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Early Access: STORMWEAVER 3 - CHAPTER 1 [ROUGH]
Added 2023-11-04 22:42:40 +0000 UTCAgain, I am SO sorry for the delay on this bad boy. The launch was more troublesome than expected, and today is the first day I felt I could really let it go without checking numbers and social media every 10min.
Also... I'm not 100% sure about this chapter as the opener just yet but we'll see. I wanted it to be a little bit more of a "recap" chapter for Book 3 so that people didn't have as many complaints about forgetting the events of Book 2, but I'll need to reread it first to decide if i'm satisfied with this direction. We're gonna have to see!
Either way, hope you enjoy!
PS: FINAL Firesong squad illustration for your enjoyment, with adjustments to Arthus and Zion's colors!
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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! Notifications are turned off on those conversations, so they're a free-for-all now (within the rules of the subreddit, obviously)!
That's it, so without further ado... Enjoy!
Comments
I had thought of that, as well that the extra joint must add a chunk of height to CAD's with that mod (unless the CAD can change the physiology of the user when called). Where Shido goes with it's form is definitely a head scratcher. Will we see Rei with externals in book 3? Because from what Lennon said in book 1, A-types are either physically different (like him and his chain swords) or... I guess weird evolutions, like externals. Yet in book 1 we've a Lancer with externals. So what makes Dent an A-type, as I feel Rei is the same 'kind' as her
Iron Akela
2023-11-14 10:30:12 +0000 UTCYeah I love it when I can pick up a series and obsess on it till I power threw it all as fast as financially and physically possibly. There's always a need for more though. Questions unanswered the possibility for a sequel series or in the case of Iron druid series the hope the last two books were just a bad dream lmao
Ira White
2023-11-11 21:16:11 +0000 UTCLet’s fucking gooooooo!
James Faulkner
2023-11-11 17:50:51 +0000 UTCYou just had to remind me of that guy... 11 years.
Tyler H
2023-11-11 15:04:52 +0000 UTCOK so I don't know how I missed the epilog on here but apparently I did. So now I'm torn between the info on Rei's seeming psychotic sister and Viv's masochistic break threw
Ira White
2023-11-11 10:46:01 +0000 UTCOK I am now officially torn between the cliff hanger of who Ray's sister wants to kill and what Viv did to herself? First is Ray's sister going to be one of those I don't like not being the only child evil big sisters or is she going to kill her dad? Which doesn't really make sense because she would have probably said them and included her mother. Or is she pissed off at her grandfather for letting it happen? Is she going to kill Ray because he just completely upstaged her as a first year? Like what in the actual ****? And what about Viv did she almost kill herself trying to go all out with Dent? Did she get her Witch Walker ability? *guessing the ability is going to be the catalyst for her SCT moniker* I don't know which answers I want more right now but I'm leaning towards Ray's sister at the moment. Probably because I just hit the part in book to where she found out he existed. GRRRRRR BRYCE I NEED ANSWER'S 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Ira White
2023-11-11 04:06:35 +0000 UTCI’m a big fan of Luke Daniels, but I have to admit, I did not like the Scottish Aria either.
L Ko
2023-11-10 23:56:08 +0000 UTCAwesome art! Also, anyone else feel like Rei having separate toe armoring in this shot (or at least that's what it looks like to me) may be an indicator of him developing the lupine foot somewhere down the line?
Elijah Monture
2023-11-10 00:12:41 +0000 UTCWhat were your thoughts on the audiobook? I liked it but some of the errors were glowing like a CAD in a snow storm.
John Berry
2023-11-09 22:47:20 +0000 UTCI just finished the Audible version of “Fire and Song”. It was good but not great. There was definitely a miscommunication or something there. Luke Daniels is a great narrator, but this product was not up to par. He didn’t “shit the bed”, but he did poop a little. Phalanx is now pronounced phaLONX. LM Ashton in now french, while Aria is now Scottish? Kay Sandry is now, Sandry Kay. Maybe I’m too demanding but it drove me to the point of distraction. I thoroughly enjoy the characters and the story line. I just wanted the audible version to be better. “The Iron Prince” was right on the money! I wanted the same performance. Maybe someone missed an editing session or something.
