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Warp Token Update

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“Th… Thhhhaaaaa… thank-thanks,” she said, trying to say it as quickly as possible so he didn’t catch it. “Man-thing still stupid,” she added. “could have let feather-thing eat me-me.”

“The thought crossed my mind,” he admitted. “but, then I would be stuck in here, listening to it devour you for who knows how’s long. Don’t have the stomach for that.”

“Logical! But still stupid.”

“You’re ve...

Warp Token Update

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Through the hatch was a short step ladder lead down into a dank cellar, Skyseeker placing her hands on the edge, leaning her face through the gap, her upside-down view swivelling as she examined the underground area. The space inside was perfectly square, the walls made from the same bricks as the watchtower, the rom between them barely wide and tall enough for a man-thing to stand in.

She took a sniff of the musty air, immediately sneezing it back out. This wou...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Cover Art

Brought to you by Loy Baldon, we've got Skyseeker and her lovely weapons, looking about as heroic as a Skaven assassin can manage. Hope you guys like it!

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Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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In the centre of the room was a strange, flat object made from smoothed stone. Like the building, it was circular, with a small hole in its middle with a depth of maybe the length of her hand, its purpose unknown. The edges of the unknown device tapered upwards, forming a small wall maybe a foot high.

“Olive press,” the man-thing said, following her gaze. “We use them to make olive oil. Missing a few parts missing though, probably somewhere underneath all...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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“This place suck-stinks!” Skyseeker whined, dragging her feet over another hill, the thirteenth one she and the man-thing had crossed since this morning. While she still lagged behind the man-thing, she decided to close in a little more today, if only so she could voice her complaints to him. “No sound, no things! Just stupid grass stuff!”

“What’s the matter with you? Aside from being a Skaven, of course,” the man-thing asked, shielding his eyes as...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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They marched on until the sun began to retreat below the horizon, Skyseeker always maintaining a helathy distance behind the man-thing, as it gave her enough breathing room to ponder the heavens without worry of an attack. Ever so slowly, those little points of light began to appear in the sky, hundreds upon hundreds, their prettiness never ceasing to amaze her. Why did they only appear at night, and what made them flitter like they did? She needed to know more.

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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Doubt broiled up inside her. How could she hope to survive so much open ground? Her mind conjured images of flying monstrosities, lurking in the distant haze, ready to pluck her the moment she left the shelter of the trees. Gnawdwell had chosen Skyseeker for her cunning and sneakiness, but stealth and subterfuge wouldn’t be of use in all this bright, empty land. He should have sent an army in her stead, or at the very least a handful of trained stormvermin, what cou...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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Roderick was roused awake by the call of a bird, his mind momentarily overwhelmed with alarm, but why that was the case completely slipped his grasp as he regained his faculties, rubbing his vision clear as he sat up, surveyed his surroundings though itchy eyes.

The campfire had petered out at some point in the night, the clearing illuminated by golden rays of sunshine spilling in through the forest canopy in places, Roderick holding up a hand as a ray of light ...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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By the time sunset arrived, the sky turning a deep shade of azure, Roderick was certain he was being followed. Every time he would pause to rest, the snapping twigs would subside, only to then pick up again once he resumed walking. He was by no means defenceless, but being stalked through a darkening forest would shake anyone’s nerves, he would have to deal with his pursuer before he became too tired to keep his eyes open.

He wondered who it was, a mercenary from the ba...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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“No trick-tricks,” Roderick confirmed. It considered its next move for a few tense moments, then nodded as it made up its mind, gesturing for him to proceed.

Leaning away from its dagger, Roderick turned around, approaching the mare slowly so he didn’t accidently startle the Skaven. He knelt down in front of the horse, the body already beginning to permeate the air with a foul smell. He gave it a shake with one hand, moving his other towards the saddlebags...

Two Sides of the Warp Token

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It felt like it took a lifetime for Roderick to summon up the strength to move, crawling out of the shrub on his hands and knees. Looking up, he found himself in a small clearing, walled on all sides by trees and ferns, some of the tallest leaves bathed in yellow light. Sunrise was almost over.

To his left, his mare was sprawled out on its side, saddle still attached, its lifeless eyes confirming it hadn’t gotten off as lucky as Roderick had. His armour had ...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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He fixed the saddlebags to the horse’s flanks, brushing off the stray bits of hay, tugging the belts so they wouldn’t come loose when he started riding. When he was as ready as he could be, he slid his weapons and helmet onto the loops, fastened them, then moved over to untie the horse from its hitch.

“Keep still, damn you,” he muttered, the mare shaking its head as he placed the bit in its mouth. Perhaps it had been too shaken by all those ratmen by t...

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Roderick gave the reigns a harsh tug, his mare slowing to a trot as they passed through the east gate of the camp, the rest of his cavalry following in behind. The Commander was waiting for him just beyond the palisades, his armour reflecting the light of the sun, watching Roderick expectantly as he dismounted.

“You’re early,” the Commander noted. “How fair the new horses?”

“A little more flighty than I’d prefer,” Roderick repli...

