TravelingDreamer

Chapter 53: I’m Definitely Going Back to Earth

After the ritual, I was utterly wiped out, and Rue looked like he was dragging. We returned to Lis’s house, had an enormous meal, and both went to sleep. When I woke up, the sun looked like it was in the afternoon, but it felt like I had slept longer. Coming downstairs, I found Lis sitting and reading a book.

“Good morning,” I greeted.

He laughed and replied, “Good tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow?” I asked, puzzled.

“Yes, you slept for a day and a half.”

I...

Chapter 52: Ritual

The following day, I got started on preparing for the ritual. I’d learned from the third book on mana that performing rituals on mana vents is preferable, since it allows the world to supply some of the power. So, the first thing I did was to look for a vent. I spent half a day wandering around, eyes half-closed, focusing on sensing the mana. It wasn’t uniform; some areas had thicker mana, while others had almost none, adding a layer to experiencing the world. By the afternoon, I found a ...

Side story 9 – Taking a Chance

After two years on the colonization project, Mahya was bored out of her mind. When she signed up for the exploration initiative, she did it to explore space, not to be stuck on an empty rock doing maintenance on a power plant.

Her boredom had reached such a peak that she was willing to risk it all, even the perils of the very-high mana world. She silently thanked the guiding spirits for not abandoning her Invisibility spell and Stealth skill when she had converted the rest ...

Chapter 51: Learning

During the first two weeks, I dove into learning about mana using the first three books Lis had given me. I tackled three runes at a time and then continued reading about mana. The first book covered a lot of what I’d already figured out through my experiments: sensing the surrounding mana, channeling awareness into objects to detect the mana, and recognizing that mana had its own color or flavor.

From this book, I picked up that mana has both an aspect and an element. They’re not t...

Chapter 50: Back to School

I lay in my tent, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Lis’s offer was tempting, but the thought of going back to Earth made my stomach churn. I’d done a lot of healing, mentally and emotionally, and I was terrified that returning might undo all my progress.

Finally, I fell asleep, and my dreams were a jumbled mess of my past. In my dreams, I saw the officer who came to my kindergarten to pick me up after my mom was killed and the shock and sorrow of her death. I saw my torme...

Chapter 49: More Answers Than I Bargained For II

During lunch, I remembered something else I wanted to ask. I waited for Lis to stop eating and asked, “What are mana crystals used for?”

“You found mana crystals on a low mana world? Are you sure your luck is only 20?”

“It’s 31, but I didn’t find them; I harvested them.”

“How?”

“I killed jurbers; those are level 1 annoying bitey monsters. When I diagnosed them, I felt they were not actual creatures but mostly comprised of polluted mana that starte...

Chapter 48: More Answers Than I Bargained For I

On our third day by the Gate, I felt something was happening—I could sense the Gate activating. I waited for whoever was coming through… and waited… and waited. It was strange. When I went through the Gate, it was instant. But now, even though I knew someone was using it, it took a long time.

After about ten or fifteen minutes, I felt the Traveler’s presence. I could sense they were there, and a lot stronger than me, but I still couldn’t see them. I started getting anxious, bu...

Chapter 47: I Did Not Expect That

The next day, as the sun dipped below the horizon, we finally reached my destination. Ro expertly dropped anchor with practiced ease. I could see the satisfaction in his eyes as he secured the boat.

Jul and Rin quickly joined in, helping me take down my tent. Rin flashed me a grin, his hands deftly working at the nails, while Jul gave a nod of encouragement. I felt a surge of appreciation for their assistance.

Once I stored the tent, I turned to them, a smile tugging at my lips. �...

Chapter 46: Magical Items Creation Version II

The following day, I sank my awareness into my mana channels and examined every millimeter. They looked fine, and I wanted faster mana regeneration, but I still hesitated to cast the Absorb Mana spell on myself again. My exploration into magic was starting. I didn’t want to cripple myself and end this fantastic journey.

I tried to create the spell around me, not by casting it, but by “coloring” the mana around my body with the “absorb” flavor. After half a day, I succeeded, bu...

Chapter 45: Magical Items Creation Version I

I spent the following day regenerating with a book. In the afternoon, it rained for a while and chased us inside. The cabin was too claustrophobic, so I looked for a solution when the rain stopped. My regular tents were too light and would blow away, the glamping tent was too big for the deck, and my camper was big enough for one person and smaller than the cabin.

I finally took one of my medium tents, asked Ro for permission to hammer a few nails into the deck, secured the lines to the...

