<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:46:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/amarabooks/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 38 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[38 (Three Months Later…) “Did you get all that, Astra?” Stella asked her new student. The young woman read back all the remedies, potions and spells that would help a pregnant woman give birth to a healthy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-38-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-38-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 37 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[37 Outside Stella’s cottage, Rachel sat astride Melodia, her brilliant blue gown covering a large part of the horse. Tiny gemstones had been sewn onto the garment in many places making it sparkle in the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-37-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-37-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 36 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[36 Early in the morning, Rachel went for a ride on Melodia as she did so frequently. Breyind was busily assembling the greenhouse for Stella and Marie’s herbs, so she went alone. Rachel took the long way]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-36-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-36-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 35 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[35 In the next few days, the portal was installed in the castle. It would allow Katja and Rachel to visit places in the Other World without having to travel clear to the waterfall and cave. All they had]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-35-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-35-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:00:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 34 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[34 There was a knock on Breyind’s door. It was Stella. “You asked for me to call on you this morning.” “Yes, I did,” Rachel said grabbing a paper bag and joining her outside. “I found these herbs for you]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-34-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-34-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 33 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[33 When they reached Velantia, it was barely mid-day and everyone felt rejuvenated. Katja was surprised too, but realised it was the magick of changing worlds. “What happened?” Marie asked. “Welcome to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-33-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-33-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 32 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[32 (Mid-October, 2006, England) As they crossed into England, Katja noticed the autumn leaves littering the trail. It was noticeably cooler as well. Adrick’s warmth kept her comfortable though. She noticed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-32-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-32-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 31 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[31 Early in the morning, Adrick knocked on Katja’s door. “Come in, Adrick,” she called. “How did you know it was me?” he asked as he closed the door behind him, then looking longingly upon the half-naked]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-31-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-31-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 30 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[30 Katja awoke in the morning to kisses and Adrick’s hands caressing her body. She couldn’t imagine a more pleasant wakening. His kisses quickly followed. “I must be dreaming,” she said softly. “If so,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-30-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-30-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 29 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[29 Adrick turned up early the next morning again. Katja was wearing her modern clothing in preparation for returning to England. “Can’t I change your mind?” he asked sadly. “Even after yesterday?” She]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-29-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-29-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 28 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[28 “I have a picnic for us today,” Adrick said. “I want to show you one of my favourite places in all of Velantia!” “Sounds good for our last day,” Katja replied. Adrick felt his heart sink. “Yes,” he]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-28-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-28-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 27 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[27 “I want to understand more about the portals and the Guardians,” Rachel said to Stella as they sipped tea. “There is much I do not know,” Stella replied. “But I will share what I know provided that]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-27-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-27-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 26 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[26 In the morning, Adrick rode to the cottage as had become his routine now. He was looking forward to taking Katja riding again. He couldn’t stop thinking about her. The young woman came out before he]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-26-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-26-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 25 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[25 Uncharacteristically, Stella stayed up into the wee hours. She pored through all her ancient books and scrolls. She couldn’t find anything talking about what she had observed in Rachel. She pulled out]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-25-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-25-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 24 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[24 Katja and Adrick returned to the cottage as the sun began to set. Stella smiled as Katja entered the cottage. “You enjoy yourself?” she said almost more of a statement than a question. “Yes.” “Adrick]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-24-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-24-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 23 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[23 Adrick sat with Katja on the rock along the river. The horse ate grass contentedly. Katja watched the ducks on the river and wondered at all she had seen. The land was unquestionably beautiful. She]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-23-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-23-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 22 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[22 “When do I get my own horse?” Rachel asked as she and Breyind rode back towards the village. “Don’t you like sitting with me?” Breyind asked. “Of course I do, but it would be nice to be able to go places]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-22-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-22-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 21 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[21 Katja woke to the sunshine streaming into her face. It felt late. She smelled something cooking. She crept out into the landing ready to descend the stairs. Rachel’s door flew open. “Wait!” her friend]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-21-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-21-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter 20  - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[20 Katja woke again for a meal – some sort of stew made of some sort of game. “Janas,” the woman explained, bringing a pot to the table. “Similar to your rabbits. Very good for convalescence.” “What did]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-20-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-20-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighid's Blood - Chapter  19 - A'mara Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[19 Rachel, meanwhile, was on horseback with Breyind and some other men to fetch her things from her flat in her world. “How are we going to get these wagons through the portal?” Rachel asked. “It was barely]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-19-a-mara-books</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fiction/@viking-ventures/brighid-s-blood-chapter-19-a-mara-books</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[viking-ventures]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCZZeu4auHiQhNWfzvU7dzMbAJwSw6Ga9xqe3sPQoPqYsHDZavMHzMaHXePSpwHVK6PgWWKwWT4S5d8uCpSm3iZxxWSGLqec5oY36Tm2MbxXy9umTCZK9iQ9FXjCmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>