"Stand up and remove your tunic Jiran," Samris commanded. His tone left no room for arguments. Even so, Jiran hesitated, unable to restrain the look of suspicion that crossed his features.
<... 2023-04-23 20:05:21 +0000 UTC View PostJiran and Olive flew toward Sophia until the short woman raised her head in their direction. Her aura wrapped around them, halting their momentum instantly.
"Go get changed, we don't have all morning," Her monotone gave Jiran no information to judge her mood.
Olive must know somet...
2023-04-23 18:45:32 +0000 UTC View PostJiran awoke with a start as Micah entered the shop. First Father’s light had not yet graced the sky with its presence.
Jiran noticed the dinner Niyah must have brought him the previous night sitting on a wooden plate beside him.
Without hesitation, he dug into the salted meat and ve...
2023-04-23 18:44:09 +0000 UTC View Post2 days into the reboot of the story and 8 chapters in. I've got the first time skip written out already and am waiting for some minor art updates before I post it.
Chapter 10 is where several new story elements begin to take shape so I hope you all take a gander at it. 11,12,13,14 are...
2023-04-23 03:58:29 +0000 UTC View PostHow did I never notice how destitute the pier is?
The area consisted of a loose collection of shacks with a single warehouse, which doubled as a fish processing plant. Jiran wanted to feel that the buildings were in fine shape. They had no holes in the walls or roofs.
His mem...
2023-04-23 03:41:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe man spoke in a whisper they should not have been able to hear from such a distance. The voice reverberated in a unique way that set alarm bells ringing in Jiran’s skull.
As if in a trance, Niya sprinted to the man. She moved so quickly she nearly collided with the man as she skidded t...
2023-04-23 03:16:41 +0000 UTC View PostJiran pulled the cloak’s hood over his head before he steadily walked across the street into an alley between two larger homes.
Once inside the relative cover of shadows, he stole a glance in...
2023-04-23 00:50:54 +0000 UTC View PostSoon after his initial success, Jiran changed focus to his heart and other organs. Luckily, the tiering had progressed enough not to leave him with ruptured and cracked innards, bringing him immense relief.
After a quick prayer, thanking the Fathers he was even alive, he shifted to working ...
2023-04-22 16:24:58 +0000 UTC View PostJiran woke up with a start. Before even a single thought could surface, he was gripped by intense pain, as if thousands of needles pierced the flesh all over his body.
He waited in agony, hoping the sensations would relent as time passed. Instead, they ebbed and flowed with each breath. Alt...
2023-04-22 16:19:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe palace shook as Dominus laughed into his ear. A quick glance up confirmed he was the only one who could hear him.
“One of my mothers must have told a terribly funny joke for Father to be laughing so hard this early in the morning,” Olive looked between the two of them, seeing their ...
2023-04-22 16:15:39 +0000 UTC View PostI don't see any options to hide the images with a spoiler tag on Patreon.
So they either need to go in the middle of the chapter which can certainly disrupt flow.
Or they can go at the end where it's hard to see the relevance of them in some situations.
If anyone has any o...
2023-04-21 22:55:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt took very little time for Jiran and Micah to string the huge slab of meat up above the fire pit. Jiran turned to head back outside but Micah stopped him with a raised hand.
“I want you to take the rest of the day off. Niya will finish your deliveries for the afternoon and bring back yo...
2023-04-21 22:50:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe beast was terrifying.
Three meters tall at the shoulder, with four reverse-jointed legs. Dozens of red, beady eyes covered its head. The brown body was coated in stiff hair interspersed with spiky protrusions long enough to impale clear through a grown man.
By far, the most nightm...
2023-04-21 09:51:24 +0000 UTC View PostJiran gently awoke to the soft sounds of birds chirping in the early morning light. An instant later, he was flooded with conflicting emotions, adrenaline bringing him fully awake.
Today is the day!
Combating a surge of nervous excitement, he coaxed his breathing to slow and ...
2023-04-21 09:01:19 +0000 UTC View PostWithIf re-reading isn't your thing, for the first 11 chapters, the new content is almost entirely Internal dialog and stats / attributes / art so just skim those and you will be in the know. Starting on chapter 12 is 100% new content so definitely don't skip after that!
Not even ten minutes...
