“You are killing me, Kaen,” Hess grumbled as they walked down the street they had come into the main city on. “Why are you waiting to tell me what you are thinking and why you did that to Fiola?!”
Kaen glanced around and shook his head no.
“Until we are in our room and with ...
2023-08-13 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post"You want him to do what?!" Hess shouted as he jumped off the couch. "You can't be serious!"
Fiola ignored Hess and focused on Kaen, who was watching the two of them act like children who could not get along.
"Let me get this straight," Kaen said, tapping his finger against his chin. ...
2023-08-12 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe woman had motioned to two massive doors that were a good twelve feet tall. Gold and silver outlined the door in a pattern of trees, birds, and other small animals. The door appeared to be made from the same wood as the rails. Kaen could see small runes running the entire doo...
2023-08-11 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostKaen was smiling as they walked through the rest of the city like he had just danced with the prettiest girl in all of the town. He saw the people and heard them and could still smell everything, but now it was not as overpowering as it had been.
“You're telling me that they are all...
2023-08-10 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe light came on before the sun was up.
Kaen was not sure if he had slept much at all. He was excited about this morning more than he realized.
You need to calm yourself, you are making me anxious from how fast your heart is beating.
Kaen laughed to himself.
<... 2023-08-09 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostKaen walked out of the office and back into the bar. The weight of so many things churned in his stomach as he strode up to the bar where Eltina and her male counterpart were slinging drinks and laughing with patrons.
Taking a big breath, Kaen stepped onto a chair close to the bar, pu...
2023-08-08 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostWe had managed to make it down those stone steps in less than half an hour as it wound itself along a stream of water that reached what I assumed was a lake behind the castle. The ground here was lush and green, covering the area around the water with trees, flowers, and even some wild game...
2023-08-08 12:39:09 +0000 UTC View Post“That is an interesting name,” Kaen declared with a heavy dose of sarcasm in his voice. “Why would someone choose a name like that?”
Kaen thought he saw for a moment Hess’s cheeks turn red.
“Are you embarrassed or anxious about going in there?”
Hess shook his...
2023-08-07 13:23:00 +0000 UTC View PostSix days on the road with a man who would not share the truth about how one's father had died had made Kaen very grouchy. By the time they could see Ebonmount in the distance, they had not talked much, and the times around the fire at night were not much more than grunts.
Hess had left Kaen...
2023-08-07 13:22:04 +0000 UTC View PostKaen had stood there in silence for a few minutes while Hess had turned back to study the map. He was still unable to fully grasp everything he had seen and heard today since they had entered the town. It was as if a whole new world had been hidden from him this entire time.
“...
2023-08-07 13:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post“That’s not possible!” someone shouted
“That has to be a lie!”
Some boos came across the room, and Beatrice never flinched an inch. She held Kaen’s head against her chest and gently stroked his hair with her other hand, pressing him deeper into her heaving bosom.
... 2023-08-07 13:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostAre you ok? I can feel how sad you are.
A tear escaped, and Kaen quickly wiped it away as Hess walked on the road leading north out of town and toward Ebonmount. Saying goodbye to Cale and Patrick had been harder than he had expected. They had been his friends for most ...
2023-08-07 13:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe goblins had gone north and were moving between buildings from the looks of the tracks. There was no way he could leap to the next house across the street, and Kaen knew he would have to give up the tactical advantage and safety of the roof if he was going to find these two goblins.
<... 2023-08-07 13:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaen! I’m coming!
Blood dripped down the shaft of the arrow, and Kaen felt himself choking on blood. His whole body shivered as he tried to sit up and take pressure off the arrow that was sticking out of his chest and back.
No! If you come, we will both die! 2023-08-07 13:09:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Cale had lost his axe, and there was not enough time to shoot one and then shoot another. For a brief moment, Kaen realized he could not save his friend. His lifestone pounded and surged in his chest in a way he had never felt it do before.
[ Archery Skill Twinshot - Available]<...
2023-08-07 13:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostKaen lay against the roof, waiting to give the signal.
How far are they?
They are outside the town. They have finished checking the farms because of the noise of the town. They should be entering the streets soon on those two sides.
Kaen gru...
