http://slow.writerscafe.org/johndhalsted The original writings of author John Halsted en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775415221 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Observations at the end of Autumn http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237315/ Desert Dreamscape http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237311/ The crew make it back to Kyiv, just in time for the biggest surprise of Ulf's life. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237305/ The siege successfully over and the Pechenegs in full retreat, Ulf and the crew can finally perpare to cover the last leg to Kyiv. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237302/ The Pechenegs thouroghly demoralised by the mind games being played by Ulf and the crew, the leaderless Pechenegs begin to desert. Bt will it be enough to swing the balance of power in the crew's favour? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237299/ Having captured the Pecheneg leader Ulf and the crew engage the confused Pechenegs in a game of wits and demoralisation. But will they succeed? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237296/ The crew get out of the scrape with the Kozak and make to back to the Kremianets with a view to sitting out the siege. Or can they influence the outcome before the relief column breaks through? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237291/ The raid almost over the crew are making their wy back to the Kremianets Fort when they ru into an adversary they havent crossed for almost two years. Will this be the end for the crew? Will Ulf ever get to see his unborn child? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237289/ Having studied the Pecheneg encampment Ulf devises a plan that could swing the balance of power his way. But will it work? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237285/ On the approach to Izyum the crew come across citizens of Izyum hiding out in the forest. They tell them the town is under Pecheneg attack. Can Ulf and the crew do anything to swing the balance of power away from the Pechnegs? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237263/ After an adventure filled journey along the Silk Route into the Taklamakan to Lou Lan and Urumchi, the crew return to Hardzy Tarkhan (Astrakhan), the Venice of the East, and recquaint themselves with the Simantov family. What surprises lie in store for th http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237258/ Ulf and the crew make it back to Hardzy Tarkhan (Astrakhan) after their adventure in the Taklamakan Desert. They collect Balgichi and Serakh Simantov who reluctantly leave their family home with regret and sadness. The crew must push hard for Kyiv if they http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237253/ After a short stopover at Sarkel, the crew push on west towards Izyum, hoping to make it across Pecheneg territory to Kyiv before winter sets in - and before Ulf's first child is born. But what lies in store? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237250/ Having crossed the Plains of the Khazars without incident the crew cross the Don River and head for the saftey of the White Fortress at Sarkel. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237247/ After leaving Hardzy Tarkhan (Astrakhan), enroute to the White Fortress at Sarkel, the crew cross the bleak Plains of the Khazars known to be frequented by brigands and thieves. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237242/ At the end of the Viking age a group of Vikings decide the quiet life is not for them and they decide to "Go a Viking" one last time. Action and adventure from Norway across Europe onto the Silk Route and into China's Taklamakan Desert. So calle http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/johndhalsted/237238/