... a tribute to friendship and courage.
Brodnir, the brave and beloved king, holds a special place in the hearts of the Ignian people. His selfless acts and unwavering bravery left an indelible mark on their history. As a tribute to our cherished friendship, I was honored with the task of designing his longevity chess Card. It captures the essence of his valor, offering players the ability to confine an opponent’s king in exchange for longevity stones.
Oh,...
2023-05-31 17:21:49 +0000 UTC
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... intertwined legends within the game’s creator. Ayu, the esteemed game maker, occupies a unique position in the lore of longevity chess. While renowned for his pivotal role in reforming the collegiums, it was his creation of longevity chess that solidified his place in history. The game became a conduit for imparting wisdom and knowledge, leading to a remarkable increase in the tribe’s average lifespan. As players engage in strategic battles on the board, Ayu’s influence looms la...
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... resonating deep within the heart, leaving an indelible mark on the spirit of the game.
The Midas triplets hold a special place in the collective memory of Ignians. Their tale evokes wonder and admiration, for they brought prosperity and abundance to their Settlement. Merilyn, the Transmuter, and Marion, the Alchemist, bestowed upon their people the precious gifts of resources and riches. Through their selfless act of terminating in the Midas Mines, they paved the way fo...
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... tales of remarkable achievements echoing through the ages.
Howner, the dwarf, remains an indelible legend in Ignian history. His bursting prowess transcended all boundaries, culminating in a monumental feat that still resonates through the Burrows. With unmatched determination and unwavering resolve, Howner unleashed a blue burst of unprecedented magnitude, carving a tunnel of remarkable scale during his termination. According to the records, the burst was so powerful t...
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... heroes and villains, their stories entwined within the game.
Amidst a predominantly peaceful society, the looming specter of mortality occasionally drove some astray. This was the case for Asher, the slaughterer, whose name echoed as the most infamous serial killer in Burrows’ history. His heinous acts were met with revulsion, and only through the valiant efforts of Chrinos, the hero and captain of the Golden Guard, was Asher’s reign of terror brought to an end.
2023-05-31 17:12:35 +0000 UTC
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... always tales of extraordinary individuals. Ryley, the Sighted, from the Leev Settlement in the West, embodied adaptability amidst challenges. Though nearly deaf, he possessed an exceptional gift of sight that set him apart. Through keen observation and unwavering determination, Ryley discovered a new bursting form known as Perception. His crimson-grade Perception played a vital role in exploring and mapping the Hollows, uncovering valuable veins of ores and resources. As the first pra...
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PART 2
... several cards have their origin in that Settlement.
Frey, the Orange, hailed from the Anaxis Settlement in the South, and he carved his name in Ignian history as the pioneer of orange-level bursts. It wasn't that others lacked the potential; rather, Frey stood alone among his peers, unwavering in his determination to push his body beyond its limits. His Terminal blaze ignited the very core of their Throne Room, leaving an unforgett...
2023-05-31 17:11:25 +0000 UTC
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...most potent force that has shaped Ignian society has been the constant struggle to make do with limited resources. Both miners and monarchs daily use the fourth truth: ‘Melt two ingots with one fire.’
The essence of this principle is to make one think before acting to increase efficiency. Hence, I would suggest rephrasing the truth so that it isn’t so reductive and encourages further thinking. Sometimes it is possible to perform three, four, or even five actions wi...
2023-05-31 17:10:41 +0000 UTC
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...end of my life nears, the truth that speaks the most to me is the seventh: ‘Once the fire is out, what is forged remains.’
It is no accident that this is the truth most recited in terminations. These words will be in my heart as I die. I think that out of all the truths, this is the one that strengthens motivation the most. I feel, however, that we can make this truth more relatable if we slightly change the wording. I propose the seventh truth to be henceforth ‘On...
2023-05-31 17:10:06 +0000 UTC
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…been a valuable teaching tool partly because they are not overly specific. This allows them to fit into more situations. Even so, I feel the second truth is too vague and needs to be more specific. ‘Fiercer a fire in the heart, then in hand’ is supposed to be a truth that encourages one to focus on the reason for bursting rather than the act itself.
