Loss
Sloane's consciousness flickered, pain searing through her like wildfire. Her world was reduced to agony and confusion, her vision blurred and obscured by dancing flames. The air was thick with the stench of burning wood and flesh, the roar of fire mingled with the cries of unseen monsters and the distant clatter of combat.
In that haze of pain and disorientation, Sloane's thoughts, fragmented and disjointed, spiraled around one constant, anchoring concern—Mariel. ...
2024-03-22 02:27:43 +0000 UTC
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Descent
Get your ass topside now! I didn’t put all that rusting effort into this ship to see it fall apart around me!
Alyce, The Age of Wanderlust Act III Scene 2
Spring
Surreal.
It was the only word that came to mind as Sloane Reinhart leaned against the rail of the Wanderlust, her eyes tracing the line where the cerulean sky kissed the shimmering sea far below.
The vessel, a marve...
2024-03-06 22:06:00 +0000 UTC
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One
Crucible
The Lymtorian Republic's fleeting engagement in the Many Parties War left an enduring legacy. One that transformed the strategic landscape of the region in ways still felt today.
Mana and War: The Many Parties War. 179 SA
Gwyneth Reinhart's journey on Eona was nothing short of a tale pulled from the pages of a storybook, only far more perilous and enchanting than she could have ever imagined in her ...
2024-02-26 06:59:59 +0000 UTC
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Prologue
Shifting Focus
Some Time Ago
Commander Ressa Ka’ai’s gaze followed the telv man as he walked out of the tavern before taking another drink of ale and sighing. She looked down at the small piece of paper she held in her hand that only had one thing written on it. A name of some contact in Rosale.
“So, you leave tomorrow,” Alexi, her second, said quietly, taking care to keep his voice low. They weren’t in danger of being caught as imperial...
2024-02-16 20:58:23 +0000 UTC
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Epilogue
Taking Flight
Gwyn inhaled deeply, an attempt to steady the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her. Roslyn was asleep. On Gwyn’s lap. And she was cuddled all cute-like on a small pillow while munching on a strand of her own hair.
She’d been a mess of anxiety and nervousness ever since she woke up to find Roslyn in this position. When she fell asleep, they were both leaning against the opposite walls of the carriage. She didn’t even know
2024-02-07 03:47:38 +0000 UTC
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Soooo, I know I posted a few of these chapters a while ago, but I kind of got busy with other things and didn't release the rest. So, instead of just continuing from where I left off, here's the entire first arc of Corporate Mage that I wrote back in August.
However, I'm just gonna post a viewer link to Google Docs. Don't judge me.
It's basically just a lighter TWI chapter in length. 31k words.
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2024-02-02 02:33:41 +0000 UTC
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AN: Sorry for the delay, had to fix a bunch after the first draft. One more chapter to go! Epilogue this week, then onto book 6 and book 3 editing!
Against the World
Gwyn wasn’t sure how long she’d sat there, reeling at what Amari had said. At one point, she recalled Amari holding her while she sobbed. The door had opened and closed several times. When Gwyn looked up, she realized only Amari was there.
A fierce determination igni...
2024-01-31 07:47:32 +0000 UTC
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AN: 1/2 this week. Chapter 38 should be done by Saturday/Sunday. Epilogue for book 5 will be next week. After that, I will be moving to a one-chapter-a-week schedule just for one month so I can work on the book 3 edits for the publisher. Like last time, Artificers will get to see the work in progress on discord. The current plan will include a few new chapters and about 30k total words added to the book.
Side ...
2024-01-26 02:17:07 +0000 UTC
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AN: Hey guys! So we have only three chapters left in the book, and these have been a bit of a struggle to get right. The next two are especially important. So, I want you to know ahead of time that they'll be out next week, but I'm not positive of exact days or times.
Also, after this book is complete, I will be moving to a 1 chapter a week schedule only until I finish edits and submit book 3 to the publisher. It's due to the publisher by 15 Ma...
2024-01-20 16:57:25 +0000 UTC
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AN: Book 1 is up on Amazon in all formats! I would greatly appreciate if you could go and leave a rating/review! Every 5 star helps so much.
A Call to Artifice
Sloane woke up to the sound of rain battering on the window. Her eyes opened and she sighed at the dim light in the room. Mariel’s light snores filled the space in between each plink of water against the glass. She glanced over to see a Mister Bigglesworth curle...
