For the third consecutive month, the Krakens had maintained their spot as the top guild in New Earth. With tens of thousands of members, the guild housed some of the best players in the game and controlled more in-game property than anyone else.
Their real-world assets couldn't compare to their virtual empire, but they still owned several buildings scattered across the globe. Herbert worked on the 16th floor of one of these buildings.
As usual, he sat at his desk, c...
2024-10-01 17:27:50 +0000 UTC
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Hi, everyone!
Exciting news! I've wrapped everything up ahead of schedule, so the first volume of Hidden Class: Handyman will be launching this Friday, October 4th! When it goes live, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review or rating on Amazon to help boost its visibility. Your thoughts would mean a lot to me!
This is the book I’ve revised the most between its RR and Amazon ...
2024-10-01 10:23:16 +0000 UTC
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Ronan was slumped against a jagged rock, his clothes in tatters. His tall turtleneck and long sleeves couldn’t hide the cuts on his skin. The wounds were unnaturally black.
Ronan’s eyes flickered open as Deckard knelt beside him. His face was ghostly pale, lips dry and cracked. “It’s you…” he rasped, his voice barely a whisper.
Tristan peered over Deckard’s shoulder. “An NPC? Here, in the middle of the dungeon?”
Orson, calm as ever, walked closer. “He pro...
2024-09-30 13:00:52 +0000 UTC
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The path through Gull Rock felt like the quintessential first dungeon—linear and predictable. What Deckard hadn’t anticipated was just how terrifying this place would be. He couldn’t calm his racing heart.
Jagged cliffs loomed on both sides, enclosing the team like rocky jaws waiting to swallow them whole. The spray of the sea and salty breeze should have been refreshing, but the stench of diseased birds and the eerie howling of the wind through the cliffs only made Deckard more a...
2024-09-30 12:59:27 +0000 UTC
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Deckard didn’t take long to reach a decision. First, he had to evaluate if he was useless in a fight. He had only fought one battle so far, and it was hasty to conclude that he couldn’t carry his weight in a dungeon run.
After getting some distance from Gull Rock, he spotted a lone seagull.
Diseased Seagull
Lvl. 2
Hp: 100
????
It was similar to the ones near the village. Since his unsee...
2024-09-27 14:29:43 +0000 UTC
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Hi, everyone!
How are you all doing? I'm almost at the end of book 2 of HC: Handyman, and it's time to brainstorm the following two minors Jack will take!
To recap:
We've got Pottery, Bushcraft, Beekeeping, and Bard.
What should the next two be?
Let me know in the comments below.
2024-09-26 18:32:21 +0000 UTC
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Jack wiped the sweat from his brow, his fingers trembling slightly as he awaited the final stage of the firing process. The heat radiating from the kiln warped the air, the room heavy with the scent of baked clay and the sharp, mineral tang of glaze. His eyes lingered on the kiln’s glowing interior, watching the progress bars over the ocarinas inch forward.
Finally, the bars flashed red. With a satisfying hiss, he pulled open the kiln door, a blast of heat prickling his skin like a su...
2024-09-26 16:03:37 +0000 UTC
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Joey stood under the heavy, gray sky at New Lisbon Central Station, watching as clouds thickened over the city. A zeppelin flew overhead, about to land at the nearby Aquilae Airport. The majestic station stretched before him, with lines upon lines of railways linking it to the rest of the continent. New Lisbon Central Station was praised among the well-traveled as the most modern in the world. Unlike other cities that constantly rebuilt themselves atop older foundations, New Lisbon had practi...
2024-09-26 07:51:07 +0000 UTC
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Jack’s father headed to the living room, settling into one of the armchairs perfectly positioned in front of the TV. His mother followed with a bowl of chips and two fresh cokes.
"Thanks, honey," his father said, cracking open a can.
"Thanks, Mom. Are you going to watch the game with us?" Jack asked.
"I’ll be there in a minute, just finishing up the chicken wings."
Chicken wings... No matter how good Rob's kitchen android was, it had nothing on his mom’s wings. U...
2024-09-25 16:50:28 +0000 UTC
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Deckard was still unsure how his creditors had come to an agreement, but they'd already made their picks. Now, he was 16 cards lighter. Unsurprisingly, most of the cards were from Ratu's choice deck, but six came from [The Worst Deck Ever]. Some cards that were useless in Terralore were apparently highly prized as AstroTerra skills.
Either way, he’d paid his dues and was now heading toward Ronan’s shop.
"Good evening, sir," a fisherman greeted as Deckard passed by. He blinked,...
