With a new month comes a new installment, and this month’s story is one we’ve been looking forward to sharing for a long time. It was consistently ranked as a stand-out by the beta readers, and is one of the author’s personal favorites, as well. “Reward, or, The Calling of Gelgarth Arbekka” is a story that leaves Saren, See and the Forest far behind to answer a question posed by the frightened old chamberlain, Olido, at the end of Chapter Two:
“What of the one called Gelgarth Arbekka? See has said that no member of the Elect’s Circle was more fiercely loyal than he. Does he sleep, as well? He is a Rider of the Wyrn, a lawkeeper and a man of honor. He will not fail to heed your call if… if he is able…”
No spoilers, but the last chapter left our heroes in a terrible position. What little hope they have of surviving depends upon the “awakening” of Palm’s scattered former disciples – the Circle of the Elect. Here’s what comes next…
It has been years since Gelgarth Arbekka retired from the life of the saddle and the sword. Years since the last time, anyway. But lately his wife has begun to notice the telltale signs that he will once again break their peace and take to the open road. He cries out in his sleep. His old wounds ache. And he cannot concentrate on his family or his farm. All of his attention is drawn to the old chest buried beneath the floor of the shed, and to the dreadful, quiet call that keeps his eyes searching the horizon.
“The Elect Stories, #3: Reward, or, The Calling of Gelgarth Arbekka” is now available exclusively on Amazon Kindle for $0.99. FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
