Divine Agreements, page 48
“Fine,” James said. “The Crones left. There’s something I don’t understand— they didn’t die. They just vanished one day, along with their husband. Titania and Mab became the new Crones, and my wives became the new Mothers. My daughters are the Maidens, but won’t be placed in power until they’re adults, and then, they’ll have to show that they can rule a world. It’s at that point they’ll need to find their own Huntsman.”
“How did they find the idiot the Tuatha killed?”
“Well, normally, their father is supposed to find a suitable candidate. They liked him because he was strong and was firm with them. That means I’ll be finding suitors for my daughters.” James grinned. “We might finally end up as family.”
Sean chuckled. “If you can teach them to be respectful of others, then sure. I’m sure one of my boys would be interested.”
“He’ll just need to be a hunter able and willing to take the wild Fey— who have come out of the wilds again— out to hunt at least once a year.” James looked out the window. “It’s been a wild change since you came and got me from Earth.”
“Even wilder for me.”
“No doubt, but now, we’re married with children. You found the peaceful life you wanted, and I have multiple partners and can be a little wild when I want.”
“The lives we’ve always wanted,” Sean smiled.
“Thank the gods for that,” James chuckled. “Thank you, Morrigan.”
“You are welcome,” Morrigan said as she walked down the hall, going past the doorway with a child in her arms.
James froze. “When did she get here?! Did you…?” He turned to Sean with a raised eyebrow.
Sean snickered. “She likes to use fate to do shit like that. No. That was Anna she was carrying.”
“You could tell from that quick glance?”
“I can feel all of them all the time,” Sean said softly. “None of my family will ever be in danger, not when I can feel them and get to them in an instant.”
James raised his mug to Sean. “To a peaceful life?”
“To a peaceful life,” Sean smiled back, raising his own mug.
Character Information
Sean Aragorn MacDougal
God of Anam Cara
Age: 40
Gifts:
Metal Bones, Viney Muscles, Mithril Blood, Magic Bond, Mending Body, Death Ward, Linguist, Hunter’s Blood, Infinite Possibilities, Refined Bones
Spells:
Summon Water
Fireball
Flame Arc
Steam Cloud
Breeze
Entropy Barrier
Darkness Bubble
Talents:
Shaper- (Wood, Metal, Flesh)
Mage Sight
Camouflage
Targeter
Elemental Manipulation (Water, Earth, Wind)
Enchanting
Beast Tamer
Energy Wings
Battle Magic
Ice Veins
Titan’s Wrath
True Words
Truth Strike
Pantheon:
Fiona Mithrilsoul- Wife- Mistress of All
Myna Mooncaller- Wife- Silent Blade
Ryann Cullin- Wife- Child Guardian
Ida Bronzeshield- Wife- Smith
Chastity Bisset- Wife- Merchant
Andrea Brandt- Wife- Hearth Mother
Lilliana Lunatis- Wife- Binder
Felora Somnia- Wife- Lustful Love
Aria Swiftwing- Wife- Mistress of the Hunt
Helga Oathsworn- Wife- First Chooser
Hallie Bloodheart- Wife- Speaker
Rumia Rington- Wife- Tender of the Bog
Glorina Coit- Wife- Divine Cook
Lona Lenik- Wife- Divine Baker
Mona Lenik- Wife- Divine Baker
Quinna Denna- Wife- Handler
Quilla Denna- Wife- Handler
Tiska Trech- Wife- Muse
Cali Ornia- Wife- Musician
Xenta Smurm- Wife- Dancer
Prita Funder- Wife- Dancer
Arliat Afreghan- Wife- Driver
Metal Bones- Your bones are not ordinary calcium, but Adamant and Iron. (Crafted by Goibniu.)
Viney Muscles- Your musculature is built of Iron Vine, reinforced with traces of Adamant. (Crafted by Luchta.)
Mithril Blood- Your blood is not the red watery stuff of normal people, but Mithril blended with Iron. (Crafted by Credne.)
Magic Bond- Able to learn and wield the magic of the world. (Gift of Beag.)
