EARLY ACCESS: STORMWEAVER 3 - PROLOGUE [ROUGH]
Added 2023-10-13 20:15:19 +0000 UTCAgain, sorry for the delay! Landed, napped, then knocked it out.
This is only the tentative Prologue for Book 3 right now. It's a scene I wanted to get in early for sure, and I tend to like making Prologues and Epilogues from a second perspective, so it fits atm. We'll see if it stays around, though, and in what form!
ALSO, PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THESE RELEASES. I still do not have the MP3s of Fire and Song despite being told I should have them in the first week of Oct, so I don't have all the tools I need to get the ball REALLY rolling without have to do a lot of backtracking. So I don't imagine the first few chapters will be quick in coming out, I'm soooorrrryyyy! 😭
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That's it, so without further ado... Enjoy!
Comments
I’ve been wondering about this too. When Sarah says “I’m going to kill him” it’s not entirely clear who she is referring to. I tend to agree that it’s most likely her father, but I could also come up with a case that she means her grandfather. What if Sarah believes what Hiroto somehow influenced the assignment of Shido to Rei (that lingering mystery of how Kamiya influenced early CAD development) and she is jealous that it wasn’t her. There’s even an outside chance it’s Rei although given her parents reaction to her transfer that seems least likely. I’m not feeling this is going to be the super supportive big sis for Rei regardless.
Bob Wilkinson
2023-11-25 20:54:30 +0000 UTCI wondered that... why not come at Rei straight up and honestly? Why the games? I never got that, as surely honesty is the best policy. Sure it might mean a longer road to forgiveness, but playing games might piss Rei off even more and thus backfire.
Iron Akela
2023-11-14 10:53:06 +0000 UTCIf Hiroto is as traditional as I get the feeling he is, Sarah is probably too. So I would imagine she'd want to get to know her little brother, and if nothing else look out for him. I wouldn't put 'overbearing big sis' out of the question :D Stoked to see Kalus get involved too!
Iron Akela
2023-11-14 10:51:29 +0000 UTCRailguns have accidents all the time! It says it right here in the manual... :D
Iron Akela
2023-11-14 10:37:48 +0000 UTCI'm thinking that Sarah should actually be pretty chill with Rei. Based on the description of her reaction to finding out about him, I'm guessing she was aware that he existed, but had been told that he had died at birth or something along those lines. I'm guessing that this lead to her, during her probably lonely childhood, wondering what could have been if he had been alive, and, now that he is, being pissed off at her father for lying.
Shil Modi
2023-11-06 10:28:31 +0000 UTCI’m curious when the grandfather found out about Rei and why it’s important enough to not contact him directly.
Riyon Hutton
2023-11-05 03:55:49 +0000 UTCBryce? *Usually* he hit his goal of a chapter a week. But life can and does interevene at times. Vacations, illness, and plain old writers block can interfere.
Proteus Jones
2023-10-31 10:40:26 +0000 UTCJasper talked to her and told her about her little brother and now she's getting involved? Yes! Big sisters are awesome, just hope she actually is a cool big sister and not a jerk. Also, we are gonna get to see big brother Kalus come into the picture as a trainer for the squad?! Eek! Mama Laurent is gonna be so pissed!
Hayley Maderski
2023-10-27 06:53:14 +0000 UTCAnyone know how often he posts?
Joseph
2023-10-24 04:07:00 +0000 UTCI feel like the Dave Chappelle gif fits in right about now.
NerdGinger
2023-10-24 01:34:33 +0000 UTCI need mooooooreeee
Wes
2023-10-23 20:30:49 +0000 UTCShe and catcher are gonna date. It'll be fine. (Also, that's just my personal theory. Lol)
Cora
2023-10-20 14:36:20 +0000 UTCThey said she put in for the transfer so this might not be Central or Hiroto at all. This might just be all her decision. I could see Hiroto being just as surprised as her parents. He specifically mentioned wanting to keep her out of this for the time being and Jasper telling her did not seem to be on Hiroto's orders.
Voror
2023-10-18 02:39:04 +0000 UTCThe bigger question here is why would Sarah transfer to Galens? As outlined clearly at the end of book 2, Galens isn't the best school available. Therefore, assuming Sarah is transferring there, who is orchestrating it? Central or their grandfather?
