Lykanthropy

Zero Potential: Chapter 31

Chapter 31

“You mean my mother, Berrina Rose?” Terra asked, her words laced with a bit of curiosity, and confusion. In her past lives she had searched for words or reference to what happened to her family, only to always end up falling short of anything close to an explanation. Yet here she was able to find a clue, something that linked to her past and what really happened to her family. A family that had no graves, no plots, not even remains to be excavated, almost as if the two ha...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 139 The Dream

Chapter 139

The Dream

“Memaw. Memaw, I need you.” An echoing voice rang out in my mind.

Instantly, I knew I was in a dream. My mind was awake and aware enough to know I had worked well into the night, creating different parts that I would eventually need to string together to form a new training suit. I understood that, I even realize that right now part of my delusion might be the fact that my neck was at that odd angle, as I fell asleep slumped over my work bench. I co...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 138 Open Patents

Chapter 138

Open Patents

A moment, that was all I had, all I needed to myself. My Magic Fundamentals class was over for the day. My next class wouldn’t be until tomorrow morning for my Qi Manifestation class, meaning this was my time to relax. Meaning that I was free of all guild obligations and done for the day.

What do I do with my free time? Well, like anyone I have my passions. Some of my students have their passions in inappropriate places, like each other, or certain...

Zero Potential: Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Terra found that she could still feel the faint trace of her tracking spell, the one leading her to Mariana Montague. While faint, the energy left behind from her own sympathetic magic spell felt like it was one of the clearest strands of magic to follow, especially while being devoured by her Magical Aura.

Given that she felt she could still find her way to the Montagues, to fulfill her promise, Terra decided to keep her Magical Aura a...

Augmented Aspects: Interlude VIII

Interlude VIII

(Trenton)

“I have an awakened Legendary Bloodline, meaning I have merits and flaws from both the Royal Bloodline and the Legendary Bloodline active within me, and trust me when I say this. Had I known what I was getting into before I joined, I would have abstained from this life of torture.” The voice of an obsidian black eyed Trenton Spiritlight was quoted as saying to investigative reports.

The reporter, wearing an old tweed suit and jacket that had been...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 137 Setting Expectations

Chapter 137

Setting Expectations

I guess I never quite realized how much of and advantage my Precocious merit that I purchased before entering this world meant. Precocious and Unbound are likely the two most overpowered skill cheats that exist in this world.

I made it so my children and their children can all have the benefits of being Unbound, but I never thought that I should have also shared the benefits ...

Zero Potential: Chapter 29

Chapter 29

As it turned out, there would not be a round two of combat. As Terra made her way towards the mouth of the cave, she found that no minds entered the sphere of her aura. As she got closer, the reason for this became clear.

The Matriarch, as long and as powerful as she was, was still blocking the one known exit of the tunnels. While the Patriarch slyvern had survived the initial crushing weight of stone dropped on it, the wounds it suffered, along with the apparent inabil...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 136 The Commitments

Chapter 136

The Commitments

(Jhonny)

Jhonny left the morning practice more dejected than ever. He had seen twenty new classes awaken before his very eyes. Then when it was his time to go, he choked. Well, he didn’t choke. He went up and had a mock duel with the instructor, just as everyone else had. The only problem was that afterwards, despite doing what he was told, despite being able to copy perfectly some of the other patterns of the participants he saw go before him, ...

Zero Potential: Chapter 28

Chapter 28

It’s not really retreating if you are trying to find a tactical advantage, and in this case, that is exactly what Terra was doing. She quickly spun around and began running through the main hallway that was so wide that even with her arms fully extended she would not be able to touch both sides.

Normally, a wider area would be advantageous for her fighting style, but not this time, as most of her strikes and movements would easily be countered by the size of the massi...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 135: The Program

Chapter 135

The Program

“So it seems that we have met our quota. Twenty students, all of whom were ones who managed to generate twenty new classes.” I say, making sure to sift my face across the full list of two hundred original students.

I had to say, that I was impressed, we a lot of students take on new classes. Also of note, most were lower-level guild members, that is under level three hundred in their first main class. No one with two classes was allowed to take th...

