For the Empire
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Loyalty to the law, or loyalty to the people?
Adralis Vas Karath believes in a future for all the downtrodden. He's lived his life as a monk, serving the poorest of the poor every day.
The problem: he's also an undercover agent for a hidden empire, waiting to strike upon the surface world. He
C. D. Tavenor
C. D. Tavenor is a science fiction and fantasy author based in Columbus, Ohio and the Director of Editorial Services for Two Doctors Media Collaborative! He's excited to tell stories that engage readers beyond a desire for entertainment, whether through philosophical inspiration or social inquiry. And he's a firm believer in connecting every piece of fiction to reality, whether through their themes or their settings. When not writing, Tavenor enjoys the more than occasional board game, his favorite being Eclipse.
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For the Empire - C. D. Tavenor
For the Empire
C. D. Tavenor
For the Empire by C. D. Tavenor
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For the Empire
Tales of Shattering Worlds
Part III
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C. D. Tavenor
What do you have to say for yourself, Adralis?
The cold copper stings the skin around my wrists and ankles. Lifting my chin, I look up at the Iron Bench. Three justices stare at me, their silky white hair running past their shoulders. Their eyes are all an icy blue, and their nearly translucent, crystal-white skin glimmers in the dim candlelight of the courtroom. They’ve set me on a wooden pedestal, making it impossible to touch the rocky walls surrounding us.
Are you willing to listen to my tale?
I say. I stand by my actions. I have only ever served our people.
The three judges glance back and forth, imperceptible messages passing between their eyes. After a pause that feels like an eternity, the left-most one says, We grant you the opportunity to testify on your behalf. You may present your case.
I swallow. The lump in my throat feels like a rock. Thank you, your honors. I will not disappoint you.
Of course you won’t,
says