Sara Wendell

Bardic Voices

Remember Autumn 2000, Fiona Tammerdale

One of the chambers in the Crystal Caverns is a scrying room where Fiona can call up images of anyone/anyplace not specifically shielded against it. This poem was written after she finally steeled herself and scried out her old home in Tammer's Dale.

Brief glimpses of a fleeting innocence.... read more

Lord of Mountains Summer 2002, Fiona Tammerdale

Thoughts on the poem: It is inspired by a story that my father told me of a dwarf-lord who ruled many years whose entire family was killed by treachery. His wisewoman divined him the truth of the matter and he was eventually avenged, but died soon after, of a broken heart. Nevertheless he is remembered as a just and beloved ruler, and oaths of vengeance are still taken in his name.

Through caverns deep and glistening with firelight on stone.... read more

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