A Geography Of Haarth: Grayharbor (Updated)
The A Geography of Haarth post series explores the full range of locales and places from The Wall Of Night world of Haarth—including those that exist in the psychic and supernatural realms.
From January 25, 2013 to November 25, 2014, the posts traversed locations encountered in The Heir Of Night and The Gathering Of The Lost.
Now the series returns to gazette the geography of Daughter Of Blood (The Wall Of Night Book Three.) The new series comprises updates of previous entries as well as new listings.
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Grayharbor: port and northenmost town between the River and the Wall of Night
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Malian narrowed her eyes at the flock of starlings swirling across the sky behind his head, a sure sign that evening was drawing in. “The Band has eyes-and-ears amongst the caravans that journey to the Border Mark, and also in the Grayharbor warehouses that specialize in the Wall trade.”
~ from © The Gathering Of The Lost: The Wall of Night Book Two, Chapter 27 — Rumor and Doubt
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The three hooded figures came up Grayharbor’s Sailcloth Street just as the rain swept in off the sea for the second time that day. The deluge brought a swirl of leaves and rubbish down the deep gutters on either side of the cobbled thoroughfare and all three leapt for the portico of Seruth’s temple where Faro had taken shelter. He heard one of the strangers curse as his boot came down in the flood. The fine black leather was soaked in an instant and the man cursed again as he followed his companions into the porch. Faro moved further back, into the corner closest to the temple door, wary of the long black cloaks and deep hoods that did not fall back even when the newcomers sprang for shelter. They were carrying swords, too. He recognized the shape of hilt and scabbard beneath their cloaks and knew that likely meant other weapons as well.
~ from © Daughter Of Blood: The Wall of Night Book Three, Chapter 2 — The Serpent Prince