[Removed for Amazon ]Quest Academy: Legions (Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11)
Added 2025-01-21 00:28:39 +0000 UTC4 New Chapters! Life update is that I'm being forced to go to the gym by Chatfield, albeit kicking and screaming... four times
Hey Everyone,
Happy Monday! Life update is that I'm being forced to go to the gym by Chatfield, albeit kicking and screaming... four times a week. Apparently he wants me to live forever so I can write all of Quest Academy.
I've a few events coming up this week, so it might be just three chapters next week. I was happy that I got four this time around, but I'm not sure what next week will be like. Benjamin Kerei is coming over, and I may be drinking heavily with him.
As amazing as the place is here, I don't have any writing chairs. There's just bar stools that I can't sit at for very long, and none of the couches have back support. It probably sounds like a really silly excuse, but I honestly can't get into a flow-state when I'm not comfortable.
Anyways, I know a few of you have been dying for Upgrade. So, I hope you're happy with this batch. :)
Let me know what you think. Thanks so much for all the comments and messages!
Brian
Comments
https://www.patreon.com/posts/120915114 There you go, it was the one with the picture of the chair. :)
Brian J. Nordon
2025-07-07 11:26:34 +0000 UTCOh no! I can't find chapter 12 to 14! Is it just my app malfunctioning?
Sitsume
2025-07-07 11:20:17 +0000 UTCI still can't believe Chatfield is a real person, what does he think of his character? More importantly, what would Chatfield think of your friend?
Nate Usey
2025-05-27 13:32:56 +0000 UTCGrey Blob Uniforms were for Semester 1
Brian J. Nordon
2025-05-27 01:22:04 +0000 UTCI'm catching up so maybe this hasn't been addressed yet, but why is everyone in black? Second years were in black, and saviors were in black, but anderson was in black and he's neither.
WyrdWizard
2025-05-27 00:44:36 +0000 UTCChapter 8 not loading it’s just blank - same issue with 5,6,7
Derek Campbell
2025-02-05 10:08:07 +0000 UTCOutstanding
Fortunis
2025-01-30 02:16:19 +0000 UTCThat's true, I wonder if jackal will develop a personality?
RnR_ RnR
2025-01-27 20:42:26 +0000 UTCHe already has them some what just the essence programming is mucked up
nin10do
2025-01-27 20:15:42 +0000 UTCAnyone else excited when sal shows upgrade and fabi the drone in the dungeon? If he is keeping jackal a secret he's going to need some new armor and a weapon that should be even more impressive! Damn my thirst for more!!!
RnR_ RnR
2025-01-27 20:08:05 +0000 UTCI think if they develope a way to take small replenishing core and implanting them where gates should be they would be able to implant the weaves then. Unless they have some other way to infuse gates. Then again, Fabi went all the way to 320 gates with all of the extra essence.
Jason Reynolds
2025-01-27 19:49:55 +0000 UTCQA Book 3 Audible will be released tomorrow and some new chapters will come out soon from Brian I can’t believe how quickly January has come and gone.
nin10do
2025-01-27 17:14:05 +0000 UTCSomeone said it before that Sal's love language is gifts. The more connected he feels with his team mates the more effort he will put into gear. With Rochelle as an example we know gear can blow those numbers out of the water. Even if it doesn't last I'd still like to see that group pull together for some event or trial. I just don't know if Hannah should rate being a member of the team. I'd trade her for Brophy in a hot second. Edit: with that said do you think Barry would have even considered Brophy's numbers? He's not a Savior but that doesn't mean they are not allowed to work with him right?
Chris Hoopes
2025-01-25 01:47:15 +0000 UTCim not sure how accurate it is as they have downplayed Sals score which intern will mess with the score of the team
Nate
2025-01-24 21:09:05 +0000 UTCI really hope Sals team suggestion happens. I'm not sure about Hannah but the rest sounds awesome. As much as Barry is talking smack about other controllers becoming offenses I really feel he would benefit from doing the same.
Chris Hoopes
2025-01-24 16:27:39 +0000 UTCI may be reading to much into this and went down a rabbit hole and still falling hahaha
Nate
2025-01-24 00:41:59 +0000 UTCOk I just had a though on book 4, Robert is scared of Bastion getting the implant/imprint technology because then those up in space can get powers. Has there been any mention of them having developing powers or internal cores and essence gates while being up in space? How else would the implanted weave work without essence gates? My train of though was they’re up in space and had no essence exposure so therefore won’t be able to activate ability weaves anyway? For example powers are growing stronger by each generation on earth as they have been exposed to more essence over the years.