Two Sides of the Warp Token Update

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Emerging from the forests was another wave of man-things, carrying themselves upon the backs of strange creatures. Their mounts had four legs that ended in hooves, with elongated faces perched upon equally long necks, their manes of fur shaking as they galloped through the ankle-deep water. There were dozens of them, fifty at the least, their riders brandishing a mix of rifles and spears.

Skyseeker’s mouth formed a little ‘o’ of surprise as the mounts carr...

Two Sides of the Warp Token/Skaven Story Update

2k words of the skaven story, which I shall call Two Sides of the Warp Token. You guys like it? I was going to call it 'Fur, Steel, and Warpstone', but I chose this in the end. 

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“Listen to my greatness, stupid minions!” a low, powerful voice called out, its owner obvious enough. The Warlock Engineer bobbed its helmet as it spoke, the grill fixed over its muzzle giving its voice a menacing effect. “The enemies of Clan Skryre are many in these tainted lands. They shal...

Skaven Story Update

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“The Commander sent for you,” the scout answered. “he’s in the war tent.”

He nodded, stopping to pick his decorated helmet off a nearby rock. Feathers the colour of blood plumed out of the apex of the metal, plucked from an exotic animal not native to this province. Tucking the helmet under his arm, he gestured for the scout to lead on, the two moving down the path.

As they descended, the camp came into view. The band had set up next to a running...

Skaven Story Word Update

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Skyseeker sailed until exhaustion, her head constantly twisting and turning as she checked her surroundings for enemies. It had taken many hours, but she’d managed to avoid confronting any more of the slave-hulk’s crew, the massive Gritus ship vanishing from her sight as continued her eastward journey.

It had taken no small amount of time, but sun’s harsh glare had finally begun to abate, Skyseeker stretching her muzzle out in a yawn. Sleeping was a thing ...

Skaven Story Update

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The hours ticked by as Skyseeker paddled through the marshlands, weaving her craft between the bubble-like islands that poked up through the muck-ridden water. Besides the Shattered Tower at her back, she could see structures dotting the quagmire’s horizons – iron mills that churned in lazy half-circles, the creaking of wood carrying on the wind. It was hard to tell if they were ruins from ancient times or were being operated by some unseen group, but she didn�...

Skaven Word Update

2.5k words. Probs the first chapter ends here.

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The under-empire was livelier than Skyseeker had ever seen before. Through every shaft and cavern she scuttled through, she would be greeted by the sight of thousands of toiling skavenslaves, ferrying minerals in their pitiful arms to the factories and workshops, chimneys and exhaust ports spewing satisfying amounts of soot. Ominous lights flickered above and beyond the levels surrounding the Mors district, the sprawling grottos p...

Skaven Story Update

Got the first 3k words for the Skaven story for yall today. Spent a bit of time researching warhammer lore, skaven speech, procrastinating, etc, but I've got a good grasp on the story now so buckle up. 

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Lord Gnawdwell had summoned her to his tower. This meant one of two things. Either she would be showered with praise and rewards for her dedication to the clan, or he would smite her down with his majestic staff because of that putrid bearded-thing bread she’d stolen thi...

Poll Winner

Votes are in and the Skaven story will be the next project. Lemme put some stuff together and get yall some word updates within the next week or so.

Next Story Poll

Happy new year everyone! Hope everyone's having a nice old time round the world. For me, I want to start off 2024 strong, and how I did that was a less than pleasant scenario. I had my doubts on Vanguard's progression for a while, but after hearing about its subpar performance from a close friend, I've decided to shelve the story and go for something else for the time being. I'll pick it back up one day, rehaul the whole thing, but I'll need to write something else in the meantime. 

Vanguard Update

2k word update. I'm sorry it isn't much considering the wait I put you through, but I wanted to get this out before Christmas as I my present to you guys! So happy holidays everyone, and thank you for you generous support this year! Have fun, eat some food, and have a wonderful NEW year!

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“Did you say laser?”

He followed her out of the armoury, the sounds of barking weapons filling the air, Samiha moving over towards the Balokarid recruits gathered by the weapon racks...

Suvelian Artwork

More Suvelian artwork from Ximema, featuring more civilian/light weight suit variations. Oh, and I'm ready to start word updating Vanguard, excpect a word drop very soon

Vanguard Update

Another 10k words revised. Another day or two and we'll be back with word updates. Hope yall are having a great December btw

Vanguard Update

Just grammar-ed up the first chapter of Vanguard. Swinging back into things before word updates so bear with me.

Heart and Claw Ebooks

Revision is done and the ebooks are out, just for you lovely people. Will continue to post on other websites, and once that's done I can move on to the next project, which is/was Vanguard. I'll do a little editing of it before I get back into the swing of things, though. 

Heart and Claw Update

80% edited. About 20k words left and then we rocking

Heart and Claw Status

Another 16k words revised. 40% done

Heart and Claw Status

Don't have much for a birthday special apart from news that I've revised about 20% of Heart and Claw. Grammar and spelling mostly, along with a few changes to Pearl's dialogue personality.