Callan’s Discussion
As always, the Empress’s visage was a powerful and intimidating aura. A young man looked up at her authority as she glanced across the gathering brigade. Summoners stood in neat rows below her shrill purple eyes as they inspected her Army. As he...
2023-09-17 18:59:42 +0000 UTC View PostRian’s Truth
Darkness was splintered by the dozen or more fires that littered the camp. Summoners flitted about preparing meals and patrolling the brigade’s outer layers. A tent flap opened, revealing two young women. Dressed in a vibrant green cloak, the older woman grimaced...
2023-09-03 16:43:27 +0000 UTC View PostZachary’s Assessment
Heat poured onto the back of a summoner’s neck as he waded through the growing crowd of Talbour. Zachary had been away from Talbour for quite some time. He hadn’t attended the annual demonic culling of the dead lands in a few years, so he hadn’t had a chance to ...
2023-08-27 21:14:57 +0000 UTC View PostA Maids Reflection
The Kitchen of the Heversham manor was as busy as always. A young maid avoided one of the chefs as they dashed by with a pot of hot water. They were preparing the feast for the Viscount and his family later this afternoon. Head Chef Orca barked orders at a youn...
2023-08-19 17:28:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Nine
No sooner than the words left my mouth, chaos ensured in the tribunal room. Voices rose over one another as I flinched at the familiar shout directed my way.
“Lynette! What are you doing!” Callan’s outrage overpowered the general’s confused chatter. He gripp...
2023-08-17 01:40:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Eight
The auditorium halls felt even more enclosed as four Summoners escorted me. They surrounded me tightly in formation like a caged animal that could go wild at any moment. I peeked behind me and saw Nathaniel following us at a distance with Callan beside him. It was strang...
2023-08-06 21:50:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Seven
Nathaniel’s office was very different to Lieutenant Cragborn’s. Nate hung various halberds instead of a bookshelf along the walls as decoration. A large window behind his desk let sunlight fill the room showing off the intricate pattern woven into a large round rug. ...
2023-08-06 21:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Six
Callan walked beside me as he took me through the hallways of the auditorium. We passed a few other trainees as they explored the building that contained the lecture halls. Each of them hesitated as we passed them by, Callan’s expression a dower frustration.
“Why...
2023-08-06 21:28:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Five
The lecture hall felt ominous as I stood alone with Garret. My eyes flickered to the doorway that was Lieutenant Cragborn’s study. He had shut himself away in there; knowing he was within distance was somewhat comforting. I wasn’t entirely alone with Garret.
Gar...
2023-07-09 21:07:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Four
The abrupt interruption from Lieutenant Cragborn served as a much-needed distraction from the tense confrontation between Garret and me. I shifted my attention to the stern figure at the front of the room, grateful for the opportunity to refocus and regain my composure. 2023-07-09 17:51:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter Forty-Three
I stared at the paper in my hands as Lieutenant Cragborn returned to his desk. The sheet had a detailed overview of the intricacies of Alinor Keep. It included a list of the facilities available and the members in charge. A time schedule for the eatery and library alongs...
2023-07-03 23:13:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-Two
Lieutenant Cragborn stared at me with a raised eyebrow as if he was studying me. His piercing gaze made me shuffle on my feet as I gulped. Hesitantly I lifted my hand to clear my throat, steadying my voice as I stood before his dark mahogany desk.
His stud...
2023-07-02 22:42:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty-One
Trainees assembled and patiently waited outside the eatery, their anticipation growing with the sound of the first bell resonating throughout the city. True to his word, Lieutenant Cragborn arrived promptly, assuming the role of our guide, as he beckoned all of us to follo...
2023-06-25 01:26:39 +0000 UTC View PostHi!
Just wanted to let you all know I have made a big edit to Chapter Thirty-Nine
Inspiration struck! So now there is a scene with dear creepy Albus.
