New Challenge: Allusive
Literature and art constantly refer back to each other using allusions, and this month's prompts are inspired by allusions to literature, myth, art, and history.
Beleg's skill lay in warfare. And other things.
Thanks to Neume for her beta help.
Maps unfolded, he traced his fingertips over the appointed territory, his concentration evident. Planning each possible way to attack proficiently -- in the nimble manner of the wardens -- by hitting the mark then withdrawing with caution, he considered every little detail in his thorough research. To make his ambush successful, having estimated his capabilities, he now gradually trailed a finger over to another location, along the paths followed beforehand, always ready to wait through and waylay. Upward, downward, then forward; he grinned; his strategy would be fruitful.
"Beleg..." The curvaceous subject of his conquest moaned deliciously upon his swift victory.