Nectar

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Book One

Prologue | Chapter 01 ...

2024-05-30 14:29:31 +0000 UTC View Post

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Hello there! I hope y'all are doing great!

First off, this novel will be updating again soon. My apologies for disappearing the last few days, someone from my mother's side of the family had passed away and I had to attend to their funeral. Now that that's been dealt with, I'm back to writing but I do still feel rather down at the moment. I will try to get the updates back to normal, though. Just, no promises.

Second, I've finally launched on Royal Road. I would love to have ...

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Chapter 18

The sun cast long shadows across the churning river that snaked around Holden. On the riverbank, in a specific location that neared the Deadwoods but also neared Holden and more importantly the river and the makeshift workshop of wood and canvas, stood Ethan and Artos the [Blacksmith]. Artos wiped sweat from his brow with a thick, calloused arm, a satisfied smile etched on his face.

“Looks like a beast, doesn’t it?” Artos said. His voice ...

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Chapter 17

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Ethan decided that he wanted to send letters to the remaining three: Ducart, Kinsey, and Lykren. He didn’t want to meet them himself. The only reason he’d come to meet Hector was that Theodore had some feelings—nasty feelings regarding the man and he needed to deal with that to scratch an itch he didn’t know he had. For the others, letters would suffice. He wouldn’t even detail everything, just simple normal stuff. All that wo...

Prologue of Industrial Mage

Alaron stood atop a desolate mountain, overlooking the smoldering ruins of a once-vibrant city. “This world is a festering wound.”

“Indeed,” a woman said. It was Lyra, a loyalist of the Empire. “Another senseless slaughter. When will this madness end?”

Alaron turned to face her. “When will greed and ambition be quelled, Lyra?” Alaron countered, his gaze fixed on the smoldering wreckage. “Perhaps never.”

Lyra placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. �...

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Old note, again: I edited a paragraph in the last chapter as it contradicted this one. Put simply, I'm a hybrid between a pantser and an outliner (google if you don't know ). I have overall ideas so as to where I want the story to go, but lack the specifics, so there can be changes as I write stuff—changes that I quickly edit in. My apologies...

Regardless, here's the paragraph that had some changes:

The thought of the man left a bitter taste in Eth...

2024-05-23 15:56:19 +0000 UTC View Post

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Old Note, those subbing after 30th may don't need to worry. Ready for context, maybe.

Old note: The last chapter has been edited and I've put more content into the first scene. You should read it ;)

Now some explanation for the future: For those who do not know, and for those that will come sub later and read this, let me clarify something. The way I write things, I usually leave some stuff inside curly brackets - and this "stuff" is what needs mo...

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Chapter 14

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Ethan traced his finger along the meticulously drawn sketch of a simple, yet sturdy, wheelbarrow.

“What is this?” asked Artos.

“I call it a wheelbarrow,” Ethan explained, tracing the spokes of the wheel. “A single large wheel in front, supported by two handles in the back for easy maneuvering. Perfect for transporting goods around town.”

The smith scrutinized the designs, a frown etching its way between his e...

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Chapter 13

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[Meditation] — Lvl 2 -> Lvl 3!

Dismissing the window, Ethan calmed himself and resumed his meditation, refilling this mana reserve. Soon, he opened his eyes and stood up.  Then he changed his approach. Instead of making major improvements, he decided to shape the fire into something closest to a sphere—which was obviously an egg-shape.

Almost instinctively, the rune changed. The rune becam...

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Chapter 12

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“So, you have been seeking introductory books, am I correct, my lord?” Derrick asked.

“Yes, I’ve been seeking introductory books on sorcery. I’m eager to begin studying sorcery and could use recommendations on quality books. What works would you recommend for a newcomer to the arcane arts? More importantly, do you possess them?”

Derrick stroked his chin thoughtfully. “For theory and history, Arnelden’s ‘Funda...

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Chapter 11

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Congratulations! You have unlocked the skill: [Meditation]!

Meditation – Level 1

Type: Passive

Effect: This basic meditation technique focuses on bringing your awareness to the present moment. By calming your thoughts and observing your breath, you create a state of inner peace that fosters the natural restoration of your mana. It’s a simple pra...