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The Evolution of the Barbarians -by Cactus (pen name) Chapter 13 "The Castle is Ours! The forest was damp from a shower during the night. The day was going to be a little overcast which would help conceal their movements. Their climb through the forest was steep and slippery. More than...

The Evolution of the Barbarians -by Cactus (pen name) Chapter 12 “Then let’s move!” The night before after General Clark had placed several of his troops under arrest for their plans to butcher the residents of Werfen, he was seriously bothered by what had taken place within the ranks of his...

The Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 11 The Day of Atonement Preparations were being made to get underway on the march to Werfen. A meeting was called in the morning for the senior officers and the and the commander of the scouts. When they had all assembled...

The Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 10 March to our Destiny The news brought back to Athamas and the Tribal Council in April by the Scout, Bentz Andris, regarding the discovery of the enemy whom had attacked Athamas in the previous Fall, had the effect of a...

Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 9 The road to Hohenwerfen The month of April in the Valley of the Moon was always pleasant and full of life. Cool nights and warm days along with a few spring showers brought an abundance of wild flowers that carpeted the meadows in...

Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 8 New Pride – New Determination Flames of vengeance would burn hot in the minds and hearts of the citizens of the Valley of the Moon. Though the victory was complete over the invading Army from the west, the conundrum regarding those...

The Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 7 Victory is Ours! The first signal of a flaming arrow was observed by the entire village as it arched high over the defender’s heads at the western gate and landed in the middle of the road toward the center of the village. The...

Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 6 Here They Come “All the ramparts are manned sir”, exclaimed the Commander of the First Defense Brigade, “What are your orders?” General Meade was deep in thought as he considered the army descending upon them and his defense...

The Evolution of a Barbarian city -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 5 The Battle has Begun The original settlers of Founder’s Rest had roots to a band of nomadic people who had no claims of belonging to any one country or ethnic group. They originated somewhere in Eastern Europe or Western...

The Evolution of a Barbarian city -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter 4 The end of Good times With the walls completed the small army of workers returned to their respective villages and most of them vowed to return for the Harvest Celebration. The next week was just as busy as the previous three...

Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (Pen Name) Chapter Three Just Like Butterin’ a Cake A final assessment was made regarding the raiding party which had stealthily and successfully penetrated the village interior. The raiders stole away a ton of food and tools and grain. Two draft...

Evolution of the Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter Two “All is Not Lost” Dawn was breaking into day sending amber and crimson shafts of light across the sky above the Valley of the Moon and bathed the cloud draped mountain peaks in amber hues. A pair of eagles danced above the...

Prologue: I have been working on this fictional story that relates to the Game in a way that brings it to life. I have written eight chapters so far and will post a chapter periodically if there is interest in it. The Evolution of Barbarians -by- Cactus (pen name) Chapter one A typical day in...

YEp everyone of them say this day has passed. SO far it is a stupid calender if you want that feedback. You should get the bugs out before you post thinngs .