Epigraph seven

It is said that the first Huntress was worshipped as a Goddess on her native Pacific Ocean island. The fact that the ancient Europeans had no knowledge of said ocean was probably the only reason why the Portal Witch that cast the draining spell on the Amazons was unable to find her and claim the power for her own.

Legends of the Huntress, Seeker Alika Manaaru

Epigraph six

In most cases a truce between the Huntresses and a vampire overlord represented a simple agreement stating that, as long as no human lives were at stake, the Huntresses would not pursue the undead. In many cases, the same agreement was used for other demon clans, although there were certain species, clans, and overlords that would never negotiate. Rovers were almost always considered outside the truce settlements. Observations on the Alliance, George Lynde

Epigraph five

The first time all the Seekers were almost united in one organization was in the early 18^th century, when the European-based Seeker groups decided to elect a sole leader, Helmuth Vaanders. What followed was a period of twenty years when all other Seekers either joined the new ‘Defenders of Humanity,’ or were declared ‘sympathizers’ and hunted down. The death of  Helmuth brought on a succession crisis that splintered the Defenders and nullified the contracts against the sympathizers.

Observations on the Alliance, George Lynde

Epigraph four

It is said that the UN was modeled after the Seeker Assembly. Perhaps that explains why neither institution was able to take any decisions on time throughout their history.

Observations on the Alliance, George Lynde

Third epigraph

Each Amazon spirit is different, with its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on the original Amazon it was ripped out from. The Link connects the future Huntress with the spirit that has the closest characteristics with her own personal inner makeup. Since each Linked period augments the spirit, the increase in abilities the Huntress receives is greater each time a new Link is created.

Huntresses – the modern Amazons, Caitlin Jane Carding

Happy holidays

I want to wish everybody happy holidays, no matter what name they might have.

To celebrate, we have a photo of my son and one from the park close to where I grew up.

Second epigraph

Monday – Kung fu, Tuesday – Taekwondo, Wednesday – Kendo, Thursday – Krav Maga, Friday – working out at the gym,  and during the weekend – the shooting range, basketball, swimming, and running. This weekly program that she only veered from at most four weeks a year is what helped shape Kia into the Huntress she was to become.

Observations on the Alliance, George Lynde