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Matabar. Chapter 20 - Water and fire

“This time, my dear student, I want to introduce you to my latest creation: the Ice Wave.

[Star: Red

Number of rays: 5

School: Combat/Elemental

Element: Water-Ice

Maximum rune combinations: area/height/density/speed]”

Ardi turned the page and began to study the seal with great focus. These strange symbols, which he had first e...

Matabar. Chapter 19 - Star

That evening, Ardi had of course been late for work. Mr. Polskih had been so displeased that he’d almost fired him on the spot. Anna had come to his rescue by making up a story about how she’d asked Ardi to help her with an arithmetic problem and how they had been late because they’d spent too long working on it. And so, his job had been spared, but his relationship with the farmer had not improved.

“You should spend less time with farmer Polskih’s daughter,” his grandfather...

Matabar. Chapter 18 - Old Book

Out of habit, Ardi bit the tip of his tongue as he finished writing the equation on the blackboard. Then he turned to Teacher Tenebry. She rose from her seat, adjusted her light dress, and approached the student, chalk in hand.

For a moment, she examined Ardi’s solution to the problem in silence before she sighed and underlined several lines.

“This is a simple equation, student Egobar. With just one unknown. Why did you decide to express half of the problem with a second unkno...

Matabar. Chapter 17 - New ways

The tight collar of the linen shirt pressed against Ardi’s neck, but he endured it. He had already tried to loosen it once, only to tear the seam. His mother hadn’t said anything, but it was clear that she hadn’t been happy about the extra work.

Over the course of those few days that humans called “weekends,” the hunter had figured out a few things. First, everyone in Kelly’s house, and indeed in all of Evergale, had something to do. Some were hanging laundry, which was ligh...

Matabar. Chapter 16 - Longing

Ardi was lying on the furs and listening to the voices coming up from below. He no longer needed a glass or the old ventilation shaft, which had once been a refuge for spiders. But unlike before, the hunter had no idea what his feelings were. Was it sadness at the fact that only one of the two voices was familiar, or anger caused by this familiar voice talking to someone else?

“How did it go?” Shaia asked, placing a plate on the table, her voice slightly breathless.

Now, with ...

Matabar. Chapter 15 - Family

The sun was just beginning its journey above the plains, bringing with it an unfamiliar sensation. Instead of towering mountains, the wooden rooftops of mismatched buildings stood all around him. Moving through the dusty streets, where the first townsfolk were already appearing, Ardi kept to the shadows of the houses. He dared not venture out into the open, unsure of how the local beasts... or rather, residents, might react to him.

“Good morning, Mrs. Foster,” a middle-aged man tipp...

Matabar. Chapter 14 - Two Homes

Ardi ran so fast that at times it seemed like his feet weren’t touching the snowy ground. Only his barely noticeable footprints were acting as proof that the gray flash streaking through the trees was not merely a vision or an illusion created by the cold wind. Birds sang overhead, accompanying the hunter. The celestial wanderers flitted nearby, braving the frost and blizzard. They seemed to be trying to tell their comrade something, but he wasn’t listening to them. Nor was he listening t...

Matabar. Chapter 13 - Crystal Flower

Ardi exhaled and listened to the snow’s whispers hidden under the gusts of the wind. He gathered crystals from the glittering, white blanket and spun them in a dance, making them sing a barely audible trill of soft chimes. It was lighter than the song of a young bullfinch, but clearer than a spring drip. The wind, relishing the sounds, carried them around, and Ardi listened intently. At some point, between the crunching snow, the rustling wind, and the icy song, he heard a name.

It sl...

Matabar. Chapter 12 - Atta'nha

Ardi turned slowly. At first, he thought he was looking at a glowing tree, one that had had its bark replaced by fur, and was now shimmering slightly and radiating warmth. The young hunter recoiled, stumbling over the uneven cave floor and landing on the soft spot on his body where a normal creature’s tail would begin.

Only now, with his head tilted back, could he clearly see the wolf standing before him. A she-wolf, to be exact. She was so tall at the shoulders that she rivaled a you...