2024-09-25 16:18:43 +0000 UTC
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The playing phase ended, and Deckard grinned, seeing that Ratu had chosen not to play anything this turn. From what he’d observed, Ratu took pride in having a superior deck. He liked to show off big cards like a peacock fanning its feathers. That, however, came at a price.
To play big cards, he needed to discard more. He had to save resources to summon a giant creature and thus passed this turn.
Deckard's card was revealed with a flash of light as a loud, taunting wail echoed ac...
2024-09-23 18:57:43 +0000 UTC
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Horace was the first one to step forward. "I think I'm going to get the horse, mister."
Jack glanced over at Horace, shaking his head. After seeing the impressive giant-sized deer and the big ground sloth, he had trouble understanding why Horace would settle for a horse.
"Very well, take your pick from the horses in the paddock," the vendor said.
Jack approached Horace. "Are you sure that's the animal you'll take?"
Horace nodded. "I know of a quest that requires me to ...
2024-09-23 17:38:32 +0000 UTC
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Jack met Horace at the foot of the statue, a well-known gathering spot for players in Embersgate. It was located at a bustling crossroads near the food market but far enough from its chaos.
Jack studied the statue. It was carved from dark granite and depicted Embergate’s soldiers locked in a fierce battle with dinosaurs. Each soldier bore a courageous expression as they fought off the large invaders, with their stone scales glistening in the sunlight. Jack couldn’t help but fe...
2024-09-20 17:15:42 +0000 UTC
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Deckard stared at the cards in front of him. The more he read the details of each card, the more sure he was: it was impossible to win a game with this deck. He was sad to say, but [Sturdy Turtle] and [Healing Ray], the very cards he'd seen being completely outclassed just a moment ago, were among his top cards.
Some other cards weren't half bad, but they had no synergy with anything else.
That would have worked great if t...
2024-09-20 09:25:09 +0000 UTC
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Hi, everyone!
I hope you're doing well. Today, I went through volume 1 of HC: Pacifist grabbed all the skills referenced there and transformed them into cards.
I've also added a couple of new cards I've created for chapter 7. It's a work in progress, and it might still suffer adjustments. I hope you like them!
2024-09-19 18:14:04 +0000 UTC
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While Horace moved toward the nest, Jack quickly prepared. He scattered dirt over the fire, snuffing it out, and packed his tent. He hid [Pot Hive] beneath the gnarled roots of a nearby tree. The last thing he needed right now was its 20% speed debuff. With a final glance at his setup, he sprinted toward the trap’s location.
It felt unnerving to walk without the familiar buzz of bees. The hive had become a comforting presence. Without it, the silence pressed down on him like a weight....
2024-09-19 12:02:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone,
Issues with Collections
Patreon is currently experiencing some bugs, and chapters are being automatically removed from collections. If you're having trouble finding chapters or navigating my page, don’t worry. This post includes an index of all my stories to help you locate everything more easily.
I hope this makes things more manageable!
...
2024-09-18 17:20:00 +0000 UTC
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“I know what you did!”
“I-I’m sorry?”
“Yeah, don’t play dumb. I was there. Saw it all.”
“I don’t follow, sir.”
“How do you think she’ll feel when I tell her?”
“Please, sir, don’t.”
“I could keep quiet... but that comes at a price.”
“That’s blackmail!”
“It’s not that different from what you did. One crown and I’ll forget everything.”
“How can I trust you?”
“I’m a man of honor...
2024-09-18 17:06:29 +0000 UTC
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Horace was deep in conversation with a fisherman Jack recognized from the lakeside. He had been one of his first customers when he set up camp nearby.
“Yo, Jackie! I was just talking to this fine gentleman. Go ahead, tell him what you told me.”
The fisherman nodded. “Well, here I was, fishing as usual, when the ground starts shaking. Next thing I see, those folks over there,” he pointed to a group fighting an ornithopod, “were fighting off an allosaurus. You can still se...
2024-09-17 13:12:25 +0000 UTC
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Hi, everyone!
After hearing your feedback, I’m excited to announce some changes to my Patreon page.
New Tier Model:
From now on, instead of having multiple tiers with increasing access to chapters, there will be one tier that grants access to everything! This tier is called Jurassic Ocarinist Pass and is priced at €9 EUR (or $10 USD).
When I first started my Patreon, everyth...
2024-09-17 08:51:56 +0000 UTC
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Oil lamps flickered throughout the village, casting long shadows that danced along the weathered planked streets. The distant lighthouse on the islet pulsed every few seconds, its light slicing through the dark night. A cool breeze carried the scent of salt and damp wood, mingling with the quiet murmur of the waves.