Nate
2025-01-24 00:41:08 +0000 UTCChapter 9 sounds like Barry may be top student in the Tactics master class, he’s really into it and motivated. His character has shown so much growth from book one.
Nate
2025-01-24 00:05:10 +0000 UTCPlease work with a game designer and bring out a card game based on the characters of this book to make our own battle groups and play against each other 😁
Nina Speicher
2025-01-23 22:37:19 +0000 UTCSome Iron Chef talk there, lol.
Ron Blondeau
2025-01-23 06:16:57 +0000 UTCThe circlet that Sal made for Divinity was used by her in the tower run. The martial art that Sal's father was teaching her came after during the semester break.
Ron Blondeau
2025-01-23 06:14:34 +0000 UTCAnyone know when book 4 is coming out?
Bruce Fullerton
2025-01-23 05:34:42 +0000 UTCBattle of the Jackle Drones, two enter the dungeon but who’s will reign supreme? Place your bets Sals or Upgrades 😂
Nate
2025-01-23 02:54:32 +0000 UTCQuestion. Did the Circlet get used during tower runs by Divinity? So it sounded like Divinity was training "some martial arts thing" most likely "Style" the Assassin technique. I'm thinking the circlet factored into her rating but the martial arts techniques Petro gave her aren't included.
Chris Hoopes
2025-01-23 02:38:25 +0000 UTCPlus she’d be able to test it out on a dungeon with Sal and Fabi
nin10do
2025-01-22 22:30:09 +0000 UTCHe has to really unless Fabi does it but she has already said that she will not do everything when it comes to the process so Sal would have to have a ureka moment
nin10do
2025-01-22 22:21:05 +0000 UTCYeah I’d say he gets the crash course which will then help with the elixir machine.
Nate
2025-01-22 22:18:03 +0000 UTCHope the next chapters are upgrade and Sal crafting her mythic jackel sleeve and interacting together whilst she gives an essence programming crash course.
nin10do
2025-01-22 19:11:30 +0000 UTCI also hate the pdf files. They’re so hard to read on a tiny phone
Apiris
2025-01-22 15:30:59 +0000 UTCI like it as you can use text to voice if you just want to listen while you're busy cleaning the house or doing the washing up
Daniel Crouch
2025-01-22 13:43:39 +0000 UTCAlso Barry noted that Spectre isn't graded as the highest Offense class since he's not a team player. So personality gets taken into account too
Zeletavska
2025-01-22 05:03:18 +0000 UTCI agree but I just felt like mentioning it since authors can't do much without constructive criticism. Instead of a reviewless dislike on Amazon when it's out, I mention it now and maybe book 4 will be smoother after the edits. Fabi is definitely one of the characters I like the least. She just doesn't fit IMO. All the news ones seem pretty interesting though and I can't wait to see Sal embarrass Spectre.
Envoy
2025-01-21 22:04:52 +0000 UTCThat makes more sense
Nate
2025-01-21 21:40:23 +0000 UTCTry Moon+ Reader. Even the completely free version is a blast.
crazyray
2025-01-21 21:37:53 +0000 UTCIt clearly factors in equipment considering all the equipment Sal has thus far used in Dungeons while at Quest Academy are listed on his profile. If he demonstrates his gloves he will probably shoot up to 90+ at least
Pickled Rick
2025-01-21 21:28:02 +0000 UTCthe glove is not registered and he is label as an average replicator which is more about keeping his real abilitys a secret
Frilas Gilneas
2025-01-21 21:26:45 +0000 UTCI love how the first mythical item for someone else other than Sal is going to upgrade. It’s very fitting. I would love an update on Watchers legendary rifle though, how far in till it evolves?
Nate
2025-01-21 20:56:23 +0000 UTCby the way this book is going it looks like there is going to be a lot of interaction with other characters.
Nate
2025-01-21 20:54:56 +0000 UTCGreat chapters! The team combinations look interesting. Is it based on abilities only? If yes, is there a function to factor in equipment?
Ron Blondeau
2025-01-21 20:49:50 +0000 UTCIs Sals combat rating average at the moment due to jackle not being a registered mythic grade item yet? Would his rank shoot up once it is? Also I can’t shake the feeling grandpappy Silverson/Argento will show up at the Academy and stir up trouble.
Nate
2025-01-21 20:31:48 +0000 UTCHold up, Sal's working on his combat capabilities, working through his commissions, and using his million dollar gifts to bribe people to join his guild instead of acting like this isn't life changing gear!?!? Holy Shit where has this book been all my life! Finally a Sal I can be proud of!
Kurby
2025-01-21 20:26:46 +0000 UTCThanks I’ll try it out. Just sucks because out of 5 patreons I follow this is the only one doing this. And the only reason I’ve dealt with it is because I enjoy the story so much
Sye Olmstead
2025-01-21 19:22:37 +0000 UTCI wonder if it will be steak?