Matabar. Chapter 11 - Mount of Memory

All Ardi could think about was running. As uprooted trees flew past him, crashing into boulders and showering his surroundings with splinters, Ardi ran. When the troll’s wild roar, which was similar to the rumbling of a mudslide eroding rocks, made the ground shake beneath his small paws, Ardi ran. When the birds screamed above him, calling for help from the Sidhe and the spirits, when the wind roared in the young hunter’s ears, urging him on and making his legs move faster, and when all ...

Matabar. Chapter 10 - Pile of stones

Ardi stretched languidly, smacked his lips, and reluctantly opened his eyes, exposing his face to the rays of the hot spring sun. Compared to the snowy trails, which he admittedly loved with all his heart, the forest also had its advantages.

For example, there was always plenty of shelter from the pouring rain or other inclement weather. And yes, storms did sometimes cause forest fires — he had seen one late last spring. It had devoured many sections of the forest and caused the migra...

Matabar. Chapter 9 - Old Friends

At first, Ardi thought a moss-covered boulder had rolled out of the forest, coming to a stop with a thunderous roar that would make even the fiercest of spring storms bow before its awe-inspiring might. The water of the stream foamed and rose up in a wide wave, splashing the wolves. They pressed themselves against the ground, baring their teeth, but Ardi’s keen eyes could see that they were shaking almost as much as the pebbles that were arrayed around the newcomer.

He raised a massiv...

Matabar. Chapter 8 - Wolfs

The young hunter darted through the tall grass, playing with the awakening streams and helping them break free from the sweet lethargy of spring. He deftly broke through pieces of thin ice to catch lazy fish. Sometimes, he would stop and stare for a long time at the barely visible tracks in the lightly trampled grass. Then he would spend nearly an hour sniffing trees, rocks, and the various trails scattered throughout the forest.

Ardi didn’t know the hunters of the forest, and he didn...

Matabar. Chapter 7 - Journey

Ardi approached the sleeping Ergar carefully, his belly barely touching the cave floor. The Spirit of the Day had just begun to awaken, and the snow leopard was resting after a long hunt — they had been tracking the herd for three days, studying their habits, feeding grounds and watering holes, and so his teacher was resting now. The same could not be said for the young hunter, whose energy, according to Ergar, was boundless enough to give birth to another Spirit of the Day.

The young...

Matabar. Chapter 6 - Little Hunter

The wind stirred up whirlwinds of snow, twisting it into spirals, or sometimes spreading it out wide like sheets, covering the mountain paths and hiding the sharp stones that seemed eager to trip an unwary traveler.

Ergar did not stumble.

His powerful paws moved over the loose surface of the snow with the same ease with which a water strider skims the surface of an undisturbed lake. His tails, lowered to the ground, swept away the barely perceptible tracks he left in his wake. He ...

Matabar. Chapter 5 - First Steps

Ardi knew this feeling well. That moment when you’re awake but don’t want to open your eyes. You lie there, peeking out slightly, letting the morning sun of the approaching autumn kiss not only the cozy blanket around you, but also the tip of your nose.

The warm rays tickle your eyelids, and your ears catch the rare, quiet footsteps around the still-sleeping house. Somewhere, a floorboard creaks, signaling to the kitchen that Mother will soon be preparing breakfast. Maybe she’ll e...

Matabar. Chapter 4 - Dance of the snow

The snow crunched underfoot as they walked. It greedily swallowed their footsteps, sinking a few centimeters with every step they took. It also left diamond-like ice crystals all over their heavy boots, causing them to shimmer in the starlight. Shaia shivered and reached for her face, but just in time, she remembered Grandpa’s warning and refrained from rubbing her tearstained cheeks. Instead, she clutched tightly at the bundle of woolen blankets and rags from which small, barely perceptibl...

Matabar. Chapter 3 - Fire and Sparks

Ardi and his father burst into his parents’ room. It was slightly larger than Ardi’s, but somehow... comfortable. Cozy. The sun shone through the slightly cracked glass of the perpetually open windows. Ardi couldn’t remember them ever being closed, even in winter. The sound of the curtains, reminiscent of owls’ feathers rustling in the wind, could be heard even from the corridor. And there was always a pleasant smell.