James McLeish
2023-10-17 22:05:31 +0000 UTCYea, I was trying to play devil's advocate myself. I mean, most everyone has probably done something they are not particularly proud to admit. As much as I loath what little we know about them so far, I see how they might choose something like this as the best possible path in their universe.
Jeff McClure
2023-10-17 02:26:09 +0000 UTCI hate to hear that. I hope everything is ok. Sorry to hear that you won't be around to finish it. The older I get, the more I think about things like, if I start a new series, will I be around long enough to finish it.
chris kizziah
2023-10-17 01:24:07 +0000 UTCThat's hilarious. I didn't meet my father until I was 22 and was surprised at how many similar things like hobbies we had in common.
chris kizziah
2023-10-17 01:21:16 +0000 UTCThis story is so great! Unfortunately this’ll be the last time I’ll get to see more of the series. I won’t be around to enjoy the rest.
Daniel Rodrigues
2023-10-16 23:38:30 +0000 UTCThinking on it more, I can probably see why Rei's parents did what they did. They don't really seem all that much the type for hands-on parenting given their proclivities and a child with Rei's disease would be both a potential embarrassment and time sink for all his treatments compared to Sarah who by all accounts is healthy. I'd be curious to see how close she is with them at all or if she perhaps is closer to nannies or her Grandfather. She at least seemed to know Jasper well enough. Granted I could be off, but just looking at what we get here I wouldn't be surprised.
Voror
2023-10-15 17:40:07 +0000 UTCFrom the sound of it they haven't talked and Keiji and Samantha have been putting it off. It looks like that's not going to work any longer though and the two are about to go off to speak with him finally.
Voror
2023-10-15 17:38:16 +0000 UTCMight want to put a note in the main post for other confused people like me. The "great" new Patreon interface doesn't show attachments in the home view. You have to click on the post to be able to see the attachment.
Anonymous
2023-10-14 22:22:58 +0000 UTCQuestion has grandfather still not confronted reis dad about rei yet?
Cody Luco
2023-10-14 18:50:41 +0000 UTCI got a chuckle out of the idea that both Rei and his father have a thing for red heads
Voror
2023-10-14 16:24:59 +0000 UTCHot Dam, this is going to be epic.
Joanne Hans
2023-10-14 16:24:15 +0000 UTCi wonder if transfers happen mid-year - or would it be an end of year thing? And they would then be 3rd years...
Scott
2023-10-14 13:56:27 +0000 UTCToo excited for their meeting!
meynok
2023-10-14 11:45:14 +0000 UTCOmg today has been such a crazy disaster I totally forgot about this. But I already know this is going to make it all better before I even open it! Time to get my fix 🥰
KRDiamond
2023-10-14 02:56:19 +0000 UTCi think even if she isnt the strongest on her team (which i doubt) i think her stats will still be VERY good for a second year if the team did so well at team battles, She could kick rais ass easily atm would be my guess
saynt
2023-10-14 01:20:47 +0000 UTCIm exciting to see the encounter between the two.
Jeffrey V.
2023-10-14 01:20:07 +0000 UTCWe don’t really know how strong Sarah is. We only know her team got runner up in team battles as second year but nothing about her individually. It seemed like she was the strongest on her team by the others attitudes but that could have also been Jasper. I don’t think she will pose much of a threat to Rei other than being a reminder of his abandonment. Rei would have the home field advantage for a while if she transfers. I would love to see them team up but don’t want to see any of his team change. I can’t wait to see the parents reactions to finding out who he has become. So much to look forward to in this book. I don’t know how you’re going to fit in in unless there’s going to be more than 3 books. I hope there will be.
chris kizziah
2023-10-14 01:07:57 +0000 UTCOhhhhhh I did not see this coming and I’m loving it already! I really want Rei and Sarah to have a good relationship since it seems like their parents are horrible excuses for human beings!
Devin Jaros
2023-10-14 00:00:03 +0000 UTCThat's cool, i think we know where she is going.
Jacob Clemens
2023-10-13 22:45:51 +0000 UTCSO excited for this!! I’m already hooked! And I can’t wait until those two get confronted for their actions!
