Jewelry Inhabitants of Centernia love to wear jewelry. For some, it is a talisman of good luck. For others, it is an ostentatious bit of show. For those in mourning, a simple choker may be a means to feel connected with the dead. In the land of Centernia, almost all types of jewelry are worn by both genders. Earrings are very popular, as are ear cuffs, ring bracelets and simple pendants. It is not unusual to see someone with as many as ten piercings along their earlobe. Tongue and nose piercings are not as common in Centernia, but you will see them among members of the Holy Circus and people of the northern regions. Materials Much of the jewelry common in the area of Trabalis is made from a gold variant, mined in the mountains. It is plentiful and cheap metal with relatively low toxicity. Silver jewelry is also popular. Gemstones are more rare than gold. Most jewelry worn by common folk feature polished stones, glass, painted wood, and innovative combinations of natu
Child of Aurumice came back from my editor. I'm still reviewing all the comments, but his overarching concern is both exciting and gut-punching. I have written two books. My editor's intuition is dead on, as when I wrote the original outline, it was two books. As the story evolved, I thought I didn't have enough content for two stories, so I left it as one book, the length rivaling Mark of the Castle. I need time to process all the comments before I rush to make this change. If I go through with it, bad news for you all, book three is delayed. However, on the bright side, you get two books and more story! This isn't the only Centernia project on the horizon. For years, I've written short stories from different parts of the Centernia timeline, from Elina's childhood to Nico's ultimate sacrifice. I had considered putting the stories up on the website for free or offering them for 99 cents each. Neither felt right. Instead, I'm experimenting with a
They traveled across a small wooden bridge over a pristine pond. In the water below, small brown hippopotamus turtles waded through the mud. Water sloshed up onto their patterned shells. “What are those?” Jessica asked. “The burch,” Misa explained. “They’re a little tough but they taste good in a sauce.” Jessica couldn’t imagine killing one of the dog-sized beasts. They seemed so happy in their watery little home. --Return to the Castle Mud Loving Creatures The water-dwelling burch are very common throughout the continent of Madierna. Most often they are found in muddy, swampy areas where they eat insects, small fish, and freshwater plankton. Burch species range from approximately eight inches to as much as three feet. They have leathery skin and unique shell patterns. These marsh-loving creatures have been described as being very similar to the tortoise, though they can move much quicker on land. Burch are monotremes and lay eggs buried dee
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