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There are three different types of Totems for the orcs: Watcher Totems, Guardian Totems, and Avenger Totems.
The actual number of totems themselves are endless. Eagle, Owl, Lion, Wolf, Alligator, Squid, Bison as many as there are animals in the world. You choose one of them. Then, they receive the appropriate stat bonuses and choose a skill from their totem’s skill tree, depending on wh...
2024-08-08 04:01:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe Ghouls exploded into flame and the acrid smell of burnt fat permeated through the air. Artemvian didn’t bother turning around, walking away from the four piles of ash. He had seen the sight often enough to be able to picture it. Red fire overtook their body as the fat and sinews were rendered down to nothing more than a grease stain on the ground. The ghouls tryied to scream but were unable to let out a single sound due to the instant creation of fire, snuffing o...
2024-08-07 04:22:58 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“Quickly Sparrow! My cane!” Arrosh’s command cracked like a whip.
He had been awake for all of 5 minutes and already he had a better grasp of the situation than me. Figures.
Arrosh’s command did more than just stir me into motion. It stabbed a shot of adrenaline straight into my brain and spine, driving lightning-speed tingling sensations down my neck, back and al...
2024-08-06 05:54:30 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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The moment I tore myself out of those manacles, quite literally, what I felt wasn’t the sweet, sweet release from pain or the taste of freedom. What I did wasn’t run around, looking for revenge. No, it wasn’t so simple. Life isn’t so simple.
I crouched down and worried.
I worried what would happen if Coum walked through that door right now and saw me out ...
2024-08-04 14:46:17 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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I don’t know how long I cried for.
“Warrior,” Khan said gently, his voice like the last seconds of a rockslide. “Our time grows short.”
That broke me out of the stance I’d been in.
And for the first time since I’d been captured by the [Player’s Guild] and subjected to torture I didn’t even know the name of, hell, didn’t even know they ex...
2024-08-03 01:02:37 +0000 UTC View PostArtemvian and Celene waited.
“What are we waiting for?” Artemvian asked, crunching into another potato chip.
Artemvian wasn’t much taller than her but had his head craned out over her shoulder, trying to peer at the gates. As he talked, crumbs fell onto her blazer. Frowning Celene crushed it off.
“We’re waiting for the gates to open. Once the next shipment comes, we’ll sneak in along with the truck.”
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Once, when I was fifteen I went to the emergency room.
I had never been in one before. I was used to private doctors, the shiny white floors and clean rooms –all reserved for me. My parents never spared any expenses for me. Never. So when I was wheeled into an emergency room, naturally I was shocked.
First it was the smell. Hospitals have this distinctive sm...
2024-07-31 20:03:54 +0000 UTC View Post“So… Can I lower my hands now, or?...” Artemvian drawled.
“Keep them up.” The woman’s voice was brisk and terse, still wary of him. “Turn around. Slowly. Don’t try anything.”
Then the cold barrel of the gun left Artemvian’s skin and he turned to face her. “Ah. So it really is a gun. I had thought that you were just happy to see me.”
“Shut up.” She scowled. ...
2024-07-30 21:38:15 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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Delas sat on a chair, right outside of the room where Lock and Coum were cooped up in. He was still dressed in light cloth, covering just enough to be considered a loincloth. Both his feet propped up on the table and next to them was his Horse Mask. His hair was slick with sweat as he stared at the ceiling.
“How long has it been since he screamed?” Delas didn’t look at Tanya....
2024-07-30 05:48:57 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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After the raid, Marc Pointell worked quickly. I was impressed with his foresight in preparing all of this beforehand. First of all, he made sure that the mages, myself included, cast a [Preserve] spell on the Gargantuan Death Worm. A monster of this size was worth a fortune, even without a Core. The shell, the magic stones and possibly other insect monster eggs within it. With a [Preserve] spe...
2024-07-29 04:35:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe streets here lacked the bustling beehive-like quality of the rest of Nero City, thought Artemvian. Though the metaphor was slightly off since beehives required its workers to all work towards a common goal and the citizens of Nero City did not, to say the least. No, this place reminded him of the lumber mills, stone quarries or the docks at home. Places like these were populated by a rough sort, which was inevitable.
As society advanced as a ...
2024-07-28 04:53:36 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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Sis Aurora’s group was retreating while being chased by disgusting little insects.
God, I really really fucking hated bugs with a passion.
“Fire! Fire! Cover them!”
The little bald guy who’s been giving out orders while Marc Pointell, the pompous big wig, was just standing there doing nothing was yelling at the top of his lungs. His whole face was turning red a...
2024-07-26 21:11:13 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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Rocks fell like rain and I wrestled with death.
My mother always used to tell me I had no talent for sewing. The Light, Fire and Shield bless her soul. If only she could see me now.
She would laugh and say that I still had no talent for sewing.
Instead of weaving through the falling rocks like a needle, I raised my shield above my head and ran throu...
2024-07-25 06:39:20 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm sure you guys can all see who's the guy on the cover for book 3.
TECHNICALLY, book 2 ended with Lock being Captured and started with Skaris' POV. But I have not titled the chapters as such for continuity. On RR I will probably title it a little different.
2024-07-23 04:23:31 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“What are those big spikes on the ground?”
I ignored Whelp's question. Too busy looking at Vetilian’s group in the distance. The sun was too bright, hurting my eyes. But I had to look. For information, for the flow of battle.
Yes, we were about to enter battle with the Worm.
