Master Ienaga was the first to react. Before the scorpion had even finished its strike, she was already on the move. While she was too late to save the white-robed leader from the sudden ambush, he...
2022-12-19 19:37:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe further north the group traveled, the more mountainous the terrain became. Winding mountain roads and narrow passes grew more common, and as a result, they had to be more vigilant about being d...
2022-12-16 19:42:44 +0000 UTC View PostYoshika stared at Iseul, flabbergasted.
“What—how?!”
Iseul chuckled. Her voice was still very similar to Ja Yun’s, but like her appearance, had taken on a life of its o...
2022-12-14 19:54:19 +0000 UTC View PostDespite all the excitement that had followed them since their arrival in the Empire, Yoshika and the others soon fell into a routine as they traveled across Qin. While they were on the move, Jia wo...
2022-12-12 19:31:21 +0000 UTC View Post“I know you’re awake, lazybones. It’s been over a week! How long are you going to hide away in here?”
Deep within the core sanctum of Yoshika’s soulscape, Heian rolled over and tuck...
2022-12-09 21:17:51 +0000 UTC View PostWhile they prepared for the process of breaking their spiritual tablets, Luo Mingyu and Pan Jiaying took the opportunity to ask a few clarifying questions.
“How long will it take to recover...
2022-12-07 21:24:58 +0000 UTC View PostLee Jung stared down at the softly glowing golden pill in her palm uncertainly. Jia, Eui, Narae, and Luo Mingyu were gathered around her—at first the entire group had tried to crowd around them, ...
2022-12-05 20:30:39 +0000 UTC View PostBefore long, Yoshika and Eunae were once again joined by Pan Jiaying—now accompanied by a fuming Li Meili.
“I can’t believe you did that! Forcing her to permanently call you ...
2022-12-02 19:48:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Tsuu's done it again with some lovely designs of Lady Tennin, Seong Misun, and a sketch of Magus Hwang Sung (love those owl feathers!).
Also, at long last, everyone's favorite shapeshifting g...
2022-12-01 18:31:48 +0000 UTC View PostYoshika bit her lip and paced circles around Eunae. With Pan Jiaying gone, she hadn’t bothered to maintain the projection of the world around them, so the two of them had perfect privacy within h...
2022-11-30 19:52:30 +0000 UTC View PostEunae tugged at her veil idly as she pondered how to proceed. She wasn’t used to wearing earrings, nor was she used to having a piece of fabric constantly in front of her face. The discomfort was...
2022-11-28 20:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostIt had been a while since Yoshika had worked with Eunae on progressing her soul magic. Their first and last group session had been rather disastrous, and since then they’d been too busy traveling...
2022-11-25 21:32:22 +0000 UTC View PostBefore they could sort out what to do about Luo Mingyu and Pan Jiaying getting tracked down and hunted as traitors, Jia decided to get everyone together for formal introductions. It also meant that...
2022-11-23 21:00:19 +0000 UTC View PostAfter yet another frantic dash through imperial territory, Master Ienaga had finally given the all-clear for the group to take a break and set up camp under the cover of a particularly dense forest...
2022-11-21 20:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostThings began moving very fast. Master Ienaga rushed off to fetch Lee Jung, Luo Mingyu stared in white-faced horror at the body of his late master, Li Meili tried to comfort Pan Jiaying who looked l...
2022-11-18 20:52:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, Li Meili and Pan Jiaying set out for Lushan, having spent most of the night working out plans and contingencies. Yoshika was surprised by Li Meili’s decision to stay manifested ...
2022-11-16 20:45:04 +0000 UTC View PostLi Meili blinked her eyes open. It was a strange feeling, just suddenly existing, and though it was the second time she’d experienced it, Li Meili wasn’t sure she’d ever get used to the feeli...
2022-11-14 23:48:29 +0000 UTC View Post“No, of course not.”
Despite Luo Mingyu’s rising panic, Jia did not intend to flagrantly rob the Gaze of the Everwatching Mists. After all, they needed to keep a low profile and robbery...
2022-11-11 21:05:28 +0000 UTC View PostOf course Yoshika didn’t expect the alchemist to work for free. Their profession required even more supplies than magecraft.
“Does it have to be from the sect? We have fairly considerable...
2022-11-09 19:02:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe flood of information almost overwhelmed Yoshika. It wasn’t just memories, but emotions and physical sensations as well—as if she was re-experiencing the entire day all at once. Even with Ab...
2022-11-07 19:37:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe silence was driving Pan Jiaying crazy as they followed Li Meili to some unspecified meeting point. It was tense and uncomfortable, and worst of all it had given Jiaying time to think.
Yes...
2022-11-04 21:24:06 +0000 UTC View PostA little late again, but not as bad this time. Last month's winners are Hyeong Daesung (the first male character to win one of these polls) and Sun Jaehwa. So look forward to seeing those some time...
2022-11-03 18:13:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Tsuu finished the character designs for October (super early actually, I just forgot to post them here). Seong Haeun, Lee Jung, and a sketch of Yan Zhihao!
2022-11-03 18:13:17 +0000 UTC View PostLi Meili rubbed between her eyebrows and sighed. She still wasn’t sure how much was safe to reveal. She’d already revealed too much, and while she was prepared to shut Mingyu up if she...
2022-11-02 21:33:30 +0000 UTC View PostLuo Mingyu quickly backpedaled away from Li Meili’s advance, sputtering incredulously.
“Did you just punch me?!”
Meili cracked her knuckles and scowled.
“I’ll f...
2022-10-31 20:53:39 +0000 UTC View Post“That was quite the display back there. I must say I’ve never seen the way yin practitioners pass on their arts—it was fascinating.”
Li Meili gave Luo Mingyu a sidelong glance as they...
2022-10-28 19:28:44 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Li Meili waited—and hoped—for the seeds she’d planted to bear fruit, she spent the afternoon exploring the open areas of the sect with Pan Jiaying. Sure enough, asking around after Luo ...
2022-10-26 21:54:07 +0000 UTC View Post“I don’t really see what the fuss is, honestly.”
Li Meili rubbed her temples as Pan Jiaying tried to defend herself. After their discussion, Meili had needed a moment and Pan Jiaying wa...
2022-10-24 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostLi Meili climbed the stone staircase leading up towards the outer sect. The path was flanked by well-kept gardens full of beautiful flowers and herbs, most of which were at least vaguely magical in...
2022-10-21 20:32:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe town of Lushan was smaller than Qinghe had been, but much more impressive. Built into the side of a small mountain, a solid wooden wall at least ten feet tall surrounded the entire area, includ...
2022-10-19 18:09:28 +0000 UTC View Post