"The First Thing" by Arealius the Sailor, Scribe of Port Olni
Claude and Gemini are my scribes . Customs, and values may not align with modern societal standards or moral principles. Please note that the Gorean Saga is a fictional series, and its world, This manuscript was developed by the author with the assistance of AI tools. Google Gemini and Claude were used for drafting support, language refinement, and idea exploration. All intellectual contributions, narrative decisions, and final edits are the sole work of the author. AI was employed strictly as a tool, not as a co‑author, and its role is disclosed here in accordance with publishing integrity standards. Gor is Copyrighted by John Norman The First Thing By Arealius the Sailor The scratch of my steel nib against coarse parchment is the only sound in my office, save for the occasional crackle of the hearth. Even with the spring air finally softening the stones of Port Olni, a persistent, damp chill seems to linger in my old bones. I pause, holding the quill aloft as I stare into the flicke...