“Go for it. It’s your turn,” Max repeated, nudging Fowl, who stood before the lid of the silver chest. Gold-etched carvings of the kemonomimi decorated the sides.
Grinning, Fowl didn’t hesitate and lifted the lid, each of them glancing inside to see what was there.
“Well, I’ll be a troll’s uncle,” Fowl muttered as he saw the items in the dimensional storage of the chest.
A pair of black chain leggings, a crystal-looking ring, a gold armband, and a plate helme...
2023-12-27 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Walking along the sand had been more challenging than Kaen had initially expected. Even with his strength and dexterity, the constant way it sunk was new. It was sometimes like walking through mud that gripped at your feet.
That thought reminded him that his boots needed a good shaking out as the sand on his foot had begun rubbing all over his skin. It seemed to want to stick to every part of his wet body when he had gotten out of the water.
He had walked a few m...
2023-12-27 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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(Yes I do have other hoodies 😂 )
Don’t forget the contest a few post down below!
Excited as I continue book 3 for both series!
Doing plotting tonight and tomorrow for my colab story!
2023-12-26 23:27:32 +0000 UTC
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The right knee came forward, catching him in his chest and chin, sending him flying backward.
Max hadn’t even considered that a possible attack, especially after just making another massive wound to that leg.
Even being only a few feet away, the speed of the knee as the boss shifted its hips and caught Max square in the chest and face.
He flew through the air, barely a few feet off the ground, when the boss’s two hands came down at him.
There was nothing Max could ...
2023-12-26 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Kaen could feel Pammon’s body beginning to tire some as the second full day of flying ended. The storm clouds had finally faded away behind them, and blank skies, baking them in the sun over endless water, was all they experienced for the last few hours.
This seems like a foolish question, but are you sure you don’t want to try and get yourself some food?
Pammon’s stomach growled, and Kaen knew he was hungry, having flown non-stop and not eaten anything since ...
2023-12-26 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Kaen watched as the carts returned to the city of Blue Belly.
You are going to cost me all the gold we got. I had no idea they would want so much money for those cows.
Pammon grunted through the bond, and Kaen turned to see him swallowing half of a cow, his head tilted up, hooves sticking out of his open maw.
That sight always gets me.
I don’t stare while you eat and nitpick how you chew.
Chuckling, Kaen nodded and turne...
2023-12-25 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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I hope everyone has a great holiday and thank you as always for supporting me!
Looking forward to 2024 and all that it brings!
What wouldnt be a fun Christmas without a small give away!
Just comment below! That is your entry!
I will announce the winner later this week!
2023-12-25 15:33:18 +0000 UTC
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Both women had promised to keep watch over Kaen and Pammon even though he had attempted to convince them it wasn’t needed.
The matter of honor had to be proven, and when Kaen left in the morning, both gave him a small gift. Tioanoe gave Kaen a small blueish rock with sparks inside it. She had mentioned that it was often traded for and thus was valuable. Krudae gave him the small vial of poison she had shot him with. It only had a few doses left, but it was her ...
2023-12-25 15:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Batrire spat on the ground. She had already cursed for a solid minute, and Max almost pulled out a piece of paper to write down some of the ones she had said.
“That doesn’t leave us many choices, does it?” Fowl asked as he watched Tanila tapping her chin.
“Batrire’s right,” Tanila answered. “It does suck goblin nuts, but we really can’t wait more than a day or two. We need to do the boss today if we are going to do it and then leave by tomorrow or...
2023-12-25 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
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“My name is Tioanoe.”
Pammon had stopped growling and moved his head about four feet from the woman.
Kaen nodded as he gave a smile. Tioanoe’s voice had somehow not trembled at all when she said that.
Kaen stood there, watching her as she kept her eyes on his feet.
“Why did you attack me?”
She winced at his question and seemed to glance toward her spear a few yards away.
“We meant to rob you and take your equipment. You are on our land and...
2023-12-25 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Max constantly had to convince everyone in the inn's main room that he was fine. It was so bad he finally took his food to his room. Tomorrow he needed to run an errand after the dungeon, and right now he wanted to research the boss for the one they were in.
They hadn’t planned on killing the boss yet; instead, they were farming the dungeon and waiting for everyone to decide what skill they wanted to choose for level twenty-five.
The kemonomimi boss had four possible...
2023-12-22 15:00:05 +0000 UTC
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You know we will be back, so stop worrying.
Kaen patted the same scale he had thousands of times as they flew above the clouds.
I won't lie since you will know if I do. What we are about to do differs from what we have trained for. Elies didn’t teach us how to interact with other dragons. He didn’t tell us anything other than where to travel.
Tharnok did. Every day, he was abrasive. There wasn’t a moment that he...
2023-12-22 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Max’s plan had worked almost exactly as he had hoped.
He went in stealthed. Right before he got to the first warrior, Fowl ran forward, getting their attention and using his massive shield to block the initial attacks from the archers.
A single strike of Max’s sword cut the warrior's leg off, sending it tumbling to the ground. The moment it was down, Max took off running for the archers, who he set upon.
The moment Max got close he cast his fire area of effect spel...
2023-12-21 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Congratulations, hugs, kisses, and tears were shared by all except Pammon and Callie, who ignored the adults, choosing to wrestle with each other.
Lady Hurem had prepared a small meal with only four courses.
Hess and Lord Hurem were taking great delight in their child's marriage, discussing the future and what it would hold.
Sulenda and Lady Hurem were already discussing the announcement of this union and a place they could call home and raise children.
Ignori...
2023-12-21 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Dropping the sword in his left hand, Max felt his hand shaking as he reached for the shaft he could see with his right eye. Grabbing it, he hesitated. He saw Fowl fighting one of the archers, and the other, which must have shot him, was nocking another arrow.
