Scarlett narrowed her eyes at the sight of Raimond in front of them. The smiling priest was waving cheerfully at their approaching group. A deacon of the Quorum, standing alone in the front of the entrance to a bastion housing the manifested avatar of one of the most powerful demons in existence was already odd enough, but the fact that he seeme...
2023-10-08 21:16:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe world around Rosa was nothing but an impenetrable void of darkness, an infinite expanse closing in on her from all directions, suffocating her. It felt as if she were a phantom of herself, with only vague memories of her past lingering in her mind like a haunting dream. The last thing she remembered was…
Her eyes snapped open, reveal...
2023-10-05 20:25:32 +0000 UTC View PostA silent tension hung over the air as Scarlett and the others occupied the carriage cabin, traversing the countryside towards Anguish’s citadel. Not many words had been exchanged since leaving the encampment. Across from Scarlett, Allyssa would occasionally lean forward in her seat to peer out the window, gazing at the behemoth of a structure ...
2023-10-01 19:19:59 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst the assemblage of confused and, in some instances, fearful cries echoing through the camp, Scarlett’s gaze remained fixed on the ominous silhouette of Anguish’s citadel dominating the horizon. While not overwhelming for her, the sheer dread that seemed to emanate from it, like a miasma of despair, felt truly otherworldly.
Finall...
2023-09-28 22:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe vast dome encompassing Crowcairn loomed before Scarlett as she peered through the carriage window at the vast dome encompassing the entirety of Crowcairn, murmurs of bewilderment rippling through the contingent of the duke’s men gathered outside. It was a sight that was far from ordinary, even in this world of dragons and magic. The greyis...
2023-09-24 21:06:26 +0000 UTC View PostA palpable weight hung over Crowcairn today, a tension Raimond had observed as he interacted with the villagers and pursued his investigations. It hadn’t been immediately apparent in the morning, but like an ominous wave spreading through the settlement, it had steadily become more pronounced as the day progressed.
Currently, he stood on...
2023-09-21 21:01:25 +0000 UTC View Post“Was the dragon truly a demon?” Duke Valentino asked.
Scarlett stood at the entrance of the man’s opulent office, observing the portly man seated behind an arched wooden desk. His brows were furrowed deeply as he looked at Sir Home beside her.
“Yes, Your Grace. It was the largest demon I have ever encountered, and while it bo...
2023-09-17 20:56:24 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett and her party once again found themselves seated in their carriage, steadily traversing a worn dirt road, accompanied by a small contingent of knights under the command of Sir Franke Home. Scarlett’s gaze was fixed outside the window, where the morning sun had recently pierced through a somber sea of clouds, casting a warm glow across...
2023-09-14 21:12:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Title says it all. I finally got to actually getting a proper covery for the story here over the summer, and the artist (who is incredibly skilled) recently finished the last details. Quite excited to share it, and I hope you folks enjoy.
2023-09-10 20:11:50 +0000 UTC View PostToo many questions flooded Rosa’s mind as they made their way back from the swamp under the cover of night. The answers to most of them remained just out of reach, as though she could almost reach out and grasp some of those threads of understanding. Like she was this close to making sense of some things.
But maybe that...
2023-09-10 20:11:27 +0000 UTC View Post[Quest completed: Slay the Abyssal Vilewyrm]
{Skill points awarded: 7}
The Vilewyrm’s cavern was a chaotic hive of activity as the duke’s men scurried back and forth, tending to their wounded comrades and carrying the fallen. Allyssa, Shin, and Fynn were all helping, with Allyssa distributing healing potions to thos...
2023-09-07 20:32:25 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett wrinkled her nose in disgust as a disturbingly large mosquito burst into flames a mere few centimeters from her face, the acrid scent of burning reaching her moments later. At the same time, her left foot plunged into the waterlogged soil, forcing her to brace herself against a nearby tree as she extricated her soaked leg.
This ha...
2023-09-03 21:22:48 +0000 UTC View PostBack from holiday now. Things ended up getting a bit more delayed than expected, and I apologize for that. This latest chapter was supposed to be out on Sunday, but it ended up getting pushed up and shorter than planned. Thursday's chapter will probably be delayed as well as I get back into things (my schedule is packed this week), but I will re...
2023-08-29 20:01:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe scenery outside the carriage slowly slid by as the vehicle rocked across the countryside outside Bridgespell, though Scarlett paid it little mind. Her attention was fixed on the two items resting in her lap.
[Old dagger (Common)]
{An old dagger once belonging to a young noble lady, a gift from her master. It appears...
Scarlett observed Dame Leandra as the knight circled the armchair behind which she had stood guard and settled into the seat where the crown prince had previously sat. She placed her sword’s sheath against the chair with a casual yet unmistakably focused movement, and her brilliant white armor allowed for a surprising range of movement while p...
