Due to the torrential rainstorm, the tavern was bustling with activity as many workers found themselves stranded while looking for jobs. In Blackthorn and the north, rainstorms were rare, so many celebrated and hoped for a good harvest with cheap liquor and ale. Despite thunder roaring and rain d...
2022-03-23 16:43:34 +0000 UTC View PostTorrential rain rhythmically drummed on the car's roof as Damien watched people scramble off the street in a desperate search for shelter; some cowered under walkways while others hid within various houses that doubled up as shops. Lighting illuminated the dark clouds in flashes of white as thund...
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This map shows everything that has been explored or mentioned so far in the novel. Aizska is the capital city of Oshal and the central continent is north of the Kazimir mountains but hasn't been explored yet so that map will come at a later date.
Credit: karl franz#0059 (...
2022-03-18 23:06:40 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I made a discord server for this novel. Patreons have a unique role in the server and can access hidden channels. If you connect your discord to Patreon, you will be automatically added and given the role, but just in case you can also join through this link:
Early signs of rain hung in the air, and morning mist swirled through the streets of Blackthorn as dark clouds that formed from the mountains loomed in the distance, casting an ominous sign for today's weather.
Damien stood upon crudely crafted stone stairs in front of the Mayor's house wit...
2022-03-18 19:38:06 +0000 UTC View PostPulling his rough overcoat tighter to combat the winter chill, an elderly man glanced around his humble abode. Wood crackled and burned in the simple cast iron fireplace, illuminating the rustic room. As a retired blacksmith, the fire always comforted him and reminded him of simpler times.
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2022-03-15 18:38:22 +0000 UTC View PostMike stumbled through the desolate and dark winding streets of Blackthorn. With only the moonlight to guide him on his journey along the muddy and uneven paths, he tried to navigate the land carefully from his memories yet found himself tripping as he ran.
He exhaled continuously...
2022-03-12 23:14:40 +0000 UTC View PostDamien observed in amusement through clairvoyance as Leon finally awoke from his slumber. Due to the blackthorn's poison, Leon appeared to have aged a hundred years; his previous well-defined body was no more and instead resembled a man suffering from severe anorexia. His sunken eyes sta...
2022-03-11 01:55:38 +0000 UTC View PostDamien and Fay lay upon the large but creaking bed. Damien attempted to suppress his germaphobia from acting up. Fay had thoroughly cleaned the room and bedsheets multiple times yet couldn't remove the yellowing of the sheets nor the peculiar stains from the floorboards.
Damien had never vi...
2022-03-09 00:40:46 +0000 UTC View PostDeep within the vast Kazimir mountains, a Princess of the night awakens from a lengthy slumber.
Snow-white fingers with deathly sharp black nails appeared on the rim of a crudely constructed wooden box. The owner of the hand put some force into their grip, causing the wo...
2022-03-08 17:21:02 +0000 UTC View PostDamien looked at the pathetic man below him. His skin was shredded and torn, his eyes were sunken, and his skin looked deathly pale. Then, with a wave of his hand, the many black vines encasing Leon's body like a cocoon slithered away.
"What a smart little plant," Damien said with amusement...
2022-03-07 02:12:13 +0000 UTC View PostIn disbelief and horror, Leon slipped and fell to the floor as the cavern plunged into darkness. The ground was damp with drool, and protruding rocks painfully grazed his back. Deprived of his sight, Leon focused his hearing on the hissing and scuttling of movement from the hundreds of spiders ab...
2022-03-05 09:39:39 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings my favourite people and loyal supporters!
I wish for more people to discover and enjoy my novel so I am currently in the process of editing all the previous chapters to fit my current standard. I will also be making small changes to the magic system and if there are any major ones...
2022-02-28 20:00:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe basement of the Mayor's estate was dark and desolate. Dust swirled through the air prompting the intruders to cough. Well, except for Damien, his Deflection skill had naturally formed a bubble of dustless and sterile air around him. Fay waved her hands and summoned gusts of wind, man...
2022-02-26 23:05:53 +0000 UTC View PostDamien stood tall, black wooden cane in hand and a majestic silver robe hanging casually from his broad shoulders. With dangerous eyes, he observed the world beyond the window glass. A town with interesting but primitive architecture could be witnessed, shadowed by a hill and mountains i...