The dream sequence has been moved to the start of Chapter Forty
2023-06-19 16:08:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Forty
Glass separated me from the outside as I stared at the yard. Two young boys held wooden sticks as they fought under the watchful eye of an older man under the bright sun of the sky. The boys sweated as they crossed wooden blades, their smiles huge. They had arrived moments...
2023-06-18 03:14:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Nine
My body’s muscles had never felt so relaxed in months as I stepped out of the bathtub, satisfied. Clamping my hair with one of the towels provided, I hummed in bliss from the warmth and cleanness the bath had provided. It had taken me a bit of trial and error to get th...
2023-06-17 22:17:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Eight
The Lieutenant left us standing before the doors of the Trainee quarters. We saluted his departure, all of us eager to explore our new residence.
"First come, first serve!" A noble exclaimed, running towards the doors in haste the moment the Lieutenant ...
2023-06-17 22:12:48 +0000 UTC View PostHi Everyone!
Just wanted to keep you all updated,
Its been a very busy week for me, two birthdays, a planned meet up for some friends I haven't seen in half a year and general life! Im working on Chapter Thirty-Eight today but it will likely be ready for upload tomorrow. 2023-06-11 20:12:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all!
I am considering making renewal into an audio book and looking to get your feedback regarding this.
Of course the narrator should be female to match Lynettes voice.
However, what style would you think suits this story best? Would the narrator doing different voices fo...
2023-06-06 14:20:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Seven
The Empress piercing gaze swept over the assembled brigade, and I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine. Her presence alone exuded authority and power, and I couldn't shake the feeling of insignificance in her presence. Her eyes seemed to linger on us traine...
2023-06-05 23:44:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Just some fun Chibi versions of Characters I will be using in my footnotes!
Any characters you want to see!? Let me know!
2023-06-05 21:08:43 +0000 UTC View PostHi Guys!
I really wanted to upload the next chapter tonight, but I find myself running out of daylight and edit time eep. I've had a very busy week in life!
I will get it posted tomorrow after work :)
Thanks for your patience, and sorry for the delay!
2023-06-04 22:28:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Six
The large gates of solid metal creaked open, the sound reverberating through the chatter of the Trainees. Delicate images were carved into the towering structure so high I could not see any detail from where we were at the back. Then, in tune with the beating drums, the b...
2023-05-30 00:07:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Five
Callan escorted me back to my camp when Teresa and Harold returned. He hadn't wanted to risk leaving me alone with Garret and even went as far as to swear he would make sure I wasn't alone with him again. It was a nice sentiment, but I didn't know how he could keep that ...
2023-05-28 21:54:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Four
Callan's gaze shifted between Garret and me, his expression a mix of surprise and anger. He narrowed his eyes as he took in my dishevelled hair and Garret's prone form as he nursed his injured hand.
I saw him clench his hand around the hilt of his Jian a...
2023-05-23 01:32:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Three
After the deterrent device demonstration, the march did not seem as difficult. We rose higher as the landscape rounded from the flat highlands. The air was thinner, and I found myself gasping heavier breaths to replenish my oxygen. Garret stumbled on a jutted rock cursi...
2023-05-21 19:49:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-Two
Rian stayed with us as we cooked some breakfast. She surprised us with some of the meat from the Agiluf she had saved. Teresa's joy from being able to eat meat that wasn't charred was shared with me as I excitedly showed her my new cooking skill. Rian taught Teresa like s...
2023-05-21 19:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty-One
I awoke, nestled between Teresa's legs as she sprawled in our tent. A faint smile graced my lips as she responded with a snort to my movement. It had become a familiar sight to wake up like this over the past few weeks. Carefully, I extricated myself from her l...
2023-05-21 19:34:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Thirty
My feet carried me faster down the hill as I wiped my wet cheeks with the back of my hand. I did not dare to look back at Callan as he called after me. His voice drifted against the wind the further away I walked until it faded against the roar of the ocean waves.
My ch...
2023-05-21 19:27:01 +0000 UTC View Post