After Corporal Santiago’s little outburst, no one in his platoon could even formulate anything resembling a reasonable answer. They all had the very same question as they sat there staring at their machines of war. Rows M2A4 Bradley Infantry vehicles locked and loaded ready for a combat drop.
“I mean, when we’re usually doing shit like this, they’d just give us inert rounds. But h...
2023-08-30 05:57:48 +0000 UTC View PostIn the heart of the opulent palace, during the sun's zenith, a lone Lord dined amidst a banquet fit for kings. A vast array of dishes, each a testament to the far reaches of his sprawling empire, sat before him. To the casual observer, it was merely a grand feast for a person of importance. Yet, Luva, a blonde haired and pale skinned human servant with keen eyes and unwavering loyalty, noticed ...
2023-08-29 09:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post“YANA!” Bennett bellowed, violently pushing the tavern’s door open. “YANA! TEACH ME MAGIC!”
The tavern, which had been filled with the raucous cheers and laughter of patrons, suddenly fell silent as they all turned towards the doorway. Every single eye glared at Bennett with silent hostility before it was broken by a loud thud as one of the patrons, who had been engaged in a dri...
2023-08-29 07:19:17 +0000 UTC View PostWith that, they stepped into the building, the door closing behind them with a soft click. The interior was a stark contrast to the bustling plaza outside. The air was cool and still, filled with the scent of old parchment and a hint of something else - a sharp, metallic tang that was almost electric. Shelves lined the walls, filled with an assortment of items that ranged from the mundane to th...
2023-08-23 07:08:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun was high in the sky and the streets were full of people as Elijah and Bennett dragged Auri around the city.
“Why am I here again?" Auri grumbled, struggling to keep up with the two men's brisk pace. Her eyes nervously darted around the bustling city, taking in the sights and sounds with a mix of curiosity and annoyance.
"Because you can read," Bennett replied, not slowing ...
2023-08-17 19:30:28 +0000 UTC View Post“If I didn’t know any better, I’d say those guards thought we were responsible for the missing serfs when we brought them those heads…” Bennett complained with dreary eyes as he and the rest of the crew walked down the street towards their inn.
A groan of agreement was echoed by Elijah as he followed close behind. "I know, right? We're the ones who bothered to go out there and f...
2023-08-08 08:51:27 +0000 UTC View PostJucap's painful moans echoed throughout the quiet forest as Elijah Adjusted his grip on the hunter's limp form over his shoulders.
"Oh quit being a baby, you’re not even dying.” Elijah grumbled as he tried to gently drop down a steep incline, his boots sliding against loose rocks and soil. The unexpected jolt of the descent drew out a sharper and even more paid cry from the hunter. 2023-08-04 17:57:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Azelines ears perked up as she heard the two iconic sounds and charged out of the clearing like a bolt of lightning. Jucap however, hesitated at first as he gripped his spear tightly and held it close to his chest. His body trembled from fear and uncertainty as his mind fought against itself. Should he go after her? Should he run away? Should he just stay put?
A myriad of conflicting thou...
2023-07-26 08:22:10 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone kept an eye out for any sign of movement as the group slowly and quietly flowed through the forest, their footsteps muffled by the thick layer of fallen damp leaves and moss covering the ground. Azeline was trailing behind the group, keeping an eye out for anything that could possibly sneak up on them as her grip on her sword remained rock solid. Her head frequently swiveled over her s...
2023-07-21 18:15:35 +0000 UTC View PostAfter taking the time to assess the surroundings, Elijah got to work on finding whatever clues he might be able to dredge up. However, the unfortunate truth was, there just simply wasn’t much left of the scene after weeks or months of weathering. The elements had simply eroded any tangible evidence away.
The ground was saturated and slightly muddy from what Elijah assumed, was consisten...
2023-07-13 15:44:15 +0000 UTC View Post“I hope we made the right decision…” Senior Adjudicator Moxara Senior Adjudicator Moxara sighed and promptly dropped into one of the seats reserved for exclusively Ladies and Gentlemen with a thud.
Only time will tell," Senior Adjudicator Moxara murmured softly, the whisper of her voice seemingly drowned out in the quiet lounge. She had just dropped herself into a chair with a somew...
2023-07-09 13:49:53 +0000 UTC View PostJuly 4th, 20XX, Cambridge, Ohio
As the evening sun dipped below the crest of the western hills, Bix, a scruffy, balding man with pale skin, characteristic of his Appalachian roots, drew a long and exaggerated snort before expelling it onto the tall, waving grass.
“C’mon Bix… We just need a small dab of ice, a’ight?” A long haired and nearly anorexic man said as he stepped ...
2023-07-07 04:55:18 +0000 UTC View PostElijah was kneeling just outside of a window, his eyes scanning the dirt and grass for any signs of disturbance. “You’re sure the only thing you saw was your brother being pulled out of here by shadows?” He asked, looking up at the window cut out.
The thing looked too small for an adult to jump through with a child kicking and screaming, but it was large enough for someone or someth...
2023-07-05 17:56:39 +0000 UTC View PostSenior Adjudicator Moxara was painfully aware that her death was more than certain during this foolish boarding mission. She couldn’t help but imagine her visage plastered across the evening broadcasts throughout the Empire as the woman who tragically perished in an audacious, but foolish experiment to incorporate a lesser species into their own forces.
As soon as the hulking doors of t...
2023-07-05 16:20:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Boarding party to the hangar! Boarding party to the hangar!" A voice blared in rough English throughout the narrow, iron halls of a massive alien frigate. At least it was alien to the Humans on board as they rushed to the armory while the speakers repeated the same message.