We want to nurture love and not pyromania. The truth will be much more precise if we change it to ‘Fiercer the fire o...
2023-05-31 17:09:33 +0000 UTC
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...I struggled to understand why the sixth one was the least used.
One of the purposes of this truth is to remind us that emissions are more effective the closer you are to your target. Another is to encourage us to think about what’s in front of us instead of focusing on what might never come to be.
My only problem with the wording of this truth is that many in our tribe have never seen a star. Since most of our tribe will never go up to the surface or see...
2023-05-31 17:08:59 +0000 UTC
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...the results of the poll were quite interesting. We discovered that the ninth truth was one of the most used in the Collegium, ‘Better not to burst than to burst twice blindly.’
I find that even though we want our tribe members to think well before they burst, hesitation is something complicated to correct and can be potentially lethal to the tribe. I want to rephrase this truth to give it a more decisive tone. I recommend changing this truth to ‘better to burst onc...
2023-05-31 17:02:54 +0000 UTC
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...the first one taught in the simulators.
We teach it early on because it summarizes our way of life. We burn our lives away for the sake of others. It is not a matter of exchanging our survival for the tribe’s comfort. It is more a matter of trading our comfort for the survival of the tribe. Therefore, I propose that we slightly change the wording of this truth from ‘Burn the heat for the greater warmth’ to ‘I burn my warmth for the greater heat.’ The change to ...
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...the history of our people has shaped many of the truths.
In hindsight, the third truth was the first embodied by the Ignian people. When the Phoenix crew decided to split into four different settlements, it wasn’t only to reduce the chances of Schneider detecting them. It was a matter of guaranteeing redundancy. There were more chances to survive if we weren’t all grouped. If something went wrong, and one of the Settlements was destroyed, at least the others would co...
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... this is the reason why the eighth truth focuses on education. In past reigns, we were awfully close to extinction, not because we failed to invest in proper evaluation procedures but because we neglected the children's feelings. We learned that it is essential to invest enough time in teaching them to love the tribe and to be selfless. Even when a tribesman is proficient in bursting, he is of no worth to the tribe if he is self-centered.
I defend that the language of th...
2023-05-31 17:00:24 +0000 UTC
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The paperback version of this book is currently unavailable but will come out again in a couple of days. Stay tuned!
******
Golden yellow flames lit up the night. That had been the last yellow burst left in him. Mercury-thick sweat dripped from his forehead onto the ground. Now that he had depleted so much time, only despair fueled what would be his last stand. Sadly, time always trumps despair... and time was no longer his ally. Just despair would have to do.
Aag had liv...
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As Roth entered the familiar tunnels, he headed straight toward the baroness' secret chamber. He bumped into a small pack of red foxes on his way there. One of the foxes in the group took the initiative to approach Roth.
"Human, I was digging around earlier, and I found this. I thought you might want to keep it. You told such a great story some time ago, and I never got to thank you."
"Thank you, that's very kind of you."
You have been traded 1x [Fox Ginseng].
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Roth hesitated.
"Can you give me one moment to think about it?"
Roth felt a breeze caress his skin. Somehow he knew that the Treeant was saying a telepathic yes.
The choice in front of Roth was a very important one. On the one hand, being offered a unique class was a golden opportunity. Very few were given such a choice. Should he accept it?
It had been over a month since he had been locked up in the game. He would keep trying to try getting out, but nothing had come f...
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Now that he finally had a chance to catch his breath, Roth eagerly examined the gear he had received as a reward for completing the [Cat Burglar] quest.
[Woodland Hood] (Uncommon)
Item description: A hood crafted by the combined efforts of Ratan weavers and Raven artisans. It is a piece of a set.
Item effects: +10 HP; +5 Strength
Set Effects:
If three pieces of the woodland set are equipp...
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Roth teleported into the Rat's Cave. He had figured that since they were the first ones to tell him about the heists, he owned them to visit them before all others.
For once, since it was the middle of the night, the inside of the cave was brighter than the outside. His eyes quickly adapted to the ghostly lighting, and he took off straight toward the Throne Room. He was already so familiar with the route that he could do it with his eyes closed.
