Early Access: STORMWEAVER 3 - Chapter 30v3 [ROUGH]
Added 2025-02-07 17:26:04 +0000 UTCNot a massive overhaul, but a really important one to get right. Sorry I've spent so much time on this group of chapters, but these series of scenes are REALLY important to nail down, since they form kind of a linchpin of a major development in Firesong's trajectory in the series.
More specifically for THIS chapter, though, I think I broke a key characters... well... character with the original iterations. I'm MUCH more happy with this version!
New chapter coming next week!
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NEW REMINDER: BOOK 3 CONTENT/SPOILERS ARE NOT TO BE MENTIONED OUTSIDE OF CHAPTER LEAK ANNOUNCEMENT POSTS. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
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A FEW RULES & REMINDERS:
Chapters will be dropping as Bryce completes them. That means anywhere from every 1 to 2 weeks on average, though sometimes waits may be longer.
Recall that these are rough chapters, with no editing other than a single pass-through as Bryce writes.
On a similar note, we are not asking for advice or corrections at this time. If Bryce wants feedback, we will certainly reach out, thank you! If you want to voice concerns or complaints about the chapter, you may now do so over on the Reddit discussion thread below! Notifications are turned off on those conversations, so they're a free-for-all now (within the rules of the subreddit, obviously)!
Comments
Both silver eyed Sidorov and Rei’s sister transferring into Galens will be in the class a year older than Rei and Firesong. I was guessing plot arcs involving both will appear in the second half of the book.
gratch42
2025-02-25 00:21:56 +0000 UTCWho is Sidorov sister?
J D
2025-02-24 23:41:47 +0000 UTCWho is the silver eyes at the end? I'm guessing Sara, but in the newest chapter you mention a new transfer coming soon.... not here yet. She spying?
J D
2025-02-24 23:40:38 +0000 UTCWhat I thought as well.
Melissa Glisan
2025-02-21 15:20:02 +0000 UTCHappy Friday
Karl Shlagel
2025-02-14 14:36:49 +0000 UTCAgreed! To have the ability to create an entire diverse universe alone has to be daunting but add the complex backstories and keeping every little detail correct from book to book right down to the tiniest detail!?! I cant remember what I did 30 seconds ago so even thinking about being able to do what authors like Bryce can do blows my mind… no honestly, when I think about how complex it is I am pretty sure brain cells explode or something 😂😂
Bill Hilliard
2025-02-14 12:27:43 +0000 UTCI've never met anyone, and I mean anyone, who could write super complicated stories (or reports) without revision. My personal view is it is impossible to do. Because of this (including all the plot + character + world building that needs to be consistent) I personally consider fantasy writers amongst the most intelligent people in the world.
Richard Jackway
2025-02-14 09:12:52 +0000 UTCOooooo very interesting. Maybe something that had more real combat usage. Great thought
Gabe Yohn
2025-02-12 20:26:31 +0000 UTCIsn’t Kamiya Corp a developer of NOEDs? I thought that was mentioned as one of the things they are into in book 2. Rather than tinkering, it would be neat if Jasper shows up with some presents of top of the line tech for Firesong to replace their standard school-issued NOEDs.
Daniel Wolpert
2025-02-12 19:49:31 +0000 UTCDont suppose there is a "the story so far" with the re-written chapters?
Scott
2025-02-11 17:06:38 +0000 UTCFinally got a chance to read updated 28 and 30. Feel the updates flow a lot better and better include all the characters around. Excited to see where the next part of the book heads with, I’m guessing, Sidorov and Rei’s sister in the mix. Thanks Bryce.
gratch42
2025-02-10 19:22:58 +0000 UTCThanks for clarifying!
Dan
2025-02-10 00:43:36 +0000 UTCAgreed, it is going to be so cool to see them meet! Im willing to bet they will get along amazing seeing how furious she was when she found out she had a brother! So many parts of this series Im excited to learn more about. Wish I could get into Bryces head and see what he is planning! 😂😂
Bill Hilliard
2025-02-08 20:41:33 +0000 UTCThen don't stay, David? I have a full-time job that has me working 60+hrs a week, I have older parents, I'm prone to getting sick, and even before all that I've *always* been a slow writer. I'm also not writing a serial, but a novel, which takes a lot of reworking and cleanup. No one is forcing you to stay and pay, man. In fact I'm very transparent with the fact that I don't think ANYONE should feel obligated to stay and pay if they don't feel it's worth it. We'll be happy to have you back anytime you want, or even just happy to see you pick up Book 3 when it's done. But definitely don't stay if you're feeling like it's not worth it? Cheers dude, - Bryce
Wraithmarked Creative
2025-02-08 20:20:39 +0000 UTCIt will be interesting to see what Ray and his sister think about each other. After all, they have different aspects of what their parents are like.