Chapter 44: Learning About Mana

Talis resembled other cities I had seen by this river, the ones I visited and those we passed. Constructed on both sides of the river, the city exhibited a mix of low-quality and high-quality buildings on the same streets. The sole difference was the lack of mountains. The river’s north side had hills, while the south extended into vast plains.

We rented a room at an inn, and I spent two days exploring the city. On my second day, I noticed a small square stone building with tiny windo...

From the Archive no. 4: Worlds’ Classification by Mana Levels and What That Means

Tr. FJW

Worlds’ Classification by Mana Levels and What That Means

This is the complete breakdown of the mana levels that exist in various worlds and their classification by levels.

To all the new Travelers: stop asking me and read the damn archive. That’s why it’s there.

No Mana: No mention of the word mana on the Gate = Mana Level 0
These worlds can range from the most primitive societies still living in caves to the most advanced...

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From the Archive no. 3: The Difference Between Planets, Planes of Existence, and Parallel Universes

Tr. MO

The Difference Between Planets, Planes of Existence, and Parallel Universes

Hello to all Travelers,

I am a seasoned Traveler and have traveled in many worlds. Recently, I met a new young Traveler, and she asked me the following question:

"The description of our class says, 'A Traveler can move between worlds through Gates that connect to different planets, planes of existence, and parallel universes.' What does that even mean? What is the difference ...

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Chapter 43: Sailing

We arrived at the dock late afternoon, and I asked about the captain. One sailor went on board to fetch him. The captain approached me, his expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You’re early. I told you I don’t need to test your dog.”

“I finished all my business in the city, so there was no point in delaying. Is it a problem that I’m early?” I asked, trying to read his expression.

“No, it’s not a problem at all,” he replied, his face softening into a we...

Side Story 8 – Exploration

Mahya had a good seven years. After deciding to stop traveling through the Gates, she gave up all the Skills and Spells she could afford and instead bought engineering Skills relevant to her current world. She conjured all the needed documentation and spent 500 mana to be added to the world’s database as an engineer.

This world had zero mana, so she had to visit the closest Gate to regenerate discreetly.

She cast her net wide, applying to every opportunity related to space explo...

From the Archive no. 2: Opportunities and Dangers in Worlds Undergoing Integration

Tr. SP

Opportunities and Dangers in Worlds Undergoing Integration

The connected universe is growing and expanding constantly. This can be seen by the new Gates appearing in worlds previously explored by Travelers. During my journeys, I returned several times to worlds I had visited before, and in two cases, there were new Gates to worlds I had not yet known.

Another awe-inspiring facet of this expansion is the monumental process of integration. N...

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Chapter 42: Peaceful and Boring? Most of the Time

The docks were a symphony of pandemonium, a bustling nexus of activity that assaulted the senses from every angle. When I arrived, it looked like complete mayhem. People moved with purpose, though their paths seemed erratic, crisscrossing in a frantic dance of urgency. Shouts and bellows filled the air, creating a cacophony that was both disorienting and oddly rhythmic. Workers pushed hand carts laden with goods, navigating the narrow spaces with practiced ease, while others tossed crates to ...

Chapter 41: Finally, A Level in My Merchant Profession

In the morning, I wanted to check out the baths the innkeeper had mentioned. After giving Stretch his breakfast, I told him to stay in the room and wait for me. I doubted they would let a dog inside. He wasn’t happy about the idea, but agreed reluctantly, his ears drooping as he watched me leave.

The common room was much emptier in the morning. The innkeeper from last night was behind the bar, with no servers in sight. I approached and greeted him. “Good morning.”

“Good mo...

Chapter 40: My First Capital in Shimoor

On the morning of our sixth day in the wilderness, I stepped out of the tent and saw snow. It was thin on the ground, and I knew it would melt soon, but it was still snow. The air felt crisp and fresh, contrasting to the warmer days we had experienced. I didn’t feel cold, but whether it was because of the actual weather or my enhanced stats, I couldn’t tell. Deciding to pick up the pace, I thought it best to be cautious; it might get colder as we progressed. This extended “shortcut” w...

Chapter 39: Losing the Sense of Obligation

After our celebratory beer, I asked Stretch, “Do you want to stay here for a while to learn your new body, or do you want to go?”

I felt a sense of speed and wind in my face as I awaited his response.

“Wait till we reach a tech world with cars. You’re gonna love the speed.”

I got a sense of a question mark, his confusion clear.

“Cars are vehicles like the bike trailer, but are bigger and much faster.”

I got a burst of excitement from him.

“Y...

