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An Introduction To The Bravian Languages

In creating the fictional universe for my Bravian stories–one written so far, and others on the way–I imagined a certain development for different dialects of English, and here is an introduction to how they would sound for readers of the … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: Epilogue

6 January 3015 Most Dread Sovereign, I have just gotten back to the capital and have received the approved treaty and have submitted it to the Bravian government for approval. I hope that it has met with the full approval … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: The Rise Of The House Of Septimus – 5

Given the news I have just given, it should go without saying that I recommend that our treaty be agreed to as soon as possible. Given the speed at which the Bravians are able to conduct diplomacy with like-minded nations, … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: The Rise Of The House Of Septimus – 4

The governor paused a bit before continuing. “So far I have talked mostly about the past, but now I think it would be good to talk about the plans for the future that have been made while we have been … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: The Rise Of The House Of Septimus – 3

With that, the interview was over, and I found a place near the palace where I was able to relax and wait for the opening ceremony that would come the next day. I decided not to try to send out … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: The Rise Of The House Of Septimus – 2

When I went to speak with Governor Guillaume Septimus in his audience room, I was struck by how similar the throne rooms were in both cases, although the mountain ranges were different. The types of rocks I could see were … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: The Rise Of The House of Septimus – 1

December 21, 3014 Dread sovereign, I am writing to you having just arrived in the new capital city of the province of Over-The-Eastern-River, where I will be spending some time with Royal Governor Guillaume Septimus, who is the older brother … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: A Heartwarming Tale Of Uplift – 5

It was at this point that my hosts sprang a bit of a surprise on me. “Now we would like to ask you some questions, since you have been asking us so many questions,” the priest’s wife said. “Sure, go … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: A Heartwarming Tale Of Uplift – 4

“I wanted to know more about how your city is the gateway to the province of Over-The-Eastern-River. What does that mean, anyway?” “Well,” began the priest’s wife. “It’s more like this is the obvious place you go to when you … Continue reading

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Dispatches From A Brave Land: A Heartwarming Tale Of Uplift – 3

“How did you go from dealing with ships to helping to colonize new lands for Bravia?” “That’s not exactly a straightforward process and it wasn’t a quick one. In general, it is the Bravain tradition to make sure that people … Continue reading

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