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Chapter 25. "Is that it? One big blip and we’re here without getting turned inside out?" Ranevargar didn't answer Rhys straight away because he was silently communicating with Kieran. "How much did you understand, Kieran? It was a faultless transition for this size group." "A lot of it I think. I want to watch how you used your energy again though. It was much less than I have to call when we go through your boundaries." "The boundaries are a different process." "Where ar
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A steep learning curve for Kieran - and what about those nosy Coursers?
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Wow! I love the 'onion' description. It's so very apt. Yes. Ranevargar's healing affects what Keiran learns significantly - as we will soon see.
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Lol - and about time too! BUT - how strong and how knowledgeable? - and what's with those Coursers spying out his Realm?
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Chapter 24. Kieran reluctantly opened an eye and took in the glowing green where bright light from outside was making the plants hanging across the shelter entrance translucent. Neat! What was the time? He twisted sideways beneath the luxurious softness of his cover for a better look, then sat up to centre his thoughts. What was the time? ... And where was everyone? He scrambled hurriedly to the little alcove to relieve himself, slipped into his clothes, then pulled the entrance vines to one
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Hmm! Interesting comment indeed. Keiran has certainly given his trust to Ranevargar, as have all the others. Ranevargar's also promised his welcome and protection while they're in his Realm. Maybe there's a reason behind his eagerness to know every tiny detail? - or might it just be natural curiosity about these decidedly interesting visitors? - we'll see!
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Yes, almost an information overload. Hmm! Maybe Rane's independence and lack of interest in the doings of the High Court keeps him insulated from much that happens there.
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Thanks again. I'm pleased with it now but it involved more thought and revision than any other chapter.
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Yes, he is a full Realm Lord and quite different by 'design and preference. - the probing continues in the next chapter. And, yes, widderkin is another difference Ranevargar has to the rest of the realms.
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Chapter 23. "Greetings young travellers. My name is Ranevargar. All my Realm welcomes you with gratitude and wonder." Kieran wasn't sure how to respond till a helpful image formed in his mind and he reached his own arms forward for a mutual wrist grasp. "Kieran is my name and thank you for your greeting." Kieran stepped straight back and indicated to Mr B to follow suit, with the sudden knowledge that this was a simple but very significant formality for Ranevargar. One by one, Rh
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Skin brother. Good question. Skin brother (Woorawa just says brother but it means the same) in this case is the ceremonial acceptance of all four as part of Woorawa's extended family group. The First Australian concept of family grouping is vastly complex, intricate and inclusive. We'll see and learn more of the healing and how it works with the progression of the story. Love your comments! Thank you!
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Hmm! Interesting conjectures -as usual. - and as usual - we'll have to wait and see. Lol - nope -just over half a week! It's Tuesday here and I'm aiming to post on Saturday. (3 hours work so far this morning on ch 23)
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That's great to hear. I've tried to portray them (well, Gryl and Krol) as characters in their own right rather than just creature adjuncts so your comment is a delightful affirmation. Thank you indeed.
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Hmm! The reason for the griffins turning up is never really answered - probably a mix of any, or even all, of your ideas I guess. And yes, they surely do need a lot more understanding of what's been happening.
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Yes, out of confusion, uncertainty and tribulation shines a friendly welcome, and hopefully some enlightenment. Yep! - next week, though it's been a pesky chapter, with five or six revisions so far and another major one I'm still wrestling with. lol - posting before a story is complete dooms one to complications.
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Big secrets (well, maybe) revealed - next post.
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Next week's post (more than double the size of this one) pretty much answers your questions as well as describing other wonders of this strange Realm.
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Yes, the companions have really done well with the friendship of the griffins and panthers - and Krol in particular.
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I'd call it a consolidation chapter really. There's a kind of clash because the story is being written with the long view of a novel but it's being presented with serial postings.
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Chapter 22. "We’ll start a fire here and cook some fish, Kieran. We’ve been travelling ever since we woke up and it's time for a longer break. We can dry our clothes out too." The five companions, clothes completely drenched, were standing by the horses and watching the rear contingent of panthers make their way through the shallower edge-water and up the gently sloping bank of the biggest and deepest river they'd had to cross so far. It’s crystal-clear water was hardly moving and, b
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Thank you! I try for a weekly post but some sections require revision and lots of thinking as well as the editing.
