Ancient world Stories

Dorian the Everlasting, the last Emperor of Tell’Dora. A chronological compendium of the recovered journals of Dorian I, known variously as Dorian the Everlasting, Dorian the White Lion of Vel’Loren, and Dorian the Great Patriarch. Compiled by Prof. Melfius Den’Ardo, Director of History, and Prof. Klia Ta’Los, Deputy Director of Historical Studies of Ancient Tell’Dora, New Harbor University of Enlightenment. Edited and an...

The flickering flames were dimmed behind the glass of the lamps, softening the cold, stone walls of my bedchamber. Heavy velvet drapes framed the bed. Frankincense burned. It was a sanctuary, undisturbed by the bustle of the palace beyond my door. We spoke in hushed whispers. “Mistress, are you not concerned with the frequency of his visits?” “I am not.” “But the king–” “Father is my concern, not yours, Prima. I’m the onl...

The wind was blowing across the ship, and the princess was getting bored.It had seemed like such a fun voyage, and for years she had begged to be allowed to go out on a ship, touring to the exotic ports her parents talked about. Now that she was an adult, she had been allowed to go on a sea voyage to the land of Punt. But she hadn't realized how boring it could get, out at sea. She watched the desert shore slide by slowly...