My Mother’s name was Karis…she died when I was 12…she got pregnant by some young Warrior she was tutoring and teaching to read and write, who ever heard of an educated Warrior…I never knew His name Mom never told me…all she said was that she was banished from Asperiche with some coin to live on and for me… How we ended up in Port Kar I do not know but my earliest memories are of the docks and the smell of the sea…She never Companioned nor submitted to any Man, something inside Her heart could not let go of that Warrior who was my Father. After she died I had no one…I was completely alone…so I turned to stealing to stay alive… One day as I was looking over my possibilities I saw a ship out in the Harbor…It was a Pirate ship….my heart jumped for joy…I was determined to get aboard and join this Pirate crew…I saw them loading some cargo and while no one was looking I stole away with the cargo…it was three days before they found me and brought me to the Captain…He looked me over and decided to allow me to be the cabin boy…smiles… they did not realize I was a girl…I went with them all over the Thassa..For two years…then one day I did not look like a boy anymore and things changed…On the next trip to Port Kar he turned me over to the owner of the Red Silk Tavern and told Him to take care of me and if He heard I was harmed in anyway…He would do horrible things to him….what’s her name barked the owner…Damn He said…do not know we just called her “cabin boy”…He thought a moment then with a smile said…Her name is mara
Harper was born in Port Kar and raised by Jacobed's uncle and aunt. She grew up as a quiet but gifted girl always listening to Jacobed's adventures and dreams. She laughed at his antics. She would tease him at times, but they had a pretty good relationship. She looked up to Jacobed and he protected her from men who would want to court her or show'd interest. Harper was a happy child, As a young lady, she was kind and confident. She often was found writing mainly about Jacobed's journeys. She kept a journal of the things he told her. It was tucked secretly away. In her journal she would write about her dreams and desires. Some were considered taboo. So she made sure the book was hidden well. She learned how to read and write at a young age and her chose caste was to be a scribe. Her parents made sure she was educated in the second knowledge. Harper had a soft natural glow about her. She was upbeat and spirited. Her spirit matched her fiery hair. She didn't defy her parents very often. She was obedient in her youthful age. When she smiled it would reach her eyes that would sparkle a deep shade of emerald. Harper watched from afar when Jacobed would bring her friend to visit to the house and they would talk business. She was intrigued and thought he was gorgeous. She would listen to the sound of his voice as it was deep and rugged. She learned his name and wondered more about him. So she boldly passed through the house in hopes she would be able to get a glimpse of him. She would write about him. The way he looked. His dark eyes. The scar on his upper brow. His muscles. She wondered what he would look like without his shirt on. She would giggle when she thought of that. She wondered where he came from. The way he held himself, confident and strong. The way his voice rolled off like the deep waves of Thassa. She wanted to know more. One morning, she dressed in her sun dress and walks up to him and introduced herself. She told herself she would stand firm and lifted her head high like a Free Woman of Gor, like a Lady her Mother had taught her to be. Then when he spoke to her, (Tal, I am Quin), it all seemed to settle inside of her. She wanted to know him further, so she spent the afternoon with him getting to know each other. Her laughter joined his. They fit naturally. Before you knew it, it was well into the evening and she reluctantly needed to go. She wrote about him that night in her journal. She wondered if she would see him again. She dreamed!....(written by the real Harper)
As she regained consciousness she became painfully aware that she was bound and gagged…it was dark and musty and smelled like fish…Her clothes were torn and tattered and she felt the soreness of being handled roughly…voices could be heard arguing and it was obvious they were trying to figure out what to do with her.. I say we kill her” one voice demanded… Don’t be a fool…Cato told us she is the Daughter of a member of the Captians council…kill her and we will have no place to Hide…beside she is the cousin of Jacobed we do not need more trouble…Now follow the plan and I will decide what to do with miss prissy…footsteps could be heard and finally the two came face to face.
Post /script....I want to thank all those who have been following the blog saga...Today I revealed something about mara that only those who read the first chapter will recognize the OMG moment...so if you have not done so here is the link to that first chapter
https://www.buzzen.com/user/Dartainian/id/6154/blog.html
The story will be ending soon so again thanks for taking this journey with me
~ Madie Veyl