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Little announcement; I've submitted the contract for this and Rise of the Useless Wife, which will mean an influx of new viewers and the ability to be recommended on the site.
Now, what isn't going to change is this novel being free; R.U.W is going to be free as well until I finish the novel, then I plan on locking that.
This one though, will remain free forever, or until I reach the end (if that ever happens lol), so don't worry about that.
This being contracted though means that, should you decide you like my work enough, you can donate coins via a gift to me, which would be immensely helpful (I still need money lol) and just overall support the book in and of itself with Gold Tickets.
Anyways, just wanted to let y'all know so that no one gets confused or scared that this is going to stop being free to read; unless I tell my content editor to lock the chapters, they remain free to read and enjoy at your leisure.
Story related wise, just letting people know what this is going to be like going forwards as well; Astra is, as you could tell, rather... open sexually, and she's already had a discussion with Rhefia about sleeping around.
Now, if that makes you uncomfortable, sorry, but that's how it's going to be going forwards; the current group will meet new people, have some fun together, before moving on.
Maybe they grow interested in that new person and that person joins them, maybe not.
From here on out, sex is an open activity to be enjoyed with anyone, unless Rhefia or Astra clearly tells the other no, and let me tell you that it's going to be rare.
Cool?
Now, let's get to meet the people of Teran!
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Whilst we were enjoying the journey inside the carriage, Rhefia and Aethisia sat on the drivers seat, bored and horny from listening to the sounds of Yiksa and Camara moaning in the back.
To try and distract themselves, they began to play childish word games or try and tell stories as best they could, but the sound of Kalia getting triple teamed eventually drove them over the edge.
We... learnt very quickly what happened when we teased and edged the two Deerkin by forcing them up front, so after they emptied themselves inside the three of us, one stayed in the back and the other drove the carriage.
For the moment, Rhefia and I were out front, and I leaned on her shoulder as I watched the green hills roll on by, the gentle breeze and fresh scent of grass dousing the remnants of my arousal.
The five Geri harnessed to the carriage happily trotted along, not even noticing the weight of the wooden vehicle as they panted and pranced around, the new environment exciting them greatly as they too took in the lush grass and warm breeze, all while the suns shone down on us.
Talking quietly with Rhefia about anything that came to mind, eventually we encountered our first piece of civilization on our journey towards Birchan.
Laying on either side of the cobbled road were houses made from fired bricks, while the rest of the village was made from mud bricks and earth, with long strands of dried grasses layered over the top to act as the roof.
At first, I was confused, until Rhefia leaned over and said "They have a lattice of sticks and gramboo shoots to act as a roof, and they patch it over with more mud before the winter comes. Though, many villagers still suffer in the cold and snow."
Nodding, I turned from the compact housing to look at the sprawling fields of various crops.
There were three that I could see in abundance, one of which took over the entire right side of the road.
Entire hills were filled with the yellow-green shoots of wheat, what would eventually turn into a rich gold color when they matured completely.
On the left were two kinds of crops; one was a thick brown stick that poked out of the ground, a pink flower blooming on the top, while the other was a small stem littered with white flowers.
"On the right is wheat, as you should be able to tell. On the left is gramboo, that pink flowered crop, and the other is blackberries."
Thanking Rhefia for the information, I noticed that the villagers toiling in the fields were glancing curiously our way, but none moved to run or hide.
Besides some shy children.
The villagers themselves were mainly Deerkin and Rabbitkin, though there were a few Boarkin managing the fields as well, their short tusks poking out from their lips.
Glancing at Rhefia, I frowned as I asked "Why are you so much darker then the rest of the Deerkin here?"
Rhefia was a dark, rich chocolate color, with Camara being a shade lighter and Aethisia being a paler, more tanned woman.
Chuckling, Rhefia grinned at me as she tapped her antlers, a slightly arrogant gleam in her eye as she said "It's simple. The Deerkin down in the South are pacifists and gentle, while the Deerkin up North are aggressive. On top of that, the Northern Deerkin have Areseta's blood in their veins as well, so we tend to be darker; she's a black skinned, red veined Goddess after all. The other difference is obvious as well; our antlers are weapons, theirs aren't. Most Deerkin in the South tend to have small nubs on their heads, kinda like Yiksa."
"Huh... that's... interesting. Are most races like that? Different... variants?"
"Yeah, they tend to be... influenced by region quite a bit. Just like Animals and Monsters are, Astra. Though, some remain the same; Rabbitkin are universally timid and weak no matter where, but their incredibly horny little sluts, so they make great prostitutes..."
Raising a brow, I stared at my wife for a moment before chuckling as she grew slightly embarrassed at her words.
"Speaking from experience there love?"
Coughing into her fist, Rhefia refused to turn to me as she muttered "I just... heard it from a friend is all..."
Rolling my eyes at her, I pecked her cheek as I whispered "I don't really mind that much, Rhefia, that you've had previous trysts with women. I mean, I'm asking you to let me get a taste of the world as well, so it's only fair you get to recall your own 'tastes' as well..."
Turning back towards me, she smiled and nodded, before we rolled into the village, stopping as a Boarkin woman dressed in half leather armor approached.
"Hey! Coming in from Geard?"
Hearing her cheery voice, I smiled at the Boarkin and nodded, taking in her swarthy skin and taut muscles, as well as the sharp tusks inching from her lips.
"Really! Oh, thank the Goddesses! Say, got any meats to sell? The first month after winter's always a bit tough..."
Dropping from the carriage, Rhefia and I approached the Boarkin woman and nodded, after glancing at one another and confirming our decision.
"Yeah, I have a spare few pounds. Fresh too."
Her smile widened into a grin as she stepped forwards, taking my hands in hers as she thanked me again.
"Thank you so much stranger! Ah, I forgot to say... Welcome to Fareki Village, our humble little abode. And I'm Ola Fareki, Village Head!"
Shaking her hands, I turned and introduced the others who stepped out, everyone nodding to the cheerful Boarkin.
"I'm Astra, and this here is Rhefia, my wife. Our two daughters, Camara and Aethisia. That's Yiksa, my lover, and our daughter Kalia."
Smiling warmly at each, Ola chuckled as she said "Quite a family you got there Astra! Anyways, hate to rush ya, but meat! Come, lets talk price! I've been dying to get some venison recently. See, my wife makes a mean venison stew, and we have all these vegetables, but no-"
Ola continued on and on, but I, and the others, were infected by her cheerful attitude, smiling alongside her as we pulled the carriage towards one of the two fired brick houses.