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Chapter 296 - Test of Mettle

Note : Chapter 299 has been written and added to the queue !

Though, I'll probably have to modify it, since it's currently 2.8k words long.

Google Drive link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qoEsYIRKB5Kr9RPDOO5zfb_5kxhbNz5-Ru-L0_aJ1z8/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 296

Western Wildlands, Elkis Republic

Town of Mystral

Chapter 295 - Reinforcements

Note : Chapter 298 has been written and added to the queue !

Google Drive link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1srMKQSgRGMCTfIBpN3ZBkol2nioDwHTx45AfRHYoOF4/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 295

Ytakan Scrublands, Archduchy of Rebirth

Darthar-Asaria trade route

"Something wrong?"

Alexandra shook her...

Chapter 294 - Shadow Games

Note : Chapters 295, 296 and 297 have been written and added to the queue !

Google Drive link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtQm_GA2eHlsu8rvKXKn3-UWm4aCMsHTFxREdNrQR5Y/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 294

Red Sands Desert, Archduchy of Rebirth

Dungeon Factory, Workshop

"Ah, our empress returns." Said Ghost over...

Another Molroy Adventure

Note : Hello guys ! This is the short bit I wrote for the map update post for RR, since it still asks for a minimum number of characters for a chapter, so I wrote another thing about the unlucky adventurer Molroy, one yet another (mis)adventure. So you guys get an early sneak peek !

I know, it's an appetizer, but hey.

Also, chapters 295 and 296 have been written (today, as a matter of fact). I'll wait until I have 297 to have something of a buffer, then I think I'll start posting ...

Another Revised Map

Hello ! Here's another revised map of the Arkhan Continent for The Fallen World ! This time with major trade routes, rivers and more settlements !

As usual, I'll upload it to World Anvil later.

Hopefully this will help with situating things as I'm continuing with book 8.

Stardust and Starship Fuel

Note : Apologies for the gap, some things happened.

You'll be happy to learn I finally got to see my dentist, and while the day after the treatment was hell, things seem to be getting better, even if only somewhat.

I've also started working on The Fallen World again. Chapter 294 has been written.

Stardust is an arcane substance that seems to occur near stars linked by ley lines. It is currently unknown if Stardust is produced within the star and ejected during coronal...

Species

The Terran Federation encountered very little alien life, and what there was of it was mostly single cell organisms, with the exceptions (such asthe plants of Garvein Prime) put under strict quarantine or even outright exterminated. Most of the 'species' or 'para-humans' as they are known as today, be they dwarves, elves or orcs, are usually offshoot of the Federation's rampant genetic engineering upon humanity, sometimes taken further my magic.

Dwarves :

Originally hum...

Stardrive

The arcane solution to the disappearance of hyperspace, the Stardrive (also called the Stardust drive after its key component) enables ships to ride the ley lines to jump between star systems. The Stardrive does not technically require the oversight of a mage, but it is recommended that it be maintained and overhauled regularly, usually by an artificer.

Stardrives were discovered by the Solar Empire and have now largely been standardized. Produced en masse by industrial facil...

Imperial Regions

The Empire is divided into a number of subdivisions, but the largest of which are regions, vast expanses of space classified by their closeness or lack thereof to the Empire's core territories.

The Inner Core :

The handful of systems and satellite colonies that ended up founding the Empire. Many believe it refers only to Sol, Alpha Centauri and Epsilon Eridiani, but in truth it holds a dozen systems, most of which were effectively ruins when the Empire was founded, but ...

Imperial Missiles and Torpedoes

Note : I'm actually starting to get hungry (is that the right word ? I don't know, antsy might be more correct) to write The Fallen World again, so I might pick that back up soon. Also, I've gone over a major hurdle for The Dragon Imperium and I'm seriously contemplating a marathon of some kind to complete book 1.

Most imperial missiles have been in the navy's possession at some point, though a fair few have been considered obsolete and sold as surplus (part of Katya's business w...

