Tag Archives: Port Naain

The Ballad of Stagbold Keep from Tallis Steelyard #shortstory

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from the pen of the inimitable Tallis Steelyard another story from Port Naain… Initially, I confess, I had intended to write this as verse and then find some poor and credulous musician to supply music. But frankly the story … Continue reading →

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The risks inherent in trade from Tallis Steelyard:

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: It’s some time ago now, but there was a fashion for drinking the rare black lichen. I say drinking because they used to dry it over open fires, grind it fine and mix it in almost … Continue reading →

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A dire warning from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The inimitable Tallis Steelyard introduces a new volume of The Port Naain Intelligencer… a tortuous tale of passion, intrigue and murder on the streets of his city in which he and Benor became embroiled. In Port Naain, Jim Webster has … Continue reading →

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A final thought, for now, about the problems caused by patrons from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Inevitably one tale calls to mind another. It seems that no sooner have you got one patron safely home to bed than duty demands that you take care of another. There are times when I feel that many of my … Continue reading →

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A further exploration of the problems caused by patrons by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I confess that I have, over the years, come to the conclusion that some patrons, quite frankly, don’t take their responsibilities seriously. Indeed there are times when I feel that I have been taken advantage of and my good nature … Continue reading →

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Further problems with patrons by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In my efforts to guide young poets and to help them avoid the pitfalls which have, in the past, come near to engulfing me, I wish to discuss further the problem of patrons. Looking back a majority of my patrons … Continue reading →

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A visit from the Chiropodist – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard…a new tale from Port Naain’s foremost poet… Sometimes I find that I am called upon to write cautionary tales, so that those who wish to follow in my footsteps and make a living in the arts … Continue reading →

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A charitable gesture – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard It is at this point I wish to bring before you a good friend of mine, one Tamas Berfett. Tamas is a man of many parts, a successful merchant, a minor poet of modest competence willing … Continue reading →

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‘That Dress’ – a new tale from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard. It was only by chance that I was present at the Ball when the daughters of the House Senton were introduced to society. House Senton is a family of the old aristocracy, they were here before … Continue reading →

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The Invigilator -Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

A new tale in the life of Port Naain’s most celebrated poet… Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard… I’ve always felt that it is important to encourage the young, to drive young minds to grapple with the eternal verities which dominate the … Continue reading →