2024-01-17 02:32:40 +0000 UTC
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AN: Sorry for the slight delay. Restructured the end of the book.
Royal Negotiations
“Queen Sloane,” King Tanyth greeted her with a courteous nod, his voice rich with the cadence of authority. “It is an absolute pleasure to meet you. I’ve heard many good things from Alyce, not to mention the reports that I have heard concerning your success in Nornport.” He then focused on the raithe girl next to her and nodded. “And y...
2024-01-13 19:03:48 +0000 UTC
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New Acquaintances
“Are you certain it's wise to go alone?” Nemura's brow furrowed with concern. Sloane’s friend stood there with her arms crossed next to Mariel as Sloane gathered her things and shoved them into her spatial satchel.
Sloane gave a firm nod. “Yes. Stefan has already arranged a private meeting between the advisor and me. She has a speech at the Arcanum and will meet with me afterward. Besides, Vesper will accompany me, so I won't be entirely alone.”
2024-01-09 05:31:10 +0000 UTC
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A Mother’s Love
In the distance, an ear piercing shriek scattered the tranquility of the early morning. It may have even woken up the entire city block. But to her, it sounded close, possibly even another room within the very same inn. Some might surmise it was a woman's startled cry upon encountering a rodent, while others may believe it was the screech of some terrified animal.
However, beneath the muffled confines of her bedcovers, the self-proclaimed Empress of Bones, the ...
2024-01-05 02:55:36 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Years everyone!
House of Cards
“They're out,” Nasha confirmed, her voice low as the black mana faded from her eyes. Gwyn watched, impressed by the Shadow Guard's deftness. The team had indeed honed their skills under Sabina's vigilant training.
Amari nodded in acknowledgment. “Good. Both of you keep us covered. Gwyn, the lamps?”
“On it.” Gwyn felt the magic surge within her, her [Shadow...
2024-01-02 03:58:08 +0000 UTC
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AN: Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoy this little bonus chapter.
Also, Book 1 is now up for preorder for both ebook and audiobook. The paperback will be coming soon! All three versions release on 16 Jan 24.
The book has been extensively copyedited and proofread!
Grab it at: https://www.amaz...
2023-12-25 17:32:33 +0000 UTC
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AN: Sorry for the delay, getting things ready for Christmas took some time out of my editing. I hope everyone's holidays go well for those who celebrate them now! See you guys soon!
Promises Promises
Roslyn yawned and opened her eyes, squinting at the light filtering into the room. She stretched gently, careful not to disturb the peaceful scene beside her. She watched Gwyn sleep for a moment, her best friend's face softened...
2023-12-23 18:47:42 +0000 UTC
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//AN: I'll be taking next week off for the holidays! See you guys on Thursday.
Shadows in the Night
Gwyn slumped in her seat, the classroom's drab walls and the professor's dry lecture on some ancient war doing little to hold her attention. It was another history lesson for a country she wasn’t truly a part of, and with everything else on her mind, it seemed so distant, almost irrelevant. Instead, she found herself doodling in her notebook, letting...
2023-12-19 05:31:47 +0000 UTC
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Fractures
Roslyn, her posture poised and dignified, continued her graceful exit from the Hall of Lords, feeling the weight of her responsibilities more than ever. The air outside promised a brief respite from the stifling atmosphere of political machinations that filled the chamber she had just left. As the heiress of House Tiloral, she was acutely aware of the delicate balance of power and influence she had to navigate. Despite her youth, her role demanded a maturity and astuteness b...
2023-12-15 02:15:01 +0000 UTC
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29
Conversations over a Meal
Gwyn set her tray of food down and sat down next to Lore for lunch, who was already deep in the throes of conversation with her best friend Salla. Daria looked over and waggled her eyebrows as she gestured to the two girls chatting away. Gwyn had to hide her giggling behind her hand.
She looked around, but frowned. Roslyn wouldn’t be joining them for lunch today as she had to meet with one of the professors about an assignment. Sansa should...
2023-12-12 11:15:56 +0000 UTC
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The Return
On the wind I hear you calling
From the ocean far away
Whispered as the light is falling
You gently call my name
-First Verse, Anthem of the Blightwych
Four Weeks after leaving Swanbrook
Some say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Clearly, those people did not know Ser Gisele Devereau...
2023-12-08 01:48:35 +0000 UTC
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A True Calling
Rosale’s contributions to the manatech revolution and the third age cannot be understated. Despite being overtaken in developments within a decade, the nation still maintained its position as a key player in the game that gave them outsized influence throughout the first century.
