Purpose Confirmed
Iris strode into the bustling tavern, the place lively with lunch patrons. She scanned the room, searching for the familiar faces of her companions. Her eyes quickly landed on Sera and Tanith, engrossed in a lively conversation at a nearby table.
As Iris walked toward the back of the tavern, she saw Kaira sitting at a corner table, noticing the deep emerald green tunic standing out against the muted colors of the tavern. The soft and lightweigh...
2023-04-04 14:03:55 +0000 UTC
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Exerting Dominance
It was the night before Gwyn’s first elective–Arts. She sat in a private study room that Roslyn had acquired for their little group to get together. They sat huddled together, surrounded by books, quills, and inkwells.
Her bestie, Roslyn sat to her right and was concentrating heavily on her mathematics. The girl had a scrap sheet of parchment that had equations and scribbled calculations she was working through.
Adrienne, her new ork...
2023-04-04 00:30:18 +0000 UTC
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A New Quest Hub
Iris glanced over at the wagon that was rumbling along the cobblestone streets of Brightburn. Making their way through the gates was surprisingly easy and saw Iris back riding on Mocha while Sera had moved to the front to sit with Tanith. Despite the potent medieval city smells, the abundance of flowers and plant life everywhere tempered the atmosphere more than she expected. Greenery and colorful blooms adorned every building and lined every sidewalk....
2023-04-03 05:37:32 +0000 UTC
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A Reasonable Conflict Resolution
With Mocha standing nearby ready to go, Iris prepared to climb up onto the wagon, but the sound of footsteps approaching from behind her made her hesitate. She turned to see Reeve Evelyn walking towards her. As Evelyn approached, Iris noticed she was carrying something in her hand.
“What's that you've got there, Evelyn?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.
Evelyn smiled warmly, pulling away the fabric that hid the object, ...
2023-04-02 20:48:42 +0000 UTC
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Quest Progress Updated
Iris sat at a large wooden table in the inn's common room, nursing a mug of ale. Sera and Tanith sat across from her, chatting about what they would do once they arrived in Brightburn.
Iris leaned back in her chair and looked around the room. The inn was filled with people, some of them locals and others travelers passing through. The air was thick with the smell of cooking food and smoke from the fireplace.
She’d come back from th...
2023-04-02 03:15:25 +0000 UTC
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Stop Flocking Around
Harpies. It all made sense now. Or actually… No, it didn’t. Iris had no clue where they had come from, how they had come about, or really anything about them. She had a hard time believing that an entire… flock… of harpies had gone unnoticed in this forest, but it appeared that they had.
Iris and Mocha rode next to the wagon as Sera urged Tanith to drive faster. The harpies were gaining on them, their sharp talons and piercing scream...
2023-04-01 22:23:47 +0000 UTC
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Behind the Curtain
Steve sat on his haunches on the floor of his dimly lit room, surrounded by an array of glowing screens and devices. With a wave of his hand, he summoned a crystal runic display that depicted the parallel worlds of Eona, each one shimmering with its own unique mana signature.
As a skilled mage who was apprenticed to the greatest Archmagus of all time–not that he was biased, Steve had always been fascinated by the intricacies of magic and the...
2023-04-01 07:06:52 +0000 UTC
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Knock on Wood
Iris woke up well before the sun had risen, feeling a little groggy from the previous day's travel. She sat up and stretched her arms above her head, wincing as her sore muscles protested the movement.
As she contemplated what to do next, her gaze fell upon her armor laid out neatly beside her. The dull steel glinted in the morning light, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of purpose stir within her. It was time to get to work.
She stood ...
2023-03-30 03:08:50 +0000 UTC
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Adventurers Get No Respect
“Shit, ShitShitShitShit! Shiiit!”
Iris Stuart was hauling ass. There had to be a god of luck or something hidden in this world because she had to have pissed the bastard off somehow. That was the only explanation for how much the world seemed to hate her.
There were oversized lizards literally everywhere as she fled with as much speed as her enhanced stats would allow.
Why couldn’t this quest be easy? Of cour...
2023-03-30 02:52:09 +0000 UTC
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That Time I got Isekai'd as Just a Human in a World of Elves (And Where Are These System Screens?)
“I’m just heading to Starbucks to grab some coffee and work on my paper, mom. I’ll bring you your favorite. Be back in a bit!”
I didn’t even wait for her to reply before I ran out the door.
