For any new readers, Jeptha Berengar is a hero in our story who refers to himself as Beast. He was driven from his home after false accusations were made. He returned with the citizens of Northwich to break the siege against La Longi and was awarded a prestigious place to live. He found his name to be cleared. In fact, it was cleared shortly after he left.
Jeptha is somewhat unstable in nature. Here are a few points to know about Jeptha.
-The Man with the Shepherd’s Crook taught him a few points of etiquette and how to read.
-James the Bastard taught him the Montante method of greatsword fighting. Being a visual learner, Jeptha was quite adept in this skill, but prefers to fight with his hands.
-Ahusaka of the Heron tribe taught him a good bit about the outdoors. The tribe call him, Yenaldooshi or skin walker
Additional Insight Can Be Found Here.
(You can also read the story.😏)
“I AM BEAST. I EAT THE FLESH OF PREDATOR!
“THE PEQUIN ARE TASTY MORSELS I DESIRE.
“THEY FEED ON FEAR. I HATE MEAN THINGS THAT CAUSE FEAR.
“IT IS DARK. THE MOON IS FULL. I SEEK A CURE.
“STEWART THE MAGISTRATE SAID THE TIDE AND MOON AFFECT MY THOUGHTS. THIS IS CONFUSING.
“HE SAYS I ALWAYS BE BEAST.
“I RUN. I RUN THROUGH THE MOONLIT NIGHT. I FEAR NOT DARK. I AM BEAST IN DARKNESS!
“I THINK OF MOM AND DAD. WHEN I SEE THEM THEY ARE EMBARRASSED. THEY SAY THEY DON’T KNOW ME.
“I RUN. I CRY.
“I WILL RUN TO NORTHWICH TO SEE BROTHER. THEY HAVE MY KITTEN. SHE IS A NICE FRIEND. SHE LOVES ME MORE THAN MOM AND DAD.
“I AM SAD FOR LOSING WISPY SAPLING. I LOVE HER. I HAD TO LET HER GO.
“I LISTEN. I CRY. I STRIKE FEAR IN THE PREDATOR.
“THEY SAY WOLFMAN HOWL.
“I SAY LITTLE BOY INSIDE CRY.”
I like the last line 🙏
THE BEAST LIKES NICE LADY. SHE HAS SOFT HEART.
I AM BEAST
Beast has soft heart too 🌷
Wow!
I think that Beast is inherently good.
I like the Beast, i think he is a good person who is in unfortunate circumstances and who has been through a lot! Looking forward to read more 🙂
Thank you A.S.! I like the Beast as well. When I thought up his character, I knew he wpuld be a difficult ride at times.
You have developed his character very beautifully, in some ways people can relate to it, I know I can!
Great work, Ben 🙂
Thank you!
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Wow!
I love the unusual characters that you create. You have a great imagination.
Thank you Linda Crampton. How is the new year progressing?
Okay so far, thank you. I hope things are going well for you.
I am getting over being sick, but all is well!
Very creative…
Thank you friend!