Crimson Winter is written by Brandon Rospond about the Northern Alliance which was in Edge of the Abyss compliation.
About
Almost a year has passed since the Abyss split Mantica apart. Someone must unite the people to stand against the darkness. Prince Talannar Icekin has established the wintery capital of Chill, and with it, an army to unite the people of all nationalities, known as the Northern Alliance.
Gavin Stalspar is one of the many warriors who fight under the prince’s banner, but his purpose for being there is unclear. While thankful for being given a place to fight and sleep, his thoughts and heart seem distracted.
In “Crimson Winter,” by myself, Brandon Rospond, Gavin seeks a purpose, while others around him question what secrets Prince Talannar has laid hidden within Chill.
Plot Summary
In 3852, two years after the start of the Edge of the Abyss event, Gavin Stalspar along with fellow Huscarls Gorram Shurad, Hilde Taneber and Darriel Lores were fighting a scouting party of Lower Abyssals outside the entrance of Chill. After defeating the Abyssals, the group headed back to Chill and headed to Prince Talannar's Palace to report in and eat in its dining hall. As they reached the palace entrance, the guards advised that only Gavin was requested to see Prince Talannar and the rest of the group were to carry on to the dining hall, which was abnormal. Gavin entered the throne room to meet with Prince Talannar and discussed the outcome of the battle. Prince Talannar questioned Gavin's desire to command due to him being slient during previous times when they reported in, however Gavin assured the Prince that he wanted his actions to speak for him. The Prince respected this and thanked Gavin for his dedication to the Northern Alliance cause.
Gavin Stalspar met back up with Gorram Shurad, Hilde Taneber and Darriel Lores who had gotten their usual seats in the dining hall. They were also joined by a dwarf called Benthur who was working on a gadget. The group questioned Gavin why Prince Talannar wanted to see him, and Gavin explained what happened. The conversation lead to the group (with the exception of Benthur) each revealing why they joined the Northern Alliance and eventually dispersed for the night.
Later that night, Gavin Stalspar awoke
Characters
Celestian
Shining Ones
Northern Alliance
Ice Kin
Human
Dwarf
External Links
- Edge of the Abyss Digital Edition - https://www.manticgames.com/fiction/tales-of-pannithor/edge-of-the-abyss-digital/
- Edge of the Abyss Paperback Edition - https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/fantasy/p/tales-of-mantica-edge-of-the-abyss#gsc.tab=0
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