Maiya couldn’t help but feel a little smug watching Greesha's expression shift—from terrified to gloomy to something that resembled the barest hint of appreciation—as the Pagan Order's demons marched steadily through Ashani’s Gate.
The old demon was the sort to mistrust everyo...
2025-07-31 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostCongratulations! [Initializer] has leveled up to Divergence - 5. Max Essence Increased from 330 to 370. Essence Utilization: 527/570. Would you like to reclaim Initialized equipment?
The level-up notification I’d so long wished for came the very next morning at the...
2025-07-30 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostMaiya shivered, pulling her fur coat over her shoulders despite the large fire that futilely attempted to warm Kartara’s even larger war room. The frigid north of Sai was always cold, but these days, in the lull after Vir’s Asuras decimated Andros’ strike force, cold seemed to seep...
2025-07-29 17:34:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe next several days were a surprise, and not in a bad way. I expected Syrril, the Battlemaster of the Sylvan Guard, to be a total hardass.
The next several days were a surprise, and not in a bad way. I expected Syrril, the Battlemaster of the Sylvan Guard, to be a total hardass. The type ...
2025-07-28 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Raja Jagath activated his Crown Chakra, Vir knew they were doomed. The aura spread across the whole battlefield, enveloping it and crushing even those at the farthest reaches with its spiritual pressure.
Vir hadn’t ever felt anything like it. Not from Cirayus, not even fr...
2025-07-24 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post“We appreciate the offer, but I’ll have to politely decline,” I said. This guy had trounced several elves I’d ranked pretty high in physical combat abil.ffflity, after all. While I was up for a challenging fight, neither of us were masochists. Well, not when it came to fighting, an...
2025-07-23 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostVir wasted not a single moment returning to Ashani, flying through the Gate without slowing. On the other side, Vir found a fabric medical tent and Tara’s team of nagas in their half-serpent form, assembled and waiting out front. Even Balagra was there.
“Who, uh… Wow,” Tara said, fr...
2025-07-22 17:05:38 +0000 UTC View PostHiya shambled through the streets of Samar Patag, vision blurred, mind a mess. The roads and buildings she’d grown up with—scenery she found comforting only days before—now made her want to vomit.
This is my home, Hiya thought, tears running down her cheeks. And now I wil...
2025-07-22 17:01:55 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE: We'll continue with 2 chapters a week per story for now. I will make an announcement when we return to 3x a week. Thank you all for your patience.
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I barely noticed as we followed the Sylrithar across the canopy forest floor onto a bough that was as large as a New York...
2025-07-21 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostIt was not the storm of demons, or even Chakra, that signalled the start of the battle that would determine the fate of the Garga and the Chitran.
In fact, the bombs made no sound at all as they fell, and unlike Samar Patag, Vir’s airships did not need to worry about friendly fire.
...
2025-07-17 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! Thrilled to announce that Cataclysm Fall just released on amazon! You can find it on Kindle Unlimited and audio, narrated by the venerable Christian Gilliland. Paperback and Hardcover coming in a few days.
As always, ratings and reviews are very much appreciated, and if you ...
2025-07-16 18:45:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe great tree of the elves had a name, of course.
“Sylphara,” the Sylrithar said. “Meaning Ancient Mother, in old elvish.”
“‘Syl’ have some special meaning in your language?” I asked. “Couldn’t help but notice all the words with it.”
The Syl...
2025-07-16 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFor the first time in years, Andros was happy. True, there were the victories against Hiranya and the conquests into Matali. There was the Hiranyan subjugation and their inroads into Sai. Those pleased him, of course. But true happiness? That had proven elusive.
How could the Imperator be h...
2025-07-15 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! New week, new chapters.
Regarding the schedule, I thank you for your patience. We're going up to 2 chapters this week. I've made some headway with my buffer, but need just a bit more time to get back into the groove of things, so it'll be 2 chapters for now. Today, and on We...
