Tyranomaster

[Vol.3] Ch.12 Insurrection

After two more days, Zaka finally had enough energy that I started to help him get used to using crutches.  He hasn't headed outside yet with them, but finally giving him some mobility should help him start to recuperate better.  I took the opportunity to thoroughly clean the dining table, and resurface it for good measure.  Zaka has steadily been gaining hp back as well, and he's at a little above half hp now.

Considering his condition has improved this much, he's going ...

[Vol.3] Ch.16 Village Upgrades

It's been over a week since I performed the test using Zaka's blood.  With it's success, I've started construction of two steam cannons in the village.  The first steam cannon will work just like the first one on the mountain.  The second cannon is being designed to use a mix of water and Zaka's blood to power the cannon.  Both of these are being built on an elevated platform behind one of the village walls.  The reason being that I want them to have a relatively unob...

[Vol.3] Ch.11 A Conversation with Zaka

After another day of close monitoring on Zaka, it seems like he's slowly recovering, which is good.  He's starting to stay awake for longer periods of time, although he's still very exhausted.  Since he's awake for longer, I asked Zeb to help me ask Zaka some questions about what happened in the goblin village over winter.  After thinking for a little bit, I decided to start the conversation off by discussing the night we came down after we spotted the eagle.

I asked, "So...

[Vol.3] Ch.15 Blood Magic

A few days after the goblins set out to found the second village, Zeb finally started to show some activity.  He started to quietly work alongside me as I worked on the roads and houses that needed fixing.  He'd ask short questions as to what I was doing, then assist me when he could.  He still seemed a little withdrawn, but I was glad to see he was starting to get active again.

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Another two days passed, and Zeb opened up and asked me, "Was what I did wrong? ...

[Vol.3] Ch.10 Surgical Procedure

Zeb and I decided to stagger our sleep through the night so that we could always have someone awake while watching Zaka in case of emergency.  My shift ended up being the later part of the night, since Zeb had already stayed up late the night before.  When we traded off he let me know that he'd cleaned Zaka again.  He also said that although he remained unconscious, Zaka's breathing seemed to become a little less shallow throughout the night.

As I watched over Zaka into t...

[Vol.3] Ch.14 Construction Standards

The next morning, Zaka made his announcement, which caused quite the shock in the village.  There was a lot of hushed whispering, and even some outright yelling, but by the end of it, even the rowdy goblins had quieted down.  He gave them a week to decide if they wanted to stay or go.  At that point, they would set out towards the other valley to select where their new village would be.  He also asked that even goblins that choose to remain help those who are leaving by go...

[Vol.3] Ch.9 Recovery

When I make it back to the cave, it looks like Zeb has finished treating Zaka's wounds.  Zeb looks over at me with concern.  I probably look pretty beat up myself, but thankfully, my wounds are much more superficial than Zaka's.  I make my way over to get a closer look.  He looks quite gruesome.  Burns where we cauterized his wounds.  Boiled plant paste smeared in various smaller cuts, which has taken on a darker color thanks to the blood.  Worst of all is t...

[Vol.3] Ch.13 A New Village

I watch as Zeb fights Kurg as I regain my senses slowly.  While we were flying backwards, it looks like Zeb managed to stab through one of Kurg's legs with an earth spike.  Kurg winds up a throw with a rock that Zeb barely manages to dodge.  Just as it's looking grim, from underneath me, Zaka manages to get a fireball off, distracting Kurg for just long enough for Zeb to get a second earth spike off.

I'm still struggling to catch my breath after that center of mass hit, b...

[Vol.3] Ch.8 Mercy Killing

As I follow the sounds of the eagle in the night, I check my status.

<EPIC LESSER EARTH DEMON>
Level: 86
HP: 2335/2597
MP: 982/1229
Traits: Mana Affinity, Earth Manipulation, Improved Dexterity
Magic: Improved Stone Shaping, Tectonic Sense, Improved Earth Spike

I'm still injured a little from the minor burns from cauterizing Zaka's wounds, and also likely from the steam cannon blast that temporarily deafened me.  Plus I'm missing some mana still from...

[Vol.3] Ch.12 Insurrection

After two more days, Zaka finally had enough energy that I started to help him get used to using crutches.  He hasn't headed outside yet with them, but finally giving him some mobility should help him start to recuperate better.  I took the opportunity to thoroughly clean the dining table, and resurface it for good measure.  Zaka has steadily been gaining hp back as well, and he's at a little above half hp now.