Tim Kilgore
2025-02-08 18:37:17 +0000 UTCThis is why it takes a good author years to write a book. There is always changes and rewrites! Cant fault the author for being 100% transparent and honest. I appreciate this about him. You have to get the book when it comes out, how can you not know how the story turns out?!?! 😂
Bill Hilliard
2025-02-08 17:32:31 +0000 UTCTakes time to get it right sir! Rather have you re-write every chapter ten times than put out something in a hurry that you arent 100% proud of! Besides every change you have gone back and made has made the story way better so keep up the great work. Love your work sir, keep killin it!!
Bill Hilliard
2025-02-08 17:28:23 +0000 UTCThis guy is constantly making excuses. I feel like a teacher listening to a student who constantly doesn’t hand in homework. I may read the book whenever it drops, but frankly paying this man a monthly fee for this is unreal. Cancelling subscription.
David Spier
2025-02-08 10:36:16 +0000 UTCAgree. In book 2, right before their team fight with Grey Fang, Rei and the gang get nasty looks from Sidorav. He is described as having "silvery eyes".
Larry Lewis
2025-02-08 01:09:39 +0000 UTCTftc update!
Kemlion
2025-02-08 00:21:17 +0000 UTCRei’s sister would have slate grey eyes. I’m guessing it’s Sidorov. He hates anyone else hogging attention, and he has silver eyes. I know there’s a set up for Rei to take him down eventually but I would love to see Viv do it instead after losing out to Vademe who’s another Lancer.
PNB
2025-02-08 00:15:49 +0000 UTCThe last one was Jan 13th. It includes the first iteration of chapter 30.
Nathan Buckley
2025-02-07 23:18:35 +0000 UTCNever says it’s a second year girl. Pretty sure it’s Anatoli sidorav staring at them so hard
Ricky Nelson
2025-02-07 21:59:42 +0000 UTCMuch more natural flow of emotion with Lennon in this version. Looking forward to seeing the team training together soon. Also I’m assuming the 2nd year section girl looking so hard at Viv and Lennon will be Rei’s sister? Looking forward to that meeting and how it unfolds. Lastly , what is the current time table to sectional and global events coming for Firesong?
Dan
2025-02-07 20:46:46 +0000 UTCI didn’t have an issue with how Lennon was behaving in the last version - it’s a shocking situation and even a usually stoic person like the Lasher has a point where that vanishes. But this does feel more like his usual demeanour. And I’m not sure if that’s better… seeing Lennon go crazy added to the weight of the situation. But this way does feel more like his normal temperament. Looking forward to 31, can’t wait to see how things progress from here.
Iron Akela
2025-02-07 18:29:57 +0000 UTCI like this chapter, and it's been fun rereading each iteration of it. A little glimpse into your writing style. Looking forward to seeing what Firesong can do together in training. I also am looking forward to the first time Rei tinkers with his NOED and unlocks some new and interesting stuff with his growth aspect and possibly the seed aspect of his CAD.
Gabe Yohn
2025-02-07 18:20:13 +0000 UTCThey typically drop every 5 chapters. Example: 5, 10, so on and so forth. So theoretically it should’ve been in this iteration but I think Bryce wants to finalize this 30 before we get it. (Just my guess though. I do not speak for him)
Gama
2025-02-07 18:07:58 +0000 UTCDefinitely a characterization that fits better with my Lennon head cannon
Polaris
2025-02-07 18:07:29 +0000 UTCIt definitely feels smoother now. And Lennon's character doesn't seem as drastically 'changed' as people mention in the last version. Though, his demanded explanation does seem understandable especially given that it's clear he was told the details about the ability by Dent. He was shocked at Type Shift after all. And now with a third User Unique Ability in the Firesong arsenal... He's got to be a little afraid at the *cause* and the *why* this particular group of first years are developing at the rate they are since this is highly uncommon. Just like Catcher said in the first book about everyone feeling fear at how Shido was going to make everyone look.
Dorian Grey
2025-02-07 17:48:17 +0000 UTCI have been tuned out for a while on other books when is the next story so far dropping?
jacob shlagel
2025-02-07 17:44:27 +0000 UTCThanks for the ch.. Update! Feels much more natural of a interaction than V2
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2025-02-07 17:41:37 +0000 UTC