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I glanced up as I rode down the bike lane.
“What the hel...
2023-03-29 23:35:33 +0000 UTC
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This is Important
The images and sensations flooding her mind were somehow both foreign and yet deeply familiar, like echoes of a life lived long ago or a life to come. And as the world finally came into focus before her, she knew that she was not merely a passive observer, but an active participant in a story that was still unfolding.
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I opened my eyes, blinking away the fatigue. I pull on the err...
2023-03-27 07:46:18 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys! So, I completely forgot it was nearly the end of the month and next week is my scheduled break. Since you guys are on a bit of a cliffhanger in the story, I am going to shift the admin week by 1 release. So you'll get the next chapter (Chapter 7) on Monday, but then we won't be back until 6 April.
So, because I didn't say anything, I am gonna release the first two chapters of the Side Project I am working on next week during the typical release days. Artificers will recognize ...
2023-03-25 22:04:37 +0000 UTC
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Mindfulness
The temple complex that Amari led them to was different than others that the church had. Sabina had heard of the Astral Monastery, of course, but seeing it was another story. It was a large and imposing structure made of dark grey stone. The architecture was unlike anything else she’d seen. Filled with pointed arches, flying buttresses, and chaos. While elaborate tracery and stained glass defined the tall windows. The complex was set inside a la...
2023-03-23 07:07:57 +0000 UTC
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Preparing for the Unseen
The paladin was a trained soldier. A warrior. She’d fought in several inquisitions. Seen countless people judged for innumerable heinous acts. But when Amari was told she would be permanently assigned to protection duty for a princess from another world, she thought she’d done something wrong. Surely such an assignment would be dull and unfit for someone of her ability.
And yet, she already had to fight off a concerted attack on an e...
2023-03-20 07:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Noblesse Oblige
“Welcome, Ser Taenya Shavyre of House Reinhart. I am glad you agreed to meet with me,” the high elf noble in the richly decorated room said. His voice was smooth and full of confidence. He was a younger man and in any other setting, she may have dismissed him out of hand. While he sat there in his silk tunic, the dark-haired elf had his attention completely on her, for all that he was nursing a glass of liquor that was clearly all for show.
I...
2023-03-16 07:19:01 +0000 UTC
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First Day of Fantasy School
The terran princess walked away with her paladin guard and roommates. The twins, prince, and princess of Avira remained quiet as they reviewed the class lists. They did not speak until one of their knights gave them the signal that the terran was actually gone.
“Do you think she bought it?” Prince Aran asked.
Princess Elora laughed. “If she did, she is dafter than I could have imagined. Your acting was positively atr...
2023-03-13 07:15:39 +0000 UTC
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Equilibrium
Over time, even the strangest of changes can become normal. As Mana pervaded all of Eona, eventually it began to affect the daily life of its denizens. Even the presence of terrans became just another rare but known occurrence. As with many things, necessity proved that obstacles to change could be overcome. In other instances, normalization came through exposure. This was most prevalent in the various schools, universities, and academies that...
2023-03-09 08:00:19 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to book 4 everyone! Equilibrium.
Some of you may remember the first two scenes in this prologue, that is because it comes from the decision to split the book into two. These scenes are much more relevant to the now book 4 than they were in book 3.
The two scenes after are brand new. We start with Gwyn on Thursday. So far the average word count is 4821 words. So it's all pretty hefty. Lots of stuff happening! Hope you enjoy what's coming.
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2023-03-06 08:02:22 +0000 UTC
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Adventurers Get No Respect
“Shit, ShitShitShitShit! Shiiit!”
Iris Stuart was hauling ass. There had to be a god of luck or something hidden in this world because she had to have pissed the bastard off somehow. That was the only explanation for how much the world seemed to hate her.
There were oversized lizards literally everywhere as she fled with as much speed as her enhanced stats would allow.
Why couldn’t this quest be easy? Of cour...
2023-03-03 08:58:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone! So, good news. I have been a bit more productive than I first imagined this week. I'm not pirateaba, but I'm proud that I managed to pump out about 20k words since Thursday.
This means we'll be back to our regularly scheduled posting on Monday with the start of book 4! The book begins with Gwyn and her start of school. So far it's been pretty fun to write! Although, I'm really excited about what's coming with Sloane. I hope you guys enjoy it!
I've also been hard at w...