With nightfall, the village found a new rhythm. The old lady mending fishing nets had vanished, her place taken by fishermen hauling in their late-day catch. Meanwhile, othe...
2024-09-16 17:07:51 +0000 UTC
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Hi, everyone!
The story of Hidden Class: Card Slinger is steadily progressing, which brings me to an exciting announcement:
All Patreon readers will be able to enjoy the artwork of Terramon Cards! This should help us enjoy the moments when Deckard plays Terramon even more. In Royal Road, it's practically impossible to maintain all image links intact. Therefore, only Patreon readers will have lasting access to this unique benefit!
Here are the first card...
2024-09-16 11:58:26 +0000 UTC
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Hello, everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well! It’s been about a year and a half since I set up this Patreon page, and I genuinely appreciate all the support you've given me along the way. Your feedback is invaluable to me as I continue to improve both the content and how I share it with you.
Currently, we have multiple tiers for different levels of access, but I’ve been thinking about simplifying things. I’m considering moving to a single tier at €10 per month that woul...
2024-09-13 12:32:37 +0000 UTC
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Sunlight filtered through the barred windows, casting broken shadows across the group. The inmates sat in a circle of mismatched chairs, their orange uniforms wrinkled and faded, each prisoner slouching or fidgeting in their seat. Two guards stood by the door, arms crossed, watching with indifference.
Loki shifted in the uncomfortable, rusty wheelchair they’d given him, its squeaky wheels a constant reminder of how far he'd fallen. He once had a sleek, state-of-the-art chair cus...
2024-09-13 10:31:16 +0000 UTC
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Deckard crouched by the shore, plunging his hands into the cool water. His fingers brushed something rough and rigid—a starfish.
Bat Starfish (Common)
Description: A small, colorful sea star with webbed arms resembling bat wings known for its vibrant hues and varied diet.
He was still getting used to the mechanics of the game. Every time he interacted with an NPC or picked up an item, a small window briefly described what he’d found. It ...
2024-09-12 21:01:14 +0000 UTC
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This was the fourth campsite Jack had visited, and it left the others in the dust. It was surrounded by a palisade of sharpened stakes jutting outward and a wide, carefully dug moat. The camp looked more like a fortress than a typical bushcrafting campsite.
For a moment, Jack wondered if he had stumbled into an NPC structure, but as he stepped through the gate, he confirmed it was indeed a player-built bushcrafter’s camp.
Inside the palisade, the setup was even more impres...
2024-09-12 13:13:13 +0000 UTC
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Jack and Horace were back at the lake shore. Jack’s tent was up, and a fire surrounded by stones shone brightly, keeping wildlife at bay. A pack of ornithopods passed by but steered clear of the bright beacon. Bellies full and safe within the camp, Jack set to work crafting [Clay Smoke Bombs]. He’d lucked out with some sugar from the second camp he’d visited and now focused on the recipe before him.
Clay Smoke Bomb
Ingredients: 2x [Clay], 1x [Sugar],...
2024-09-12 08:17:45 +0000 UTC
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Joey woke up with a pounding headache. He barely remembered making it to bed last night, only recalling Marie’s worried face as he came home exhausted and confused. His body felt heavy, as if he had been run over. Glancing at the clock, he saw that it was 10 AM—time to get back to work.
The house was silent, a sure sign Molly wasn’t home or was still asleep. There was rarely quiet with her around. Joey’s stomach growled as he made his way to the kitchen. The snacks Marie had mad...
2024-09-11 18:11:31 +0000 UTC
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“We should... probably run,” Jack muttered, his voice barely audible over the rising sound of bats flapping.
Horace’s voice cut through the noise, calm but commanding. “I think we’ll manage. Head for the entrance—we can’t survive in the open against this swarm.”
Jack obeyed, scrambling after him as the bats stirred violently. By the time they reached the narrow cave entrance, the entire swarm was awake and furious. Horace planted himself in the cramped space, shiel...
2024-09-11 17:28:41 +0000 UTC
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“So, what's the plan? How do we catch a baby allosaurus?” Jack asked. His heart raced just thinking about it. He knew this would be the most dangerous quest he’d tackled.
“It will take a lot of preparation. I already have the trap for the infant ready. We must find a nest, scout the surroundings, and look for a place to build a trap for the parents.”
Jack gulped. “Can those things even be trapped?”
“It won’t be easy. If we choose the right location an...
2024-09-10 16:28:48 +0000 UTC
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