Jason Zapata

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  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald The Damned

    Part Six of The Necromancer of Bern Reginald guardedly descended into the cellar’s first chamber. The odd bit of rotten flesh and stale blood on the earthen floor marked the recent passage of the undead. Brackish light illuminated the scene. Its source was burning pitch held in metal brackets fastened to the walls. The manor’s…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Five of The Necromancer of Bern Night fell over Bern and Sir Reginald moved quickly through the city. Sentries patrolled the streets. Restless men with large halberds scoured the area for any potential enemies. The people of Bern knew evil dwelt within their city. Something Reginald would be considered if light from their lanterns…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Four of The Necromancer of Bern The sun shined through a stand of evergreens on the outskirts of Bern. It was welcome relief from the endless rain and snow of the previous days. Cloudless blue skies stretched overhead. Bird song could be heard from adjacent trees near Sir Reginald. The knight camped at the…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Three of The Necromancer of Bern Deep lines gouged into the Saracen’s face tell Sir Reginald that his enemy has seen many battles. Further confirmation comes in the form of his foes scimitar strikes. It’s all Reginald can do to intercept the blows with his battered shield. A cold certainty fills the pit of…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Two of the Necromancer of Bern Reginald was half dead when he limped into the city of Bern. The wounded knight had walked several miles in the brutal cold seeking shelter. Even for being so late at night, he was surprised to find the streets deserted. He could not explain why – but the…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part One of The Necromancer of Bern It wouldn’t stop raining. For the past six days a steady downpour fell on the covered wagon Sir Reginald rode in. But the heavy canvas top was already soaked through. Cold rainwater dripped onto him – waking him when he occasionally managed to doze off. As it did…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned – Prelude

    In 1170 AD,  four knights seeking the favor of King Henry II burst into Canterbury Cathedral. The Archbishop, Thomas Becket, was an opponent of the Constitutions of Clarendon. Henry’s policies aimed at weakening the independence of the clergy and Rome’s authority. Thomas refused to sign the documents. In defying the king – he sealed his…