John Berry
2023-11-09 22:44:19 +0000 UTCBryce, THANK YOU for continuing the story and being the type of author to not let your work rest for 4-5 years. Or in some cases 11+ years in one particular author's case. I LOVED book 2 and I can't wait for 3,4,5+. I've purchased some of your other work and I'm looking forward reading all your work. Thank you man!
Garrett Massey
2023-11-09 22:02:48 +0000 UTCJust finished the audiobook for book 2 (Also read it here) I hope the title for book 3 is Endwalker - such a sick name.
Charles Tigner
2023-11-08 22:39:21 +0000 UTCMostly, yes. Typical chapters exceed what Patreon allows in word count
Dewald Slabbert
2023-11-08 21:41:19 +0000 UTCBro....that is a killer chapter to start with
Jeffrey V.
2023-11-08 09:40:29 +0000 UTCI'd rather a good story over a rushed story
Duck
2023-11-08 07:55:22 +0000 UTCHonestly I expected there to be more content. The chapters are short enough as it is. He makes it look like 9 pages, but the formatting is scuffed. Double space, wide rule..... super deceptive. I have a hard time believing that in 2 weeks thats as much as he puts out.
Wes Brown
2023-11-08 05:01:04 +0000 UTC"..on the east side of the *hobby with one hand,..."
Dylan Robbins
2023-11-07 15:56:09 +0000 UTCDarn it Aria, cliffhangers are mean!
Kaeros
2023-11-07 05:16:00 +0000 UTCThis is too good!
Jordan Clark
2023-11-06 23:40:26 +0000 UTCEventually they will have to do it with all of them. However none are likely to refuse. Only issue may be Aria's (and maybe Viv's) family, however given recent discussions, Carmen won't refuse and Viv does her own thing anyway.
Bender
2023-11-06 19:48:25 +0000 UTCThe more I think on it the more I'm surprised Rei was able to just sign the contract like that for the whole team. If it was just him then sure, but now that all of them are involved I would think legally you'd need to have the signatures of every member of Firesong giving their consent to the terms. Before this I'd figured Jasper would show up in person to present and get their approval and signatures as a group, but it sounds like Rei just did all that for them and things take effect in a week. Again there is a hell of a lot the team needs to run down now.
Voror
2023-11-06 18:02:31 +0000 UTCIs this always a PDF?
Bender
2023-11-06 17:41:04 +0000 UTCDent to Rei the first semester of school: Your a good influence on your friends. Dent to Rei present day: Your a bad influence on your friends. :P
Joanne Hans
2023-11-06 15:17:08 +0000 UTCThere are multiple factions in central one of which is trying to kill Rei Each faction has its own agenda.
Decorus
2023-11-06 06:03:54 +0000 UTCUgh...part of me wishes I hadn't found this series for another 8 years so that I could read it from start to finish :) Great series and a great start Bryce!
Jesse Redl
2023-11-05 21:03:58 +0000 UTCGreat chapter. Super excited for book 3! Something I’ve been wondering since last book, what the heck is Central thinking? They have to have access to people who understand psychology, yet they clearly aren’t using them. All their actions so far are doing is breeding resentment and distrust in what will obviously be their most important soldier. If it keeps going, at best he’ll start to rebel in small ways by disobeying orders when ever he thinks he can get away with it, and at worse he will flat out refuse to work with them. If they are losing the war, they better pull their heads out of their…. er… the sand, and quickly.
David Bean
2023-11-05 19:49:26 +0000 UTCI believe Rei is aware of his situation and recognizes his strength isn't at a level to take on the ISCM. Whereby should he go AWOL they'll just take his CAD by force. Also he has be acutely aware there's a bigger picture, for which he has aligning pixels. Don't believe his character will be stared towards going "All evil ruler of the universe." But would be interesting to see the intersection decision should that point arise.
