Deathsworn Arc 5: The Temple of the Mad God - A fun excerpt
Korhan doesn't have a great record of wining duels. He's brave, but even the other characters are starting to see him as something of a liability. This is a fun little scene that happens in the first third of DSA5:-
The huge orc was looming closer now, Korhan stepped forwards. ‘Alright, if someone has to take that beast on, one on one - it should be me!’
Brael, Elden and Votrex groaned in unison. Elden, saw the grim expression on Votrex and Brael’s faces. He happened to agree with them. Given Korhan’s now long list of one-on-one defeats, he didn’t seem the best choice to face the giant, armoured ball of muscle that was bearing down upon them. Elden placed a hand on Korhan’s shoulder. ‘Korhan, if bravery and valour alone could win wars, you’d be the greatest champion Torea has ever seen. However I feel your recent record is not encouraging. Besides, you can’t expect to have all the fun. We’re not your wandering band of minstrels, traipsing after you to cheer you on as you fight, and carry you off once you’re dead. Let Brael take this.’
The huge orc was looming closer now, Korhan stepped forwards. ‘Alright, if someone has to take that beast on, one on one - it should be me!’
Brael, Elden and Votrex groaned in unison. Elden, saw the grim expression on Votrex and Brael’s faces. He happened to agree with them. Given Korhan’s now long list of one-on-one defeats, he didn’t seem the best choice to face the giant, armoured ball of muscle that was bearing down upon them. Elden placed a hand on Korhan’s shoulder. ‘Korhan, if bravery and valour alone could win wars, you’d be the greatest champion Torea has ever seen. However I feel your recent record is not encouraging. Besides, you can’t expect to have all the fun. We’re not your wandering band of minstrels, traipsing after you to cheer you on as you fight, and carry you off once you’re dead. Let Brael take this.’
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May 04, 2017 05:09AM
Sometimes tact can win the day eh Martyn? (smiles) Enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Leila wrote: "Sometimes tact can win the day eh Martyn? (smiles) Enjoyed it. Thank you."I just like the image. Korhan with his ever-swelling ego and unstoppable self-belief, stepping up to the challenge... Only for everyone to have to rein him him and remind him of reality. I think the way Elden dissuades him but with a humor can be an effective way of dealing with these sort of situations in real life.
Martyn wrote: "Leila wrote: "Sometimes tact can win the day eh Martyn? (smiles) Enjoyed it. Thank you."I just like the image. Korhan with his ever-swelling ego and unstoppable self-belief, stepping up to the ch..."
Well for me Martyn, it told me as a reader about their closeness to each other and humour is an essential part of relationships x Hope your next novel is going ok and you managed a bit of relaxation over the bank holiday. Take care.
