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A viridian river swirled overhead, a fault line in the confines of his prison. Its eerie light bathed the jungle on the western side of the Spike, granting a moment of sight.
Colossal trees surrounded him, indifferent beholders to the carnage below. Rat-sized insects skittered for cover in the...
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That went better than expected.
A rhythmic tapping sounded from the kitchen. Kai sat on the couch, trying to ignore the gaze fixed on him. “I’m not going to disappear if you blink.”
“Sorry, I had a weird day…” Flynn turned to his minced oni...
2024-05-17 22:56:25 +0000 UTC View Post1. Bargain Tweaking
Hi, as I anticipated I modified the bargain between Kai and Zervathi at the end of chapter 231. The deal was a bit too unbalanced against Kai give the circumstances of the negotiations. Now it's still ambivalent, but with greater possible rewards.
If you don't want to go reread, this is the main part, the rest are minor tweaks in the subsequent paragraphs:
“Fine, I shall sweeten the deal.” Zervathi counted on his dainty fingers. ...
2024-05-13 00:18:21 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: This prologue is 3k. It took a while to get the different POVs right.
For the Orange Tier: I'll take the next week off, and be back on Thursday. Sorry for the awkward schedule, it's been a bit of a mess trying to organize my pause in a way that worked for everyone. In another week, it'll be back to normal.
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2024-05-08 23:14:19 +0000 UTC View PostHi, somehow the epilogue of book 3 is also going longer than expected, who would have ever thought XD. I'd rather take my time to do it right, so I'll publish it tomorrow.
Also, I might do some tweaking to the second bargain between Kai and Zervathi. I'll warn you of any changes in the A/Ns of the epilogue.
Drew
2024-05-07 17:04:35 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: I've done it! This chapter is also a new record for length: 3.5k.
It always takes me longer than I plan. I didn't want to stretch the story for one more chapter when I only needed half. And cutting the story into chunks it's always awkward.
I'll try to get the epilogue out tomorrow, but it might also be on Wednesday, depending on how long it becomes XD.
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Oh, well… The plan worked better than I could hope for.
On the other side of the passage, the basilisk refused to die despite the blade stuck through its neck. The beast gurgled hisses with manic fury, its claws screeching on the ivory stone at his feet.
Y...
2024-05-03 22:59:55 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: It seems any time I might finish earlier I end up writing a long chapter. This one is over 2.9k words too :)
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Dammit, work!
Bearing down with the full might of his enhanced Mind and Spirit, Kai imagined an impenetrable cloak of Shadow enveloping the A...
2024-05-02 23:17:17 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Today is one year since I started publishing Elydes on RR. I couldn’t have never imagined how far it would go when I uploaded the first 15 chapters. Thank you to all the people who support the story and happy anniversary!
Book 3 will probably finish this Friday or next Monday, afterwards, I’ll take a week off to plot book 4.
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Kai realigned the block of ivory stone and cast a layer of dark moss to make the patch indistinguishable from the rest. Heading down the muddy tunnels towards the meeting point, he repeated the process again for the first exit used to escape the storage chamber.
Once his break out was ...
2024-04-29 22:38:54 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Yes, I'm late, but today I have an even better excuse. This chapter is over 2.9k words :)
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“Of course, it shouldn't be a problem. I already planned to go test her intentions after the order of retreat.” Valela drummed her fingers on the table. “What do you need to steal? Maybe I can ...
2024-04-26 23:18:40 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Late but here. Today was a national holiday in Italy, so I had lunch with my family and it took a while. Then I got sidetracked with the planning of book 4. I can't wait to show you :P
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True to his prediction, he could use yellow skills, though they were still inhibited. Kai ignored the strain moun...
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“What do you mean?” Kai stopped himself from making any nervous motion, though stillness could be suspicious too. He rose in his seat, letting some irritation seep into his voice. “If I knew how to stop the beast attacks, I would have done so a long time ago and spared the archipelago.” 2024-04-23 22:04:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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Mana Observer zeroed in on the limping duo. One looked familiar, though Kai couldn’t be sure. He had never studied Makyn’s channels closely after how the man reacted the first time.
Why are there only two of them?
Sight would solve his doubts. He ...
