Author Archives: Brian Bixby

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About Brian Bixby

I enjoy history because it helps me understand people. I'm writing fiction for much the same reason.

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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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXI

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, is apparently in danger from the Lady Gwella, a rival to Sarton. So Sarton is training Tollon in magic, with some help from the slave Mia. (If you want to catch … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XX

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon has been hunted by the Earl of Haulloran, for reasons unknown, but the king ordered the whole matter quashed. Now Tollon must confer with his master on what to do next. Read on . . … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XIX

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: For some unknown reason, the Earl of Haulloran’s men tried to apprehend Tollon, but the slave Mia fought them off. Charges were made by the earl and by Tollon’s master before the king and queen. Now … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XVIII

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is in hiding from the Earl of Haulloran’s men, and fears he’s gotten mixed up in far too many secrets he doesn’t understand. Now read on . . . The next morning, I am served … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XVII

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is on the run from the Earl of Haulloran’s men. His slave Mia has stashed him in an attic refuge, which raises many more questions than it answers. Now read on . . . I’m … Continue reading →

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