Character: Michael Ward

Once & Well

Their unlikely attachment would establish a dynasty.
He’s a reaver boy, raised by the fox whose captivity is a family secret. She’s a reaver girl whose line is both favored by and feared by dragonkind. The ward rising through the ranks meets the battler with a healer’s touch. They have little in common, or so they thought. Because trust can be shared, and friendship can belong to two. [An Amaranthine Saga prequel that offers glimpses of Michael and Sansa during their Ingress Academy days.]

Audio Exclusive! This short story has been narrated by Travis Baldree, and I’ve set up a drop over on Patreon, where you’ll find a countdown to its debut on Wednesday, July 9 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific). You’ll be able to purchase Once & Well in my shop.

June 30, 2025 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Outtake, PatreonTags: Audio Books, Character: Michael Ward, Character: Sansa, Once & Well 1 Comment

ART: Naproom

Michael and the Crossers. Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent poll over on Patreon. Fully half of you (51% to be exact) asked to see our “halfers” next. Most of Stately House’s crossers are known by name thanks to Lord Mettlebright’s Man. Of all of my options, I chose Nonny, Gilen, and Jarrah in large part because they’ve had the most mentions & screentime. Jacques mentions Jarrah in Bk3: Tamiko and the Two Janitors, trying to pawn off the little hellion on Kip, and all three of these boys had their moment in Cross and Crosser (that IY x Amaranthine Saga crossover I wrote for my fanniversary last September), which I’ve excerpted below.

Naproom | art by FoxOfTwilight

Excerpted from Cross and Crosser:

::twinkle::

March 3, 2021 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine Interludes, Amaranthine SagaTags: Art: Cast Portraits, Artist: FoxOfTwilight, Character: Gilen, Character: Jarrah, Character: Kyrie, Character: Lilya, Character: Michael Ward, Character: Nonny 10 Comments

ART: Michael

More than just your average chauffeur, Michael Ward is a doting husband, a proud father, a closet scholar, a patient teacher, and a little more amazing than he lets on. A reaver with the designation of ward, Michael’s family has been serving the Hajime household for generations. Continue reading →

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 by FORTHRIGHT Categories: Amaranthine SagaTags: Art: Cast Portraits, Artist: FoxOfTwilight, Book 1: Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, Character: Michael Ward 2 Comments