Edge was woken before dawn by a knock at his door, a service that he’d paid Rita a few credits to arrange. He found a mealbox waiting when poked his head into the hall, with a smiling face drawn ...
2024-08-16 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostNick’s first shot picked up a cluster of rats and shoved them against the wall. His second sent the rest of the swarm flying over to join them. He used the final charge of his wand to bunch them ...
2024-08-16 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time that Edge stepped outside, the shadows were growing long, and a cool breeze was blowing in from the east. Any second now, the town’s magtech lanterns would spring to life, lighting up...
2024-08-15 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostEdge nodded in satisfaction, pleased at what he saw. He finally looked like a hunter instead of someone who had survived the aftermath of a disaster. Each of his new items was well-made and was vas...
2024-08-14 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThey took a break and ate lunch a few hours later, then continued on their way. Nick was glad to be back in the part of the facility that was inhabited by the construct swarm. The dirt-packed tunne...
2024-08-14 17:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostNow that Edge had made some credits that were easy to explain, it was finally time to gear up. Or at least take the first step in what would become a lifelong pursuit of improving his equipment.&nb...
2024-08-13 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHalf an hour later, Edge entered town through the north gate. After saying hello to the deputy on duty, he made his way over to a building located on the border of the hunters’ district and the t...
2024-08-12 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostTen minutes later, the last roach fell dead in the dirt, burning as Veronica's launcher reduced it to char and oily smoke. The battle had been hard fought, requiring the use of a napalm grenade and...
2024-08-12 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostEdge decided to start with leap, eager to try out his first mobility skill.
After taking a long look around to make sure that nothing of note had arrived while he was b...
2024-08-09 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostNick conjured four mana darts as the skittering grew louder, echoing down the tunnel to his right.
A noise that his mind recognized as rapid footsteps… just as six giant insects rounded the...
2024-08-09 17:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostOnce the jobo was lying limp in the vines, Edge willed [Extraction] to activate. His chains came slithering out from his wrists and went flying toward the bound beast, eager to hunt and feed.
When Edge looked up and got ready to dodge, there wasn’t just one fist headed his way, there were two.
What’s going on? Did it somehow manage to heal its hand? But it wasn...
2024-08-07 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostLate on the duo’s third day of traveling together, their surroundings began to change. At first, it was just a faint scent that Nick couldn’t quite place, which grew stronger as the hours ticke...
2024-08-07 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe jobo growled in frustration when its opener failed to connect, but it didn’t let up or back off.
It had lost its momentum, and leap wouldn’t be as effectiv...
2024-08-06 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe jobo roared and came charging straight in. It bounded across the grass in alternating steps that launched it forward in a furious blur of talons and naked pink skin. Shit. It’s really pis...
2024-08-05 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis marked the beginning of three days spent traveling together, as Veronica and Nick continued working their way toward the center of the floor. Although it was taking them far longer than he’d...
2024-08-05 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe jobo’s territory should be around here somewhere. Sure enough, after climbing the hill and taking a long look around, Edge spotted the creature he was seeking. A burly pink beas...
2024-08-02 17:02:29 +0000 UTC View PostEdge crossed the streets of Puppet Town in the misty morning light.
Although it hadn’t been long since the sun had risen, people were already up and about. Most were on their way to eat bre...
2024-08-02 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostNick crept down the passageway with Veronica at his side, trying to move as quietly as possible without sacrificing speed in the process. She nodded her approval as he stepped between the piles of ...
2024-08-02 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostEdge started walking toward the east end of town, heading over to a portion of the crafters’ quarter that was known as the Iron Boulevard.
His surroundings changed the moment that he crosse...
2024-08-01 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Hello Blue,” Edge said in a soothing tone. “I’m here on invitation. Trapper asked me to stop by, so I’ll just head on over and say hello, if you don’t mind.”
The beast couldn...
2024-07-31 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostSophia lashed out with her frost venom stinger, stabbing the giant cockroach in the middle of its hideous head.
She leapt out of the way as its mandibles snapped shut with the clack ...
2024-07-31 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostEdge made his way out of the town square, heading west toward the hunters’ district. As he walked, he let the sights and sounds of Puppet Town wash over him, taking the temperature of a settlemen...
2024-07-30 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostInside, two people were addressing various aides, who went rushing out the door shortly after he entered. When they left, only a woman and man remained. Edge knew them both from the feed, although ...
2024-07-29 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThanks to their enhanced Survivor traits, they only needed four hours of sleep. Since he had already taken a nap after entering the tower, Nick volunteered to take the first watch.
When V pro...
2024-07-29 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostThat was way too fucking close. Warren probably knows that I’m hiding something, but I don’t think that I gave Skill-Eater away. Going forward, I’ll have to be extremely careful not to ti...
2024-07-27 22:31:57 +0000 UTC View PostEdge forced himself not to freeze up or run. Not to show any emotion on his face. He’s not here for you. He’s just waiting to use the board. Walk on past and he’ll leave you…
Edge walked downstairs and said hello to Sam, who was a great deal friendlier now that Edge was clean and wearing proper human clothing.
The Pioneer was calmer during the early part of ...
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