Zero Potential: Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Terra made her way into the cave with her two blades drawn, the scent of iron and dried copper was pungent in the air. To her enhanced senses, the scents and colors associated with blood were heightened to her. Instinctively she felt a deep connection to the blood drops she found, for even without the curse of blood being active, she still felt a deep connection to the blood.

Pausing for a moment, Terra had to regain her focus, as deep down inside she knew that she didn...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 134 The Uniquely Awakened Condition

Chapter 134

The Uniquely Awakened Condition

To be honest, I don’t always know exactly how I get into the situations that I get into.

Take for instance the fact that I now have a line of people, with weapons drawn, ready to face me in some form of combat.

“Just twenty, the first twenty.” Mallory says from the sidelines having sat by and watched the first three matches at least.

“Me first.”

“Oh me, I’m next.”

Sighing, I take a deep breat...

Augmented Aspects Book 1 Cover?

Good morning everyone,

Just so you know, I have kept my promise of trying to get some of these series picked up. Since no legitimate offers have come forth from established vendors, I am doing the Independent route, and have decided to start with Augmented Aspects.

I know, before this gets too big I want ALEXiThymiA to also be published, but I want that one done right. So I am holding out for a book company to see this work and eventually pick up the series.

Thus we are g...

Zero Potential: Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Having experienced the effects of auras already, Terra realized that there was something odd with the way animals saw her. At first the effects were missed due to how overwhelming the whole sensation shew as now experiencing was. But over time, she began to notice the patterns.

As she moved, a hush would fall over the forests, as animals instinctively became quiet in her presence. It was subtle at first, something that only a few creatures did, but soon every creature b...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 133 A Year and A Day

Chapter 133

A Year and A Day

(Mallory)

“Just what in the world were you thinking, attacking us here in our stronghold?” Mallory asked the now trembling guild dignitary before her­. The archmage, well former archmage, now just a man with a broken class was bound and chained before her. Though at this point the chains while dictated by laws and customs were completely unnecessary given the physical shape that the former archmage was in.

The man, once regarded as the...

Zero Potential: Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Pain.

Bones groaning.

More pain.

At this point Terra was realizing just how much of a curse, the curse of Immortality truly was. As she could feel every bone, every muscle, every fiber of her being getting stretched and pulled off in twisting directions.

This pain was simultaneously a blessing and a curse. The blessing came from the fact that her body was being enhanced and pushed to its optimal form. Having lived multiple li...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 132: 140 Days Extra

Chapter 132

140 Days Extra

Pain.

There was an intense pain in my chest that broke me from the depths of sleep and into the reality of consciousness.

Badump, badump, badump.

My heart was racing, the first thing I thought was that I was having a heart attack, though I was too young for one of those in this avatar at least. I scanned my body inwardly with my third eye and found that my body was glowing unnaturally bright, like the sun was attemptin...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 131 Weapons In the Hands of Children

Chapter 131

Weapons In The Hands of Children

(Thirty Minutes Ago)

Southern number eight returned to his spot and he appeared to look somewhat confused that I was not floundering while he was absent. The two people next to him, people who seemed to have originally been in on a ploy to disrupt my class, seemed to give him the cold shoulder.

Though apparently southern number eight couldn’t realize reality when it was hitting him in the face, as he seemed oblivious to wh...

Zero Potential: Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Hollow, that was the only true emotion Terra could feel right now. Abandoned by the Gods and their blessings, that was the only thing that could explain what she felt. As she clearly felt the halo fall from the heavens and shine on the kingdom she was in.

Terra had read about such accounts from her own childhood. Supposedly a flash just like the one she had seen appeared when she was just eight years old. That was partly why she had been allowed to survive, as everyone ...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 130 Stop! Just Stop!

Chapter 130

Stop! Just Stop!

Magic, the simplest and most beautiful thing ever created in the world of Biprism. With the advent of magic, accessing legendary floating islands is something that is clearly possible. Great and mythical beasts are considered ordinary, all because of the ability for magic to have permanently saturated all corners of this world we live in. Even machines have the ability to interact with and use magic to add prowess and efficiency, something I personally...

Zero Potential: Chapter 23

Chapter 23

On an island tucked far away from the rest of the civilized world six figures worked tirelessly, using their powers over fate to reach out through the currents of time.

