Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Ten: Iah-Ra in Action

"Slaves that are too old to work may be disposed of by the owner. The owner must report the death of the Slave to the Association of Slave Owners within forty-eight hours of the death."Mauro's surroundings disappeared from his notice as he strived to carry himself and Garnet to the dungeon and away from the monsters which reaped fiery chaos on Aimonbay Estate. One of the servants waved wildly at him from the safe-haven."Come on, you two!" he called. "Get to the dungeon! Quickly now!"Mauro made haste towards the servant and passed the grand hall just as it erupted into balls of flame. The heat from the burst singed all three of the desperate victims. Garnet screamed as both of her ankles caught fir

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Eleven: Life is Grand as a Count

"Owners of Slaves may do what they wish to and with their Slaves, as the Slaves are the owner's personal property. However, unnecessary, inappropriate, and/or too much punishment of a Slave will be determined as Excessive Punishment and such actions are liable for a fine of up to but no more than the Slave's value."Polaris was genuinely shocked. Then followed the concern that the confessor may have been Nadia. "Really?" he asked. "Have you seen this one in true form?"Rallian shook his head and shrugged. "The confession was enough for me. She told me she's part human, part limoniad, and part mermaid.""Her parents must have an interesting story."

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Twelve: The Death Sentence

"Only law enforcement, Their Royal Majesties, and the Slave Owner may harm an owned Slave. All unauthorized individuals caught harming an owned Slave without permission from the owner will be prosecuted to the utmost of the law in addition to paying the owner the full value of the harmed Slave."With her head hung low, Nadia followed Polaris out of the sparring room and down the corridor. Rein perched on her shoulder."Go ahead and let him know of your curse, Nadia," Rein whispered into her ear. "It might be better for everyone if he knew about it."Nadia wasn't sure if she agreed with Rein. In the parlor, Polaris took a seat in his wing chair in front of the fireplace, which was adjacent to Drake wh

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Thirteen: The Return of Ravan the Great

"Slaves in public must carry a visible form of identification approved by the Association of Slave Owners. Any violation of this law will result in severe physical punishment that will continue until the Slave gives up its owner's name and location, at which point the owner will be fined. If the Slave still refuses to reveal its owner's name and location, it will either be disposed of, sold in the next Slave Auction, or assigned to the following Annual Slave Arena."The next day, on Malla 10, King Darren, Queen Ariana, Lady Lusi, Lord Polaris, as well as their many knights and body guards, left the palace to make their way to the Kingdom of Saíd, which happened to be as long of a journey as Drake had mentioned it to be: five weeks, which was twenty days. After settling some of her own affairs, Rein made her w

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Fourteen: An Offer for Polaris

"A Slave's identification must consist of the following in order: [Slave's Name], Property of [Owner's Name], [Owner's Title if Applicable], [Owner's Address]. Any violation of this law will result in the Slave either being sold in the next scheduled Slave Auction, or assigned to the following Annual Slave Arena. The owner may or may not be informed and will not be reimbursed for the Slave's value."Suddenly, Ariana found herself in her bedchamber in the Helvetican Palace, alone with Ravan the Great. She watched his attention go straight to her silver vanity."Lovely mirror," Ravan commented as he stroked the glimmering frame. "The accent of pearls with this spiral, floral array is absolutely intoxicating."

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Fifteen: A Devastating Loss

"Slaves in public must keep their faces covered from the nose down at all times. If this law is at all violated, the Slave will undergo severe physical punishment. If this law is violated against one of Royal or Noble Blood, the Slave will thereafter either be executed or assigned into the following Annual Slave Arena. The owner may or may not be informed and will not be reimbursed for the Slave's value."A snowy-haired boy much older than Nadia came from around the corner, followed by another boy only slightly younger than him, and a third boy who appeared about twelve years of age though he was probably fourteen."Is that a slave?" asked the third boy.Immediately, Nadia dropped to one knee and wai

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Sixteen: A Deeper Pit

"Slave Owners may sell their Slaves at their own discretion. The Association of Slave Owners must be notified within forty-eight hours after the Slave is sold."Nadia knew that Lady Skye was headed directly to the rear courtyard to retrieve the satchel which held Nadia's golden ball and she bolted out the door after her. Skye flew down the staircase with her turquoise locks bouncing behind her, and Nadia slid down the railing to pass her by. She and Skye dodged around pillars, hopped furniture, and shoved past people as they fought to reach the rear courtyard before the other. Then Skye finally recalled that she had authority in this household."Stop her!" she shouted. "Grab her!"A few servants trie

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles   Chapter Seventeen: The League of Assassins

"A Slave must obey its owner's rules, excluding rules that violate the Law of Noelle. If a Slave Owner experiences consistent disobedience from his or her Slave, the owner may dispose of that Slave. All Slave deaths must be reported to the Association of Slave Owners within forty-eight hours of the death."Rein shot above the trees to remain out of sight and then dove back down into the forest once she believed that she was well ahead of the cloaked woman. When she found Gideon again, she peered behind him to see that his pursuer had made incredible progress and was right on his tail. The moment of truth had arrived. Rein opened her mouth to call out Gideon's name."Gideon!" The fiery redhead had beat her to it.

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