Zac's roar shook the forest as he lunged at the Hexmaster using only the physical strength in his body. It looked like he was trying to deal with the familiar threat before worrying about the newcomer, but reality quickly proved that theory wrong. A huge axe emitting an archaic air had already ap...
2023-10-19 19:07:06 +0000 UTC View PostDozens of strings of Mental Energy entered Zac's skill fractals as he forcibly ordered his domain to destroy as many floating fingers as possible. They were like living things, dodging and weaving among a storm of vines and blocking trees. Most were destroyed, but many still reached the soldiers ...
2023-10-19 09:21:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe desolate tundra was painted in myriad hues as the Dao-wrought northern lights grew into huge dimensional fissures that spread across the horizon. However, it wasn't the Void that waited on the other side. It was a melange of chaotic truths and unstable energies. It reminded Zac of the Void St...
2023-10-17 19:01:13 +0000 UTC View Post'You don't think the bell is related to Kan'Tanu the Kan'Tanu?' Zac asked.
'I'm not certain, but think about it. It's like General Dossin said—imagine if our enemies deployed the bell on a large-scale battlefield instead. Why use such a mysterious object to ambush us? And wha...
2023-10-14 18:50:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe bell's formless pressure grew with intensity as their vessel continued its approach. Those with weaker mental fortitude were already suffering, and a quick scan showed that no less than a third of the soldiers were twitching erratically or holding their heads. More alarmingly, a few displayed...
2023-10-13 18:29:10 +0000 UTC View PostGeneral Dossin spoke of victory and defeat, but it was greed rather than righteousness that shone in the eyes of the assembled leaders. Zac wasn't surprised, and neither was the Dravorak leader by the looks of it. Concepts like the direction of the whole war were too far removed from early and mi...
2023-10-12 17:07:07 +0000 UTC View PostSo traveling while maintaining my set release schedule proved harder than expected, even when the chapters were mostly written already. I'd expected to release two chapters this week by now, yet there are none. I also planned on releasing a chapter today, but getting to work right on the back of ...
2023-10-11 15:14:38 +0000 UTC View Post"The bigshots have dealt with the Transference Array and the World's Blight, but there are still a lot of Kan'Tanu here," Tussar grunted, echoing Zac's thoughts.
Zac nodded, and the Acheron Company resumed its push. The sea of thorns had lost their strength and ability to bring over reinfor...
2023-10-08 00:45:54 +0000 UTC View PostA/N:Final chapter of the week likely tomorrow.
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It was impossible to mistake the overbearing aura that just suppressed the whole region with anything but the Left Imperial Palace. However, as impressive as it were, there were undeniably some ...
2023-10-07 02:10:37 +0000 UTC View PostZac held his axe in one hand and a Cosmic Crystal in the other as he tore into the remaining cultists. He retained most of his energy, but this isolated skirmish was just the beginning. And as he upgraded more and more of his skills to D-grade, the higher his energy consumption would become.
<... 2023-10-04 23:13:34 +0000 UTC View PostZac had made significant adjustments to his Domain Skill when upgrading it, essentially giving up on most of its defensive properties. Before, he could transfer damage from himself to the trees, but what was the point? His attributes and dual constitutions already made him unbelievably durable, a...
2023-10-03 04:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostZac glanced at Vilari and felt the spiritual nudge that confirmed she'd set up a mental network for their group. Petrus' voice immediately appeared in his head.
'The Havarok Empire only has one Monarch in Zecia as far as we know, and he should be stationed with the second field army. I ...
2023-10-02 16:11:43 +0000 UTC View PostHey all! Don't worry, this is not a post extending the break into October. Things have been silent here on Patreon, but I haven't (only) spent my time off playing video games and reading. So some updates are in order.
First of all, yes, I'm resuming releases on Oct 2!
So small update for those attending Dragon Con this year. I'll be doing a book signing at Aethon's booth Saturday 1pm. So if you want a signed copy or just say hi, that's where you can find me.
There's quite a few familiar names doing the same over the weekend, so I attached the full lineup...
2023-09-01 15:02:29 +0000 UTC View PostI have decided to extend my break through September. As such, I've paused the Patreon charge for another month. Next chapter will be October 2, instead of September 11.
I'm sorry about the short warning, but I wanted to wait until I was certain this was the right call...
