“We need to hurry!”
Max was shouting at the rest of the team as the faction house looked like an ant hill with people scurrying everywhere.
“Which gate?” Fowl shouted as he ran down through the dining hall they had been eating in.
“South gate! We’ve got a portal stone down below, but we need to hurry!”
Tom was ushering the members who were around to the lower level of the Faction house toward the room that would send everyone who could go to the south gat...
2024-07-31 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“It’s coming!”
Bodalf’s body moved through the trees, the blood of the goat spraying everywhere.
Loud, earth shaking steps came from behind as the troll Hogni and Thorve had found, chased after the scent of fresh blood.
Trees sounded like they were exploding, and every Viking who stood ready in the area they had prepared, looked at each other, grimacing from the sound.
Sliding under the wire, Bodalf rolled, stood up and kept moving, slicing the rope that held t...
2024-07-31 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Man I hate patreon... it went out early.. ignore it.
2024-07-30 19:11:36 +0000 UTC
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The chest was made from some sort of purple colored stone and had a small cube with a line coming from it toward the boss they had just faced engraved on its side. Runes etched into and around the chest didn’t look like any that Max recognized, and no one commented on them as Fowl lifted the lid.
“Damn, that’s some seriously ugly stuff!” their warrior exclaimed.
Each of them looked into the swirling vortex and saw that inside were a pair of purple chain bracers...
2024-07-30 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“It’s been three days and we haven’t seen a single sign of the trolls. I’m telling you our only option, now that Varitan has returned with the others, is to go deeper into the woods.”
Einar nodded.
“I hate that we couldn’t scout further but all of us know that it was too risky without everyone or shields. I’m still impressed at what Lyeneru and Hogni did against that pack of miogs.”
Skardi snorted as he pointed at the map they had created with t...
2024-07-30 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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[ Physical Changes Underway ]
[ Stat Increases Acquired ]
[ Mutation Has Occurred ]
[ New Skills Acquired ]
[ Blood of the Undying - Error ]
[ Power Set Doesn't Match ]
[ Blood of the Undying - 100 Sage ]
[ Berserker Rage - 11 Novice ]
[ Undying Activated ]
The sound of the morning bell rang early today, the sun barely showing above the mountains far to the east. Light wasn't even streaming into their open window as e...
2024-07-30 01:30:06 +0000 UTC
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"Left!"
Blood was pouring into his eyes from the gash in his scalp, but Francis wanted to kiss the armorer who had made and given the helmet.
A clawed swipe by a tigerkin or something had struck his head partially, and while the claw had raked across his scalp, the chain and pad had prevented it from taking more off.
That had given him a chance to thrust and somehow his attack hit home, piercing through its side and into its chest.
[ Swordsmanship Skill Increased - 17 ...
2024-07-30 01:29:53 +0000 UTC
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Lying on the tables in the tent were the rumors and stories they had ignored.
A wolf that looked like a man, with long legs, wearing some weird leather armor, dark fur and half a snout, lay on one wooden platform.
Next to it was a cat-like person, slender but with muscles displayed under the tight skin. Sharp claws remained on the one hand or paw that it had, and there were spots all over its fur.
Three more tables were made up, each one with a creature fro...
2024-07-30 01:29:22 +0000 UTC
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"You're certain you want a helm? If you haven't trained with one it might be hard to fight with one."
"I'm certain," Francis stated as the armor smith stared at him, arms crossed over his large chest. "Tell me I'm wrong. Not having one would be foolish in a fight like what we are headed into."
"No... you're right... which is surprising because I'm certain most of your companions spent all their money last night at the local bathhouses."
Sighing, Francish shrugged.
<...
2024-07-30 01:28:55 +0000 UTC
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Glancing once more, he saw the pack of four was only about two hundred yards behind him and they were giving everything they had.
Less than half a mile out was the stone wall and wooden gate to Macenburg, and there on a horse sat Phillip.
Behind him were guards and what looked like a crowd, all starting to make noise as he arrived.
His legs burned, his feet had blisters and one boot was gone, coming apart and the bottom having vanished a mile ago. Each step hurt as roc...
