Jebe

The rains that fall in Jebe-Barkal are like naught else, and no one travels in them.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Trade and war alike existed between the Habiru nation and Jebe-Barkal in the old days.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

In truth, the first leg of our journey to Jebe-Barkal was nearly a pleasure-cruise.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Her father was a master drummer at Eglantine House fifty years ago; he travelled the world by sea after he made his marque, and studied in Jebe-Barkal many years.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

If there was any scholar who studied Jebe-Barkal, it would be at the Academy there.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Joscelin and I would explore Iskandria ... and no matter what promises I had made to Melisande, I did intend to settle the matter of a guide to Jebe-Barkal first and foremost.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Relations between Jebe-Barkal and Saba were nonexistent.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

“With these,” Ras Lijasu said, taking my hand and knotting a corded token about my wrist, “you may wander anywhere in Jebe-Barkal, and declare yourself under the divine protection of Queen Zan­adakhete.”

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Imriel had grown taller, an inch at least since we had arrived in Jebe-Barkal.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

My proud and wounded boy, his heart as vast as the plains of Jebe-Barkal and twice as fierce.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003