2025-07-14 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! We're officially back! Well, kinda. We'll be doing one chapter this week, and ramping up next week as I get back into the swing of things. As such, billing will remain paused until next week, so consider this a freebie. I've also written up a recap to jog peoples' memory, below.
... 2025-07-08 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostAnnas sat cross-legged in a pitch-black room, tail raised straight behind him. Not a single sound could be heard—the thick stone walls ensured that.
Of course, that wasn’t what Annas perceived. To his senses, he was sitting high on the tallest spire of Samar Patag—a fictional Sa...
2025-07-08 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostI was about to order the troops to form up, but Alistair beat me to it. It was a good reminder that our company didn’t need two commanders barking conflicting orders. The troops obeyed, adopting the testudo shield formation we’d practiced so religiously this past week. They seemed to be holdi...
2025-07-07 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! We're officially back! Well, kinda. We'll be doing one chapter this week, and ramping up next week as I get back into the swing of things. As such, billing will remain paused until next week, so consider this a freebie. I've also written up a recap to jog peoples' memory, below.
... 2025-07-07 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! I put out an update on RoyalRoad with some pics of Everest and an update for when content will resume. Please check it out!
2025-06-13 14:51:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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2025-03-20 18:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostThough Vir wished to return to the Demon Realm as quickly as possible, he owed it to Maiya to at least speak to Riyan and the Order representatives. Showing his face would legitimize Maiya’s claims of his backing—though he doubted anyone would disagree after his display of force.
Vir stepped through Ashani’s Gate to frigid snow and a dark, silent forest that was just starting to brighten with the opening rays of dawn. Ashani, Maiya, and his one-hundred seven stood ready and waiting, boots sinking in into the snow, with three fully assembled airships behind them. ...
2025-03-20 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“And then?” the Sylrithar asked.
“Then we assume our turtle formation and back away, realizing we’re deep in hot water. You’ll pepper us with your archers as we retreat, but it’ll be to no avail. Our troops move back to the wagons and hightail it out of there.”
“And we...
2025-03-20 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostI’d be the first to admit I didn’t have the first clue when training troops. Hell, I had practically no leadership experience to speak of, even in civilian affairs, unless you count that speech Sinclair had me make in front of Basecrest.
What I did have, however, was thousands of hours ...
2025-03-07 19:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostSaunak’s reveal was only the beginning of Vir’s tribulations. First within Garga, and then, as the ripples of the rumor mill spread, onto the rest of the realm. Previously assured alliances would need mending. His new Iksana and Panav allies would need assuaging, and his enemies would ...
2025-03-06 18:12:50 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone!
I'm pleased to announce that the eBook for book four of Ashborn is now live on Amazon! This covers everything from Vir's arrival at the Demon Realm through the conclusion of the tournament. At 776 pages, it's the longest Ashborn book to date, longer than even book one.
“So, you’re plan’s fucked,” I said, cutting right to the chase.
“Pardon me?” Grug replied, blinking. Most of the Basecrest Guard that had accompanied us huddled around our impromptu strategy meeting in the open field, with their captain, a big, burly man by the name of Alistair....
2025-03-05 19:36:04 +0000 UTC View PostMaiya was soon flying high above the northern Kin’jal countryside—not on an Acira, as she’d done so many times, but on Vir’s airship. She wa
Maiya was soon flying high above the northern Kin’jal countryside—not on an Acira, as she’d done so many times, but on Vir’s airship.<...
2025-03-04 19:39:20 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE: We'll continue with 2 chapters a week per story for now. I will make an announcement when we return to 3x a week. Thank you all for your patience.
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The moment had finally arrived. I did a last-minute check, and finding no reason to delay, I gave Aerion the signal. We’d time...
2025-03-03 19:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostMaiya stayed quiet as the princess pitched her cause to the Tribunal. This was the crucial moment, and only Ira could deliver it. Luckily, s
Maiya stayed quiet as the princess pitched her cause to the Tribunal. This was the crucial moment, and only Ira could deliver it. Luckily, sh...
2025-03-01 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post