Eric Edwards
2023-11-05 19:30:37 +0000 UTCI find myself wondering why Rei would take the ICSM threat as he has. He has to recognize they have big plans for him, a user possessing indomitable will and unlimited potential. Maybe I’m just weird but I keep thinking there has to be a moment where he realizes he holds all the cards. They threaten his team/family he could basically turn that around and tell them to choose either the ultimate weapon or their destruction by taking his CAD. If they choose the former it would be with the knowledge that when he reaches his peak he will remember those who hurt his family and his school. The latter choice speaks for itself.
John Berry
2023-11-05 18:57:08 +0000 UTCOh my goodness it is so good! This first chapter is amazing. I need the rest!
Nicole Campbell
2023-11-05 18:11:53 +0000 UTCMannnnnnn kudos on your pace... Pay no mind to the rushers... I'm here for your process. Book 2 was excellent... Work your magic the way you need to for book 3.
Xien
2023-11-05 15:45:47 +0000 UTCSoooo about his sis right... Anybody else curious how she'll shake up the systems and intersystems year 2 teams if that's possible? Mannnn I can't wait to see how she puts her foot up Sidori's a$$$$$! She bops onto campus with those tell tale eyes... Can you see it now 👀
Xien
2023-11-05 15:35:57 +0000 UTCCapt. "Cliffhanger" O'Connor is at his usual tricks again.
Rusty Barnes
2023-11-05 15:10:11 +0000 UTCOhhhh I like this theory! That would be terrifying in combat!
Devin Jaros
2023-11-05 12:52:01 +0000 UTCOpening with cliffhangers is rude! Though I have to say, finishing the audiobook an hour after reading the advanced chapter is a novel experience that helped answer the 'wtf did Viv do?!' Question quite nicely
Chioke Nelson
2023-11-05 12:24:53 +0000 UTCRei was never found alone, unconscious on a training room floor.
Sam
2023-11-05 11:42:20 +0000 UTCThat's not an issue. Got to be able to find the cliff in the first place for that to be a problem. 🤣🤣🤣
Wraithmarked Creative
2023-11-05 11:38:39 +0000 UTCGreat chapter can't wait to find out what viv has done to herself Could I suggest darker text /blockier font, I really struggled to read this in the pdf format
Brian Beard
2023-11-05 07:38:58 +0000 UTCGood first chapter
Maria Klein
2023-11-05 05:26:32 +0000 UTC.... cliffies already?! We've had this talk, man. I can tell this book is gonna kill me. So excited!
Georgina Shultz
2023-11-05 04:07:19 +0000 UTCExcellent recap chapter, it's been 6 months since the epilogue was released on patreon so the refresher was definitely warranted. When ya get the time I reckon you should post a full character sheet ( with their rankings) , map of all the systems, list and rank all the schools. I'm also keen on the reveal of the strongest CAD user.
Nick Holden
2023-11-05 04:05:28 +0000 UTCIdk but it’s totally awesome (Catcher voice). I also think all the military commander voices sound like Bradley Dee Baker doing different variations for clone troopers. Bretz definitely sounds like Wrecker lol
Aaron Tufts
2023-11-05 03:33:01 +0000 UTCAnd this is why I speed read this series it is written as a page turner. Hahaha oooold Tec.
Carolyne
2023-11-05 02:38:03 +0000 UTCSlow chapter not alot going on but chapter 2/3 should he super juicy. Looking forward to it.
Jacob Clemens
2023-11-05 02:38:03 +0000 UTCI hope you don't leave your GF with cliffhangers like you do us 🤣🖕
Amanda Jones
2023-11-05 02:30:56 +0000 UTCYES !!!! I am so happy, book 3, WOOT !!!!
Joanne Hans
2023-11-05 01:50:25 +0000 UTCSo has Rei on two occasions and she's never seemed like this before. Though he was unconscious those times so perhaps it was without us seeing it.
Voror
2023-11-05 01:44:47 +0000 UTCI think Viv was found unconscious on the floor of the training room and taken to the hospital. That is what has everyone so worried.
