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RoD - Chapter 53

Chapter Fifty-Three – Factions – Part One

The WHA is committed to ensuring the future of Earth, through any means necessary.

-WHA Chairman of Public Relations Jacobson-

I feel a hand on my chest and see a dull light from behind my eyelids. It’s Verantha, healing and blessing me again. She’s very diligent. Or maybe her Goddess is enjoying tormenting Ulana. Either way, it beats not being able...

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RoD - Chapter 52

Chapter Fifty-Two – Azure Skies – Part Three

Unlike the Military Branch of the UWO, the Intelligence Branch does not frequently promote based on classes and levels. We take a more measured approach to how we conduct our operations. That being said, there are always exceptions to every policy.

-UWO Head of Intelligence Branch Fisher-

Beautiful azure skies stretch out endlessly, you wouldn...

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RoD - Chapter 51

Chapter Fifty-One – Azure Skies – Part Two

The ongoing study of Supporter Classes and their potential subclasses is a topic that in my opinion requires more attention. The majority of resources are diverted to studying Hunters, which is understandable from an acute perspective, however, we don’t know what the future may hold. Perhaps supporter classes are much more important than we assumed.

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HTG - Chapter 120

Chapter One-Hundred-Twenty: Ulima Dom Jukora

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Naro City


We move with the crowd of thousands that pours into the streetways meant for hundreds. It is organized chaos. Nevari keeps trying to pull my attention, but I have no interest in her, nor her words. Now is the time to observe, not reminisce on the past.

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HTG - Chapter 119

Chapter One-Hundred-Nineteen: Yul - Part Three

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Naro City

The softest of melodies often has the most inspiring tempo, one which becomes greater as the volume of it rises. I am reminded of this as my heart beats faster. Thoughts of worry trying to strip the calm I have spent a lifetime building. In the moment that I ...

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RoD - Chapter 50

Chapter Fifty – Azure Skies – Part One

The varying biomes of gates connected to Earth leads us to believe a few things. One, life was presumably spread via these gates and has experienced its own mutations and permutations. Two, the average gravity is similar to Earth’s as well, meaning that the worlds were chosen. Three, the confirmed existence of things from our own mythologies and folklore such as elves and dragons, leads us to conclude one of two...

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RoD - Chapter 49

Chapter Forty-Nine – Fortitude – Part Three

Give me a world with a single hero, and it will receive my blessing. Give me a world filled with heroes, and I will give them nothing, for they need nothing. Such is the balance that must be maintained. Need not, receive not.

-Ninth Passage of the Third Testament of Goddess Jaledi of the Mosei

There’s a timer that’s running down while Fisba...

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RoD - Chapter 48

Chapter Forty-Eight – Fortitude – Part Two

The relationship between stats and their real-life applications is a regularly argued subject among scholars. One argument that is not found often though is the importance of having comparable strength and constitution stats. It is the most profoundly obvious example of stats that impact each other, the next being dexterity and constitution. The rest of the stats however are more elusive. It’s why we ...

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RoD Chapter 47

Chapter Forty-Seven – Fortitude – Part One

The Cleric is a very versatile class, depending on the skills which they receive. Unfortunately, due to the classified nature of the class, it is difficult to judge.  

-WSA Researcher Gandler

“So, does anyone know what’s going on?” Gilroy grumbles, trying to shift again, “Tran when was the last time you brushed your teeth?”

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Author Update / Note

Dear Patrons,

I hope you're all having a great week!

The antibiotics are finally starting to kick in, so I have been plucking away at getting some chapters written. Thank you for your patience in the paused releases while I have recovered.

Here is the tentative schedule for the rest of the week:

Wednesday: RoD x 2 Chapters

Thursday: RoD x 2 Chapters

Friday: HTG x 2 chapters

Saturday: RoD x 2 Chapters

Sunday: One of each

We may end up a...

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Author Note / Update

Dear Patrons,

The posting this week so far has been lighter than I wanted. I just went on antibiotics yesterday for strep throat, so I should be recovering this weekend. Next week will hopefully be a heavy release week for both HTG and RoD.

I also wanted to open the floor since we are past the half way point on RoD book one. If you have any complaints or concerns about the book so far, please don't hold your punches. If you disagree with someone's complaint, feel free to say so,...

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RoD - Chapter 46

Chapter Forty-Six – Truths – Part Three


The best truths are the ones you don’t have to know.

-WSA Retention Advisor Hamlet-


Special Agent Thomas is tapping his fingers on the table impatiently now. It’s been nearly an hour since they sent for medical. They’ve tried asking me questions, but it’s pretty difficult for me to give more than one-word answers, and most of the an...

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RoD - Chapter 45

Chapter Forty-Five – Truths – Part Two


Legendary items can redefine warfare in the right hands.

-UWO Brigadier General Alara


It’s been a few minutes since Abyss gave me the notice that it was evolving, I still haven’t seen anything different. I’m not sure there’s anything else that I can do in this section of Abyss, as I don’t think it’s wise to eat a legendary item, ...

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RoD - Chapter 44

Chapter Forty-Four – Truths – Part One

Telling the truth is a lot like riding a bicycle, the more often you do it, the easier it gets. Most of the time. Well, some of the time…

-Former UWO First Sergeant Garlen

I’m feeling uneasy still, not just because of the fact that everyone I care about is potentially being held by UWO suits. That part definitely doesn’t help, but with time ho...

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HTG - Chapter 118

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Eighteen: Yul - Part Two

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Naro City


My eyes trace him, the man who sold me. The deep scar of his removed ear looks intentional and fluid. A mark given to those who do not listen to orders. That does not surprise me, Nekam was always used to being in charge. It w...