Amanda
2023-10-13 22:12:44 +0000 UTCI think they have spend the intervening time stalling and Hiroto gave them a last chance message they can't ignore
Chioke Nelson
2023-10-13 22:03:09 +0000 UTCHahahahaha that's one hell of an opening. When the omnibus comes out I'll laugh at the connection between the end of the last and the beginning of this one
Chioke Nelson
2023-10-13 22:02:29 +0000 UTCPretty cool!! Thank you for getting it to us through your hectic schedule!!
Heather Herren
2023-10-13 21:58:31 +0000 UTCSarah is going to Galens! Nice. Also, the pathetic excuses for parents are awful. Ugh. I hope Grandpa cuts them off.
Cora
2023-10-13 21:51:51 +0000 UTCAwesome writing as always......but why did have to be so short?(thats what she said) lol!!!!!
Obi-Wan-Sage
2023-10-13 21:40:04 +0000 UTCBrilliant hook, though, now I’m confused by the end of the first book. I need to know what Hiroto said to them at that meeting. Or if they still haven’t had that meeting.
Jeff McClure
2023-10-13 21:39:07 +0000 UTCWhat doesn’t fully kill you - makes your specs increase!
gratch42
2023-10-13 21:33:39 +0000 UTCThis prologue works fantastically, a hint of the fireworks still to come, plus a hint of why Rei was dropped like a hot potato.
Lucas Barrett
2023-10-13 21:20:55 +0000 UTCNice start! Thank you
Linda Thompson
2023-10-13 21:19:55 +0000 UTCPoor sidorav!
Scott Hayward
2023-10-13 21:14:02 +0000 UTCWoooooooooooo! And so it begins again!
Mistfate
2023-10-13 21:13:45 +0000 UTCNoooo. Now I need chapter one even more.
Matthew Landers
2023-10-13 21:01:49 +0000 UTCAlso if she ends up at galen's God poor second years
Charles
2023-10-13 20:52:52 +0000 UTCHer parents seem like hedonists to a degree that indulge in the money. I'm surprised they even care much about Sarah but maybe it's an image thing or they do care in some fashion Also it sounds like they haven't had that meeting with Hiroto yet. So they likely don't know about Rei Sarah potentially transferring to Galens is fascinating. Partly because she may be leaving behind her squad and friends but I'm very interested in seeing how she interacts with Rei. Also if she's a second year I wonder if she'll run afoul of Sidorov
Voror
2023-10-13 20:50:46 +0000 UTC“The I’m so going to kill him line” really hits home now.
DeathAndTaxes
2023-10-13 20:42:18 +0000 UTCI hope he can form a good bond with his sister and grandfather given time. If the parents were to uhmm fall in an active volcano I would not mind. I mean spaceships have errors landing sometimes right?!?
Ryan Berends
2023-10-13 20:33:39 +0000 UTCI also hope she ends up at Galen’s 🙌🏼
Gavin McCray
2023-10-13 20:33:35 +0000 UTCYeah I guess we know sarah was mad at her dad now lol. Still hopefully she doesn’t almost kill rei at some point 😅
Gavin McCray
2023-10-13 20:33:11 +0000 UTCNo apology needed for taking time for the next chapters. At your leisure, sir :)
Zac
2023-10-13 20:30:45 +0000 UTCI mean, if you ever need 2 people to die as an example. They won't be missed and hopefully the hit will hurt very hard.
Bob Bryan
2023-10-13 20:29:24 +0000 UTCYes. Yes! It's all falling apart now! HAHAHAHAHA
JRatt
2023-10-13 20:26:00 +0000 UTCWay to sell me on his father being a worthless waste of space. Good job and it is no longer any kind of a question who that girl was mad at
Charles
2023-10-13 20:23:50 +0000 UTCreally hope she’s going to Galen’s and won’t be an antagonist
J.L. Calren
2023-10-13 20:22:18 +0000 UTCTake your time! This is a great start already.
Daniel Harpin
2023-10-13 20:20:59 +0000 UTCHELL YEAH SARAH IS GOING TO GALENS
DeathAndTaxes
2023-10-13 20:19:18 +0000 UTCI set alarms to check this app every 20 minutes. Did not disappoint.
Cassie
2023-10-13 20:16:53 +0000 UTCNice to see it’s already getting on the rails!
Aiden Reiff
2023-10-13 20:16:48 +0000 UTC
