December 42, 1539, on the New Terra Calendar
December 16, 2326, on the Alliance/Earth Calendar
Seven years after the war
The Holy Holiday in Bryerstone is like no other. Every shop, inn, and building are adorned with large hollowed out fruits, illuminated by candles and light-stones that projected the glow of the orbs out the tops, painting the kingdom in festive colors of yellow green and orange.
Katreena held on tight to Roy's arm as they walked through the marketplace, bundled up in heavy coats, wool caps, and scarves that covered all but their eyes. Pulling him even closer, they matched their steps to keep from tripping each other; their walk was more a matter of joy than for warmth. For years she had wanted to share the holiday festivities of her youth with her husband, but the
