Chapter 79. Spinning Webs
AN: The next chapters would shift the pace and it is my hope they they would be much faster to write. I will crash now and get back to working on the next chapter tomorrow.
In comparison with the Forest, the Lawn lo...
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Chapter 78. Numbers Matter
AN: Oof, here it is. I hope the next one wont be as sluggish as things will pick up a bit.
“You are playing rather aggressively today.”
I hummed. “Just quicker.”
“You know my moves in advance?”<...
2023-08-04 10:00:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Heads up.
Dealing with the post-op cat took a lot of my time through this week. I was hoping to finish by tonight at least, but the lack of sleep makes it impossible to write decently. Atm i am at 4k words (polished) and I should finish the rest by tomorrow...
2023-08-02 23:42:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 77. A Slip of a Tongue
Anaise Kiymetl Hilal
“So you came to ask for yours, young wermage?” the First Bow mused, shaking her empty mug.
Anaise smiled and gestured to a nearby servant to refill t...
2023-07-25 05:52:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 76. Occupational Safety
Shahin Esca Yusuf-ya
“Are you eager to welcome your kin?” Shahin said to the working smith. “I am certain that Zamindar Azrin will bring as many as she is able.”
Isra...
2023-07-18 19:40:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 75. The Dirty Laundry
Huare Enoch Kausar
“Mnh?”
“Don’t worry,” Irje gasped, “just some wermage passing by. Keep going.”
Covering her mouth, Huare hastily drew a rune of silence...
2023-07-07 10:19:26 +0000 UTC View PostApologies.
I was in a very black slate for almost a week despite knowing what I was planning to write... the chapter simply refused to be written. At the moment I have approx 4k words down and one action scene to complete and it should be ready. depending on...
2023-07-06 00:31:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 74. "The Crab Sense"
“How smart are Things, really?”
Albin stopped twirling the vizier piece in his hand and glanced at me. “Smart? They are monsters, Erf.”
I tapped my fingers on the table. “It was afraid of me, Al. Well, it was cautious, but th...
2023-06-25 06:54:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 73. Cloudy, with a Chance of Creatures
AN: I will take a week 'break' again to catch up, (ch. 74 will drop probably tomorrow, and 75 next week so that two weeks from now I can have all 3 advance chapters ready.) I thought about having 8-9-10 day schedule but I am too constraine...
2023-06-16 15:33:56 +0000 UTC View PostUpdated battle mask (black wood)
Mask actually extends to the ears and created a protected outer shell around them. It is also open enough that they can still twitch, turn and tuck if necessary.
2023-06-09 14:14:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 72. The Enoch Gambit
Yeva
She crossed her legs and leaned onto the warm chimney behind her, absentmindedly watching the hustle across the Manor. The estate had been busy for a while now and had gotten even busier with the Esca’s arrival, but t...
2023-06-09 14:03:18 +0000 UTC View PostFinal Matriarch Portraits (with Family Names)
Made by https://linktr.ee/sad_knight_art
2023-06-07 23:15:27 +0000 UTC View PostArt Poll
Here is a poll for next art that I was itching to make for a while but was too busy to tackle. You can choose as many options as you wish (and add additional info in the comments if you want). This poll will assign priorities to what I will try to...
2023-05-31 13:03:51 +0000 UTC View PostWar mage mask designs (Kiymetl)
Early mock-up what battlemages wear to battle instead of full helmets.
The reason for faceplate approach is swag (wermages want to stand out and creature carapace if expensive), malleability of helmets in battle (showcased by Erf), constrain...
2023-05-31 12:29:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71. The Queen Makes Her Move
The meeting began in a mundane fashion with Sophia receiving reports from her officers and issuing her orders while she methodically slaughtered one of her Manipulars in the game of local chess. The Chatrang, as Aikerim’s books called it.
...
2023-05-31 01:37:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 70. The Rod of Consequences
Asherah Esca Yusuf-ja
She watched the billowing fire, ignoring dancers, singers, and musicians in the room. Despite the respectable opulence, Asherah did not come here to be entertained. She came here to hear the answer.
... 2023-05-23 05:26:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 69. Why Does It Have to Be Snakes?
I let myself relax into a painfully familiar embrace as I watched Kirana and Huare slowly fill their balloon with hot air. The task was simple enough so I allowed myself a moment of respite.
Irje harrumphed above my head. “You should’ve ...
2023-05-15 04:05:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 68. Tooth and Nail
Aikerim Kiymetl Adal
“Attention!” Yeva clapped her hands. “Every servant here has to leave the room. Wait outside until you are allowed to walk back in.”
“You are concerned about them seeing how it starts?”...
2023-05-06 12:40:15 +0000 UTC View PostFuture art
As my portrait commission was coming to an end i was curious what you all wanted to see drawn next time (and from what particular artist if you have any preferences)
Feel free to drop your suggestions here and then I can pick a few good cho...
Chapter 67. Private Conversations
Meila
A faint rustle of scales broke through the pitter-patter of raindrops and Meila quickened her steps. This estate was a deathtrap. Yes, life in Chimgen Manor was harsh — food and rest were scarce while hard work was p...
2023-04-28 04:56:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 66. Aftershocks
Lita’af Kamshad Hikmat
Her fist connected with his chest, sending him tumbling once again. Lita’af paused for a second and considered the strike — its strength and speed. She was capable of stronger and faster strikes ...
2023-04-20 04:47:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 65. The Matter of Pee and Arr
There was another way to describe Sophia’s character. Significantly less courteous.
She hated losing.
It wasn’t just Albin’s character traits that spurred her into action. Our First confrontation was caused by Virnan Shah besting...
2023-04-11 14:44:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 64. Familial Bonds
Vera
With her arms crossed, she scowled at the rabble in front of her. Southerners. Despite doing almost nothing since their arrival and gorging themselves on every berry that they gathered to make sweets and delicious jams,...
2023-04-03 07:47:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 63. A Missing Link
The fifth arm of Emanai emerged from its fort like tea being poured from a well-crafted kettle. The smooth and unstoppable stream of marching foot soldiers was intermixed with proud archers, snobbish war mages, and bored charioteers. The units wer...
2023-03-26 18:56:04 +0000 UTC View Post