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The Recruiters, Part 4: Canebrake
They had to dodge between two long, narrow islands to avoid an extra half-day of sailing to go around and come back to the natural harbor on southern Nadul Island. The Captain and his crew seemed to think it a … Continue reading
The Recruiters, Part 3: No Secrets
As with all things on Misty, it amused Fortis the odd mixture of simplicity and complexity which characterized the small dining room. While the wood was always the finest quality, the design of things might be entirely rustic. Eating was … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 9: Confusion
They went back to the tea tent. After a solid lunch of stew, pan bread and berries, the man behind the counter brought out a cloth bag filled with various sized bulges. George pulled from his robe a similar bag … Continue reading
Mists to Mysts, Part 7: Cast Adrift
George sheathed his sword, then took off the harness. After shifting things around a bit, he sat on the end of his bed, leaned back against the pack frame. “I am by no means a teacher of religion. But I … Continue reading
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From Mists to Mysts, Part 5: The Long Short Way
Fortis tried on his backpack, then they piled everything in a corner near the door. George shrugged out of his weapon harness and placed it on top of the pile. He turned to Fortis. “Hungry?” Francis hurried past them into … Continue reading
Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 5
View from Outside So we are patient with others who don’t yet understand, and that would be most of the world. You are never alone, but you will often feel lonely. Rare is the non-mystic who will accept your position … Continue reading
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From Mists to Mysts, Part 2: Landing
Fortis joined George in the lower deck, feeding, brushing and cleaning up behind the animals. He learned the common term for them was “coursers.” During the journey across the polar island, it seemed they ate all the grass they could … Continue reading
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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 4
Road Markers The fundamental commitment to Truth as something separate and ineffably larger than yourself carries a raft of consequences. There is a sense in which it is all one thing, but we have a well established framework for examining … Continue reading
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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 3
The Journey No living human can show you the gate. I can only tell you there is one. But we can paint the border in bold colors. You can try to fake it. You can emulate all the subtle behavior … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 10: Home Unknown
Fortis noticed George used the small electronic display sheet for navigation, mounting it near the steering controls. “George, you don’t have the common navigational beacons around this planet, for obvious reasons. How does your navigation system work?” “Every planet — … Continue reading