Lance Corporal Samuel Blackwood looked up at the intercom as his helmet’s display lit up with a flurry of digital...
2023-06-30 18:39:55 +0000 UTC View PostTrudging through the shanty town that was, inconceivably, even more impoverished than the slums within the city walls, the crew finally emerged to find themselves facing what could only be described as farmland.
Even though it was expected,it was still a jarring sight to an expanse of land that bore the signs of cultivation amidst the squalor. However, the farmland was as much a testament...
2023-06-28 08:11:03 +0000 UTC View PostAuri was absolutely astounded by the unreal pace at which her new pupils were grasping the art of reading. It was already wild that Elijah had advanced further in mere days than she had in weeks, but when Bennett had decided to join their little lessons, she was left utterly astounded. The tall and lanky man had arrived halfway through her session with Elijah, and with a brief rundown of ...
2023-06-21 19:35:02 +0000 UTC View PostElijah finally descended the stairs into the common hall after enduring an entire night of relentless questioning from two extremely curious women. Even following their rather modest meal, they had kept him captive, bombarding him with question after question, trying to find any flaw in his story.
To make matters worse, he noticed a substantial shift in Auri’s behavior and tone as becam...
2023-06-15 09:16:30 +0000 UTC View Post“So what you’re telling me, is all we have to do is help kick some losers out of their rooms and we can have them at a discount?” Bennett asked, following Azeline up the stairs.
Azeline nodded before stretching her back. “Yep, they’ve stopped paying their bill.” She said looking over her shoulder at the two humans. “And Marruck says that if we take care of it, we get two roo...
2023-06-08 07:35:38 +0000 UTC View PostBennett couldn't help but gawk at the sights that surrounded him as he followed Azeline through the winding streets of Aldenshor. It felt like he was playing another strange off-brand RPG where the dev’s decided to be more creative than functional. The technology here was obviously scarce and most people lived a simpler, more primitive life, but at the same time, the city was alive with magic...
2023-06-02 11:58:32 +0000 UTC View PostBennet was lying face up on top of a box with his head and all of his limbs dangling off the sides while Yana gleefully bounced up and down on his stomach.
“What’s taking them so long?” Yana said in an impatient tone while she continued to bounce on her makeshift trampoline.
A deadpan and bored expression covered Bennett’s voice as a groan escaped his mouth with each bounce ...
2023-06-02 11:57:51 +0000 UTC View PostBennett was leaning over the bow, staring at the night sky that was painted with a myriad of twinkling stars. The cool and humid air gently caressed his face as he took in a deep breath, filling his lungs with the salty scent of the sea.
He could tell they were close to the sea.
“I think we’re here.” Bennett said, as the points of cobble stone towers started to come into view....
2023-05-31 16:45:52 +0000 UTC View PostVOLUME 1 IS DONE YAY. ON TO VOLUME 2
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"Are we there yet?" Yana whined, her tiny wings fluttering impatiently as she hovered near Elijah's head.
Everyone was sprawled out all over the deck in a bored manner, trying to find ways to pass the time. The only exceptions were Azeline and Rhea, who sat near the entrance to the lower deck with Elijah's datapad in hand, absorbed in a r...
2023-05-24 08:06:22 +0000 UTC View PostBennett was dead asleep in his hammock when he was roused by hushed whispers and the sound of activity echoed throughout the room, seemingly amplified by its cramped space.
“Ben.” A voice called out.
As the engineer slowly opened a singular eye, he found himself struggling to make sense of the situation. A figure was just a few meters away from him, rifling through a bag when th...
2023-05-17 18:52:23 +0000 UTC View Post"I understand your plight, but unfortunately, I have my own circumstances I need to attend to," Salvanius said, leaning back in his chair. "Therefore, I'm unable to provide any transportation to Aldenshor."
Elijah had his hand covering his eyes while his elbow rested on Salvanius' desk. "I don't get it, the magical tool YOU were going to receive was stolen too," he said, looking up at the...
2023-05-12 05:42:46 +0000 UTC View Post"We didn't even get a moment's rest..." Azeline exhaustedly mumbled as she looked up to see the morning light was already high in the sky.
Even though no one responded, Azeline could tell they all felt the same as they all pressed forth through the town's outer walls. As they entered the town, they couldn't help but notice the absence of guards at their posts, as for a female primate beas...
2023-05-02 15:56:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Having regained her breath and Composure, Azeline joined Bennett as she walked forward in front of a group of Villagers getting into formation. “Calm yourselves and lower your weapons!” Azeline yelled commandingly, marching over to the terrified peasants that were clutching their spears.”Or would you rather be implicated in the theft of the Inquisition's magical items!?” Azeline snarled...
2023-04-26 14:46:49 +0000 UTC View PostPushing his hand through his long and unkept green hair, Jini let out a sigh of relief as he watched the multitude of oars jutting out of a large ship start to row out further away from the dock. Not only did he successfully complete his job in acquiring a multitude of unknown magical items, but his boss deemed it important enough to sail off as well.
He grinned t o himself, finally feeli...
2023-04-19 07:37:36 +0000 UTC View PostRushing up the stairs after the series of deafening explosions, Mara stumbled back onto her rear to see a pile of bodies stacked on top of each other. But that was soon interrupted by the sight of Azeline pulling a battered and bruised soul out by their hair, followed by Elijah who was being harassed by his fairy.
“Why is it every time I nap, you all start being loud!” Yana complained...
2023-04-13 03:41:49 +0000 UTC View Post