Nero’s intent was crystal clear from the first punch; this was a test, nothing more. Raine met the chop aimed at his neck with a high, angled block. His skin and bones ached deliciously from the sliding impact that redirected a bulk of the force. His return intent was just as clear: bring it on...
2025-11-14 15:34:33 +0000 UTC View Post“The whole world has a death wish!” Raine’s vehement voice cut through the tension, “Even now, with so much on the line, how many of the world's greatest clans aren’t taking ZionLine seriously?” He leaned forward, gaze fixed on the old grandmaster. The intense curiosity staring back a...
2025-11-14 15:31:56 +0000 UTC View PostKesta Tafell, aka KakaruNeko
- Onderon, Western Phoenix Territory -
Kesta jerked awake with a bone-deep gasp. She shot up, ripping off her headset and throwing it across the room to shatter against the metallic wall. Her other hand clutc...
2025-11-14 15:30:25 +0000 UTC View PostWith Torune’s death and the surrender of DyingNight, the last vestiges of command and control were shattered; morale went with it. A thousand panicked shouts sounded as guilders scattered in all directions. A few surviving officers vainly attempted to restore order.
“Hold ranks! Protect...
2025-11-07 16:32:19 +0000 UTC View PostRaine’s blood avatar continued to deteriorate. It took all of his remaining will to hold the last vestiges together. The promise of safety beckoned from what appeared to be only meters away. Just beyond the dome protecting his inner realm was the lake of blood: salvation. Yet, it was not to be....
2025-11-07 16:27:06 +0000 UTC View PostSince the first moment that Raine formed his avatar of blood, he’d felt a growing sense of unease. The feeling only heightened when the Phoenix elite mentioned how big a mistake he’d made in doing so. With multiple life-ending attacks aimed in his direction, that initial uncertainty manifeste...
2025-11-07 16:26:06 +0000 UTC View PostKakaruNeko
- Central Silvergate Highlands, ZionLine -
KakaruNeko’s Spark Blast slammed into Alaric’s unmoving form, fizzling against his dark armor with a pathetic crackle. A damage number floated into the air, an in...
2025-11-07 16:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter being cast into a void without substance or sensation, questions emerged in the silent expanse of Raine’s mind: Is this what it feels like to die? Nothingness, no sense of self, of time, of physical reality.
The thoughts echoed dully, swaddled in nothingness as he was, unab...
2025-11-07 16:23:31 +0000 UTC View PostUnderstanding well that multiple strategic war assets couldn’t be taken lightly, Raine triggered the Cloak of Amanesh and briefly vanished into a ball of darkness. Disengage banished his weapon, halting the damage ticks from Prominence of the Fool. He had time ...
2025-10-31 16:20:17 +0000 UTC View PostTorune of CronGate
- Central Silvergate Highlands, ZionLine -
A harsh bark of laughter shattered Torune’s Stealth. He made no effort to conceal himself again, even if his class allowed him to do so. The sight of Alaric...
2025-10-31 16:13:47 +0000 UTC View PostMoments ago
- Recluse Mountains, ZionLine -
Thanks to the eyes of his soul flame, Raine caught sight of the Stealthily approaching enemies below. It was the largest group to enter the passes so far. He easily picked out ...
2025-10-31 16:12:00 +0000 UTC View PostTorune of CronGate
- Central Silvergate Highlands, ZionLine -
The air in the command tent was heavy with stale sweat and simmering fury thick enough to choke on. Torune paced, the weight of attributes and his domain grinding the gravel b...
2025-10-31 16:09:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe steamy warmth of Mel’s bedroom dissolved, replaced by a biting chill that clung to Raine, attempting and failing to steal his breath. His eyes opened to the stark white of the Recluse Mountains. He stood atop a lonely peak, the world below a tapestry of shadows. The morning sun was only min...
2025-10-24 16:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostHand in hand, Raine and Celeste traveled to the second basement floor. The elevator doors slid open to reveal a space that bore no resemblance to the storage facility it used to be. It, and the floor above it, had been completely renovated into a sprawling gym. Whirring ventilation and manly grun...
2025-10-24 16:22:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs the last vestiges of twilight bled from the sky, Raine distributed equipment to those worthy of it. He took his time, ensuring each piece found its rightful owner. The five-star lances preened under his direct attention, their pride swelling far beyond the value of the gifts themselves. Each m...