Every few days, Mother would change the flowers in the tall v...

Matabar. Chapter 2 - Little Brother

Ardi lay on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. Outside the window, night had already fallen. Cicadas could be heard.

They clicked amusingly, either merging into a single rhythm or creating the unpredictable cacophony that irritated the boy so much. Wrapped in a down-filled blanket, the child thought about his day.

Accompanying him were four animal figurines. Although they were made of wood, like everything else around Ardi, they differed from the general atmosphere of the room. I...

Matabar. Chapter 1 - Blackberry Pie

Ardi had been hiding in the blackberry bushes for two hours now, watching his grandfather whistling into his humorous mustache as he carved a small animal out of a birch branch that had fallen to the ground. Was it a possum, perhaps? Or a baby squirrel?

Ardi hoped it was a possum.

He already had a baby squirrel that lived on a shelf above his bed, amid several of its siblings. A little fox named Shali, who had an amusingly pointy nose, was one of them. She was accompanied by a lit...

Matabar: Prologue

The hypnotizing ripples foamed serenely along the surface of the clear, almost transparent mountain river. It divided the blossoming plateau into two halves. To both the west and east rose the snow-capped peaks of the ancient mountains.

It was said that before the arrival of the New Monarchy, with its guns and “analyzers,” the people of the valley remembered the names of these mountain peaks....

Updates on Matabar

Here are the latest updates: with a high degree of likelihood, an additional 10 chapters will begin releasing at the end of January.

There will be two tiers in total:

The first tier is a $1 support level—no additional perks beyond access to a Discord server, which will be created later.

The second tier, the current $2 one, will be removed.

The third and, ultimately, the only tier will increase from $4 to $10. I understand that this is more than doubl...

Hello all!

I apologise for not posting chapters of the new book Matabar for almost for a month. Well, just now you can read many chapters at a time, if you haven't already done so on Royal Road. The translation, unfortunately, is not going as fast as I would like, so extra chapters are not available yet, I can't make you happy with extra chapters for Patreon. This will hopefully change soon. I do hope indeed.

Stay safe and calm.

Hope all is well with your loved ones as well as you!

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Hello, all!

Hello, friends!

I hope you’re doing well and that the chilly autumn gloom hasn’t gotten under your skin. October has been a challenging month. During the move, I badly cut my fingers—thankfully, on my left hand, but for someone who works with both his mind and his hands, it’s a serious setback. I even tried to get my wife involved—voice typing, typing with my pinky… Unforgettable, to say the least, but hopefully, a one-time experience! Colds and new viruses are also on the r...

Bad News

Good night.

A bit of bad news. Work on the Matabar has been delayed due to the various reasons. Therefore, until the chapters are in stock, the release schedule on RR and Patreon will be the same.

No additional chapters for the next two months.

I apologise. Especially to paid subscribers. Please issue refunds and cancel paid subscriptions.

I will announce the new tiers and Patreon additional chapters schedule in about two months.

Again, ...

Matabar 10/17/24

Hey, friends!

The new chapters are ready for you—hope it kick-starts your morning better than your third cup of coffee ☕️.

How are you doing? Not overwhelmed with life’s daily quests? Share how your heroic days are going, and I’ll keep writing so our shared story keeps moving forward 😉.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Matabar. New chapters!

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New chapters are alive. Welcome all!

Hello all!

I am truly grateful that you have been with me all this time, reading my stories and sharing your thoughts and insights.

It’s an incredible feeling to have the opportunity to share the tale of Matabar with you even as I’m still in the process of writing it. You are the very first readers to experience this world, and your feedback means everything to me.

While the translation of the first volume is still in progress, I will be posting new chapters on Royal Road and Patreon. S...

MATABAR

This is where the introduction to the first book ends. Yes, the introduction is huge, but the book itself will also be... very long. 
There are four books of 120 chapters planned for the story. The average chapter length is 5,500 words. 
The schedule for the near future is 2 chapters a week. I'd love your feedback and comments to see if you like the story or not.
Always yours, 
Kir....