2023-08-07 13:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostKaen was packing a few things up in his room since he had some time before he and Hess would head to town to prepare for tonight. A few men had stopped by earlier, and Hess had given all the extra meat they owned. Since they were going to leave tomorrow, they would only take as much a...
2023-08-07 13:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaen, wake up!
Groaning, Kaen felt his head and moaned.
“I’m up, I’m up!” Kaen groaned as he tried to sit up but failed.
I know you are awake! Answer me!
“Hess, I told you I am awake. Stop shouting!”
Lying in his bed, he realized his hea...
2023-08-07 13:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post*****
Pammon
Young Dragon
HP - 1000/1000
MP - 250/250
STR - 35
CON - 35
DEX - 40
WIS - 10
INT - 15
*****
“Wow, that is insane! Those stats are hard to believe since he is only like three or four months old.”
Hess nodded a...
2023-08-07 13:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post“ORC!” Hess shouted as he started swinging at the two goblins rushing at him.
The orc was easily seven feet tall and seemed to match the size and shape of Hess.
Kaen almost tripped when he saw the creature coming at them wearing a hodgepodge of leather and metal armor scraps. &nbs...
2023-08-07 13:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostBreathe on these.
Kaen held two branches out toward the front of Pammon’s mouth. He took a moment, and then a small tight stream of fire hit the top of the sticks, causing them to burst into flames.
Pammon stopped the stream of fire after he knew the branches ...
2023-08-07 13:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaen realized he had forgotten to breathe for a moment and tried to take a breath of air very quietly. His heart was banging against the walls of his chest, and he could feel his fingers tingling.
A goblin!
It was not very tall and did not look very threatening at all. It ...
2023-08-07 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFull Status Check
*****
Kaen Marshell - Adolescent
Age - 17
HP - 231/231 (10%)
MP - 0/0 (10%)
STR - 18 + 3(10%)
CON - 18 + 3(10%)
DEX - 19 + 8(10%)
INT - 12 + 1(10%)
WIS - 11 + 1 (10%)
Blessings:
Dragonbo...
2023-08-07 12:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post“I’m not happy with Pammon,” Hess stated as he glared at Kaen. “He should know better than to explore a cave. You need to train him better!”
“Why is this my fault?” Kaen demanded as he walked next to Hess. “I am not with him when he hunts; he is doing what ...
2023-08-07 12:53:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Again!” Hess shouted as he started to throw rocks at Kaen.
Kaen ran and started letting arrows fly at the targets on their farm with his bow, trying to dodge the rocks while hitting each of the targets.
Six of the eight targets set up at different paces had an arrow in them. &nbs...
2023-08-07 12:51:00 +0000 UTC View PostKaen took a breath and let it out. Hess had told him how dangerous it was to share this information long ago or to ask someone else for theirs. He knew it was not something Hess would ask lightly. For Hess to ask must mean something had changed.
Full Status Check<...
2023-08-07 12:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostHungry! I’m hungry!
Kaen slowly opened his eyes and saw Pammon staring at his face. He jerked back a second, glad it had not all been a dream. When he had finally laid down for the night, he passed out immediately.
“Morning, Pammon!” Kaen groaned as he...
2023-08-07 12:49:01 +0000 UTC View Post
“Move!” Hess shouted as he tried to push Kaen away from the opening.
“No!” Kaen protested as he fought back against Hess. “I am not leaving! It is a dragon!”
“Exactly!” Hess exclaimed as he grabbed one of Kaen’s arms and started pulling him away. “We need to ...
2023-08-07 12:48:01 +0000 UTC View Post
“This way!” Kaen shouted as he ran ahead of Hess.
Hess shook his head in wonder. How that boy still had energy after a real full day's work amazed him. He easily navigated the forest but took his time, as a twisted ankle was no fun at his age. He had his pick-...
2023-08-07 12:47:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hess slammed his hand down on the table, and the piece he hit with his massive fist cracked.
“Dammit, boy!” Hess shouted as he glared at Kaen. “You are a fool to believe in fairy tales like that! No dragon would come here, and none would bury their treasure out in the open...
2023-08-07 12:46:01 +0000 UTC View Post