Journey to Solve the Riddles of Treachery

Chapter 1 The warm sea breeze blew through the small cabin of the ship. It was mid-morning and the skies to the east were still clear, even though the western skies were darkening. Valkrye slowly became aware of herself waking up. She wasn’t sure how long she had been out cold. At first she couldn’t remember very much, but she was aware of a pounding headache and the dryness of her mouth. She really wanted a drink but needed to wake up more first. After a couple of moments and a few deep breaths of fresh air she slowly opened her eyes. She was lying on her back and looking up at the unfamiliar ceiling she tried to recall where she was and how she got there. For a few moments more her mind was a blank, then she recalled being at the trading village and then being bartered for and finally sold. She remembered then when she was put on the caravan’s wagon she kicked a couple of the guards, causing one of them to lose a tooth. She also remembered Thor being hit from behind again as he tried to break free. Sporadically she remembered the trip to the ship, then her being taken from the wagon to the dock where Sidiki’s ship was anchored. When she moved her hand to rub the sore spot on her jaw and felt the heavy iron cuffs and saw the long chain connecting them, she then remembered trying to fight as they led her and eventually had to carry her on board, she was punched by one of the guards who was tired of her struggles, he was also angered that the first blow didn’t fell her, but the second one did. Valkrye vowed to pay that one back at her first opportunity. When she tried to sit up she noticed the second chain, this one attached to her right ankle and secured to the bed, which was bolted to the floor for safety during storms.