Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 2- Kendryk
It’s already my second week as a Weekend Writing Warrior. You can click on the banner to check out all of the great writers. Last week was a lot of fun, so I’m excited about continuing this. Since I’m working on a rather lengthy novel, I think I”ll just continue in semi-chronological fashion for now.
Last week, there was a hint of the prologue, the events of which take place near the end of the book. This week, I’ll give you a snippet from Chapter One, back at the very beginning of our tale.
Our hero, Prince Kendryk of Terragand, has gone incognito to hear a notorious priest speak. But there’s just been an interruption.
A moment later, he was able to see the lead horseman. As he had guessed, it was his angry uncle- the Duke of Emberg- accompanied by his eldest son. The Duke’s progress slowed as the crowd closer to Father Landrus drew into a protective huddle around him.
“Stop speaking this instant!” The Duke shouted, even though Landrus was already silent, standing calmly on his crate.
The Duke waved a parchment. “I have here a warrant from Julia Maxima authorizing your arrest as a rebel and a heretic. You will accompany me to Emberg Castle where you will await the Imperata’s justice.”
A few angry shouts rose from the crowd and the knot around Landrus tightened.
Kendryk turned to the men standing next to him. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I need your help.”
I should probably explain- Maxima is a title equivalent to an archbishop, and the Imperata is kind of like the Pope.
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Wow, this sounds loaded! It sounds as if Kendryk is going to try to rescue the priest from his uncle’s clutches, that could be very risky indeed. I am sure the Duke isn’t going to be very happy with him even after he realizes exactly who it is. Intriguing.
Yes, the Duke is a grumpy fellow, and heavily armed. Very unpleasant. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Intriguing Snippet. Enjoyed the read.
Juneta at Writer’s Gambit
Thank you!
Way to draw a reader in! Now I want to know what happens next! Great 8.
Aw, thanks so much1
Great scene! You fit so much in to a few lines I could visualize the crowd and feel the tension. A great cliff-hanger ending, too.
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed writing this scene.
Good thinking, giving us a bit of intrigue.
Thanks! It was hard to choose a snippet from this chapter, so when in doubt, go with intrigue. 🙂
Unless he has a really great plan, this is going to get ugly, yes? A very well done snippet, very tense!
Planning, if any, will have to happen on the fly. The ugliness is just beginning. Thanks for stopping by!
Oh…I don’t think there’s any justice waiting for him, the Imperata’s or otherwise… Very intriguing snippet! Welcome to wewriwa! 🙂
Justice doesn’t seem very likely right now, alas! Thanks for reading and the welcome!
Love that last sentence and the cool in his response, makes me wanna know what happens next!
I’d like to think that Kendryk is usually a pretty cool customer. There should be at least a hint of resolution next week.
Catholic-Protestant fight?
Yes! With fake Catholics and fake Protestants. I’m trying to start a fake Reformation here. 🙂
Oh! This is probably gonna get bad.
Tweeted.
It will. Eventually. 🙂 Thanks for the RT!
That doesn’t sound like a nice duke. Sounds like an interesting story with these characters. Nice snippet!
Thank you!