Considering his condition has improved this much, he's going ...

[Vol.3] Ch.7 First Shot

For the last week, we've been working on the steam cannon and watchtower.  Zeb has mostly finished the tower, with it standing at about sixty feet tall, so that he has a decently clear view down the mountain.  In that time, we've seen the eagle three more times.  One time, it circled above our area for a while, and we ended up working inside for a few hours until it continued down the mountain.

The hardest part of the cannon is the only part that is left.  The copper...

[Vol.3] Ch.11 A Conversation with Zaka

After another day of close monitoring on Zaka, it seems like he's slowly recovering, which is good.  He's starting to stay awake for longer periods of time, although he's still very exhausted.  Since he's awake for longer, I asked Zeb to help me ask Zaka some questions about what happened in the goblin village over winter.  After thinking for a little bit, I decided to start the conversation off by discussing the night we came down after we spotted the eagle.

I asked, "So...

[Vol.3] Ch.6 Anti-Air

After another day of close monitoring on Zaka, it seems like he's slowly recovering, which is good.  He's starting to stay awake for longer periods of time, although he's still very exhausted.  Since he's awake for longer, I asked Zeb to help me ask Zaka some questions about what happened in the goblin village over winter.  After thinking for a little bit, I decided to start the conversation off by discussing the night we came down after we spotted the eagle.

I asked, "So...

[Vol.3] Ch.10 Surgical Procedure

Zeb and I decided to stagger our sleep through the night so that we could always have someone awake while watching Zaka in case of emergency.  My shift ended up being the later part of the night, since Zeb had already stayed up late the night before.  When we traded off he let me know that he'd cleaned Zaka again.  He also said that although he remained unconscious, Zaka's breathing seemed to become a little less shallow throughout the night.

As I watched over Zaka into t...

[Vol.3] Ch.5 Weathering the Winter

The snow ended up coming a little early this year, only about 10 days in to the month.  We were well prepared though, so no problems arose from it.  The first snow storm put about two feet of snow down, and two days later, we got another foot, and were pretty much snowed in at that point.

Zeb has decided that he wants to work on the exploratory mining tunnel, to see what he can find using stone shaping.  He's strong enough to push a cart up and down the tunnel as long as ...

[Vol.3] Ch.9 Recovery

When I make it back to the cave, it looks like Zeb has finished treating Zaka's wounds.  Zeb looks over at me with concern.  I probably look pretty beat up myself, but thankfully, my wounds are much more superficial than Zaka's.  I make my way over to get a closer look.  He looks quite gruesome.  Burns where we cauterized his wounds.  Boiled plant paste smeared in various smaller cuts, which has taken on a darker color thanks to the blood.  Worst of all is t...

[Vol.3] Ch.8 Mercy Killing

As I follow the sounds of the eagle in the night, I check my status.

<EPIC LESSER EARTH DEMON>
Level: 86
HP: 2335/2597
MP: 982/1229
Traits: Mana Affinity, Earth Manipulation, Improved Dexterity
Magic: Improved Stone Shaping, Tectonic Sense, Improved Earth Spike

I'm still injured a little from the minor burns from cauterizing Zaka's wounds, and also likely from the steam cannon blast that temporarily deafened me.  Plus I'm missing some mana still from when...

[Vol.3] Ch.7 First Shot

For the last week, we've been working on the steam cannon and watchtower.  Zeb has mostly finished the tower, with it standing at about sixty feet tall, so that he has a decently clear view down the mountain.  In that time, we've seen the eagle three more times.  One time, it circled above our area for a while, and we ended up working inside for a few hours until it continued down the mountain.

The hardest part of the cannon is the only part that is left.  The copper...

[Vol.3] Ch.6 Anti-Air

What on earth was that thing!  I rush back inside, and tell Zeb about what I saw.  He seems concerned, and tells me that he's never seen anything like that either.

We explored up on the mountain peak.  Surely if it was there at that time, we'd have seen something that large, right?  So many other questions begin to flood in to my head.  Did we awaken something that had been slumbering?  Surely not, we went up the peak early in the year.  Why is this he...