Mending Body- Your body will repair any damage with time and energy. (Gift of Dian Cecht.)
Death Ward- Force death away if enough energy is present. (Gift of Aed.)
Linguist- Know and speak every language. (Gift of Oghma.)
Hunter’s Blood- Master of woodcraft. (Gift of Cernunnos.)
Infinite Possibilities- Blessed to be able to learn all Talents. (Gift of Dagda.)
Refined Bones- You’ve refined the bones Goibniu crafted for you by your own will. Your bones are now Adamant, Iron, and Mithril. (Crafted by Sean MacDougal.)
Thank you!
Five years you’ve been on this journey with me. Binding Words 1: Morrigan’s Bidding was published on August 15th, 2018. Binding Words 11: Divine Agreements published December 13th, 2023. Sean’s story took this long because of my rotation, but it’s that rotation that helps keep me going. If you’re reading this, you’ve been along for the ride… or should have been, unless you just jumped to the end.
I wanted to thank all of you for being here with me. It’s because of you that I am able to pour my heart and soul into my books. I get to listen to my characters tell me their story and pass it along to you, even when they do something stupid like Life Bond the entire staff… idiot. In the end, it was what it was. I’m sure some people are disappointed that there was no massive orgy, or even chapters of all of them getting their wedding nights, but I’m not sure it would’ve added to the overall story. It was clear the love they all had for each other and how most of those would have gone. If you’re upset about it, I apologize, but I wasn’t told about those moments.
I did add an epilogue because I wanted to tie up some threads and answer a few questions that the other chapters didn’t. As for the character information at the back, I opted for Sean’s wives’ maiden names, just to refresh each of them one more time— we know they’re wives, and there was no need to MacDougal all of them. I know people asked for their places in the pantheon, and I thought this was the best way to give that information.
Again, thank you for being with me on this journey. It started half as a joke at my friend’s expense, but as with every story I’ve told, it took off all on its own. I laughed and cried right along with you as things came to light. I will never forget the joy and sorrow of finishing this series.
Oh, and for those who are upset that James was the Huntsman…? It was kind of foreshadowed back in the early books. When people were complaining that Sean kept thinking about James too much… well… heh. For those who thought it might go this way before it was spelled out entirely, well done. I doubt any of you saw James having a special mount, though, did you?
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For the third time: thank you, from my family to yours. -Daniel Schinhofen
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Other Books written by Daniel Schinhofen:
Binding Words:
Morrigan's Bidding
Life Bonds
Hearthglen
Forged Bonds
Flame of War
Lost Bonds
Noble Solutions
Accorded Nobility
Accord
Truestrike's Treachery
Aether’s Revival:
Aether's Blessing
Aether's Guard
Magi's Path
Aether's Apprentices
Mages of Buldoun
Magi Guard
Moral Stand
Luck’s Voice:
Suited for Luck
Cashing In
Breaking the Bank
Dangerous Gamble
Luck's Holdings
Emerita Boxing Day
Antecedents’ Legacy:
Antecedents' Legacy
MX Hub
Dungeon Walkers: (Completed)
Dungeon Walkers 1
Dungeon Walkers 2
Dungeon Walkers 3
Dungeon Walkers 4
Apocalypse Gates Author’s Cut: (Completed)
Rapture
Valley of Death
Gearing Up
Elven Accord
Downtime and Death
Can of Worms
Unexpected Dev-elopments
One Nation, Under...
Alpha World: (Completed.)
Gamer for Life
Forming the Company
Alpha Company
Playing for Keeps
Fractured Spirit
The Path to Peace
Darkhand
Gamer For Love
Last Horizon: (Completed.)
Last Horizon Omnibus
NPC’s Lives: (Hiatus)
Tales from the Dead Man Inn
Resurrection Quest: (Hiatus)
Greenways Goblins
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William Arand: Author of the complex interconnected series in the genre which all starts with Otherlife Dreams.
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Scottie Futch: King of over-the-top parody zaniness. He has always made me laugh with his books.
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Eden Redd: Queen of lewd content. If you like some spicy action she has that in spades.
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