2025-10-24 16:21:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe mountain air was still thick with the acrid tang of scorched earth and beast blood. Raine stood on terrain pocked with scars, the assembled battlemasters arrayed before him. Their bright gazes held a spark that outshone the exhaustion etched into each of their features. His blazing eyes linge...
2025-10-24 16:19:19 +0000 UTC View Post“A soul fla—?” Celeste’s teeth clicked shut as Raine’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Glancing over her shoulders, she stepped closer, whispering harshly. “Isn’t this the thing you found in the raid?!”
Too fast to track, his hand reached out and snatched her wrist. Celeste didn...
2025-10-17 13:30:06 +0000 UTC View PostMel was just as shocked as everyone else when Raine suddenly teleported across the battlefield to spear the sick bastard in the back. Watching him die wasn’t as satisfying as she’d hoped. The assassin had tormented her every thought since he nearly caught her. Each time she blinked, an image ...
2025-10-17 13:26:21 +0000 UTC View PostKakaruNeko Continued
- Recluse Mountains, ZionLine -
KakaruNeko propelled herself through the crisp atmosphere. The wind howled against her armored robes as she pressed hard off the air, cutting toward the unwitting column of soldiers snaking t...
2025-10-17 13:24:24 +0000 UTC View PostUnknown
- Recluse Mountains, ZionLine -
BallZack clicked his tongue in annoyance as the gorgeous pink-haired girl shrank into the distance. The hammer he’d summoned to knock her out before she could commit suicide dissipated in a shimmer of l...
2025-10-17 13:17:46 +0000 UTC View PostMelani Feladay
- ZionLine -
Mel soared high in the sky, but not high enough to complicate her mission. Jagged peaks reached toward her like claws as wind whipped through her hair. She circled yet another nameless summit by adjusting the grip on...
2025-10-10 17:07:31 +0000 UTC View PostRaine knew how bad of an idea it would be to come scurrying the moment he was called. Instead, he took his time, wrapping up the review of his build and going over his status screen.
NAME: Alaric
CLASS: Armsman
PROFESSION: 2025-10-10 17:06:21 +0000 UTC View Post
The sun hung high, casting waves of gentle heat over the milling crowd of crafters. Fizgore stood at their head, bare chest gleaming so brightly Raine wondered how the lot of them weren’t squinting. The big man caught sight of him and broke into a grin, clapping his hands together with a resona...
2025-10-10 17:05:04 +0000 UTC View PostSelena couldn’t pull her eyes from Raine. The confidence staring back at her was too strong to resist. She nodded slowly, fingers curling into fists at her sides. “Y-yes. Yes, I trust you.”
Raine’s smile reached his eyes. He stepped closer, voice dropping. “Good. Then kill me.”<...
2025-10-10 17:02:43 +0000 UTC View PostEntering the Nobles’ District, Raine navigated the throng with effortless grace, enhanced Finesse transforming the press of bodies into a navigable stream. These streets held many differences from the Commoner’s District: more guards, fancier clothes, armor, and weapons, handcarts zipping by ...
2025-10-03 14:50:05 +0000 UTC View PostRaine leaned back in his study's chair, the polished high-level wood not releasing the slightest creak under his attribute-laden weight. The seven crafters clustered around couldn’t tear their eyes from the scattered blueprints. The only scribe remaining—a girl with ink-stained fingers that d...
2025-10-03 14:46:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe mountain air bit at Raine’s skin, crisp and unrelenting, yet failed to overcome his Resistance enough to cause actual discomfort. He closed out of his interface, heart pounding at the short series of notifications that had drawn his attention from their conversation.
[R...
2025-10-03 14:45:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe first group's march, and misery, dragged through the night, their footsteps a relentless weary drumming on the packed road. Only those who excelled at utilizing Discipline and coping with its lack were allowed to fight. Among those few, even less showed excellence in the new skill system. Rai...
2025-10-03 14:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostRaine left Pamalaiha and pressed forward alone. Beside him, the night breeze rushed through the tall grass along the road. The moon hung low, casting long shadows. With the main force advancing and the Vaaterrans ahead, time was short. His focus turned inward, summoning the Soul Flame of Amanesh....
2025-09-26 14:54:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe roar of Astra Infernum's recruits faded as Raine descended, his boots crunching into dew-kissed grass. He wasted no time, waving Celeste forward with a sharp gesture. “Get them moving. Down the main road—double time. I want them out of Discipline within five minutes!”
Celeste gave...
2025-09-26 14:52:51 +0000 UTC View Post