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The Tembelaka Voyage is the third book in the Blackfeather Chronicles. This story involves ships, bird poachers, the dangers of putting Djaren in a classroom, wicked artists, and sentient landforms.
Chapter Twenty-Eight–The Return to Tuwa, continued
Soon, two more ships came into view, all converging. The man in charge of their boat brought out a spyglass, and the ship they were heading for turned in its course.
Chapter Twenty-Eight–The Return to Tuwa
Tam crouched awkwardly in his mop closet, clutching the papers Jon had shoved at him, and felt his brother slipping further and further away. He wasn’t sure he’d done the right thing, just setting, but there had been a lot … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty-Seven–Trimela Ablaze, continued
A big shape suddenly obscured Djaren’s view. Wide shoulders and big arms with strong, clawed hands grabbed the falling fire and redirected it, tossing it like tinder.
Chapter Twenty-Seven–Trimela Ablaze
Djaren crept south through Trimela, keeping to the darkest shadows and stepping carefully heel to toe with his soft leather boots, as he’d been taught, not sacrificing balance for silence.
Chapter Twenty-Six–The Girls’ School, continued
Tam only just fit into the mop closet, as it also housed a rolling bucket and an assortment of brooms and mops, but he folded in among them amenably. “I’ve got a window, at least.” He gestured with his head … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty-Six–The Girls’ School
“Not to object to your plan,” the Professor spoke, hoarsely, from his spot wrapped in blankets, back in the girls’ hidden cave. They’d docked the ship in a darkened harbor a few points away and left it guarded by the … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty-Five–The Seige, continued
On his way back to the walls, Djaren couldn’t shake the feeling that Kara might be in trouble. It grew in his mind that she could be stuck somewhere, hurt, and angry at him. Lost in thought, he nearly collided … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty Five–The Seige
“We should surrender at once, and end this,” Sister Agata fretted. “That would be suicidal, at this point.” Feinhardt glared at her. “It’s a riot of looters down there, and about to be a war zone when the other factions … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty Four–The Ship, continued
“They promised if I told you everything they wouldn’t let the Wreck drag me down to the depths.” The sailor nodded toward the Professor. “Gods know how you heathens summoned it up, or what you sacrificed to do it, but … Continue reading
Chapter Twenty Four–The Ship
Jon watched the others climb ropes up onto the ship. He watched Tam particularly, and so he saw at once when Tam lurched and began to slide back down the rope with an exclamation. Jon helped him catch his balance … Continue reading




