Book 4: Chapter 9 - Information (RAW)
Memories give rise to one’s inclination, but it is the soul that shapes the direction of our will.
- Vincenzio Barbierri.
Whatever magic the Necroma...
2024-07-21 07:04:40 +0000 UTC View Post
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Rising Stars
Finally, got onto Rising Stars. Love of heavens, I had to make another page for it as I knew there was a black mark somewhere. Thank you guys for all of your support and putting up with my somewhat...
2024-07-18 18:34:20 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 8 - Solving Problems (RAW)
Many times have I counseled this esteemed body to bar entry to our glorious city for the Beastkin. Since time immemorial those blasted creatures have brought nothing but trouble to Al-Lazar. 2024-07-17 13:52:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Book 4: Chapter 7 - The March of Time (RAW)
The Lirkud, or Sandray, is a monster resembling a ray fish of the oceans but adapted to the conditions of the deep places of the Whispering Wastes. These magnificent beings float effortl...
2024-07-15 15:45:13 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 6 - Wakeup Call (RAW)
The gryphon has come to symbolize the raw military might of the Empire. While many nations can field a few units of these majestic beasts, only the Empire can deploy entire wings—verit...
2024-07-13 21:15:13 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapters 46-50 + Epilogue (Edited)
Chapter 46 - Conundrum
2024-07-09 21:09:59 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate! July 7th 2024
Got a bit of good news... and got a bit of bad news.
My editor has opened up his own English school which means he can no longer edit for me. On the other hand, I now no longer have to worry...
2024-07-07 00:02:20 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 5 - Path of the Asura (RAW)
Revenge bears no fruit save for that of a bitter satisfaction. A flavor that lasts for many a year.
- The Human Question by Gideon de Salavia 378 AC.
I opened t...
2024-07-06 23:47:31 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 4 - The Weaponmaster (RAW)
It is the tree with many branches that is damaged most by the wind.
- A Quassian Aphorism.
“Enough! It is time to test your skill and resolve,” she excl...
2024-07-06 23:43:03 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 3 - Underneath a Shattered Sky (RAW)
There have been many that have professed to be my better. They were crushed by the weight of their false pride and my iron fist.
- Gilgamesh of Uruk.
Medita...
2024-07-06 23:35:26 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 2 - Time's Up (RAW)
Chapter 2 - Time’s Up
Grasp the essence of the principles deeply, but wield them with the fluidity of water, ever-changing and adaptable.
- The Living Sw...
2024-06-30 02:23:42 +0000 UTC View PostBook 4: Chapter 1 - The Martial Path (RAW)
The Sea Hydra, known to the Mer as Tiamtu-Balmu and to surface dwellers as Sevensnake, is a fearsome war beast employed by the enigmatic people of the sea. These colossal creatures, each bearin...
2024-06-23 03:04:09 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Epilogue (RAW)
Epilogue
All around him was darkness, but the smells and sounds of the world painted a vivid picture, a tapestry woven since his first squeaks and chirps. This was the world ...
2024-06-23 03:03:04 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 50 - The Dream of the Dust (RAW)
A true understanding of the martial path will forever elude the one who seeks only the journey’s conclusion. It is in the depths of study and the intricacy of the reasons behind each step alo...
2024-06-16 05:45:10 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 49 - Blossoms in the Wind (RAW)
Trust gravitates towards those who wield power with wisdom. Nurture your own strength and wisdom so that trust flows effortlessly from you to others, thus becoming a paragon of trustworthiness and ...
2024-06-09 07:48:22 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 48 - The Storm (RAW)
If a man claims he does not fear crossing the Shallow River, he is either a liar or one of the people from the Sword Ridge mountains. At the heart of the ancient Empire, the Ridges stand...
2024-06-02 13:14:07 +0000 UTC View PostDelay - Update June 2024
Just swapped out my phone and I am having a little trouble accessing my google drive. I have my notes from this week's chapter and am currently reconstructing/rewriting it. Will update tomorrow mor...
2024-06-02 10:58:16 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 47 - Plans for Tomorrow (RAW)
What use is a good bow if there are no arrows to string?
- A Quassian Aphorism.
I had received the first reward for a chain quest, making it feel like the holidays...
Book 3: Chapter 46 - Conundrum (RAW)
Truth is only valuable to those who can bear it.
- A Quassian Aphorism.
“Sounds right fancy then,” cooed the half-elven girl.
“Oh, and whe...
2024-05-19 02:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 45 - Rewards (RAW)
For five generations my family has held back the tides of disease, injury, and death. Until me, we had always lost. Now, finally, I have achieved an unsteady stalemate and those ignoramuses wou...
2024-05-12 01:47:49 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate!
Book 3 last few chapters are getting rather hectic with a lot of dramatic things happening! As you have probably noticed, he is getting more and more insane as he grows in power as the magics he th...
2024-05-09 12:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 44 - White Lies (RAW)
And Her Herald, peace be upon him, was the one who said: Oh people, give greetings to those you meet, and give succor to the ones in need. Give prayer before sleeping and the gates of heaven wi...
2024-05-05 08:19:51 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 43 - Change (RAW)
Today I have come to the conclusion that those who are rich need only risk a portion of their Share and assets to succeed and to become greater. Those who are poor must risk their very l...
2024-05-01 22:09:53 +0000 UTC View PostCompleted Books: Vol.2, & Vol.3
Put on here for posterity. Please check Collections for latest chapters. vol 1 removed!
2024-04-30 13:17:10 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 31 - 35 (Edited)
Chapter 31 - Scripted Events
2024-04-28 05:01:29 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 42 - Trap (RAW)
Reflect carefully upon your memories, for when we gaze upon them at our convenience, they are oft inclined to present themselves in a manner most flattering to our own desires.
-...
2024-04-28 04:47:39 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 41 - Small World (RAW)
** Edited chapters 30-40 should be done Wednesday.
The sewers of Al-Lazar, ofttimes ironically dubbed as the ‘Perfumery’ by the locals of the city, is a vast underground networ...
2024-04-21 00:20:26 +0000 UTC View PostBook 3: Chapter 40 - Sewer Rats (RAW)
When dragons fight, it is the trees that are burned.
- A Quassian aphorism.
Through a raised visor, I munched on some laverbread, the flavor almost a...
2024-04-14 02:28:21 +0000 UTC View Post