TravelingDreamer

Chapter 53: I’m Definitely Going Back to Earth

After the ritual, I was utterly wiped out, and Rue looked like he was dragging. We returned to Lis’s house, had an enormous meal, and both went to sleep. When I woke up, the sun looked like it wa...

Chapter 52: Ritual

The following day, I got started on preparing for the ritual. I’d learned from the third book on mana that performing rituals on mana vents is preferable, since it allows the world to supply some...

Side story 9 – Taking a Chance

After two years on the colonization project, Mahya was bored out of her mind. When she signed up for the exploration initiative, she did it to explore space, not to be stuck on an empt...

Chapter 51: Learning

During the first two weeks, I dove into learning about mana using the first three books Lis had given me. I tackled three runes at a time and then continued reading about mana. The first book cover...

Chapter 50: Back to School

I lay in my tent, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Lis’s offer was tempting, but the thought of going back to Earth made my stomach churn. I’d done a lot of healing, mentally and emo...

Chapter 49: More Answers Than I Bargained For II

During lunch, I remembered something else I wanted to ask. I waited for Lis to stop eating and asked, “What are mana crystals used for?”

“You found mana crystals on a low mana world? Ar...

Chapter 48: More Answers Than I Bargained For I

On our third day by the Gate, I felt something was happening—I could sense the Gate activating. I waited for whoever was coming through… and waited… and waited. It was strange. When I went th...

Chapter 47: I Did Not Expect That

The next day, as the sun dipped below the horizon, we finally reached my destination. Ro expertly dropped anchor with practiced ease. I could see the satisfaction in his eyes as he secured the boat...

Chapter 46: Magical Items Creation Version II

The following day, I sank my awareness into my mana channels and examined every millimeter. They looked fine, and I wanted faster mana regeneration, but I still hesitated to cast the Absorb Mana sp...

Chapter 45: Magical Items Creation Version I

I spent the following day regenerating with a book. In the afternoon, it rained for a while and chased us inside. The cabin was too claustrophobic, so I looked for a solution when the rain stopped....

Chapter 44: Learning About Mana

Talis resembled other cities I had seen by this river, the ones I visited and those we passed. Constructed on both sides of the river, the city exhibited a mix of low-quality and high-quality build...

From the Archive no. 4: Worlds’ Classification by Mana Levels and What That Means

Tr. FJW

Worlds’ Classification by Mana Levels and What That Means

This is the complete breakdown of the mana levels that exist in various worlds and their classification b...

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From the Archive no. 3: The Difference Between Planets, Planes of Existence, and Parallel Universes

Tr. MO

The Difference Between Planets, Planes of Existence, and Parallel Universes

Hello to all Travelers,

I am a seasoned Traveler and have traveled in many worlds. R...

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Chapter 43: Sailing

We arrived at the dock late afternoon, and I asked about the captain. One sailor went on board to fetch him. The captain approached me, his expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You’re ...

Side Story 8 – Exploration

Mahya had a good seven years. After deciding to stop traveling through the Gates, she gave up all the Skills and Spells she could afford and instead bought engineering Skills relevant to her curren...

From the Archive no. 2: Opportunities and Dangers in Worlds Undergoing Integration

Tr. SP

Opportunities and Dangers in Worlds Undergoing Integration

The connected universe is growing and expanding constantly. This can be seen by the new Ga...

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Chapter 42: Peaceful and Boring? Most of the Time

The docks were a symphony of pandemonium, a bustling nexus of activity that assaulted the senses from every angle. When I arrived, it looked like complete mayhem. People moved with purpose, though ...

Chapter 41: Finally, A Level in My Merchant Profession

In the morning, I wanted to check out the baths the innkeeper had mentioned. After giving Stretch his breakfast, I told him to stay in the room and wait for me. I doubted they would let a dog insid...

Chapter 40: My First Capital in Shimoor

On the morning of our sixth day in the wilderness, I stepped out of the tent and saw snow. It was thin on the ground, and I knew it would melt soon, but it was still snow. The air felt crisp and fr...

Chapter 39: Losing the Sense of Obligation

After our celebratory beer, I asked Stretch, “Do you want to stay here for a while to learn your new body, or do you want to go?”

I felt a sense of speed and wind in my face as I awaited ...

From the Archive no. 5

Tr. JR

John’s Amazing Campfire Lasagna That Can Wake Even the Dead

The amounts depend on the size of the pan

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Chapter 38: New & Improved Stretch

I pedaled out of town for about an hour until I spotted a trail branching off the main road that looked suitable for my bike. Stretch slept the whole way, curled up in the trailer, his soft snores ...

From the Archive no. 1

Tr. SPV

Location: world – Marut, Country – Sasna, City – Ford

Does anybody know where to fix a sword in the above location?

Tr. BH

A blacksmith

Tr. B...

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Side Story 7 – This Is So Unfair

Lyura sat in an outdoor café in the Piazza San Marco in Venice. She was drinking a lovely marocchino and eating a decadent chocolate cake. It was a beautiful summer day with perfect weather, and t...

Chapter 37: Traveling Merchant/Healer

We continued our journey the following day and reached another rest stop by midday. It had fewer people than the previous one—probably because it was the middle of the day—but I stopped, anyway...

Chapter 36: Making Money is Fun

As I sat and regenerated my mana, I was totally bored. I wanted to cook, but had no more takeaway containers. Then I almost, almost facepalmed, but stopped myself at the last moment. It was necessa...

Chapter 35: Endless Rain

As I sat there, reveling in my awesomeness, the rain began to fall. Initially, it was a drizzle that I ignored, but the intensity picked up fast. I looked around, found elevated ground, and took ou...

Side Story 6 – Ale Popsicle

Rabban walked into his favorite tavern, at least in this city, his anticipation for a refreshing tankard of ale quickly turning to disappointment. The ale, to his dismay, was warm! The very thought...

Chapter 34: Wizard

After breakfast, I returned to the bison area. Again, I chose a target, shot it, waited for the rest of the herd to relocate, and began the process.

After lowering the bison, I laid it on the...

Chapter 33: My Dog is a Bard

Hi everybody,

A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

Stretch was born and raised in a world with magic; he was already different.

After meeting John, he was fed a steady diet of mana-infused meat...