[Vol.3] Ch.5 Weathering the Winter

The snow ended up coming a little early this year, only about 10 days in to the month.  We were well prepared though, so no problems arose from it.  The first snow storm put about two feet of snow down, and two days later, we got another foot, and were pretty much snowed in at that point.

Zeb has decided that he wants to work on the exploratory mining tunnel, to see what he can find using stone shaping.  He's strong enough to push a cart up and down the tunnel as long as ...

[Vol.3] Ch.4 Winter is Coming

Throughout the remainder of this last month, Zeb has been quite busy cutting trees, and I've been helping him to maintain the cave area, and helped him haul wood up when it was necessary.  As such, any day now Zeb's going to cross the threshold to level 100.  Right now, he's at level 99.

<LEGENDARY GOBLIN>
Level: 99
HP: 1109/1109
MP: 292/292
Traits: Mimicry, Mana Affinity
Magic: Stone Shaping

My own levels have barely moved since the siege, which mak...

[Vol.3] Ch.3 Hiking Trip

There were two benefits in waiting for the goblin envoys.  The first benefit was that we had the chance to have the trade items approved by all parties.  I probably wouldn't need to for things like this, but building the goodwill back up is done in small steps like this.  The second benefit is that they can help carry all the stuff back down the mountain with Zeb.  Ultimately, Zeb will need help bringing all that rope back up the mountain though.  We don't know yet if...

[Vol.3] Ch.2 The Summit

It's been thirteen days since the envoy left.  I finished up the depot at the next stop in the path down yesterday morning, and moved all the local wood we'd cut into it.  This morning it was finally a completely clear sky.  I'm actually surprised we have a clear sky this soon.  It rains so much in the first months of the year here that it's rare that there are clear days like this.  I fully expected to end up waiting another month before I had the chance to climb the...

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[Vol.3] Ch.3 Hiking Trip

There were two benefits in waiting for the goblin envoys.  The first benefit was that we had the chance to have the trade items approved by all parties.  I probably wouldn't need to for things like this, but building the goodwill back up is done in small steps like this.  The second benefit is that they can help carry all the stuff back down the mountain with Zeb.  Ultimately, Zeb will need help bringing all that rope back up the mountain though.  We don't know yet if...

[Vol.3] Ch.2 The Summit

It's been thirteen days since the envoy left.  I finished up the depot at the next stop in the path down yesterday morning, and moved all the local wood we'd cut into it.  This morning it was finally a completely clear sky.  I'm actually surprised we have a clear sky this soon.  It rains so much in the first months of the year here that it's rare that there are clear days like this.  I fully expected to end up waiting another month before I had the chance to climb the...

[Vol.3] Ch.1 Moving Forward

The return trip up the mountain felt different than it had all the times I'd made it in the past.  The sights were the same, and the path was familiar, but the emotions I felt along the way were sadness and regret.  This is partially self-imposed, to remind me to be more careful.  It might not just be myself that gets hurt if I do something reckless.

As such, I won't be growing any more large crystals for the foreseeable future.  I have a few projects that should be ...

[Vol.2] Ch.45 Goodbye Goblin Village

After we made the announcement to the village, there was a mixed response.  The craftsgoblins were the most vocal about wanting me to stay.  For the goblins that I have been making improved tools for, they see this as a double loss with Kaga also being gone.  The other goblins however, were adamant that I don't work on any more projects in the town, and anything I make on the mountain be forbidden from being brought in.  A small faction even said I should be expelled immed...

[Vol.2] Ch.44: The Siege Part 2

The siege has been ongoing for two more days now.  Myself, along with many of the goblins that participated in the fight with the lizards where Kaga made the ultimate sacrifice, have prestiged.  I haven't asked any of the others about their stats, quite frankly, I feel to ashamed to talk to others right now.  What I can say is all of us picked up combat related bonuses, and I got offered Improved Earth Spike.

My stats when I first prestiged were:

<EPIC LESSER EAR...

[Vol.2] Ch.43 The Siege Part 1

It's only been a day, but it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders after successfully making a large crystal that can survive down here in the goblin village.  It even seems like things are more cheery. I heard a lot of birds chirping in the morning, and had time to just listen to them. I felt just bristling with energy to go start my day.  While the path needs work done on it, today I just went to check on the various other things in the village that need potent...