2024-04-22 22:28:49 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Yep, this is a new record for lateness XD
This was a complicated week in rl. Spirits willing, I'll get back into a better schedule the next. But don't worry, however late, I'll warn you by time if I can't make a chapter.
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Kai scrambled off the chair, grabbed his sword and almost tripped on...
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Kai pressed his lips in a thin line. It had been dark when they arrived at the site two nights before, letting him hope his hunch was wrong. The cruel light of day slayed those illusions.
Verdant trees and lush underbrush couldn’t hide the chunks of ivory stone. Beneath the greenery lay a scene o...
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Even without the sun as guidance, his grumbling stomach didn’t forget to remind him it was dinner time. They wandered the underground maze to chart the site. They found no more traces of the basilisk than claw marks and ripped weeds.
Kai had lost count of the number of mana herbs they passed by. None...
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Kai watched the notification hanging in the air. His boot got caught in a root, but Makyn grabbed his backpack before he had any chance of tripping.
“Thanks.” He regained his footing with an embarrassed look.
The people who turned at the commotion quickly lo...
2024-04-15 22:02:11 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: 2.7k :)
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Excited exclamations spread through the group. Kai stepped forward and squinted, the moons were covered by a blanket of clouds. Blinded by the enchanted crystals near him, he shielded his eyes to make out the dark form.
A gnarly tree had engulfed the side of a ...
2024-04-12 21:07:48 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: I'm here!
Thank you to all those who left a rating or review on RR, your support was overwhelming :)
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Kai was shoved aside by soldiers running towards the commotion. The King of Veeryd was here, no other beasts could threaten the convoy. Support auxiliaries and mages fled in the opposite direct...
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Veeryd rustled with life and chirps. Deep into the inner reaches of the jungle, parrots and canaries didn’t fail to let their presence be known. There was no whiff of unwashed bodies, the air smelled of wet verdant plants not yet choked by the humidity of the day.
Lost in his surroundings, his bo...
2024-04-09 19:54:59 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Tired but alive, read the note at the end :)
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Kai removed the chair and the glass shards of broken vials from the door and windowsill. No one had come for him that night. Already jittery for the expedition, he had slept little and woken up with just darkness outside. Hallowed Intuition had staye...
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“No,” Kai said, letting her hand hang before him.
Annyl halted mid-motion, one leg over the bench to sit. Her face scrunched in genuine puzzlement. “What do you mean?”
Trust me, I’m as confused as you.
Improvisation took hold ...
2024-04-04 21:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Alive once again!
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Fields of golden wheat, barley and rye extended for miles. Kai pressed his nose against the cold windowpane, he had heard Hawkfield was the breadbasket of the Republic, but it was different seeing it in person.
The ears of wheat swayed like waves tou...
2024-04-02 20:48:13 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Happy April Fools' day! I'm not that yet XD
Sorry if I'm late, editing book 2 this weekend and Europe moving the timezone an hour ahead really threw me off.
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A thin drizzle fell from the cowl of clouds, the night was lit by dim crystal. Everyone was cold and miserable, patience was stitche...
2024-04-01 20:50:23 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: A bit late, I got exhausted halfway through the week. Though it's almost 2.8k.
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Kai swept his surroundings for any other mana signature: there were only four beasts. Peeking from a leafy shrub, he glimpsed a group of mean-looking lizards circling the soldiers near the broken to...
2024-03-29 21:07:20 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: A bit later, I was too dead after editing book 2 XD
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The pink snout turned into a bristled muzzle with three pairs of tusks: a yellow boar the size of a minivan stood on stout legs. The iridescent bubble collapsed on itself, cutting a few hairs on its stubby tail.
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2024-03-28 19:04:50 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: I'm here! This chapter took a while to run, enjoy :)
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Kai tapped his foot on the mossy floor waiting for the hourglass to empty. He had yet to decide whether he liked these spy subterfuges. Like any other kid on Earth, he had once fantasized about being a secret agent, but dreams rarely s...
2024-03-26 17:42:57 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Early again. I swear I didn't mean to.
Made some progress editing book 2, I'll update RR version when I finish.
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The frenetic search following the beast attacks gave way to the preparations for the imminent excavation. Soldiers returned to their daily tasks while mana pr...
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