readers to contribute to its progression. The protagonist stands firm against the blood mage, Lorenzo, who questions the decision to keep Alaric alive. The narrative builds tension as the protagonist faces the potential consequences of their choice, indicated by a burning sensation coursing through their veins after a pointed glare from Lorenzo. The continuation of the story is eagerly anticipated, and readers are encouraged to engage with the narrative by adding their own chapters.

Opinions

The protagonist values Alaric's life and believes in the importance of his knowledge for their quest.
The author encourages reader participation, emphasizing a collaborative storytelling approach.
The story is presented as part of a larger series, with references to previous chapters and an invitation to join in the creation of future content.
The author expresses a desire for support from readers, suggesting claps, follows, and Medium membership as ways to engage further with their work.
The narrative hints at a conflict between the protagonist and Lorenzo, suggesting differing views on how to handle the prisoner, Alaric.
The use of a fantasy setting is reinforced by the inclusion of a Time Walker character and the presence of a blood mage, indicating a world rich with magical elements.

Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.

A fantasy sunrise — AI image using Lexica

This is a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition”. You can check out Chapter 1 of this story: The Burned Village. Find out how to contribute to the ongoing story here, or check the previous chapter: ‘Frozen in Time’, by J.C. Lovero.

The next morning, you shield your eyes from the bright sunlight streaming into the cave. The smell of fresh earth wafts through the air as you push yourself up.

Before you can check on Alaric, the translucent barrier shimmers.

Lorenzo peers at the prisoner, then stops in front of you. “What did you learn?”

“He’ll bring us to the Time Walker.”

The blood mage’s voice lowers to a menacing growl. “You didn’t extract the information?”

“No. Alaric comes with us.” Your body tenses, bracing for Lorenzo’s next move. “Alive.”

With one glare, a burning sensation flows through your veins…

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A Vow of Honor

Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.

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