Two and half years had passed since Hæra had told Rowan the truth about her long lost twin sister, Rina. That in and of itself was quite the shock. However, it also held a deeper meaning; that Rowan had lived meant that she would likely one day Awaken as an Ardent and she was determined to make ...
2021-10-18 21:14:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe afternoon following Rowan’s confrontation progressed with everyone busying around her like bees. Hæra gave her advice on other options she could take in the future, suggesting that a defensive approach may be more prudent. Rowan couldn’t help but roll her eyes in response as she knew her...
2021-10-18 21:09:17 +0000 UTC View PostA couple of months had passed since Rowan’s birthday and the summer solstice was fast approaching. Now officially an adolescent, Rowan was embracing her newfound freedoms, namely being allowed to go further afield on her own. Thus, when she was left to her own devices and the twins weren’t ab...
2021-10-18 20:48:39 +0000 UTC View PostOn the first night of summer, the townsfolk of Næmyris gathered by the lakeside. Moonlight glistened off of the gentle surface of Lake Emyr. It was a truly serene sight to behold and it filled the thousands gathered with a tranquil peace. Fitting really, as it was the night of a total eclipse of...
2021-10-18 20:33:27 +0000 UTC View Post“Rowan!” a voice cried.
Rowan’s eyes shot open, her crimson hair catching the blush of dawn through the window. Rowan blinked once and then a couple more times as she in an attempt to rouse from her sudden awakening, “Is it morning already?” she yawned to no one in particular; her...
2021-10-18 20:33:10 +0000 UTC View PostRowan woke up with a sharp pain above her left eye and a splitting headache.
Panic gripped her. “Where am I?” She was confused. Bragi had targeted her like he had so many times before, only this time he had gotten violent. She had passed out and woken up in a dark room that, in her daze...
2021-10-18 20:32:24 +0000 UTC View PostYou can read the full extended chapter here.
Password: PassionAndLewds
http://ardenttears.com/2021/09/29/chapter-22-uncut-version/ 2021-09-29 04:49:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Its been a while since I've posted any world building notes or been on track with early releases. and that is on me. Unfortunately I've been suffering from a bad episode with my mental health along with are challenging return to my work, but I'm working through it. The chapters will still take so...
2021-08-29 01:02:23 +0000 UTC View PostAs mentioned in my previous post on the Lunar Gifts, Illyria's closes moon orbits 11 times a year. You may be wondering how this translates to the calendar used by the part of the world that Rowan lives in. In this taster I will be answering that question.
I will start with the length...
2021-06-22 02:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe title says it all. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get this chapter out to patrons early (mental health sucks), but I'm working on the next chapter as we speak. I hope the wait was worth it.
2021-06-19 01:03:46 +0000 UTC View PostAs you may have already figured out, Gifts are heavily tied to the Goddess and the twin moons. What you don't know is how these relate. In total there are 33 Gifts which are divided into 11 groups of 3 called Blessings. These are the Sacred Primes of the Goddess and also ties in quite nicely with...
2021-06-15 00:47:13 +0000 UTC View Post
The large lake with the island in the middle is Lake Emyr and the dot just to the south of it is the rough location of Næmyris.
2021-06-14 23:38:11 +0000 UTC View PostDue to health problems, I am delaying the release of the next Patron chapter to Wednesday. I've needed to take it easy for a few days so that the quality doesn't fall and my physical health doesn't deteriorate. Thank you for understanding. To make up for it, I will be posting a very early map WIP...
2021-06-14 23:32:58 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude: Lordly Discoveries is now out. Enjoy. Password is "father and son"
http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/12/interlude-lordly-discoveries/
2021-06-12 10:51:02 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude: Broken Silver is now out. Enjoy the bonus chapter. Password is "gold and silver"
http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/10/interlude-broken-silver/
2021-06-10 05:47:08 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude: A Voice Unheard is now out. Password is "lost and found"
http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/08/interlude-a-voice-unheard/
Interlude: Aftermath is now out. I probably should have released this at the same time as Chapter 11, but it wasn't written yet. Password is "today and tomorrow" https://ardenttears.com/2021/06...
2021-06-05 05:23:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 11 is out and its an important one. We're at the end of Act 1. Password is "endings and beginnings."
https://ardenttears.com/2021/06/02/chapter-11/
Unfortunately due to a rather unpleasant case of heat exhaustion and a migraine, Chapter 11 will be delayed slightly. I am working through it now and it will be out in time for Patrons to sink their teeth into on the June 1st. And for my LGBTQ+ readers, Rowan and the gang will be celebrating Prid...
2021-05-31 23:14:13 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone, Chapter 10 is now live for Patrons and I am a very sleepy author. This is what I get for promising to release the chapter before I go to sleep. Anyway, password is "death and taxes"
2021-05-29 08:14:50 +0000 UTC View PostAs promised in the Patron benefits, here is the poll for determining the first side story. Side Stories can cover anything in the Chronicles of the Ardent Flame world and may have very little to no relation to the main story. They may also cover some important aspects of the setting or even put c...
2021-05-27 19:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe Forging of Elan Fiir: This will feature the tragedy that led up to the forging of Elan Fiir.
The Pirates of Færich Lan: Do you want to know what happened with Tyris when he couldn't attend Rowan's 11th birthday? Then this is the story for you.
A Scholar's Divine Expedition: Follo...
2021-05-27 19:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostNew chapter is out for patrons. Going forwards I'll be back on schedule. Now I need much sleep so that I can write chapter 10. Password is "silence and torture"
https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/27/chapter-9/ 2021-05-27 06:57:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Sorry that I've been so behind with the patron chapters. To make up for it, we have a bonus chapter.
The password for Chapter 8 is: "stoic and blame"
The password for Interlude: A Silent Voice is: "blacksmith and wife"
2021-05-24 04:46:19 +0000 UTC
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Its running a little late, but the chapter is finally here. I think it was the hardest chapter to write so far.
Password: swords and summer
2021-05-13 04:04:19 +0000 UTC View PostHere is Chapter 3 ready and waiting for your reading pleasure.
Password: fall and conquest
2021-05-12 04:48:27 +0000 UTC View PostThank you for being my very first patrons. As promised, here is the password for chapter two: healing and fun
To access this chapter, you can go to the following link:
https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/10/cha...
Hello and welcome everyone. Ardent Tears Chapter 1 has been officially released for all to see on my website at the following address: https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/10/chapter-1/
For the first week I wil...
2021-05-11 15:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post