Their goal was simple, they had to replace the head oracle, a new leader had already been chosen.

Through rite of succession, the next oldest oracle in the order would automatically take the place of the last elder, unless there were concerns. Fortunately, there were none. At least no one dared to ...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 129 A Bit Too Enthusiastic

Chapter 129

A Bit Too Enthusiastic

“All right, thank you for coming here and taking a chance on my training. I know this is new for all of you, but by the end of this Introductory class, you should be able to gain two new skills, and those are.” I begin, but then hold up a signpost with writing on both sides that clearly states the objectives for this class.

Qi 101

Objectives:

New Skill: Qi Sense

New Skill: Qi Manipulation

“Sounds easy right?”...

Zero Potential: Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Terra stood over the charred burnt husk of an Immortal. Looking down, she could see that the rumors of an Immortal’s ethereal beauty were not wrong, as this creature before her was stunning. Even with half his body burnt and blood covering most of his face, he was well and truly handsome.

“Thou,” The Immortal began, his words coming out choked due to the clear pain he was in. “Thou art a monster.”

At that Terra could only grin maliciously, as she prepare...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 128 Teacher For Hire

Chapter 128

Teacher For Hire

The time had finally come. While I was running around like a mad woman, setting up a training area that could serve as a training site for a total of two hundred students, my Simulacrums were just leisurely reading.

The sad part is, aside from their contributions, I had not gained much in the way of experience myself. I found the old elven library where I read dozens of books, but since I don’t have any quests related to reading outside of Mage...

Zero Potential: Chapter 21

Chapter 21

The burning white light of the pendant still burned within Terra’s body, causing her immense pain as an entirely new portion of her mind awakened.

Seer Bloodline Awakened.

A message that seemed to burn its way into the very center of her mind blared to life. Then she got an apparent update.

Bloodline Synergy noted. Your bloodline has destroyed the first lock of your sealed away memory and your future. Current unlocking progress (1 / 5). 2023-08-27 14:13:29 +0000 UTC View Post

Augmented Aspects: Interlude VII

Interlude VII

“Today we have a number of topics to discuss for you, the avid viewers of Biprism.” A female announcer said, as she was apparently filling in for the male narrator who had been around for the last few years.

“Before we start, I would like to make a special shout out to Eziah Lobal, who started as the voice for this channel. I am also pleased to announce to you all that, Eziah has decided to finally take the plunge and enter the game he has helped to cover so ex...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 127: Preparing For Class

Chapter 127

Preparing For Class

Sometimes you find yourself wondering just exactly how you got dragged into certain situations. By this point in my life, I can safely say that most of the troubles I get into are due predominantly to Mallory.

Take for instance right now, I am wearing what amounts to barely more than a two-piece bikini, while standing with my arms out wide, legs spread apart by a professional guild Tailor. In fact, this person’s entire existence revolves aro...

Zero Potential: Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Fear.

Fear, and a mild warmth.

That was what seven-year-old Marianna Montague felt as she lay awake in the dark forest, out in the middle of nowhere, after the bad men attacked her. The bad men attacked her, and then she was saved by an angel.

Mother always told Marianna about the power of prayer, about how sometimes if you just hoped and believed in the gods enough, then they would answer.

Earlier, when everything seemed los...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 126 The Family Pet

Chapter 126

The Family Pet

Whoosh!

“What the heck is that?” Gwen asks, as the spell construct, she was working on just fizzles out entirely from lack of concentration.

One second nothing is around us, and I am sharing more spell formulas, insights into both Spell Theory, and Magical Theory alike with Gwen. Then the next second the stray dog that I’ve been feeding, well he’s been feeding himself; I just make sure he eats healthily come...

Zero Potential: Chapter 19

Chapter 19

From her perch high up in the forest canopy, Terra had a good view of what was happening in the world below her. She could feel the movements of various woodland creatures that were both attracted to and simultaneously frightened by the lingering scent of fire and smoke in the air.

Scents that were caused by what Terra first assumed was an assassination attempt. A woman and her kids riding along a road with minimal protection, while bearing the mark of the Montagues all...