Imperial System Profile

Also called ISP, the imperial system profile was invented by the imperial exploration corps for the free traders that would follow in their footsteps. In a simple code, it includes many of the notable features of a star system's trade data through a numerical code. The scale is sometimes expanded into hexadecimals, but the official designation utilize 'X' as a replacement for 'exotic', anything outside of the expected parameters.

There are five digits in an ISP code. They are...

Imperial Megacorporations

The Solar Empire has several notable Imperial megacorporations, so called both because most were founded or nationalized by the Empire, but also because the Imperial family owns a significant portion of the company or outright controls it, through shares or directorship. Traditionally, whomever sits on the Stardust Throne is the leader of the company as a figurehead, and the Emperor or Empress picks a significant portion of the board.

Non exhaustive list of Imperial Megacorpo...

Spacecraft Weaponry

Note : Apologies for this file being late, but it's kind of chaos here, with parliament being dissolved.

Also, I've gotten some less than safe for work art of Alexandra and Emilia from an artist friend, which is available on the discord.

While the weapons of the Old World are mostly unuseable as they are, many others have sprung up, borne of magic and ideas of the Federation, they govern the wars among the stars.

Prism :

Faster than Light. The venerab...

Interstellar Nations

There are a variety of interstellar powers outside of the Empire, and although none can rival it, several are impressive and powerful in their own rights. This is a non exhaustive list of those nations.

The Lierian Khanate :

Born out of the Lieria system, where the Empire's first explorers were surprised to stumble upon a star system whose elves had not only survived, but thrived in a purely space based society without a habitable planet. Using a variety of solar orbite...

Mana

Mana is a resource like any other. Every sapient, AI or otherwise generates a little bit, but not much. There are many ways of acquiring mana, most of which are industrial in nature.

Mana has four main sources. The first and most well known one is from underground liquid mana reservoirs, called 'mana wells'. These reservoirs formed during the Wave, and appear to be regenerating to some extent, though how is still a hotly debated topic.

The second, 'tradit...

Momentum Drive

Note : This one is a bit more work in progress than the others, don't hesitate to tell me what you think of it, it's still a technology/propulsion system I am hammering out of the kinks in. Also chapter 4 has been written, and I'm drowning in paperwork because my health insurance expired.

The Momentum Drive is the mainstay of spaceship propulsion throughout the galaxy. It allows for a ship to 'move' at a fixed speed at low energy costs, by putting the ship in a so called 'drive b...

The Fall and Recovery

The Fall lasted twelve hundred years, a sizeable dark age and one who lasted so long due to a large confluence of factors.

The first and most well known one is the disappearance of hyperspace, causing the complete stop of interstellar travel, the collapse of the Federation's communication network and the destruction of all of its advanced computer systems, who were partially energy state and thus nestled in hyperspace. Some, like AI cores, were made to have solid state data s...

The Starlight Trader - Timeline

Hello ! Since literally nobody voted no for the lore files, here's the first one, the timeline of major events within that universe. Keep in mind that, as with every lore file, this is subject to change.

Also, the vote has been pretty clear, and I will keep the story in reserve until ten or so chapters are written. I have finished chapter 3 currently.

Notes that this does not contain any major spoilers, though some things (like Katya's naval rank and reason for dismissal) are kept...

New Story and Lore Files

Hello guys ! I've been working on my new, Free Trader style story, and finally started writing it after a fair bit of preparations. The first two chapters are written and I intend to keep going. It's been a while since I haven't done something space oriented, and honestly it's a massive breath of fresh air, probably because it is a new story (and I don't have to do five billion math equations like with the Eternal Seeker Saga).

Thus, this poll, about whether you would like the chapters ...

Chapter 293 - Archduchy

Note : This is the last chapter of this streak ! Wew, it's been an insane ride. Starting with chapter 249, this has been a 45 chapter streak, one chapter a day for a month and a half !

I'll be taking a bit of a pause. Not from writing necessarily, but mainly from this story, because I do not wish to burn out on it and it is driving me crazy to write this and only this. I might pick up The Dragon Imperium and try to do a marathon to finish book 1, we'll see.

