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End of 2024 Poll 1

First off, to those of you who celebrate it, Merry Christmas. To the rest, happy holidays if you have one at this time of year.

As we reach the end of the year, I'd like to ask a few questions to you, my Patreons.

For this first poll, the question is simple:

Where did you find my stories, and where do you still read them (if you do read them outside of Patreon, Google Docs, and Discord)?

Multiple answers are fine.

Also, if there's other sites w...

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Year 1 Part 7 (Acolyte Access)

The mk1/draft for part 7 of the Year 1 arc (and 25th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

This chapter carries on from the last, dealing with inviting two canon characters back to Dunscaith. After returning to Hogwarts, Dom has a run in with an older student, and Xeno starts to assert himself within the Slytherin chambers.

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https://docs.google.com/doc...

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3.11 The Lost Apprentice 2 (Acolyte Access)

The mk1/draft of chapter 11 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, which borrows heavily from the relevant comic the events are based on, Cam, Quinlan, and party travel over Kiffex seeking Aayla and the dark force influencing her.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hg89aFlz_4NQrJ6hepNBYgDl7eOUL0bO-3tMo0GHfWg/edit?usp=sharing

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Lifting the Shroud 3 (Acolyte Access)

The mk1/draft of Chapter 43 overall (and 3rd for the arc) for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter sees Cregan's forces move towards encircling the fort-village of Lucian Koros. However, before they can attack the gods intervene, and an old face from Dorne appears with reinforcements.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDTXe49_Hv3oVhigSTUE796igx...

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Year 1 Part 6 (General Access)

Part 6 of the Year 1 arc (and 24th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

In this chapter, Dòmhnall discovers that he is not the only one who can access the Shadow Realm, and unlocks his 2nd Pathways for magic. He then meets two key figures (or so he thinks) in the next batch of students for Hogwarts.

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The link below gives you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-12-03 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

3.10 The Lost Apprentice 1 (General Access)

Chapter 10 of Book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam, having run into Quinlan (or more accurately had the Kiffar seek him out) agrees to help him find his missing Padawan: Aayla.

(Yes, this 2 chapter arc is adapted from the Republic: Dark Times comic Darkness.)

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The link below gives you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-12-02 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Lifting the Shroud 2 (General Access)

Part 2 of The Shrouded Isle Arc, and the 42nd overall chapter for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter deals with Cregan and his men moving to take more of the island, and the first major battle against the forces of Lucian Koros.

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The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for changing a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-12-01 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Year 1 Part 7 (Apprentice Access)

The mk1/draft for part 7 of the Year 1 arc (and 25th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

This chapter carries on from the last, dealing with inviting two canon characters back to Dunscaith. After returning to Hogwarts, Dom has a run in with an older student, and Xeno starts to assert himself within the Slytherin chambers.

...

https://docs.google.com/doc...

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3.11 The Lost Apprentice 2 (Apprentice Access)

The mk1/draft of chapter 11 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, which borrows heavily from the relevant comic the events are based on, Cam, Quinlan, and party travel over Kiffex seeking Aayla and the dark force influencing her.

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hg89aFlz_4NQrJ6hepNBYgDl7eOUL0bO-3tMo0GHfWg/edit?usp=sharing

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Lifting the Shroud 3 (Apprentice Access)

The mk1/draft of Chapter 43 overall (and 3rd for the arc) for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter sees Cregan's forces move towards encircling the fort-village of Lucian Koros. However, before they can attack the gods intervene, and an old face from Dorne appears with reinforcements.

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDTXe49_Hv3oVhigSTUE796igx...

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Year 1 Part 6 (Acolyte's Access)

The mk1/draft for part 6 of the Year 1 arc (and 24th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

In this chapter, Dòmhnall discovers that he is not the only one who can access the Shadow Realm, and unlocks his 2nd Pathways for magic. He then meets two key figures (or so he thinks) in the next batch of students for Hogwarts.

...

https://docs.google.com/document...

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3.10 The Lost Apprentice 1 (Acolyte's Access)

The mk1/draft of chapter 10 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam, having run into Quinlan (or more accurately had the Kiffar seek him out) agrees to help him find his missing Padawan: Aayla.

(Yes, this 2 chapter arc is adapted from the Republic: Dark Times comic Darkness.)

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17VL1hDKm-FTkeANgQs2Cklv...

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Lifting the Shroud 2 (Acolyte's Access)

The mk1/draft of Chapter 42 overall (and 2nd for the arc) for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter deals with Cregan and his men moving to take more of the island, and the first major battle against the forces of Lucian Koros.

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjhOkq3LpVKLQ4E1yShotHOLuoFZm5tZW4sGQHG6UuY/edit?usp=sharing

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Year 1 Part 5 (General Access)

The current plan has 9 chapters total with the last 2 chapters covering the summer before Year 2 begins.

In this chapter Dòmhnall, deals first was an unexpected political issue at Hogwarts. After that, he has interactions with a few other people of potential power in Slytherin before (finally) unlocking and using Shadow Magic for the first time.

...

The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for changing a section, feel free...

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3.09 Family and Training (General Access)

Chapter 9 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam completes the creation of his new lightsaber (the colours were decided by those Lord and above on Discord) . He then spends some time on Mandalore to get some beskar from the Vault for the hilt of his blade and afterwards heads to Anzat for training with the Anzati.

This chapter also marks the end of the ~18-month training run.

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The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggest...

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Lifting the Shroud 1 (General Access)

Chapter 1 of the short arc covering the taking of The Shroud Isle (see attached map) and 41st overall chapter for Game of Kingdoms.