2023-08-28 05:57:55 +0000 UTC View PostNo, unfortunately not a chapter.
But good news! While there's no new chapters this month, Defiance of the Fall is never truly on break. Book 10 out now in all formats! So if you're missing your regular DotF fix, check it out!
Having escaped the Orom's pris...
2023-08-02 15:10:46 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: That's it for July, and for the summer as a whole. I hope you've enjoyed. I'm taking a vacation to recharge the ol' batteries, and I'll see you guys in September (see the pinned posts for exact schedule).
Reminder: There will be no charge from Patreon tomorrow,...
2023-07-31 18:04:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe whole platform buckled under the force of the golden-robed warrior's attack. No skills or Cosmic Energy were involved, yet the spear conjured a glistening dragon over twenty meters long as it pierced toward Joanna's forehead. Only scraps remained of her armor, and she was drenched in blood fr...
2023-07-28 19:22:08 +0000 UTC View PostZac knew he was taking a big risk but felt the cosmos urging him forward. Fate was gathering as a rising tide. Some would be swallowed by the churning waters, but others would ride the wave to greater heights. Zac believed he was among the latter, but you couldn't stand on the shores if you wante...
2023-07-27 20:12:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe Void Mountain felt far more tangible than when Zac first got it, though that was partly a temporary effect of practicing the [Nine Reincarnations Manual]. However, Zac had spared no expense in collecting Void Treasures to facilitate its recovery. He'd spent tens of thousands ...
2023-07-26 18:33:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Sometimes you have to step into the belly of the beast if only to see if you can fight your way back out. Fate given can never compare to fate seized."
Zac glanced over to see Vilari had appeared by his side. "You're right, but it doesn't make me any less nervous."
"It shouldn't," Vi...
2023-07-25 18:48:42 +0000 UTC View PostZac stepped into the meeting room with Vilari and Emily in tow. His alter ego and the leaders of the Calamity Company were already seated, along with Ilvere and the Undead Empire's liaisons. His Draugr persona sat with his eyes closed in meditation, shutting out the surroundings.
It was a s...
2023-07-24 18:51:32 +0000 UTC View Post"Why did I enlist those years ago?" Ton lamented for the fifth time today.
Fandar smiled helplessly as he glanced at his pilot. "We come from dirt. We'd be here one way or another. Better inside one of these nice little skippers than among the conscripts on the war plateaus or frontier plan...
2023-07-21 19:17:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe heavenly pressure was finally giving in, but it was too late. Golden lightning crackled across Ogras's unmoving body while a spiritual pressure made the whole square groan. The cracks grew deeper until his head snapped and fell to the ground. The tribulation didn't care and continued its assa...
2023-07-20 19:40:44 +0000 UTC View PostFor a second, Zac had thought Kator wanted to extend an olive branch after their initial friction. It turned out the gesture was just another way to mess with him. The tranquility he'd seized was almost blown away, but Zac pushed down the anger as he wordlessly stared at Kator.
"Don't give ...
2023-07-19 17:33:21 +0000 UTC View PostZac felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders when he threw in the towel. He'd been worried stepping down would affect his mental state, but there wasn't even a ripple in his heart. If anything, it had solidified, and Zac even sensed he might have been worse off if he won. Coming up sh...
2023-07-18 18:43:09 +0000 UTC View PostLATE EDIT: Forgot to remind you this yesterday, but today and Monday are editing days so no chapters.
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A small ripple can change the world.
Blessed Fate opened his eyes, and his heart moved for the first time in eons. Few things could mak...
2023-07-13 19:42:27 +0000 UTC View PostThree minutes in, and Zac was already down one point. It wasn't what he'd hoped for, and certainly not a good sign. Landing a clean hit was easier said than done when two opponents were of roughly equal strength, and neither could use treasures or skills to quickly force an opening. He'd heard th...
2023-07-12 11:30:29 +0000 UTC View PostSorry, I'll have to do a morning release again. Wednesday chapter might be pushed into my editing days depending on how things look.
2023-07-11 18:59:34 +0000 UTC View PostZac was confused by the mottled mixture of truths he sensed within Kator's attack. They had been fused so tightly into a singular force that Zac couldn't even make out their components, but the situation didn't allow for a deeper analysis. He felt a prickling pain in his right arm, and he realize...
2023-07-10 19:06:05 +0000 UTC View Post