Sam
2023-11-05 01:43:52 +0000 UTCTransferring to Galens, wants to kill Rei’s father (Keiji) for not telling her about Rei.
DeathAndTaxes
2023-11-05 01:18:12 +0000 UTCI'd reread the last chapter of 2 earlier today and noticed that it seemed to be ending with Viv blacking out. Curious just how badly she hurt herself. And Dent authorized it. I wonder if they even know about the user unique ability but I feel like they'd keep tabs on those around Rei and probably anyone who gets a user unique anyway. Well there should be consequences but I wonder what they'll be to dissuade them ever trying this again.
Voror
2023-11-05 01:12:43 +0000 UTCFINALLY. WOOOO
Mistfate
2023-11-05 01:02:23 +0000 UTCGalen’s Rei and I have no idea, but I want to find out.
Decorus
2023-11-05 00:52:07 +0000 UTCDouble cliffhanger Arghh. Where is Sarah transferring to? Who does she want to kill. What the heck is going on with Viv. Frustration aside. I love the series and the character build up.
David Collins
2023-11-05 00:39:43 +0000 UTCBook 3 has officially started, prologues don’t count as they can disappear like they did in book 2. Chapter 1 makes me incredibly happy. Thanks. —Now you can do laundry. Whew!
Lyn Shirley
2023-11-05 00:29:26 +0000 UTCShe loves of being Mellow Dramatic.
Greenjacketguy
2023-11-05 00:17:16 +0000 UTCYou ended with a cliffie about Viv and you're starting with the same. Ouch!
Christopher E. Backus
2023-11-05 00:09:22 +0000 UTCAre we allowed to guess what happened? I definitely feel like Viv ability might just be that if FDA’ed she gets up again. That’s why ENDWALKER! Purely guessing lol. I was so excited to see the chapter!
Shreyam Kumar
2023-11-05 00:08:28 +0000 UTCLove it
john knight
2023-11-05 00:05:25 +0000 UTCPretty darn cool!!
Heather Herren
2023-11-04 23:54:49 +0000 UTCI anticipated a B-3 cliffhanger session…only to be given an A-1. Thank you so much, Mr. O’Connor. This book is gonna be a nonstop shitstorm, isn’t it? 😂 let Chaos Reign, my Lord Arioch….
Jason Bradford
2023-11-04 23:50:29 +0000 UTCJust out of curiosity, why wouldn’t Dent have messaged him if it was serious? This far in the future it seems it would be a bit more convenient than a happenstance “running in each other” in the lobby.
ryan
2023-11-04 23:46:25 +0000 UTCOh you dirty tease getting us all hyped up with Dents expression and the cliff hanger in the first episode!
Executive313
2023-11-04 23:44:41 +0000 UTCThank you soo much for the chapter🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
ABU-UBAYYAH SALLAU ABA-HURAYRATA
2023-11-04 23:36:40 +0000 UTCNoooo. Why did it have to stop there? I need more.
Matthew Landers
2023-11-04 23:35:58 +0000 UTCDude your talent for cliffhangers is unholy. You can't keep doing this to me
Hannibal Forge
2023-11-04 23:26:07 +0000 UTCAwesome picture. Truly cool. Viv is never found to be able to call Rei a masochist with no concern for his own safety again, b/c dang. That was some truly torturous training.
Cora
2023-11-04 23:24:31 +0000 UTCAnother book and another cliff. Great to br back! Love it!
Darren Dyke
2023-11-04 23:24:04 +0000 UTCYou would drop it right as I'm about to start dinner service... *grumblegrumble* Fine! I'll wait. Maybe.
Georgina Shultz
2023-11-04 23:22:04 +0000 UTCYeah that was exactly my thought for going in this direction
Wraithmarked Creative
2023-11-04 23:21:39 +0000 UTCWonderful start. Im relived that it seems like Vivs actions are not without some consequenses. If just having high lvl simulation torture you was an easy shortcut to ranks someone would have figured that out in the hundreds of years of CAD experience.