2023-08-20 20:22:20 +0000 UTC View PostJust a notice that I will be taking a bit of time off these coming two weeks to have some real holiday-enjoying, which means that I'll be releasing less chapters for the time period. Next chapter will be on Sunday one week from now, and the week after that will likely also only have one chapter released during it (depending on how much extra tim...
2023-08-13 21:13:28 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett reclined against the cabin wall behind her, eyes half-shut as the carriage swayed gently. She tried to ignore the persistent headache that had plagued her since morning. The day had presented her with a whirlwind of thoughts, far more than she cared to entertain.
From the opposite end of the cabin, Allyssa’s voice broke the sile...
2023-08-13 21:13:21 +0000 UTC View PostIt took Rosa well over thirty minutes to reach the place the blacksmith had told her about, even when she’d tried maintaining a brisk pace to keep her warm in the chilly night temperature. She found herself thinking it might have been worth keeping Father Abraham around simply for him to act as a human lantern. It would certainly have helped h...
2023-08-10 21:13:59 +0000 UTC View PostRosa shielded her eyes from the sun’s rays as it descended towards the western horizon, painting the sky in a radiant display of colors. The mid-December chill accompanied their journey as the wagon trundled along the dusty road, and she wrapped herself in a warm cloak to stave off some of the cold.
If she didn’t mind wasting her mana,...
2023-08-06 20:36:27 +0000 UTC View PostHi lovely patron folks.
As I mentiond a few days ago, I have now added 10 more chapters to the early access backlog here on patreon for the [Expert] tier, as well as made a very slight increase in the price (from $9.5 USD to 10$ USD). For [Adept] and [Apprentice], the number of chapters they have access to has changed to 10 and 5 respecti...
Rosa gazed out of the carriage window, observing the bustling, crowded streets of Bridgespell as the vehicle merged with the lively stream of urban traffic coursing through the city.
Sitting alone in the cabin was a novel experience for her. It marked the first time she had ever been by herself in an actual carriage. It was also the first ...
2023-08-03 21:16:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe gallery around Scarlett buzzed with hushed murmurs as a gavel resounded against the wooden podium at the center stage. An elegant man in a finely tailored suit stood in the spotlight, overlooking the assembled crowd.
“Last call, ladies and gentlemen. The decision rests upon a precipice, and this is your final opportunity. Going once,...
2023-08-03 21:16:20 +0000 UTC View PostRaimond’s eyes swept across the underground chamber as he and his eclectic band of newfangled companions took a delectable moment or three to catch their breaths and bask in the glory of the splendid triumph they had all just achieved. He wore his most dazzling of smiles as his gaze briefly lingered on each member of the group.
The Shiel...
2023-08-03 21:16:16 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett surveyed the enemies before them. The Auranthials on the right were the lumomancers, while those on the left were the pyromancers.
“Fynn, you are responsible for those to the right. Miss Astrey, Mister Thornthon, focus your attention on the ones to the left. Miss Hale and Father Abraham will handle defense and support,” she im...
2023-08-03 21:16:13 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett and her party spent some time retracing their steps back to the main chamber where they had begun their exploration. From there, they randomly chose one of the two remaining tunnels to continue their venturing.
Similar to the first path they had taken, they encountered several groups of concealed enemies — Auranthials, as Raimon...
2023-08-03 21:16:10 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett and her companions ventured down the path she had chosen at random, their steps gradually taking them deeper into the winding tunnel. It was a peculiar experience, since when gazing ahead, the corridor seemed to stretch on infinitely, offering no discernible progress as they walked. A glance over their shoulders, however, revealed that ...
2023-08-03 21:16:07 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett and her party trailed Shrine Custodian Stanway down the now-illuminated stairs, venturing into the undercroft below. The descent led them into a long, dimly lit rectangular chamber hewn from stone, its walls bearing intricate carvings depicting various religious scenes. Soft, flickering candles ignited from sconces hanging from the ston...
2023-08-03 21:16:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe carriage traveled through Bridgespell’s gates and continued its journey down the well-worn cobblestone roads, leaving the bustling city behind and venturing into the comparatively tranquil embrace of the surrounding countryside. Scarlett peered out of the window, tracing the extensive fields stretching towards the western horizon. Fences a...
2023-08-03 21:16:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe first four days of their stay in Bridgespell went by in a flash. Scarlett and her party spent much of the time scouring the surrounding countryside for the dungeons she knew were scattered throughout the region. Bridgespell was a place you revisited multiple times in the game, and it boasted a fair number of points of interest nearby. She co...
2023-08-03 21:16:00 +0000 UTC View PostScarlett sat in the foyer of the lodgings provided for her and her group at the Golden Griffin Inn, sipping tea from a cup that one of the employees had brought. Their accommodations took up an entire section of the inn, comprising six rooms, a small gathering area, a dining hall, and this small foyer.
The establishment catered exclusively...
2023-08-03 21:15:58 +0000 UTC View Post