A dreaded beast that was more Mother Earth’s anger than a monster.&...
2024-07-22 21:28:30 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey, what the-”
Artemvian pushed past Jack, taking the stairs two at a time.
Getting to the first floor was easy. Getting out of Pink Bodies without the authorities noticing, now that would be a challenge.
Artemvian wasn’t foolish enough to think that he could tangle with the law enforcement structure of this world and get away scot free. There was no way to tell the limits of power in this world, and with the revelation of...
2024-07-21 05:59:49 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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When I came to, the first thing I noticed was that it was cold.
I was still within the Scavenger’s Base, or someplace like it. There was a quality about the air that made me believe I was surrounded by rock. There was no stinging warmth of sunlight nor the soft winds brushing against my cheek. Slowly, I opened my eyes one at a time and indeed, I was still in the fortress made of stone.
&nbs...
2024-07-19 18:46:58 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“Nod if you understand me.”
He nodded.
“Good.” I had to make this quick. "There’s a blind orc being held prisoner here. How can I get to him?”
“Above.” The man answered. “At the uppermost floors; w-where the Clan Head is.”
Shit. So if I was unlucky, I’d come face to face with this ‘Tanya’...
2024-07-19 07:28:24 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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From what I could tell, the Scavenger Clan’s base was built into the cliff itself. Long winding tunnels plus the lack of sun, wind and cleanliness made me think of an ant colony. Though I did see one a documentary long ago that ants were actually very tidy and their passageways were free of clutter. If that was the case, then the scavengers were definitely on the opposite end of the sp...
2024-07-18 06:29:19 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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There was a sound.
Scuttling? Skittling? Crunching?
Rubbing my eyes, I awoke and immediately wished that I hadn’t.
Thousands upon thousands of insects had filled the bottom of the canyon. They were scurrying all over the corpses of the Scavengers, feeding. These insects weren’t just the creepy-crawlies from earth either, they were monsters. Man-sized ...
2024-07-17 05:19:21 +0000 UTC View PostTracy just stared at him.
Then slowly her red lips curved into a smile, her pupils dilating. Artemvian noted in the back of his mind that it accentuated the lines of her neck all the way towards her chest. She took out her hand from beneath the desk, folding them in front of her, palms down. The hand that Artemvian had touched with his mana was covered in swirling markings, writhing and coiling like tentacles.
“I had heard rumors of the ne...
2024-07-16 19:53:20 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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Ever went skydiving?
A coworker described it to me once. He said it felt like he was flying and said I should try it sometime.
It did not feel like flying.
I hurtled in complete darkness, accompanied by the screams of the Scavengers. Despite the lack of light,, I could feel tiny stinging sensations cutting into my cheek and my eyes. It felt like ...
2024-07-15 04:43:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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I had about 2 seconds to make a decision.
The logical part of mind politely noted that what I did to Aurora was rude.. Beyond rude even. As an 21st century earthling, the whole idea of throwing Aurora to into a Core without consent had been unsettling. But she had been the best choice for this Core and without it, I knew we had a slim chance of getting out of this thing alive. It pleaded for me to beg for...
2024-07-14 01:56:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Volume 1: Samak Desert ft. Mother Centipede
Volume 2: Jayu Colosseum ft. Dorocian Kojisan's [Alpha Mutation] x Wolf
Fun Fact: Samak (사막) = Desert in Korean
Jayu (자유) = Free / Freedom in Korean
2024-07-12 03:38:32 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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My heart was pounding.
Grade 5 monsters, the monsters somewhere between myth and reality, a wall that we had to overcome someday. The right choice was to run for the hills. But too many factors were at play for me to pass this change up. The Cheonma’s (天馬) wings were torn off, meaning that it had lost at least 50% of its HP. It was sleeping too, meaning that the ...
2024-07-11 21:55:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Grade: 5
A mythical canine from Korean / Chinese folklore. They are said to avoid people, using their wings to run in the air when encountering one. Its hides is said to be valuable, due to the pure white nature of its body and the black on its face which seems to absorb all light. They are said to be faster than horses.
In MSS, not much is known about this Grade 5 monster due to its rarity. They are said to control light and gravity.
2024-07-11 05:32:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Grade: 7
A feline yokai originating from Japanese Folklore. They are said to be cats who visit funerals, opening up the coffin and taking the corpse for their own malicious purposes. There are numerous different accounts; how the creature descends in a black cloud or wrapped in flames.
In MSS, this creature can wrap itself in smoke as well as flames. It's Cores are coveted for their Versatility, though the drop rates are atrocious.
2024-07-11 05:26:59 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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Three days, we spent hunting the Hwachas.
Skaris and Aurora’s teamwork had noticeably improved, they were able to ping-pong off of each other much easier than before. Keeping the monsters distracted meant that Stole got plenty of aiming practice as well. If I had to nitpick, the only ones who didn’t improve in leaps and bounds were Kyrian and I. But then again, in teams of teamwork we...
2024-07-11 05:22:54 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“Aurora! Skaris! You’re losing the formation! Tighter!”
Aurora took a powerful step in the direction of the Hwacha, lunging forward with her lance in a calvary charge. The monster screamed, trying to escape but Skaris’ spear weaved and lashed out, keeping the creature in place with precise, focused strikes. The armor-clad woman’s lance tip skewered the creature in its thigh wh...
2024-07-10 22:24:26 +0000 UTC View Post