Call of the Void chapter 37
Stepping into the crevice that was the Valley of Broken Gods was a surreal experience. In some ways, it just looked like an empty cave, but I got a palpable sensation of otherness on entry. Or rather, several senses of otherness. Such as: a hungry beast lurking in the darkness, a shadowy presence waiting at the top of the stairs, the sensation insects crawling through my veins, and about a dozen others all unique and nearly impossible to put into words, colliding inside my brain in the worst ...
2026-02-14 01:44:58 +0000 UTC View PostWe should go back,” Brad announced boldly as we followed the arrow of Heretic Fire towards what I was assuming was the Temple Mount. “We can totally get in and out without him noticing! I can make a big hole in the tower!”
“He IS the tower,” I groaned. “How would he POSSIBLY not notice that? Also, we barely got out last time. We’re not going back. Trust me, I WANT that cinder, but it’s not worth the risk. He’s too big of a threat.” It took a serious effort not to say...
2026-02-13 00:14:56 +0000 UTC View PostKane escorted me over to the table where Deanna lay, gesturing for me to stand opposite him as he took up a position on one side of her. I glanced down at my friend, noting the serene expression on her face with relief. It seemed that whatever Kane was doing wasn’t painful at least.
Honestly, I didn’t know Deanna that well. She was our guide to get here, and she’d helped me out back at Mourne Kayze, but I was smart enough to realize there was a bit of transference going on here. I...
2026-02-11 22:45:08 +0000 UTC View PostWe arrived back at the Hermetic Hall in a hurry. Elodie, sensing our approach, appeared before us, ethereal as ever, her brow furrowed in confusion. “You’re returned,” she said slowly. “What can I do for you? I’m afraid if you wish to challenge again, you may not-”
“We need help!” I blurted out. Deanna was swaying on her feet, Ever since we’d emerged into the less suppressed area around the Hermetic Hall she’d been unsteady. She said that Drexel was trying to force t...
2026-02-11 03:18:11 +0000 UTC View Post