Bending down, he grabbed the sword he had just dropped and sprinted toward the archer. It fired a shot, but he used his sword to deflect it to the side as he closed the distance.
He didn’t want to kill it ...
2023-12-20 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Lord Hurem had sent a servant to tell his wife and Ava to wait a bit longer.
Kaen watched as his soon-to-be father-in-law read a note, his fingers shaking.
“Everything ok?”
The older man chuckled, put the note in his vest pocket, and smiled. Unconsciously, he wiped his hand on the outside of his new vest one of the servants had brought him.
“As I am sure you will quickly learn, women are not always the most patient. Especially in regards to matters li...
2023-12-20 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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2023-12-19 20:33:22 +0000 UTC
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I need a name for an ORC King -
ONLY one name offered per person (offer more and poof none get taken).
Someone shall see this name in book 3 of the dragon rider series!!
So get cracking and give me a suggestion!!
2023-12-19 16:51:52 +0000 UTC
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Most of the afternoon and evening were spent in the air, above the clouds forming, the rain coming as the season changed.
Dark clouds loomed to the east, a forbidding sign as they drifted over the mountains, absorbing water from the lake on the opposite side.
Tell me the truth. You are afraid.
Kaen couldn’t hide the fear of what this journey would bring. The trip itself was going to be long and hard. The map he had from Elies, compared to...
2023-12-19 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“I’m on it!” Max shouted as he cast an ice bolt at the kemonomimi that had run past Fowl and was sprinting at Tanila.
The ice bolt struck it in its back, not damaging it much, but enough to slow it down and draw its attention off their mage.
Fowl had two male cat warriors on him, and Max had dispatched one already, but the fact that his current target had completely ignored Fowl was a new experience. Stealth wasn’t worth it if enemies were going to attack their back-...
2023-12-19 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Ok... I'll ignore Patreon's scheduling system... if you read chapter 103 of UL1 - haha... you gota wait now...
GOOD news. Book 2 of UL1 is done and scheduled out through February (ends 2/23).
Doing some small plotting before starting book 3 later of UL1
Dragon Rider Fans - Writing Book 3 of DR today (well ok... not the whole book, but I'm starting it...)
Excited to get back at this now that I have some time to focus on this story for a...
2023-12-18 17:11:32 +0000 UTC
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It early released... ingore that email...
2023-12-18 16:26:46 +0000 UTC
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Bardunac looked through the three bags the group had set on his stone counter. The dwarf had a little stubble starting to show on his chin, and he absently scratched it, words failing to come.
The four of them stood there, smiling as the alchemist shook his head in disbelief.
“All of this? I’d gladly take it, but I can’t afford to buy all this right now! I don’t think anyone in town could afford to buy all this.”
Motioning to the bags with his hands, Bardunac...
2023-12-18 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“Are you sure I can’t give you a medal?” Aldric asked again, his face beaming with excitement. “I mean, Herb and I have told you already how amazing it is you did what you did!”
Having not stopped his head from shaking side to side, Kaen rolled his eyes once more as he fidgeted with his mug.
“We don’t have time for that, and I don’t want that attention. I’m sure Stioks and Juthom aren’t going to announce it to anyone. There is no need to poke ...
2023-12-18 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Your votes and opinions mattered.
Talked it over with some author friends and I changed the chapter and already plotted something a few books away ;)
Just remember... however it plays out, 70% of you helped make this happen ;)
2023-12-18 04:25:02 +0000 UTC
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I'm always open for Feedback.
Originally I had them discarding the rings for fear of what would happen if they turned them in. Such a monster has not been seen in a long time and them defeating it would be impressive.
However - I can easily fix that and they can keep it for a long time to come. The rewards (some $ and points for rank ups) would be given later when eventually turned in.
I have an idea in my head after considering your thoughts of keep...
2023-12-17 03:17:24 +0000 UTC
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Max’s vision slowly returned. The odor of burnt flesh was the only thing he could smell.
Blinking his eyes, Max saw Batrire, Tanila, and Fowl standing over him.
“Hey…” he said, his voice croaking.
A sigh came from Batrire, and he saw the relief on the other two's faces.
“We thought we lost you. That was…” Batrire stopped talking, her face twisted with whatever she wanted to say but didn’t.
Smacking his lips, Max tasted something ...
2023-12-15 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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The only thing that prevented his lips from getting a face full of her head was his dexterity stat as her head snapped up, her eyes bulging, and her mouth hanging open.
“You what?!” she exclaimed, forgetting the need to be quiet as heads turned to see what caused the outburst.
Motioning with his head toward the others in the room and how they were staring, Ava saw his face and then let her eyes dart across the tables.
“Mother lovin', dwarf humping, goblin shite, dragon...
2023-12-15 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“So what kind of magic does it cast?” Tanila asked after they all decided it would be worth attempting the boss.
“No clue. The book just said it casts magic.”
Fowl snickered at Max’s comment but said nothing.
“I’m assuming your skill is down till tomorrow?”
“Yup. Unless you three want to camp here for a day and wait for it to come back up, it’s on cooldown.”
Tanila grunted and nodded.
“We can still change our mind. ...
2023-12-14 22:25:35 +0000 UTC
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“Phaius, we will not remind you again. Do not pester us anymore unless you prefer us to inform every other system user about your actions.”
His hands shook, trying to control his rage, but it was barely containable. Standing in the watcher's hall, he knew there was no action he could take to force them to give in to his request.
The five members of the watchers sat on their floating chairs, surrounded by strands of energy and light flowing into them through one cor...
2023-12-14 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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