From the Archive no. 5

Tr. JR

John’s Amazing Campfire Lasagna That Can Wake Even the Dead

The amounts depend on the size of the pan

Equipment:

• 4 metal baking pans:

  • 1 high-edge metal baking pan for the lasagna

  • 1 metal baking pan slightly larger to fit over the main pan and cover it completely

  • 2 larger metal baking pans

• 2 pots

• Grater

• <...
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Chapter 38: New & Improved Stretch

I pedaled out of town for about an hour until I spotted a trail branching off the main road that looked suitable for my bike. Stretch slept the whole way, curled up in the trailer, his soft snores blending with the rhythmic click of the bike chain and the occasional chirp of birds. After a few minutes on the trail, we reached a stream, its gentle gurgling adding to the serene atmosphere. I unhooked the bike and tried to wake Stretch, but he wouldn’t budge. I diagnosed him, checking for any ...

From the Archive no. 1

Tr. SPV

Location: world – Marut, Country – Sasna, City – Ford

Does anybody know where to fix a sword in the above location?

Tr. BH

A blacksmith

Tr. BBN

What he said

Tr. JN

A good blacksmith

Tr. BBN

What he said

Tr. FV

A very good blacksmith

Tr. BBN

What he said

Tr. SPV

Ha ha, very funny. It’s a magical sword.

Tr. BH

A magical blacksmith

Tr. BBN

What he sa...

2024-05-01 21:32:51 +0000 UTC View Post

Side Story 7 – This Is So Unfair

Lyura sat in an outdoor café in the Piazza San Marco in Venice. She was drinking a lovely marocchino and eating a decadent chocolate cake. It was a beautiful summer day with perfect weather, and the Piazza was breathtaking.

She enjoyed and appreciated all those things, but inside, she was still fuming. She wanted to Gate-hop home, grab her mother, shake her until her teeth rattled, scream in her face, and demand an explanation.

Lyura grew up in an unintegrated backward world in a...

Chapter 37: Traveling Merchant/Healer

We continued our journey the following day and reached another rest stop by midday. It had fewer people than the previous one—probably because it was the middle of the day—but I stopped, anyway. The air was fresh, carrying a hint of pine from the nearby forest, and birds chirping created a pleasant background symphony. After lunch, I approached a large group of people, feeling the sun’s warmth on my back and the subtle rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze.

“Greetings, I am a me...

Chapter 36: Making Money is Fun

As I sat and regenerated my mana, I was totally bored. I wanted to cook, but had no more takeaway containers. Then I almost, almost facepalmed, but stopped myself at the last moment. It was necessary to adopt a mindset based on my abilities and let go of Earth’s perspective. With pots in hand, I began cooking, and after it was ready, I stored the food as it was in the pot. I cooked and emptied a whole cooler before I ran out of kindling and wood. I hoped that I’d be able to fill up my sup...

Chapter 35: Endless Rain

As I sat there, reveling in my awesomeness, the rain began to fall. Initially, it was a drizzle that I ignored, but the intensity picked up fast. I looked around, found elevated ground, and took out a tent.

On second thought, I wanted to rearrange my coolers and needed the space, so I stored it and took out a tent I hadn’t used before. I asked for a big tent and was told that this one was a “Glamping Tent” and the biggest available. It took me almost twenty minutes to figure out h...

Side Story 6 – Ale Popsicle

Rabban walked into his favorite tavern, at least in this city, his anticipation for a refreshing tankard of ale quickly turning to disappointment. The ale, to his dismay, was warm! The very thought of warm ale was enough to make his blood boil. He marched up to the barkeep, demanding an explanation for this unforgivable offense. Warm ale was a sacrilege, a travesty that he simply could not tolerate.

The barkeeper apologized and explained that the regular mage that chilled the drinks qui...

Chapter 34: Wizard

After breakfast, I returned to the bison area. Again, I chose a target, shot it, waited for the rest of the herd to relocate, and began the process.

After lowering the bison, I laid it on the plastic sheet and diagnosed it. Well, it was dead—that’s all the data I got from my Diagnose spell. I couldn’t sense anything else from it. Hmm, I didn’t expect that. When I diagnosed the jurbers, I “saw” that they were mostly made of mana and felt it dissipating. Here, I ...

Chapter 33: My Dog is a Bard

Hi everybody,

A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

Stretch was born and raised in a world with magic; he was already different.

After meeting John, he was fed a steady diet of mana-infused meat.

Unfortunately, the dogs on Earth/Terra/Gaia don't have access to such resources. As a result, alcohol is bad for them and can even be fatal if they drink a lot of it.

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In the morning, I packed the camp, and we...