Feeling his presence, a couple of R...
2023-05-26 13:09:23 +0000 UTC
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Hello, my dear Blue Kings and Lit Bishops,
Thank you all for your very kind support.
This is just a reminder of our first Q&A ever! It will be tomorrow, 26th of May, at 9 PM, Lisbon time.
https://studio.restream.io/eju-ejxn-dek
I am looking forward to seeing you there!
Regards from Portugal,
Cássio
2023-05-25 20:37:07 +0000 UTC
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Drake threw the duffel bag over his shoulder and took a deep breath. How many years had it been since he'd smelled the outside world? Drake was disappointed. The air wasn't as fresh as he had imagined it. It seemed that humanity wasn't doing much better with pollution than back in his day.
He crossed the street and consulted the hover bus schedule. He couldn't help but locate his old house on the map. He was sure that his wife and kid were no longer there. Archie must be taller than him...
2023-05-24 17:29:33 +0000 UTC
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With a bag full of treasures, Roth sprinted through the woods. He didn't want to risk being caught by Oli. He was in trouble if he broke out of its trap and demanded he return the stolen items. Although, if it did, there was nothing either could do to the other. This was an NPC that was at least at level 99. That meant that if it did break out of the trap, it wouldn't be difficult to catch up to Roth.
But even if it did, what would it do? Kill Roth? He would still not drop any items bec...
2023-05-22 10:13:15 +0000 UTC
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With an updated catalog of products to trade, Roth felt ready to conquer the world. It was time to get some orders down and complete his first trade run. Unfortunately, however, the system was not kind enough to give Roth a loaded cart once he signed the trade agreement with each race. He had to wait until the cooldown of each item's production slowly reset, and he could fill his stocks to make a trip worthwhile.
He had a few days to kill. There was only one thing he had pending that he...
2023-05-20 07:30:00 +0000 UTC
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NOTE FROM CÁSSIO:
Hi there, Patreons! First of all, thank you for your very generous support! Following your feedback, I'm limiting my posts and will make announcements in notes before chapters such as this. This way, you don't get spammed :D
This chapter could fit anywhere in the story, and regardless of where you are, I'm sure you will like it. Eventually, it will become chapter 26, and all the following numbers will be adjusted.
In case you missed it,
2023-05-17 14:00:28 +0000 UTC
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"Hello! Is there anybody there?" Roth's call broke the peaceful rustle of leaves. "Hello?"
Roth kept walking toward the center of the deserted clearing.
"Oh, human! You're back?" The hulking axe-carrying prince appeared as if he'd been teleported in from somewhere. Did this prince have some sort of camouflage skill?
"Hello, prince. It's good to see you."
"Ahaha. Likewise, likewise. Uuuuh. What do we have here?"
86.000 gold has been taken away from your in...
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As Roth arrived at the chamber that led into the throneroom, he asked one of the nearby ratans for help to get tinier so he could go through. One of them took a potion from its pockets and threw it to Roth as if it were a piece of trash. Roth wondered if sometime in the future, instead of being given [Glowshrooms], he would be given [Miniaturizing Potions] by random rats when he came around for a visit.
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"Your majesty, it is good to see you."
"Martyr, it is you. Having you ...
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CHARACTER INFORMATION
Name: Pax
Race: Human
Profession(s): [Broker]
Level: 9 (9.250/100.000)
Affinity: [Empty]
Alignment: Neutral (90/100)
Relationships: Dogs (102/300); Swine (405/1000) (Ravens (656/1000); Badgers (643/1000); Foxes (614/1000); Mice (1125/3000); Greenleaf Inc. (100/300)
Titles: [Martyr];...
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Roth left Oscar's house near midnight. Capturing Oli would take planning and patience. The latter was something he had very little of right now. Not until he got the rewards for his hard labor. It was time to turn in all his quests and see what rewards he would receive.
First, he ran toward the old oak tree in badger territory. He had made a mental note to come back here and try to gain more intelligence from hearing the badgers recite poetry, but he had been so caught up in boar territ...
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