In this chapter, we skip past time spent on Northpoint after Redwater and move directly to the next island in the Stepstones that Cregan wishes to take.

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The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for changing a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-11-01 15:20:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Year 1 Part 6 (Lord's Access)

Part 6 of the Year 1 arc (and 24th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

In this chapter, Dòmhnall discovers that he is not the only one who can access the Shadow Realm, and unlocks his 2nd Pathways for magic. He then meets two key figures (or so he thinks) in the next batch of students for Hogwarts.

...

The link below gives you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-10-22 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

3.10 The Lost Apprentice 1 (Lord's Access)

Chapter 10 of Book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam, having run into Quinlan (or more accurately had the Kiffar seek him out) agrees to help him find his missing Padawan: Aayla.

(Yes, this 2 chapter arc is adapted from the Republic: Dark Times comic Darkness.

...

The link below gives you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-10-21 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Lifting the Shroud 2 (Lord's Access)

Part 2 of The Shrouded Isle Arc, and the 42nd overall chapter for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter deals with Cregan and his men moving to take more of the island, and the first major battle against the forces of Lucian Koros.

...

The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for changing a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-10-20 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Year 1 Part 6 (Apprentice Access)

The mk1/draft for part 6 of the Year 1 arc (and 24th overall) for Còir Buaidh.

In this chapter, Dòmhnall discovers that he is not the only one who can access the Shadow Realm, and unlocks his 2nd Pathways for magic. He then meets two key figures (or so he thinks) in the next batch of students for Hogwarts.

...

https://docs.google.com/document...

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3.10 The Lost Apprentice 1 (Apprentice Access)

the mk1/draft of chapter 10 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam, having run into Quinlan (or more accurately had the Kiffar seek him out) agrees to help him find his missing Padawan: Aayla.

(Yes, this 2 chapter arc is adapted from the Republic: Dark Times comic Darkness.)

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17VL1hDKm-FTkeANgQs2Cklv...

View Post

Lifting the Shroud 2 (Apprentice Access)

The mk1/draft of Chapter 42 overall (and 2nd for the arc) for Game of Kingdoms.

This chapter deals with Cregan and his men moving to take more of the island, and the first major battle against the forces of Lucian Koros.

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjhOkq3LpVKLQ4E1yShotHOLuoFZm5tZW4sGQHG6UuY/edit?usp=sharing

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Year 1 Part 5 (Acolyte Access)

The draft/mk1 of Part 5 of the Year 1 arc for Còir Buaidh.

The current plan has 9 chapters total with the last 2 chapters covering the summer before Year 2 begins.

In this chapter Dòmhnall, deals first was an unexpected political issue at Hogwarts. After that, he has interactions with a few other people of potential power in Slytherin before (finally) unlocking and using Shadow Magic for the first time.

...

2024-10-07 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

3.09 Family and Training (Acolyte Access)

The draft/mk1 of chapter 9 of Book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam completes the creation of his new lightsaber (the colours were decided by those Lord and above on Discord) . He then spends some time on Mandalore to get some beskar from the Vault for the hilt of his blade and afterwards heads to Anzat for training with the Anzati.

This chapter also marks the end of the ~18-month training run.

...

2024-10-06 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Lifting the Shroud 1 (Acolyte Access)

The draft/mk1 of chapter 41 of A Game of Kingdoms.

This is the start of the next island arc in the Stepstones, the taking of the Shrouded Isle (see the attached map for where it is).

...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19D57D5Lkq1guse4XXTjKg9-wpukYobVCdX5BWYcEBYw/edit?usp=sharing

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Year 1 Part 4 (General Access)

Chapter 4 of the Year 1 arc (and 22nd overall chapter) of Còir Buaidh.

This chapter focuses on Dòmhnall's first class at school, dealing with the muggleborn MacLeod's, introducing Xenocrates to the COMC department, and then finally entering the room everyone expected him to enter.

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The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggestion for changing a section, feel free to highlight and offer a comment/suggestion.

2024-10-03 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

3.08 Fire and Blood (General Access)

Chapter 8 of Book 3 of A New Player. (And yes, the name is a play on a book from ASOIAF).

This chapter focuses on Cam and Anakin heading to the Shapers of Kro Var for training and then, finally, Cam working to repair the broken crystal from his lightsaber.

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2024-10-02 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

The Water Runs Red 5 (General Access)

This chapter focuses on Cregan's forces striking and taking Allerion's ports, men, supplies, and everything else and then departing the island for Northpoint. Unlike with Dustspear, everything taken is under Cregan's control, meaning a haul, including goods, over 25000 to 50000 Dragons is expected.

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Year 1 Part 5 (Lord's Access)

Part 5 of the Year 1 arc (and 23rd overall chapter) for Còir Buaidh.

The current plan has 9 chapters total with the last 2 chapters covering the summer before Year 2 begins.

In this chapter Dòmhnall, deals first was an unexpected political issue at Hogwarts. After that, he has interactions with a few other people of potential power in Slytherin before (finally) unlocking and using Shadow Magic for the first time.

...

The link below grants you commentator status, so i...

View Post

3.09 Family and Training (Lord's Access)

Chapter 9 of book 3 of A New Player.

In this, Cam completes the creation of his new lightsaber (the colours were decided by those Lord and above on Discord) . He then spends some time on Mandalore to get some beskar from the Vault for the hilt of his blade and afterwards heads to Anzat for training with the Anzati.

This chapter also marks the end of the ~18-month training run.

...

The link below grants you commentator status, so if you spot a mistake, or have a suggest...

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