2024-07-30 01:28:41 +0000 UTC
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The sound of the morning bell rang earlier than usual, and the sun barely showed above the mountains, far to the east. The light wasn't even streaming into their open window as each boy heard the call to pain and training for another day.
"It's earlier than usual," Michael said as he sat up, their room still mostly shadows from the lack of light. "What gives?"
"He's an asshole. Does the man need a reason to make us hate him more?"
Both of them laughed as they grabbed their d...
2024-07-30 01:27:47 +0000 UTC
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New Story - Just a few edits done - would love feedback. I'll drop 7 chapters that I've 'edited' 1x to clean up major things that popped out (spelling). Feel free to read and give me your thoughts!
The hardest part of being the third son of a noble was the fact everyone knew you were going to receive the dregs of the family wealth. Education, training, and any potential status would require a commitment to never backing down and working harder than everyone else. &nb...
2024-07-30 01:27:15 +0000 UTC
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Wekime’s presence upset the five watchers as they turned to face him.
A smile was on his jaw as he saw them take the same shape as he was right now. A dragonkin, as some might call it, one that allowed him easy access through the halls of this place without having to show off the immense size of his natural form.
Oh, what I wouldn’t give to shed this shell and watch as they transformed also…
Chuckling slightly, his eyes watched the blank look...
2024-07-29 14:00:37 +0000 UTC
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[Status Check]
*****
Max Hoste
18-Year-old Human Male
Level 1
Exp 101/1000
Tower Experience: 20.00%
HP: 3810/3810
MP: 2250/2250
Stamina: 1905/1905
STR: 374
DEX: 315
CON: 381
INT: 225
WIS: 225
Defense of the Dragon - 9.0%
Defense of the Demon - 9.0%
Demon Essence: - 305
Boots of Strength - 10 STR
Black Quick Pants - 2 STR/DEX +10% Movement Bonus
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2024-07-29 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“I’m fine… leave me alone,” Einar groaned as he tried to sit up.
“You’re a fool! Let me do my job and drink this. You lost a lot of blood and never told me you were bleeding like this! You’re lucky I was healed and my power returned or I would not have had the Wyrd to heal you as I did!”
Thorve was chastising him again and the frowns on everyone's faces told Einar none were too happy with the turn of events.
Sunlight illuminated the area and taking the ...
2024-07-29 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Another episode of what's happening this week!
Book 5 UL1 is done with my first round of edits. Sent off to publisher to get edited.
I hope you enjoy it! (1.5 chapters today)
Viking - Sitting down and writing Viking today - been ready to get back at it and juggling multiple stories is always fun!
Time Loop Story
Slowly editing chapters. Will upload once I have 14k or so words edited - hopefully in a week!
Stay tuned for a big...
2024-07-29 12:27:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey Everyone!
Finally home, finally 'mostly' rested... Jet lag is almost gone.
Wanted to give a few updates and talk shop, future stuff, etc.
Current Stories:
Ultimate Level 1
Book 5 Starts Monday. 6 chapters total next week (one's a PoV swap as some of you enjoy).
Editing it, trying to make it cleaner before you get to see it... hopefully it won't be too bad.
I'll ask - because you know, my publ...
2024-07-26 14:49:34 +0000 UTC
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Einar couldn’t help but smile at how hard everyone had worked to put Osvif’s trap together.
It seemed crazy, yet everyone had seen the results of the plans so far and with Tyr’s blessing, Osvif’s mind was running wild.
“Think it will work?”
“Are you wanting to wager on it?”
Lyeneru shook her head before moving back to her spot on the wagon.
“No… with the luck of that one, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have a bow to shoot on...
2024-07-26 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Yawning, Einar covered his mouth.
“I’m sorry but I needed that break.”
Thorodd and Thorve both laughed as Einar moved to join the others who were working on cutting down more trees.
“I’ve never seen a fire mage cast as much as you did,” Thorodd stated. “I’ve been in a few battles and trust me when I say, you are truly blessed by Odin. Some might wonder if you had Jotunn blood in you with how hot that blazed. Every one of us was in awe.”
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2024-07-25 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“Thirty seven of them are dead. I’m not certain how many got away. “Thorleif… Thorve couldn’t save him. That pair… they drained him so fast.”
