Monthly Archives: April 2020

Intermission: The witch Isobel Gowdie

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Brian Bixby

I thank so many of you readers for following the tale of Tollon, the Magician’s Apprentice, for the last thirty days. If you haven’t been reading it, the entire story can be found here. If you have been reading it, know … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXX

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Sarton and his apprentice Tollon realize that their slave Mia is actually a fairy. They are not sure what to do about it. As if they have a choice! Now read on . . . Two … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXIX

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon has just proven to himself that the slave Mia is actually a fairy! And, oh, how much it has cost him! Now read on . . . Dropping out of Mia’s happiness spell is depressing. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXVIII

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, Tollon is trying to avoid his enemies, serve his master, and regain his lady love. Now it seems the biggest danger may be Sarton’s slave Mia, who is in love with … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXVII

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Having succeeded in his first major evocation, Tollon is quite pleased with himself. Sarton is less sure, but for once the problem isn’t Tollon! Now read on . . . “You two seem to be getting … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXVI

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: In order to train Tollon, Court Magician Sarton has set him the task of performing a major evocation . . . to clean Sarton’s workshop! Now read on . . . A major evocation involves ceremony. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXV

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon took an unauthorized night out on the town, and missed most of a day working as Court Magician Sarton’s apprentice while trying to get out of the neighborhood of Gehulia. Now read on . . … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXIV

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon finds himself in the dismal neighborhood of Gehulia, at the mercy of an old woman and her two toughs. Now read on . . . Am I of “the ken,” this old woman wants to … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXIII

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, made the mistake of going out and getting drunk in a place of less than sterling reputation. Now he needs to get home, but he’s not sure exactly where he … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXII

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: threatened by Lady Gwella, Tollon is being trained in magic by his master, Court Magician Sarton. Sarton has previously explained how the body’s organs affect the will, which is crucial to performing magic. Now read on … Continue reading →

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