While many will claim it was the early House Reinhart’s influence and interest in the nation which enabled such lasting growth, that belief ign...
2023-12-04 20:45:13 +0000 UTC
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AN: Hey guys... As some as you may know, I've been sick the past week. It hasn't been getting better and despite my better judgment I tried to power through it. Well, it's finally caught up to me. So, I'm sorry for the late notice, but I'm going to be taking this week off. Get some rest, and try to use it to catch up on some writing whenever I'm not rushed for release.
Seeing the Truth
On...
2023-11-27 21:06:04 +0000 UTC
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Roadside Assistance
The first hint that Sloane was back to the waking world was feeling a cool, damp cloth gently wiping at her face.
As the cloth pulled away, Sloane blinked her eyes slowly, and looked up at Nemura who was looking away from her and wringing the cloth into a bowl.
When Nemura turned back, her movements halted abruptly, her eyes widening slightly upon seeing Sloane awake. A faint smile tugged at Sloane's lips as she gazed up at her friend. Nemura, usually a...
2023-11-23 02:08:17 +0000 UTC
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AN: Sorry for the delay. Got sick suddenly and now I feel like utter crap. Tomorrow's chapter is going to be slightly delayed as well.
A Refined Path
Everyone who has reached one of the five known refinements knows that the person who emerges is not always the same that went in. For better or for worse.
That the First Mage was the first to undergo a refinement was no surprise to most.
A History of Mana. 184 SA
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2023-11-20 01:48:19 +0000 UTC
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Inner Self
Sloane was in her room at the inn, its largest and the only one with a second bed. Unfortunately, that bed was small, which meant that Mariel would be using it.
Leaving her to share with the infamous bed hogger.
Nemura.
Sometimes I feel like she does it on purpose. No one likes to wake up with an arm in their face and their ass hanging off the bed you Amazon-looking wench.
The door opened, revealing a laughing Mariel...
2023-11-15 05:36:24 +0000 UTC
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AN: Sorry for the delay. Setting up the next two chapters and I want to make sure those are done right. May be some delays on those, but shouldn't be too bad. Maybe just Monday's. They're important.
Very.
This is also quite long at ~7800 words
Nighttime Escapades
Gwyn was nestled comfortably on the plush, cushioned bench by the window, her legs gracefully folded beneath her...
2023-11-12 02:17:31 +0000 UTC
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Village Defenders
“Ugh. This is so boring,” Mariel groaned, her tone laced with the unmistakable impatience of youth.
Sloane, seated in the back of the wagon, cast a sidelong glance at her daughter. She was about to chime in with a gentle reminder when Nemura beat her to it, fixing Mariel with a stern look.
“Bones, you’re on lookout duty. You said you were up for it. If you're going to start complaining, I can have Stefan switch with you,” she said, her ...
2023-11-07 02:39:05 +0000 UTC
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AN: We're officially 15 ahead! Woo! RR and other tiers start back up on Monday. Thanks for all the support everyone and I hope you have a good weekend.
It’s Great to be Queen
“Mamma! Look! I'm a princess!” Gwyn's voice, filled with innocent joy, echoed through the quaint pizzeria, catching Sloane's attention instantly.
She turned to see her daughter, clad in her colorful dress, twirling with unbridled enthusiasm. A n...
2023-11-02 22:04:06 +0000 UTC
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Acts of No Return
Gwyn stood poised at the entrance of the magnificent Reinhart Estate, a soft smile gracing her lips as the last of Lorrena’s friends bid their farewells. On her left, Lorrena stood radiant and proud, while Roslyn, Adrienne, Ilyana, and Aleanora gathered around, forming a supportive group just off to the side.
Lorrena’s tea party had been a resounding success, and as the guests departed, one high elf girl who Gwyn knew was a commoner, her face alight with gr...
2023-10-31 03:48:18 +0000 UTC
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Gilded Cage
The weight of the wooden door pressed against Roslyn's back as she leaned into it, the solid barrier providing a momentary reprieve from the world outside. Her breaths came in shaky gasps, echoing softly in the confines of their dorm room. The emotions she had tried to suppress bubbled to the surface, and she slowly sank onto the polished wooden floor, silk pajamas rustling softly with her movements. Drawing her knees up, she hugged them close, her tears staining the fine ...
2023-10-26 19:59:37 +0000 UTC
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