Einar nodded as his second in command scowled.
“The fires dimmed as no one thought to watch them and a pair of the workers said two came from behind… in the shadows of the wagons where the shadows from the trees touched. They are the ones that got him.”
“Ospak and Skardi are okay at least. ...
2024-07-24 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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I'll have Book 5 start July 29th.
For those who are finding my Patreon page and this is the first 'shift' between books - just know I usually pass till next monday once a story ends.
Looking forward to sharing the next adventure :)
2024-07-24 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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For four days they had quickly traveled west, stopping only when the horses needed a break and eating as the caravan traveled. Four wagons created a dust cloud along the dirt road that appeared to be less and less traveled the further they moved from the city.
The trees that grew together were constantly changing, sections of tall trees rising two hundred or more feet into the air would clump together for ten or twenty miles, suddenly changing to short and fat ones.&nb...
2024-07-23 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Only one other statue was another Faction member that they could tell, and with just one ring left, they brought back a human woman named Sulenda, who towered over all of them. Her arms were bigger than their legs, and she shared a carriage with Batrire and Cordellia, taking up half of it.
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The Faction house was ablaze with joy as the news of two long-lost members returning spread like wildfire. Mustuck, absent for over forty years, and Sulenda, missing for ab...
2024-07-23 13:00:01 +0000 UTC
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“I hate dressing up,” Thorodd grumbled. “Feel like I’m headed toward my own funeral.”
“It’s a clean pair of clothes and a shirt, not the same leather armor you want to sleep in,” Thorve replied, frowning at the giant who tugged at his pants. “Stop doing that or they’ll think you crapped in them.”
Trying to ignore the pair, Einar continued to study the room they were left to wait in. He had already touched most of the walls, amazed at the reliefs carved ...
2024-07-22 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Seth!”
Everyone was saying his name, and he had fallen off the wall of earth he had created at some point.
Lying on his back, his weapon was still in his hand, unable to open as half of it was still stone.
Max could sense everyone coming near him.
“Say something!” Tanila shouted.
The panic in her voice pained him to hear, but it also felt wonderful because it meant he was really alive.
Most of the poison was gone. His arms and hands fin...
2024-07-22 13:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Rest day on the river. One more work day tomorrow and then the 2 day trip home starts.
Been plotting while here and when I had free time. Ready to sit down and light the keyboard on fire!
2024-07-21 18:20:43 +0000 UTC
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A cool breeze came from inside the temple, not cold but just the right temperature that it felt soothing.
Different scents filled the air as a low cloud of smoke floated about ten feet off the ground, a large thirty foot ceiling high above.
Carvings of Freyr were in stone or in the tree, hard to distinguish as sometimes it felt impossible to know which part of the temple was bark or rock.
Water bubbled up from a spot and small streams snaked in differ...
2024-07-19 13:02:00 +0000 UTC
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“Fight in the tunnel. Fowl stays near the back in case it can get to you from behind somehow. I’ll shout out the spells and help needed. You can keep your eyes on the ground but make sure that you don’t look up no matter what.”
Everyone nodded and moved toward the opening they planned to use.
“This isn’t a good fight,” Tanila said as she walked next to Max, keeping her head down while weaving between the statutes. “I’m not certain how much damag...
2024-07-19 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Two guards were moving ahead, leading the caravan along the walls after they had entered the city.
The buildings and architecture were even better than Einar had imagined when he spotted them from a distance.
Here the stone work was impeccable. Soft curves, immaculate gardens, trees that were manicured and high arches gave each house an almost regal appearance.
Even the workshops they started to move by were made of stone, constructed in ways th...
2024-07-18 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Tom watched them as they sat there in the dining hall, staring at them in disbelief.
“Two… two floors in a day and home for dinner… you all need to slow it down some or people are going to notice.”
Max nodded and kept chewing. The beef today had been slow-cooked and was falling apart when it was picked up. Everything was so tender that a knife wasn’t needed to cut it. Fresh vegetables, warm bread with just a hint of sweetness, and a thick red sauce with brown sugar in it...
2024-07-18 13:00:01 +0000 UTC
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