Silent Letters

Onta looked at the royal decree, and the handwriting with all the flourishes. Her name and the date were still drying. "This is your copy," the king said. "Always take it with you when you travel. You are my extension and should be treated as I would be." "Yes, Your Majesty," Onta said. "I have … Continue reading Silent Letters

Kings ‘n Things

"Why did you add the green vitriol?" "I didn't," Gordon said. "My apprentice wasn't paying attention..." "I was," she shot back. "I was making a vitamin drink. You weren't..." "Gordon," Onta said. "The results?" "Yes, well," he said, glaring at his apprentice. "It turns out that if you take dirty water, such as that from … Continue reading Kings ‘n Things

Hydrargyrum

Note: The featured image is from the game Potion Craft. "Don't hang over the bowl like that. The vapor is toxic." Onta said. "So we're making more poison?" Joseph asked. "Doesn't it bother you?" "No. We'd be better off if they all killed each other." "I won't have any part of making rings." "You can … Continue reading Hydrargyrum

Rings ‘n Things

“Ah, you’re back!” Onta said. “You were right, the smith had the coal tar pitch ready.” “Perfect,” Onta said, rubbing her hands together. “He said he melted coal for you. That doesn’t seem right.” “Just because he has biceps the size of my waist doesn’t mean he’s stupid.” “How do you melt coal?” “Very carefully!” Joesph laughed. … Continue reading Rings ‘n Things