I've also been laying s...

Chapter 292 - Assassination

Note : No new chapter, chapter 293 will probably be the end of this still fourty three chapter long streak, an incredible record !

Been working on a free/rogue trader style novel. It's helping me getting my mind off of The Fallen World, hopefully will help me avoid a burnout.

Goolge Drive Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H4RRVCQuapqhE3TIbyf...

Chapter 291 - Surrender

Note : Chapter 293 has been written and added to the queue !

I'm honestly worried I'm burning out on the story, had a lot of trouble finishing that chapter. I might bring the streak to an end in the next few days, and take a bit of a break to recharge my batteries. We'll see.

Google Doc Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TVkOB5P57yu1B1Kk2AjwA...

Chapter 290 - Fire of the Gods

Note : No new chapter today. Didn't have the time to finish it, plus honestly I spent it mostly as a break day. It's been a bit since I've taken a break and I think I more than deserve one.

Also, yes, the ending of this chapter is pretty much a referrence to Geralt's insatiable gwent addiction. Thank you, Witcher 3.

Google Doc Link : https://docs.goo...

Chapter 289 - Variants

Note : Chapter 292 has been written and added to the queue ! Probably stayed up WAY too late writing it, but hey, what can you do.

Quick reminder that chapter 242 will be posted on Royal Road today. Join me in cackling when RR finds out about the most vicious cliff in the story...so far at least ^^.

Google Doc Link : https://docs.google.com/document/...

Chapter 288 - The Smell of Napalm

Note : Chapter 291 has been written and added to the queue !

Also as a side note, the Librarian tier on patreon has been discontinued. It's not fully disbanded yet, but no one can sign up for it anymore. It was just a mess to keep updated and it's a headache I really don't need with an accelerated posting schedule.

Also I hesitated to call this chapter 'Barbecue', but that was a bit too much, even for me.

Google Doc Link : 2024-05-26 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 287 - All Aboard

Note : Chapter 290 has been written and added to the queue !

Damn it, having some problems with my damned PC. Now whenever I type in a text editor (libreoffice, word, ect), the cursor just freaks out, going from the text symbol to the normal cursor, and then the loading symbol, constantly flickering between them.

And, joys of joys, I'm starting to wake up with the taste of blood in my mouth, and my dentist's appointment is still another three weeks away, just so I'm allowed to see...

Chapter 286 - Confrontation

Note : Chapter 289 has been written and added to the queue !

Google Doc Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xKnsPRn4A-HMGOnMLQLKwd6dkfneiHLJi8LvCbNlFK4/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 286

Eris Empire, Capital City of Starcore

Imperial Palace, Empress Sylvis Wing

Cassissa, princess of the Eris Empire and former ...

Chapter 285 - Not So Ghostly

Note : Chapter 288 has been written and added to the queue !

Yes, the chapter is late. I received the edits for book 6, and I got distracted working on them, alongside some...issues. Please do not panic, unlike on discord XD

Google Doc Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sdixnKAB-1Qj1VAtzX188hu0XA7EDIqhBBisjs9A9R0/edit?usp=sharing

2024-05-23 16:31:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 284 - Hello World

Note : Chapter 287 has been written and added to the queue !

This chapter includes something I've wanted to do for a while, I'm sure you'll figure out what.

Google Doc Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XpueSIjEiOhM3uNUcgqiKrVqMstGcwSwpmOYio9HB48/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 284

Red Sands Desert, Principality of Rebirth

Chapter 283 - Tea and Biscuits

Note : Chapters 285 and 286 have been written and added to the queue !

Funny story about that actually, I wrote the first half of 285, then needed a section to finish it off...and wrote one so long it ended up being is own chapter. So then I had half complete 285 and fully complete 286. Yikes. Ended up completing 285 with another section, but damn did that drag on into time I was supposed to be asleep already.

Google Doc Link : 2024-05-21 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post