You have incorporated terrific worldbuilding in this piece with the building of the Calormene mythology and pantheon. The voice is great and the sense of age and cultural history. I love the cultural aspect of the most beloved slave being sacrificed -- you can then see how the slaves compete with another, vying for the honor of being most loved by the Tisroc and sacrificed in Tash's honor. Excellent job!
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Date: 2010-09-23 10:49 pm (UTC)