Nate
2025-01-21 18:42:10 +0000 UTC100%
Nate
2025-01-21 18:41:19 +0000 UTCWhich Chatfield is most ruthless? The gym Chatfield or the dungeon running Chatfield?
Nate
2025-01-21 18:39:57 +0000 UTCI hope you have more luck in your search then I have had in mine..:-D.
Heather Herren
2025-01-21 16:12:13 +0000 UTCHey, I don't judge those huge ugly rings on TV. 🫣
The Foolish One
2025-01-21 15:09:06 +0000 UTCWhen she exists, I'm sure she'll be delighted. Right now, the only clues I have about my future partner are her stats. Max evasion, max stealth and max critical reasoning. :)
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:59:41 +0000 UTCDon't worry, you've only 2 chapters to go before he eats something.
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:58:11 +0000 UTCWhen the stone is the size of his fist, the ring would be more like a neck brace in size. :D
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:57:49 +0000 UTCPain and consistency. I noped out of this morning's session so I could write more, and he's there doing a full programme. I don't know the names of half the exercises, but I will say that there's these lunge things that absolutely destroy me.
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:57:20 +0000 UTCI believe this to be false. :P
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:56:16 +0000 UTCLove it, thank you! Please don't unlock immortality, I will need to rest at some point :D
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:55:59 +0000 UTCI'd need to be averaging... over 30,000 words a day. There is zero chance of those words being good, as my best ever day, once upon a time was 17,000. :D
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:55:22 +0000 UTCYou're absolutely reading too much into that. It's a callback to my old series Wildcards in some ways, so more of a nostalgia hit than any sort of real-world parallel. :)
James Northman
2025-01-21 14:54:18 +0000 UTCSo best way to read them I've found is to just use Adobe acrobat app. The other reading apps I've tried just don't format right for my tastes. If you like black text on white background liquid mode is fine I think. But if you prefer white on black dark mode, then make sure liquid reading is off and then change view settings to reading mode and adjust font size and such to taste. It's not perfect, but the best I've found. Also note full appraisal tables won't reformat so they'll be like normal pdf reading still. Everything else at least is still way better for phone reading at least. Still would love the stories in the posts like you, but this is good enough for me otherwise.
Aerlevsedi
2025-01-21 14:10:21 +0000 UTC4 chaps to start the day when work sucks! Perfect :-) Fun chapters at that! We are finally seeing the birth of the drone army! Question: is the fact that our protagonist and associated crafters looks like they are actually going to build a drone army inspired by modern warfare and it's near (at the very least) futur focus on Drones? Or are my reading to much into it ?
Cedric 'Driky' Chatelain
2025-01-21 12:58:50 +0000 UTCMy only gripe is the pdf files, I really wish you’d just make a post for each chapter instead of making one post with attached files. So annoying to read on a phone
Sye Olmstead
2025-01-21 12:25:16 +0000 UTCSal and Upgrade together again at last. I love the brother and sister kind of relationship they have. I look forward to seeing Sal working on more weaves for students now that he is back at QA. The sim module won't know what to do when Sal make the first student team with over 500 compatibility with legendary gear and skill weaves that can evolve like Fabi's.
Pickled Rick
2025-01-21 09:57:13 +0000 UTCArt imitating life. Just be glad there are no dungeons on earth otherwise you will need to start training in the Silverson arts to keep Chatfield happy.
Pickled Rick
2025-01-21 08:53:30 +0000 UTCOnly issue is what secrets of Sal's has she actually kept? She always spills the secrets to someone
Sam
2025-01-21 08:38:53 +0000 UTCI hate getting these chapters as much as I love them, it's never enough! I think you could release an entire book each week and I'd still be desperate for the next one!
Thomas Todd
2025-01-21 08:19:28 +0000 UTCWelp that’s about as awesome a response as I’ve ever seen. Thanks!
Lukster14
2025-01-21 06:55:12 +0000 UTCI'm really enjoying the new book so far. I just hope Sal doesn't lock himself away with Fabi for a big chunk of it like in the 4th though. It was honestly the least fun I've had reading QA.
Envoy
2025-01-21 06:09:00 +0000 UTCExcellent chapters. I love Mondays and it is all your fault.
Barbara Collier
2025-01-21 06:00:36 +0000 UTCI'm new here and have to say, Brian you sir are the worst! I can put these damn books down and if I ever find a way to make people immortal you are going on the list so you can write for ever! Thank you so much for these amazing chapters by the way I seriously love them and can't wait for the books to come out so I can read them all again but with paper this time!
