H. J. Buell
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⚔️Georgian mythology meets Game of Thrones⚔️
The Knight in the Panther Skin — Georgia’s 🇬🇪 12th-century national epic — in modern English prose for the first time.
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Crossing the Line (CH 40)
“When I finished speaking, I put my hands up in defeat, unsure of what else I might add to the things I already told her. Then, I shared the truth of my mind over the last few days. ‘I am like a wild beast, and a multitude of thoughts assails me. I readied myself to take you away from here a thousand times and fly across the fields, but what life would that be for you? At the same time, I cannot give you to another man and still draw breath. Sometimes I wonder why you should not instead take me, but as Amirbar, I will not ask you to disobey your father.’”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
A Woman Scorned (CH 39)
“I followed, afraid of what I might find until I saw Nestan. Relief flooded every fiber of my being at seeing she was safe, but her light did not melt my heart as it had before. She was no longer a full moon to shine on me. Instead, her eyes were darkened with rage, and she indicated I should seat myself far from her, unlike when we last met.”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
Nestan's Wedding (CH 38)
“In the morning, before the first light of dawn, I awoke to voices outside my chambers. I rose to find my servant, who told me the King and Queen wished to speak with me. Concerned at what might cause them to call me at such an early hour, I dressed and immediately made my way to the palace.”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
One Hundred Keys (CH 36)
“A man from Pharsidan woke me at dawn with a message, ‘My son, I know you desire rest, but you were away for three months. In all this time I have not hunted or eaten game killed in the fields. If you are not too tired, come to the audience hall. I await you.’”
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Enemy Mine (CH 35)
“After I sent my letter to Pharsidan, I appointed advisors and generals to remain behind and oversee the affairs of Khataeti in my absence. Then I set out for India. Though Ramaz was my prisoner on the long journey home, I treated him as an equal. For me, I held everything I wanted in my hand. I was flush with wealth of every kind, yet glory and honor were the currencies I cared most for.”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
The Three Hundred (CH 33)
“We journeyed for half a day until reaching a tall peak. From there, dust could be seen rising from the distant plains, and we understood King Ramaz was coming. I had planned for this moment and called my Knights to me. Though a trap had been set, I did not doubt in the sharpness of my sword.”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
First In Last Out (CH 32)
“The morning of our march dawned brightly, illuminating the armies before me. My men were arrayed against a backdrop of azure sky, ready and eager to begin. As their leader, and Amirbar of India, I stood before them like a lion. They waited only for my command. Looking across their endless ranks, I saluted before mounting and ordering the trumpets and bugles to be sounded.”
By H. J. Buell5 days ago in Chapters
Words ant Their Weight (CH 31)
“I held the letter a moment before opening it, weighing what was said without words. None of the adornment or formality traditionally accorded between equals was included on or about the paper. Worse, he used plain parchment with no seal. His lack of decorum clearly conveyed an intent to insult. I wondered long at the arrogance and ignorance of such a man.”
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