2023-04-21 08:54:08 +0000 UTC View PostJiran awoke to the sounds of birds cawing.
There are birds in the capital? Oh, that’s right. I’m in the palace now. Maybe they have an atrium.
A pleasant aroma tickled his senses. He took a brief moment to luxuriate in the softness that surrounded him on all sides. Carefu...
2023-04-20 13:19:52 +0000 UTC View PostNiila and Miila woke up to their parents' hugs and head pats. The twins showed confusion as their eyes fluttered open.
“What happened? How am I back home? The last thing I remember is a scary guy telling me to go to sleep,” Miila looked at her mother, expecting an explanation.
“...
2023-04-19 14:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post“EEHHH???!!!!”
Jiran would have laughed at the sound of complete incredulity that escaped Olive’s lips if he wasn’t so shocked himself.
Marry? Olive? What is he talking about?
Glancing up, Jiran saw the massive smile on Dominus’s face as the father looked fond...
2023-04-17 14:34:47 +0000 UTC View PostLenton and Samris
Far to the east of the central imperial metropole of Cruex, atop a mountain that dwarfed its quickly vanishing neighbors, stood a small hut.
Made entirely of compressed rock and stone, its simple appearance would have caused any imperial who sighted ...
2023-04-14 12:54:00 +0000 UTC View PostJiran’s Perspective
The moment Jiran felt the man’s aura, he knew something was wrong. The slimy surface of energy pressed against his own. It rippled and undulated like a sea urchin swimming through a sewer. He could feel it trying to corrupt his own energies, but he r...
2023-04-13 16:19:12 +0000 UTC View PostSilver’s Perspective
Silver felt the human-like beast’s heart rate spike when Daveen threatened the kids.
Interesting. It’s definitely connected to them somehow. Does that mean it’s also connected to the Fireling? How long has he been interacting with thes...
2023-04-11 13:45:58 +0000 UTC View PostI will temporarily be dropping releases to 4 days a week as my work flow is doubling over the next few weeks. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
2023-04-10 14:12:20 +0000 UTC View PostMayalyn’s Perspective Continued
Mayalyn hastily crept out of the small, abandoned farm the tunnels had led her to. Three unused fields were overgrown with bushes and sprouting trees surrounding the dilapidated shed and single-story house. A barn missing one of its walls, ...
2023-04-10 14:08:53 +0000 UTC View PostJiran left the academy drained almost entirely of mana and aura but with soaring spirits.
I can’t believe I get to do that every morning! So awesome. I take back all my negative thoughts about the academy. This place is just what I need.
As he walked with a pep in his step,...
2023-04-07 16:04:44 +0000 UTC View PostMayalyn’s Perspective Continued
The table Mayalyn and Niila sat at exploded as the older girl went right through the wood on her way to the man holding Miila by the neck. Mayalyn’s vision turned red and her peripheral vision shrank as the muscled man loomed ever closer....
2023-04-06 16:39:02 +0000 UTC View PostOlive changed into her tracksuit and returned just in time. Sophia appeared as the wave of mana swept through the academy, marking the start of afternoon training.
She floated imperiously above the students, her usual placid expression gave the impression she thought of them as no more than...
2023-04-05 15:12:27 +0000 UTC View PostColonel Oushatt Pr’nissent stormed through the academy halls, his destination loomed before him. He threw open the door to the lavish office and entered without a greeting. An assistant sitting behind a dark red wooden desk shot to her feet as the doors slammed open.
“Firik!” Oushatt...
2023-04-04 16:22:08 +0000 UTC View PostJiran woke up when he felt Olive stirring in his aura. He quickly came fully awake, his brain feeling refreshed from the catnap.
With an evil grin, he stood up and lightly padded over to stand next to the twitching girl. He bent at the waist until his face was just a centimeter from hers, t...
2023-04-03 12:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Had some fun with an OpenArt AI art generator yesterday. Definitely not exactly how I picture each of them but pretty close to inspire the imagination. Hope you all enjoy!
2023-03-31 12:47:50 +0000 UTC View PostJiran released the mana holding his flames together, allowing them to fade from existence. With a flick of his wrist, the outline of a human body appeared on the board behind him.
“I’ve explained how communication with mana is the basis of control. Next, I will cover how to form a bridg...
2023-03-31 12:42:37 +0000 UTC View Post