The Burning Wharf

A long time ago (around 2000 a.d.) I wrote a pirate story, "The Burning Wharf" set on the Baltic Sea, northern Germany, around 1000 a.d. My project took this story as a starting point for some interesting paintings.

"A Drop of the Amber"

"Have you brought a few drops of the amber with you?" Jor asked eagerly. I shrugged. From the leather bag I slung down I pulled my small vial and drew out a quill full of the precious commodity. The thickened liquid exploded as it touched the wine's ruby surface. Immediately the rich scent emerged, as penetrating and evocative as spring thaw.