Perry Morningstar
2025-01-21 05:45:31 +0000 UTCThank you for the chapters! I'm pretty sure as an author you need to personally do all of the workouts in your book.
PrimordialJay
2025-01-21 05:35:58 +0000 UTCLove the chapters. As always, I’m greedy and there’s never enough.
Dawn Zeleznik
2025-01-21 05:21:14 +0000 UTCWhat’s the workout schedule for a Chatfield body?
Daniel
2025-01-21 04:26:57 +0000 UTC🥰 Had me salivating for more! These chapters make me so happy!
Meghan B
2025-01-21 03:51:03 +0000 UTCSal should have the stone on a little box and presented it to her like a proposal. Messing with Upgrade is best.
The Foolish One
2025-01-21 03:49:45 +0000 UTCWhen does Sal eat it is bugging me
Robyn Davis
2025-01-21 03:45:03 +0000 UTCIts not like Jackal is going to let much get close.
Daniel Sifrit
2025-01-21 03:27:14 +0000 UTCBook 2 Chapter 41
Zeletavska
2025-01-21 02:59:25 +0000 UTCI just sent you an email with the attachments to see if it will work that way. If not, we'll find another way to get them over to you :)
James Northman
2025-01-21 02:55:15 +0000 UTCSounds like the growth machine is about to get the Sal treatment….. over the top accidentally more powerful than necessary.
Nate
2025-01-21 02:44:29 +0000 UTCYes, bribe, not gift. Definitions are important, especially to IRS agents.
daGrimm
2025-01-21 02:35:36 +0000 UTCHope you have fun with Benjamin!! Thanks Brian 💛
Sas Nicolls
2025-01-21 02:33:37 +0000 UTCAnyone know how I can view chapters 1+2? Won’t come up in pdf for me?
Lukster14
2025-01-21 02:28:09 +0000 UTCDoes anyone know which chapter Hannah got influenced so i can read it again?
Umbra
2025-01-21 02:25:21 +0000 UTCI listened to all the chapters on Adobe acrobat and the read aloud didn't struggle at all on these chapters.
nin10do
2025-01-21 02:03:18 +0000 UTCNice thank you for the chapter, and it feel just as expected of upgrade. Never believed it until she could determine herself or just gave up in frustration because she could solve it.. it's starting to become a trend in some ways but excited to see him learn true programming. As that is also my profession IRL
Jerrell B Simmons
2025-01-21 01:43:19 +0000 UTCLove the chapter, feels like the book is really getting started.
Alteron
2025-01-21 01:42:46 +0000 UTCThank you for the chapters! 🩵 Yay love Barry and Upgrade. So excited to see how this semester shapes up. Sounds like there's gonna be combat and crafting. Love it!
Michelle Ray
2025-01-21 01:38:43 +0000 UTCJust think of how happy your wife will be..:-). Awesome chapters..can’t wait to see divinity’s gift!!
Heather Herren
2025-01-21 01:22:25 +0000 UTCUpgrade! She easily makes the top 5 of my definitive best characters list.
C
2025-01-21 01:15:50 +0000 UTCOk a bit to unpack in these chapters, I feel some class’ are going to be switched, could Sal be looking to have Divinity, Barry and Roche on his team??? Also so happy for upgrade getting her gift. Still think Sal should unknot the weave more.
Nate
2025-01-21 01:13:31 +0000 UTCAwesome! Thank you.
Samantha K.
2025-01-21 01:11:55 +0000 UTCThanks for the chapters. So you're going to turn Salvatore into a close ranged combatant now. I thought you were going to move from pistol to assault rifle
Charles
2025-01-21 01:05:25 +0000 UTCThanks Brian
Colin Walker
2025-01-21 00:43:29 +0000 UTCAre you Rugrat or Erik? 😂
Ben Andrews
2025-01-21 00:39:36 +0000 UTCTYFTCs! Cheers!
Dutch Palmer
2025-01-21 00:37:51 +0000 UTCGym is excellent. If y’all are around Daytona, you’re kinda far from Key West, so I’ll just recommend Hemingway for learning how to write in a bar. If you ever get to Key West, tour Hemingway’s house. Dude was awesome! Enjoy your time and TFTC!
Naotsugu97
2025-01-21 00:32:40 +0000 UTCThank you Brian, I love Chatfield’s thinking, Quest Academy can never end 😉
Nate
2025-01-21 00:30:12 +0000 UTCCool ty brian
nin10do
2025-01-21 00:30:03 +0000 UTCThank you for the chapters been waiting all day appreciate them
James jones
2025-01-21 00:30:01 +0000 UTC
