“What is the meaning of this, Prophet? Why have you left the enclave?” The flank to the lead’s left called down to Tor. Her voice boomed over a strange lull in the force of the storm. Her eyes did not turn in his direction for a moment, but continued to scan the open desert. Possibilities [...]
“We have caught someone’s attention, Bernard.” Simon spoke as gently as he could. It was critical not to distract the common mage now. But Simon could see his strength flagging and wanted to reassure him that he did not have to hold out much longer. Despite his efforts, his voice came out raw from hours [...]
Tor moved easily across the desert in the morning sun. A small group of Shard tribespeople had set out just after dawn to track the storm. He followed them at a distance, quietly leaving the Shard encampment after the elders made it clear that he was not welcome. They had been careful to provide him [...]
Chapter 5: Under the Watchful Eye “The Desert Tribes are a secretive and superstitious people. Each tribe maintains political autonomy, but they have been spiritually led by the Tribe of Prophets since the time of the Great Desert Conflict. They hold sacred many of the crystal formations common in the desert. It is unknown how [...]
Another week rolls has flown by, difficult to believe as that may be. On the professional front I had interviews with a solar PV company, a solar PV equipment manufacturer, and a recruiter. I had a fourth interview planned but it had to be rescheduled when the hiring manager called in sick on Friday. (Or [...]
Trying to summon a sense of adventure after his restless night, Devon rose with the sun. As he dashed from his small room to the water pump behind the inn, the chill mountain air greedily stole the warmth from his face and hands. It sent hungry fingers down into his lungs, foretelling of the icy [...]
Tor sat calmly, waiting for the pink tinged pre-dawn light to transform into the full golden glow of sunrise in the eastern desert. To the north of his solitary perch, the Scattered Shard Tribe slumbered in ancient sand caves that had sheltered them for generations. Only the sharp-eyed night sentries on the perimeter of the [...]
Chapter 4: Shadows and Whispers “The Great Prophecy foretells us of salvation and destruction. Surely it has come to us as a warning. But why has it come only to us, I ask? Surely we must be best suited to insure mankind’s survival, nay mankind’s transcendence. Surely this is our test. And brothers, in this [...]
The renewable energy market in the Bay area continues to be an active one. Unfortunately I have found the latest “surge” in interest in renewables to have uncanny similarities with another infamous and ongoing surge. Those who want to take credit are quick to claim that the surge is working! Those who are in the [...]