2022-02-25 02:58:41 +0000 UTC View PostDamien stumbled up the wooden staircase while clutching his head. A metal door stood in his path, but a simple thought and flick of his eyes manipulated the door's lock, popping it open.
Finding the headache developing into a terrible migraine, he resorted to pushing the door with his outst...
2022-02-21 22:43:55 +0000 UTC View PostA man looked down at his mug of half-drunk ale. He lightly drummed his gloved fingers in a rhythmic beat on the taverns wooden table. Then, looking up from his table, the man surveyed the interior of the building for the umpteenth time before hastily lowering his gaze.
"How long will I have...
2022-02-20 18:11:08 +0000 UTC View Post[Author Notes] Hello everyone, I have purchased a premium subscription to Grammarly with the money you kind people have given me. So, hopefully, this chapter will feel higher in quality and be easier to read.
This chapter is inspired by a comment I received on RoyalRoad suggesting that I ha...
2022-02-18 19:13:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Bledroth, it appears you owe me an explanation?" Damien said in an annoyed tone. Although he knew the Prince's motives, he still wished to obtain the maximum benefits from this incident.
The short man trembled in rage and said with a bitter expression, "Duke Nightshade, I offer ...
2022-02-16 18:56:04 +0000 UTC View PostDuring January I was stuck at home and bored so I had no problems with writing a 2k word chapter a day (which takes me around 4 hours, since I have dyslexia so I am slow at writing) but for the last week I have been back at university and I have daily lectures which take up my time in the day. 2022-02-15 22:54:21 +0000 UTC View Post
"I'm dreaming, right?" A terrified man said in between sobs. He grabbed a woman next to him and shook her shoulder, "Linda, please… tell me this is a dream!" The woman had a frozen expression as she watched the scene.
"How can humans ever fight against such a thing…" the woman muttered ...
2022-02-14 23:21:33 +0000 UTC View PostDamien stood there in the middle of the bridge. The cold January wind whipped his hair and rustled his clothes. From afar, the bandits eyed Damien with weary expressions. As residents of the north, their parents have sung tales of vampires since they were young. If Damien's slightly unusual white...
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I used this picture as inspiration for Duke Nightshade's castle.
2022-02-12 20:27:49 +0000 UTC View PostFeeling the warm rays of the early morning sun on her face, Fay opened her tired eyes. Her legs felt deathly numb, but she was happy. Her master's face was peaceful. Fay noticed that Varn and Thar were also slowly waking up looking around the car.
Fay was surprised that Walter had kept up h...
2022-02-12 20:14:37 +0000 UTC View PostA vampire, dwarf, and half-orc sat around a table with complicated expressions.
"So in summary, each card can hold two runes, with all one hundred cards that would be two hundred runes feeding off Master Damiens mana supply simultaneously," Thar said with a sign, "It is simply im...
2022-02-11 20:04:14 +0000 UTC View PostFay opened her tired eyes and took in Damien's sleeping and peaceful face. His short white hair was carelessly lying over his face as he breathed in and out at a steady rhythm. Fay smiled from the sight, although she liked seeing Damien in his blood-thirsty state, his innocent and vulnerable face...
2022-02-11 00:50:43 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys I am currently in the middle of writing todays chapter, should be done in a few hrs. Had a really busy day and had no time to write ^^
See ya soon :)
2022-02-10 21:52:38 +0000 UTC View PostAt the moment I upload a new chapter the second I have finished writing it. Would you rather I stopped doing that and instead uploaded the chapter at a certain time? That way you will know when to check Patreon for a new chapter.
2022-02-09 17:39:23 +0000 UTC View PostDamien felt incredibly conflicted. He had just been presented with a huge opportunity that could greatly backfire. In front of him was Varn, he originally didn’t recognize the kobold since he is a very minor character at this stage in the storyline.
But all that changes when he finally ad...
2022-02-09 17:35:10 +0000 UTC View PostDamien wore a weary smile as he looked at the tiny fairy. Although she presented the cold and aloof facade of an empress, knowing her true nature made the whole thing seem ridiculous. Of course, Damien understands that people in high stations are only ‘human’ too as the saying goes… they wi...
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