Daniel Moth
2023-11-04 23:11:19 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapter! Write at your own pace my guy, we will be here patiently waiting
Jesse Osman
2023-11-04 23:10:28 +0000 UTCJust finished the chapter. Great summary and jump back to current events. NICELY done!!!
Obi-Wan-Sage
2023-11-04 23:06:02 +0000 UTCNiiiiice. Just the what the hell does Vivs ability do lol. Question: in the audiobook, who decided Catcher’s gonna sound like he’s just trying to surf the biggest wave he can find in Cali?
Mike Frenkel
2023-11-04 23:05:06 +0000 UTCIts not a cliffhanger silly, more info is only a page away. You're just jumping the gun on release. Understandably so.
patreon_username
2023-11-04 23:04:10 +0000 UTCNo apology necessary. Thanks for working overtime to get it out 😀 The start of the chapter is poetic, in a way, love it. Also, thanks for releasing my new home screen picture for my computer 😁
Zac
2023-11-04 23:03:02 +0000 UTCOmg. I’d forgotten the pain of the cliffhangers.
Amanda
2023-11-04 22:59:09 +0000 UTCOh my god! The emotions portrayed were perfect and the ending with Dent!!!! I love the chapter and hate that it’s over so soon!!!
Gama
2023-11-04 22:54:26 +0000 UTCmeh haha. I can't say it in that sub, obviously, but F&S currently has a 4.9 our of 5 on Amazon with almost 2k ratings... I would say that I wouldn't be surprised if the criticisms are rather localized to the expectations of that community. overall I'm very happy with reception haha
Wraithmarked Creative
2023-11-04 22:53:34 +0000 UTCI thought catcher was a blonde? or am i color blind? Also thank you for the chapter. I know its hard to do laundry while typing!!! LOL
Obi-Wan-Sage
2023-11-04 22:52:05 +0000 UTCHonestly can't wait for rei to finally meet his grandfather and sister and see that they didn't abandon him, all on birthgivers. How grandfather tried finding him but couldn't until the broadcast. Plus why central is behaving like this. Not saying I fully agree but well "winter is comming" and if the next generation, especially rei and co are not strong enough to stand against it "game over man". Also, shido needs to develop a jet pack.
Bob Bryan
2023-11-04 22:51:51 +0000 UTCWAY TOO MUCH IRON PRINCE
Wraithmarked Creative
2023-11-04 22:51:50 +0000 UTCDon’t you dare apologize! I’m so excited for this chapter.
Jacob Weinberger
2023-11-04 22:49:34 +0000 UTCJust realized I have PTSD from all the cliffs during the book 2 chapter releases. How bad is it today?
Clay Rasmussen
2023-11-04 22:49:01 +0000 UTCThanks for pushing through! Is Zion vys black here? Or did you decide to keep the green? Hard to tell when I zoom in lol. [Edit; it's definitely darker than before lol, black it is] Also, I've been stalking your reddit to while I wait for updates, and I'm truly sorry you're getting those comments in that one sub. As an artist, I can be sensitive about my work, I know you have thick skin, but it must suck all the same. Fire and Song was hitting top 10 all time in ratings, so it's definitely hitting well even if that sub disagrees.
Cassie
2023-11-04 22:48:01 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapter
Kevin McGuire
2023-11-04 22:47:31 +0000 UTCAfter „Definitely not anemic more ironer iron prince“ do you have another fun name for the book 3 WIP?
Aiden Reiff
2023-11-04 22:46:34 +0000 UTCAbsolutely my hero for the weekend
Clay Rasmussen
2023-11-04 22:46:32 +0000 UTCglad you liked it!!
Wraithmarked Creative
2023-11-04 22:44:18 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapter! Can’t wait to dive in.
Gama
2023-11-04 22:44:10 +0000 UTCThanx for the chapter
Calvin Kimmel
2023-11-04 22:44:00 +0000 UTCYeeessss! Thank you! My second read-through was incredible! Book 2 was perfect!
Baconater
2023-11-04 22:43:50 +0000 UTC
