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Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 13

High above the bald peak around which Warlord Khrol’s contingent was encamped, Ilyshn’ish watched as the Stormcasters directed a dozen assistants to sweep the stone clear of snow and move suppl...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 12

“Ngalngaw.”

“Ngalngaw.”

“Tsinau.”

“Tsinau.”

“Dhol.”

“Dhol.”

“Ngalngaw. Tsinau. Dhol. Who strongest?”
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Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 11

“So,” Ilyshn’ish said, “how are we ‘addressing the issue’, precisely?”

“We will speak to those responsible,” Vltava replied.

Ilyshn’ish recalled the vast civ...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 10

The blizzard was still howling away when Ilyshn’ish returned to the village. With the massive flock of Skrili long gone, Ghroklor’s warriors had mustered up enough courage to investigate the su...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 09

Ghroklor’s reaction to the brutal sight was immediate.

“Skrili!” He roared, “Take cover!”

More shards of ice sailed in on the winds of the mountain storm, forming a ra...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 08

The first thing that Ghroklor did after his meeting with the town leadership was send runners to call for reinforcements from the previous town. Next, he sent another set of runners to confirm the ...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 07

“I think we lost him again.”

“Probably.”

Stopping to stand between the roots of a Kapok tree, Ilyshn’ish peered down the mountain trail.

“Someone ...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 06

While a bit scrawny, the nine-metre-long Juvenile Green proved far too much for Pinecone and Pebble to eat in one sitting. They elected to share most of its meat with their host, but it wasn’t ne...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 05

“That’s a joke, right?” Chimali said, “Tell me you’re joking.”

“I’m joking,” Ilyshn’ish replied.

Chimali glanced at Pebble and Pinecone, who were each ...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 04

“Me?”

“Pleeeeease?”

Extending words to stress one’s desires seemed to be a common behaviour amongst mortals. Ilyshn’ish didn’t know how it worked, but she...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 03

“Your retainer, Chimali – he’s quite an exceptional fellow.”

“He takes some getting used to,” Xoc replied, “but I think so too. Chimali’s worked hard to be who he is to...

Before the Storm: Act 6, Chapter 02

“You grew feathers.”

“I didn’t grow them.”

Xoc flicked her ear in annoyance as she came out of her home and into the morning light. Several days had passed...

Before the Storm: Act 06, Chapter 01

“Il-Enxoc.”

“Il-Enxoc.”

A claw poked Xoc in the ribs.

“Gyah!” She started, “Wh-What is it?”

“They’re calling ...

Before the Storm: Halftime Notes

Halfway. Yay. You’re still around? Inserts Chacmool comment.

Scheduling Disruptions

Back in December, I figured I’d be too busy with ...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 22

The sunlit grotto stood in stark contrast to the sombre scene of Princess Ramani weeping over Pravin’s headless corpse. Her brother, Prince Bajirao, showed no visible remorse for the death of the...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 21

“What does that one say?”

“Super Addictive Beef Fried Soba.”

“Does that mean it contains poison, my lady?”

Lady Aura gave her a funny look.

“Why would they poi...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 20

“It’s time to settle the score, once and for all!”

“Mm.”

What score?

From her seat beside Lady Shalltear in the arena’s VIP seating, Ludmila watched as Miss D...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 19

“I wonder if there’s an alternative account of these events,” Ludmila said. “The author of this book clearly has something against these people.”

“I know, right?” Lady Aura frow...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 18

What should I do now…?

Ludmila had no desire to chase after Fluder Paradyne, but she also had no idea what to do with the pile of books he had picked out for her. After flipping th...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 17

I hope the recruits are cleaning themselves up after training.

The thought dominated her mind as she struggled to keep a straight face in front of the malodorous madman. Was he one o...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 16

“The casino…? Or maybe the spa? No, hmm…”

Ludmila glanced at her surroundings as the Sorcerer King considered the next destination of their tour. Her mouth opened and closed several t...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 15

When Ludmila stepped out of the teleportation gate, she found herself in a brightly-lit foyer. Muted grey stone formed the floors and the walls followed a pastel scheme emphasising cream, lavender,...

Before the Storm: Act 05, Chapter 14

Ah, hmm…what would be the appropriate thing to say in this situation?

“Umu,” Ainz Ooal Gown said with the most regal bearing he could muster.

After the NPCs finally retur...