Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 78- Anton
It’s time for Weekend Writing Warriors! Every Sunday, a bunch of writers post 8-10-sentence snippets from their WIPs on their blogs. There’s a lot of reading, commenting and great writing. Click on the link to see the full list.
It’s nice to be back! I’ve been sick for well over a week now and the doctor told me I can expect this nasty bug to last two weeks. Not good, especially because it started about two days before my book was ready to go to beta readers. So long, May 15 release date!. But I’m optimistically expecting my brain to work a little bit better each day, so I signed up for WeWriWa in spite of not being up to snuff. I apologize in advance for any incoherent comments.
A lot has changed for Anton since we last checked in with him. After King Arryk’s big victory, Count Orland has been traveling all over the place, raising more troops and taking Edric Maximus (the former Father Landrus) all over Terragand, so the new religion can be spread everywhere.
Through all of it, Anton rode right behind the count on his own horse. Skandar was a shaggy gray Norovaean stallion, a gift from King Arryk himself. He was a reward for Anton bringing the king a horse and pistols at the right moment. The count reckoned he’d saved the king’s life.
“There’s nothing for it,” Count Orland had said. “That stupid girl got herself killed, and the king himself rewarded you. Common as you are, you’ll be my page now.”
Lotta had been too scared to follow Anton during the battle and a cannonball hit her right where she stood. Anton was glad he hadn’t seen it. The count refused the offers of half a dozen nobles who wanted him to take on their own children, preferring Anton over all of those little lords and ladies.
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Glad you’re up to snuff (or maybe that’s ‘sniffling’) enough for WeWriWa. Take care of yourself!
Thanks! I did get my allergy shot while at the doctor’s, so no more sniffling at least.
Hopefully this bug will disappear for you sooner than later.
Hmm, I wonder what plans Orland has for Anton.
Thank you! I’m hoping it’s just a few more days. The plans are mostly fighting, drinking, marauding- pretty ideal as far as Anton is concerned!
Glad you are recovering, Christina. Here is to Health!
Count Orland is callous enough to be dangerous for Anton. Hope the boy keeps his sharp wits about him.
Thank you! Yes, the count is a far from ideal caretaker for a kid.
Being sick is never fun…hope you feel better soon. Snippet was interesting, and hope this page business doesn’t last too long. Not a lot of trust in me for the Count.
Thank you! It will end up being a surprisingly good fit for Anton, mostly because he’s good at taking care of himself.
Intriguing snippet, Christina, and I hope you get feeling better!
Thank you!
Hope you feel better soon. The Count might as well choose the best for his page!
Thank you!
I hope you feel better soon, we missed you last week! Great snippet (of course), and I love how direct Orland is. Not a BS’er, that one.
Thanks! Yes, his directness is possibly his only good quality. (besides his looks, of course) 🙂
Not sure if being stuck with Orland is a reward or not, but Anton will make the best of it. Super excited to see that May 15 release date- hope you get better fast!
Drinking, fighting and plundering- what’s not to like? 🙂 I doubt I’ll make May 15 now, but maybe June 1st?
Give the bug hell, and get better soon. As to Anton, I hope he knows what he’s getting into – the Count doesn’t strike me as the type to take particular care of his minions.
Thank you! No, the count is probably the worst conceivable babysitter for an 11-year-old!
I hope you feel better soon. Glad the Count overlooked the fact that he is common, and made him his page in spite of that. Sounds a charming employer!
Thanks! Yes, the count is not a very nice guy, but he’s kind of an heroic figure for an 11-year-old boy, so Anton will mostly enjoy himself.
Good heavens! Taken out by a cannon ball. Yikes. But, he got a nice horse as reward for helping the king. Life is complicated sometimes.
I hope you beat the bug soon! It’s so hard to write or even function when you get slapped down by those nasty germs.
At least it’s a fast way to go. 🙂 Thanks! I’m getting so frustrated since I can’t write, or even read for more than a few minutes at a time. Just a few more days, I’m sure.
Be well, my friend and Ride ’em Anton. Go for broke.
Sure hope you shake that bug soon. I hate being sick, and I sympathize completely. Hugs to you!
I’m almost halfway through Valley of the Shadow – wonderful story! I like Orland, he’s got some depth to him. I think he’s turning into one of my favorites.
Marcia
Aw thanks! I just keep telling myself this too shall pass. 🙂
I love Orland too. Writing his and Anton’s storyline was so much fun!
Feel better! Great snippet. Orland sounds like a great character, although I feel a bit for Anton. Orland’s invitation to him to be his squire wasn’t the nicest;).
Thanks! He’s not a very nice guy, but his lifestyle will definitely appeal to Anton’s sense of adventure.
I’m not sure I trust this Orland character – nobles often aren’t as noble as they make out to be. Hope you get over your bug soon!
Yes, he’s a particularly appalling specimen. 🙂
Hope you’re on the mend quickly! Hmmm, not sure Anton is in a good place or not…
Anton’s horse sounds beautiful. Wondering what future being the page will hold. Hope you feel better, there is a nasty bug going around my workplace as well. <3
Feel better soon!
I feel sorry for poor Lotta, who was scared–that’s not stupid, really. And being struck down can happen to even the brave…
I know! She really just had bad luck. Guys can be such jerks. 🙂
The count’s a bit snobby, but I imagine someone in his position would be. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you! Yes, it’s awful for someone in his position to have to hang out with commoners. 🙂
Hope you feel better soon! So sorry Lotta didn’t survive, but, survival of the fittest is the law of nature. Glad Anton survived and now has a position!
Feel better soon. Sorry about your May 15 deadline – maybe with a little luck – the writing Gods will smile on you.
Wonder what you have planned for Anton next.
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Wonder what the Count has in mind for Anton?
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Mostly fighting and drinking. He’s not the best role model. 🙂
I have a clear imagine in my mind from that excerpt of the world you created. I so admire fantasy writers for being able to do the detail it takes to do that. Great excerpt!
Thank you! My world isn’t particularly fantastical, so it’s based mostly on places I’ve been. That makes it easy. 🙂
I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Great snippet. I loved how a canon ball killed her 🙂
I was so sorry to hear you guys were sick. I think you can expect it to hold on a bit longer than two weeks! I still haven’t gotten my copy of the book yet. Have you sent it? Been watching for it.
No, sorry- I haven’t sent it. I have about a days worth of fixes to make on the book and got sick right before I could make them. I’m finally working on it again, so should be able to order it in the next few days. I’ll let you know when I do!
Glad you’re feeling better! The Count seems like a jerk, but I feel that he chose his page for a reason. Looking forward to finding out more.
Ha! I’d prefer Anton over the little Lords and Ladies, too. 🙂
I hope you kick this bug fast!
Yes, he’s a good one! 😀
Hello Cabin mate! just stopped by to say hello but now I think I want to join this WIP feature! 🙂
23 minutes until writing begins! Good luck with camp NaNoWriMo!
Hello, and thanks! Good luck to you too. You should definitely join WeWriWa.com- it’s addictive fun! 😀
That stupid girl got herself killed! How callous.
Hope you are feeling better.
Yes, the count is truly a jerk. Finally back to normal- thanks!