Echoes of Dead Worlds

Dying Words from Father to Son

October 20, 2020 Saxo

“Observe these my last precepts.” […]

Rough Games for Rough Men

October 10, 2020 Saxo

“Running, Gisli took the ball and pitched it between Thorgrim’s shoulder-blades. The blow pushed him flat on his face.” […]

The East Brings Both Wealth and Death

October 8, 2020 Saxo

“If you put your naked foot upon the ground, death is upon you; if you sit upon marble without taking care, death is upon you; if you drink unmixed water, or merely smell dirty water with your nostrils, death is upon you.” […]

Rockstar of the Dark Ages

October 4, 2020 Saxo

“Inside this tent was the maiden who surpassed in beauty the lily – clad only in her shift. Her body was well formed and handsome. Her side was uncovered, as well as her face, neck and breast.” […]

Respect for Honor is Universal

August 22, 2020 Saxo

“Hardly could he speak, but when he did, [craving] pardon for putting off the fulfillment of his promise, all were filled with wonder and sympathy, and the king himself, appeased by the good faith of his prisoner, let him go free.” […]

A Dead Man With a Message

August 13, 2020 Saxo

“he way in which the emissary was dispatched was as follow: certain of them held a number of sharp spears pointing upwards, and others, seizing the hands and feet of the man who was fated to be sent, threw him on top of them.” […]

A Icelandic Marital Spat

August 9, 2020 Saxo

“You have a choice – either you take me in and act as if nothing has happened or I will call witnesses this minute, divorce you and have my father reclaim my bride-price and my dowry. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about my taking up room in your bed ever again.” […]