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HTG - Chapter 117

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Seventeen: Yul

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Naro City

It is strange to walk the ground I thought I would never return to. Dirty streets of sheeted ice. Stained with dust from the mines, and blood from the desperation that this place inspires. I have missed some of the people who live within th...

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HTG - Chapter 116

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Sixteen: Trad'ukor

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Research Facility

Like a forgotten chorus that my soul has always known, I shape the Etheric Maka, finding the rhythm that she showed me, even if it is not as beautiful as when she played it. The Maka dances in the air, and as it does, I enter a ...

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Author Note / Update

Dear Patrons,

As always, thank you for the support!

Apologies for the delay on HTG chapters, I was unfortunately sick from Friday-Sunday which I had scheduled to commit time for writing it. Hopefully, I am on the mend now. I will make time this week to get it caught up again, you have my word. Thank you for your patience.

I hope you all have a great week!

Respectfully,

Godric

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HTG - Chapter 115

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Fifteen: Sek Sek

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Research Facility


My hands hover over what is left of Fennec’s body. Both Amara and Leora have their hand on my shoulder, but it is Leora’s voice that slithers into my mind.

When the connection is made, you must be ready. She is quite...

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RoD - Chapter 43

Chapter Forty-Three – Cosmic Exchange – Part Three

Data shows women hit snooze more than men.

-Former WSA Researcher Chambers-

Light breaks the darkness of the place I find myself standing in. My body is cloaked in some kind of ethereal glow, like when I used Respec on Death. What about my real body? Is time still stopped? Torchlight flickers in a long hallway made of shifting smoke. I h...

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Author Note / Update / Poll

Dear Patrons,

I hope you all had a great week and are having a wonderful weekend!

Schedule for the week:

HTG: 3 chapters a week.

RoD: 5-7 chapters weekly until we finish book one.

Since I only have one tier available, I don’t know which story you all want to see written more. So I’m going to do a poll, please vote on it, it will have some sway toward what chapters get released weekly.

Thank you again for your support, I appreciate all of you!

Res...

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RoD - Chapter 42

Chapter Forty-Two – Cosmic Exchange – Part Two


Fuck…

-Former UWO Staff Sergeant Milo


“Come on,” Barlow says, pushing my hospital bed, he grunts and groans, but it doesn’t move.

“Brakes…”

He looks under and sees them. Within twenty seconds he’s figured out how to unlock them and has me moving down the hallway. It’s the first time I’ve been outside t...

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RoD - Chapter 41

Chapter Forty-One – Cosmic Exchange – Part One


Gods plan over decades and centuries… Goddesses plan over millennia and eons…

- Third Passage of the Second Testament of Goddess Jaledi of the Mosei


I stare at the yes for a few more moments, thinking back on the last month. I’ve grown a lot stronger since I gained Respec on Death. Far stronger than I had hoped. Healers don’t...

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RoD - Chapter 40

Chapter Forty – Rebound – Part Three


Sometimes you just have to do something, anything, stagnation is not healthy.

-WSA Chronicler Ebbengale


Light crests my eyelashes as they unfurl. There’s a feeling of stiffness all over my body as I try to stir. Like I’m being held in place by something.

“What did you say the cause of this was again?” a voice asks.

“It’...

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RoD - Chapter 39

Chapter Thirty-Nine – Rebound – Part Two

I'm not good at quotes...

-WHA Hero Ajax-

Everyone's waiting for me to continue collecting the rewards. I swipe to the next pop-up.   

[ Overall Gate Performance Rating: D-Tier ]

That’s bullshit. We do usually get D and F, but I thought for sure we’d get at least a C or maybe a B. Why’d it...

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RoD - Chapter 38

Chapter Thirty-Eight – Rebound – Part One


Life never goes in a straight line, it’s a series of choices. Each one defines us.

-WHA Gold Rank Hunter Aladak-


So… everyone knows now. Everyone that really matters to me at least. Gilroy is still talking with Mwangi about the potential ramifications of shooting a WHA member. Tran and Barlow are talking amongst themselves. Cortez and...

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HTG - Chapter 114

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Fourteen: Alakin

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Research Facility

I move through the rubble-laden halls. Most eyes that find me are hollow. Some still speak the phrase. Chosen by the Gods. Amara and Leora move with me. There is more grace in Amara. A gentle reverence as she walks. She lingers in...

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HTG - Chapter 113

Kalon

Chapter One-Hundred-Thirteen: Alakin Dom Jukora

Galactic Quadrant: Darna Quadrant

Ruling Government: Talum Merchant Federation

Solar System: D-447

Planet: Ora

Location: Research Facility

Tracing through the rubble, withered faces like mine stare back. They whisper words as I walk by, touching the fabric of my clothes.

Ralia helps me move forward. I fear without her, I could not continue. How weak ...

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RoD - Chapter 37

Chapter Thirty-Seven – Aegis – Part Three

Sometimes, getting ahead of something is the only way to deal with it.

-WSA Public Relations Chairman Yogel-

“So, who wants to start?” Tenny asks.

Silence for a few moments.

“I think that Bregan may have killed Trent.”

Everyone turns to face the one who said it, I blink twice… Verantha?

“Judging by the wounds o...

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RoD - Chapter 36

Chapter Thirty-Six – Aegis – Part Two


A sharp wit is only one component of being a commanding officer, the other is being able to lie your ass off to keep morale high.

-UWO General Markle-


My eyes stir as I feel mana coursing through my extremities. Warmth. A hand grips me tightly. Light sparkles in my blurred eyes as they open. I’m still in the field. The pungent aroma of deat...

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