2023-03-02 03:47:05 +0000 UTC
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I am on break! I should only need the scheduled week. I'll let you guys know by the middle of the week if I need any extra time. Lots of stuff to do! The book 1 edit is up to chapter 13. Should have 14 up this weekend for Artificers. Iris Part II will be out next week. Then the rest of the time is dedicated to book 4.
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A Case for Agency
The Headmaster rubbed her head. She had chosen to sit in on the terran princess’s entrance pane...
2023-02-23 08:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Back to School
Early Spring
Avira. The city, the duchy, the kingdom. It is each and every one of these. The city itself was millennia old. Settled by exiled high elves during the Loreni Diaspora. When the coastal regions were invaded and fought over by their fellow elves, the Avirans sought refuge inland. They followed the valleys and the rivers until they came upon a plain alongside a point where two great rivers came together. A plain centered in a tr...
2023-02-20 07:53:22 +0000 UTC
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Proof of Life
Mid Summer
It was another late night within the Banking Guild. With the city finally back open for business since the siege, caravans bringing goods and reports have been coming in almost hourly. This required members of the Guild to work extra hours to update all of their records from across the region and continent at large.
Selven placed his quill into the inkpot and poured himself some water. After he sipped a small amount, he li...
2023-02-16 08:02:02 +0000 UTC
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Detours in the Journey
Sloane stepped into the auditorium of the Reinhart Center. Everyone was gathered, both those leaving and those staying. It was finally time for her to leave. The knights had packed all of their things. Nemura and Stefan theirs.
It was almost bittersweet, but she had to leave. She would return one day. With Gwyn. It was the middle of summer. They had to get to Swanbrook and set sail.
She looked around at those within. Sloane ...
2023-02-13 08:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Outmaneuvered
The Reinhart Senior Guardsman, Gregor, left Sloane at the entrance to the meeting room. When she entered, Sloane was not surprised that the knights, Stefan, and Nemura were already present. The moon elf, Cerulean, stood in front of the barren fireplace. He stood confidently. The others stood poised, as if ready for action.
Gisele noticed her first. “Sloane, good, you’re here. Now we can start.”
She nodded to her friend. “Cerulean, wel...
2023-02-09 08:01:00 +0000 UTC
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For Everything Else
It was a late summer night, and the Vlaredian army had launched another one of its ill-fated probing attacks to test the reactions of the city’s defenders. The siege had gone on for several seasons now, and still, the army had not yet devised a way to counter the terran’s enchanted ballistae. Reports of Sovereign armies from the south had been coming in more frequently, and Ressa knew that General Razane feared that they would need to withdraw ...
2023-02-06 15:30:29 +0000 UTC
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That Time I got Isekai'd as Just a Human in a World of Elves (And Where Are These System Screens?)
“I’m just heading to Starbucks to grab some coffee and work on my paper, mom. I’ll bring you your favorite. Be back in a bit!”
I didn’t even wait for her to reply before I ran out the door.
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I glanced up as I rode down the bike lane.
“What the hell is that?”
The sky was mult...
2023-02-01 05:15:16 +0000 UTC
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Reminder that next week is my monthly admin week--so no scheduled chapters. (Yay more edits!) However, comma, no promises but sometime next week I should be able to have the first chapter of the next side story out for the Artificer tier. I feel like the Adaega one was quite fun and a great learning opportunity for me. This next one will take a different direction, but should be enjoyable all the same!
In other news, I have the first 7 chapters done for the bo...
2023-01-26 08:04:15 +0000 UTC
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So, I was editing chapter 15 and ended up adding enough content that I needed to split it--it came out to like 6200 words... yikes. Then, I also redid the prologue for this book, adding over 2500 words worth of content because of the book restructure. The part that I removed will be added to the prologue for book 4.
So, to keep everything on track, and to let you guys see the new content, I have attached the updated chapters. The prologue and chapter 16 will go live on RR this thursday...
2023-01-23 08:17:22 +0000 UTC
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Safety
The city was under siege. A fact that everyone seemed to either forget or simply ignore. There had been one run-in with the soldiers that had constantly targeted the baroness. It had not gone well. It was like the city could only focus on one thing at a time. Now, Marketbol’s council had imposed curfews and checkpoints. Luckily, most of the Reinhart Center’s staff lived in the dormitory on campus. The few with families were reassigned to shifts that would e...
2023-01-19 22:10:28 +0000 UTC
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