“We need to hurry!”
Max was shouting at the rest of the team as the faction house looked like an ant hill with people scurrying everywhere.
“Which gate?” Fowl shouted as he ran down through the dining hall they had been eating in.
“South gate! We’ve got a portal stone down below, but we need to hurry!”
Tom was ushering the members who were around to the low...
2024-07-31 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s coming!”
Bodalf’s body moved through the trees, the blood of the goat spraying everywhere.
Loud, earth shaking steps came from behind as the troll Hogni and Thorve had found, chased after the scent of fresh blood.
Trees sounded like they were exploding, and every Viking who stood ready in the area they had prepared, looked at each other, grimacing from the sound....
2024-07-31 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostMan I hate patreon... it went out early.. ignore it.
2024-07-30 19:11:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe chest was made from some sort of purple colored stone and had a small cube with a line coming from it toward the boss they had just faced engraved on its side. Runes etched into and around the chest didn’t look like any that Max recognized, and no one commented on them as Fowl lifted the lid.
“Damn, that’s some seriously ugly stuff!” their warrior exclaimed.
...
2024-07-30 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s been three days and we haven’t seen a single sign of the trolls. I’m telling you our only option, now that Varitan has returned with the others, is to go deeper into the woods.”
Einar nodded.
“I hate that we couldn’t scout further but all of us know that it was too risky without everyone or shields. I’m still impressed at what Lyeneru and Hogni did ...
2024-07-30 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post[ Physical Changes Underway ]
[ Stat Increases Acquired ]
[ Mutation Has Occurred ]
[ New Skills Acquired ]
[ Blood of the Undying - Error ]
[ Power Set Doesn't Match ]
[ Blood of the Undying - 100 Sage ]
[ Berserker Rage - 11 Novice ]
[ Undying Activated ]
The sound of the morning bell rang early today, the sun barely ...
2024-07-30 01:30:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Left!"
Blood was pouring into his eyes from the gash in his scalp, but Francis wanted to kiss the armorer who had made and given the helmet.
A clawed swipe by a tigerkin or something had struck his head partially, and while the claw had raked across his scalp, the chain and pad had prevented it from taking more off.
That had given him a chance to thrust and somehow his attack...
2024-07-30 01:29:53 +0000 UTC View PostLying on the tables in the tent were the rumors and stories they had ignored.
A wolf that looked like a man, with long legs, wearing some weird leather armor, dark fur and half a snout, lay on one wooden platform.
Next to it was a cat-like person, slender but with muscles displayed under the tight skin. Sharp claws remained on the one hand or paw that it had, and there were sp...
2024-07-30 01:29:22 +0000 UTC View Post"You're certain you want a helm? If you haven't trained with one it might be hard to fight with one."
"I'm certain," Francis stated as the armor smith stared at him, arms crossed over his large chest. "Tell me I'm wrong. Not having one would be foolish in a fight like what we are headed into."
"No... you're right... which is surprising because I'm certain most of your companio...
2024-07-30 01:28:55 +0000 UTC View PostGlancing once more, he saw the pack of four was only about two hundred yards behind him and they were giving everything they had.
Less than half a mile out was the stone wall and wooden gate to Macenburg, and there on a horse sat Phillip.
Behind him were guards and what looked like a crowd, all starting to make noise as he arrived.
His legs burned, his feet had blisters and on...
2024-07-30 01:28:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of the morning bell rang earlier than usual, and the sun barely showed above the mountains, far to the east. The light wasn't even streaming into their open window as each boy heard the call to pain and training for another day.
"It's earlier than usual," Michael said as he sat up, their room still mostly shadows from the lack of light. "What gives?"
"He's an asshole. Does...
2024-07-30 01:27:47 +0000 UTC View PostNew Story - Just a few edits done - would love feedback. I'll drop 7 chapters that I've 'edited' 1x to clean up major things that popped out (spelling). Feel free to read and give me your thoughts!
The hardest part of being the third son of a noble was the fact everyone knew you were going to receive the dregs of the family wealth. Education, training, and any potential sta...
2024-07-30 01:27:15 +0000 UTC View PostWekime’s presence upset the five watchers as they turned to face him.
A smile was on his jaw as he saw them take the same shape as he was right now. A dragonkin, as some might call it, one that allowed him easy access through the halls of this place without having to show off the immense size of his natural form.
Oh, what I wouldn’t give to shed this shell ...
2024-07-29 14:00:37 +0000 UTC View Post[Status Check]
*****
Max Hoste
18-Year-old Human Male
Level 1
Exp 101/1000
Tower Experience: 20.00%
HP: 3810/3810
MP: 2250/2250
Stamina: 1905/1905
STR: 374
DEX: 315
CON: 381
INT: 225
WIS: 225
Defense of the Dragon - 9.0%
Defense of the Demon - 9.0%
Demon Essence: - 305
... 2024-07-29 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“I’m fine… leave me alone,” Einar groaned as he tried to sit up.
“You’re a fool! Let me do my job and drink this. You lost a lot of blood and never told me you were bleeding like this! You’re lucky I was healed and my power returned or I would not have had the Wyrd to heal you as I did!”
