Micro Fiction: The Shroud

Here’s some micro fiction set in the world of Airtha. (I’ve added some links below for some other fiction and worldbuilding.)

The Shroud

Maerlja’s energy poured into the cloth as she finished the last stitch. She ran trembling fingers over the embroidered pattern and runes woven in the secret language of the Rún. Her eyes strayed to where Eoghan lay asleep. His battle wounds were grave. She could not let him die. Not him.

She covered Eoghan with the healing cloth and life drained from her even as she kissed his pale lips. “I love you,” she whispered as they led her away. Her white funeral shroud hung heavy from her shoulders. “He will live,” she said. And smiled.  

"Her energy poured into the cloth..."

Who are the Rún?

The world of Airtha: “The Shroud” is set just after the Midland Wars – here are the links to the five parts.

Part 1 - The Midland Wars

Part 2 - Sanctuaries

Part 3 - Rise of the Fáll

Part 4 - The Southern Lands

Part 5 - The Oath Breakers

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