Thorve was chastising him again and the frowns on everyone's faces told Ei...
2024-07-29 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostAnother episode of what's happening this week!
Book 5 UL1 is done with my first round of edits. Sent off to publisher to get edited.
I hope you enjoy it! (1.5 chapters today)
Viking - Sitting down and writing Viking today - been ready to get back at it and juggling multiple stories is always fun!
Time Loop Story
Slowly editing chapters. Wil...
2024-07-29 12:27:06 +0000 UTC View PostHey Everyone!
Finally home, finally 'mostly' rested... Jet lag is almost gone.
Wanted to give a few updates and talk shop, future stuff, etc.
Current Stories:
Ultimate Level 1
Book 5 Starts Monday. 6 chapters total next week (one's a PoV swap as some of you enjoy).
Editing it, trying to make it cleaner b...
2024-07-26 14:49:34 +0000 UTC View PostEinar couldn’t help but smile at how hard everyone had worked to put Osvif’s trap together.
It seemed crazy, yet everyone had seen the results of the plans so far and with Tyr’s blessing, Osvif’s mind was running wild.
“Think it will work?”
“Are you wanting to wager on it?”
Lyeneru shook her head before moving back to her spot on t...
2024-07-26 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostYawning, Einar covered his mouth.
“I’m sorry but I needed that break.”
Thorodd and Thorve both laughed as Einar moved to join the others who were working on cutting down more trees.
“I’ve never seen a fire mage cast as much as you did,” Thorodd stated. “I’ve been in a few battles and trust me when I say, you are truly blessed by Odin. Some might wonder if...
2024-07-25 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post“Thirty seven of them are dead. I’m not certain how many got away. “Thorleif… Thorve couldn’t save him. That pair… they drained him so fast.”
Einar nodded as his second in command scowled.
“The fires dimmed as no one thought to watch them and a pair of the workers said two came from behind… in the shadows of the wagons where the shadows from the trees t...
2024-07-24 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostI'll have Book 5 start July 29th.
For those who are finding my Patreon page and this is the first 'shift' between books - just know I usually pass till next monday once a story ends.
Looking forward to sharing the next adventure :)
For four days they had quickly traveled west, stopping only when the horses needed a break and eating as the caravan traveled. Four wagons created a dust cloud along the dirt road that appeared to be less and less traveled the further they moved from the city.
The trees that grew together were constantly changing, sections of tall trees rising two hundred or more feet in...
2024-07-23 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostOnly one other statue was another Faction member that they could tell, and with just one ring left, they brought back a human woman named Sulenda, who towered over all of them. Her arms were bigger than their legs, and she shared a carriage with Batrire and Cordellia, taking up half of it.
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The Faction house was ablaze with joy as the news of two long-lost members ret...
2024-07-23 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post“I hate dressing up,” Thorodd grumbled. “Feel like I’m headed toward my own funeral.”
“It’s a clean pair of clothes and a shirt, not the same leather armor you want to sleep in,” Thorve replied, frowning at the giant who tugged at his pants. “Stop doing that or they’ll think you crapped in them.”
Trying to ignore the pair, Einar continued to study the room they...
2024-07-22 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Seth!”
Everyone was saying his name, and he had fallen off the wall of earth he had created at some point.
Lying on his back, his weapon was still in his hand, unable to open as half of it was still stone.
Max could sense everyone coming near him.
“Say something!” Tanila shouted.
The panic in her voice pained him to hear, but it also felt wonderful because...
2024-07-22 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Rest day on the river. One more work day tomorrow and then the 2 day trip home starts.
Been plotting while here and when I had free time. Ready to sit down and light the keyboard on fire!
2024-07-21 18:20:43 +0000 UTC View PostA cool breeze came from inside the temple, not cold but just the right temperature that it felt soothing.
Different scents filled the air as a low cloud of smoke floated about ten feet off the ground, a large thirty foot ceiling high above.
Carvings of Freyr were in stone or in the tree, hard to distinguish as sometimes it felt impossible to know which part o...
2024-07-19 13:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Fight in the tunnel. Fowl stays near the back in case it can get to you from behind somehow. I’ll shout out the spells and help needed. You can keep your eyes on the ground but make sure that you don’t look up no matter what.”
Everyone nodded and moved toward the opening they planned to use.
“This isn’t a good fight,” Tanila said as she walked next to Max,...
2024-07-19 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostTwo guards were moving ahead, leading the caravan along the walls after they had entered the city.
The buildings and architecture were even better than Einar had imagined when he spotted them from a distance.
Here the stone work was impeccable. Soft curves, immaculate gardens, trees that were manicured and high arches gave each house an almost regal app...
2024-07-18 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostTom watched them as they sat there in the dining hall, staring at them in disbelief.
“Two… two floors in a day and home for dinner… you all need to slow it down some or people are going to notice.”
Max nodded and kept chewing. The beef today had been slow-cooked and was falling apart when it was picked up. Everything was so tender that a knife wasn’t needed to cut it. Fres...
2024-07-18 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post