Amelia, here! :)
A new chapter of Empyrean's Flight is ready. I am hoping to post quite a few more this week, and keen to hear your thoughts on where the story is going.
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I found myself in a dark little room, and three figures were standing in front of a half-broken wooden door. Above me ...
2023-09-26 12:47:23 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here :) please enjoy a new chapter of Empyrean's Flight. More to come tomorrow and over the weekend!
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It didn’t take me long to reach the end of the sewers. And, thankfully, now treading the known path, I didn’t run into any more trouble. My mana lasted long enough to let light...
2023-09-21 07:47:15 +0000 UTC View PostNote from Tom: this was a painful chapter (to write, but hopefully not to read :P). It took me a long while to settle in my mind how the ascendant Classes should work, and hopefully I've managed to communicate that clearly. I've introduced a significant number of 'new' mechanics in this chapter, and I worry that it might ...
2023-09-20 11:23:35 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here!
Hi everyone. So we have made some pretty big changes to the overall story of Empyrean. I have updated previous chapters - the biggest changes are in chapter 16 and 17, if you want to go back and have a look so this one will make more sense. There are some minor changes to chapters before that if you'd li...
“It could work,” Adriel muttered, her head bowed while she considered my plan.
“It should be well within the limits of the boon,” I agreed. After all, bringing Ceruvax here was not very different from teleporting me to him, and Draven had already confirmed he could send me to any dungeon.
“Draven’s suggestion is a good one,” Adriel said. “And perhaps the best course.”
Glancing up, I saw the spirit floating beside me. I’d left her and the guardian only a few minutes ago to ruminate over the choices he’d presented me with. I didn’t know what the two had spoken about, but I...
2023-09-15 06:41:05 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here! Please enjoy a new chapter of Empyrean's Flight :)
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I felt a lump in my throat rise at Eoman’s response. “Why not?” I asked tentatively.
The leader breathed out a heavy sigh before setting his hands down on his lap. He looked at me for a moment, and I could see conce...
2023-09-13 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here! A new chapter of Empyrean's Flight is here to read :)
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After pocketing the half-orc’s items and the adrenaline had worn off, I realized my arm was still hanging limp. I turned to Soren. “Do you mind helping me here?” I asked.
My brother got up and stood behind me. ...
2023-09-12 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here! Please enjoy a new chapter of Empyrean's Flight :) new ones will be coming tomorrow and Wednesday, too! As usual, any and all feedback is welcome.
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I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. “You want to go to the Raccoons? Are you crazy?”
“No, but it’s the best p...
2023-09-11 10:51:29 +0000 UTC View PostI scrambled to my feet. “What does that mean?” I was not about to become anyone’s pawn, not even a guardian’s, and while I had no compunctions about restoring any of the other guardians, doing so would not take precedence over my own plans.
“Awakening my brethren is only one half of what needs to be done,” D...
2023-09-10 07:32:56 +0000 UTC View Post“So, even after all these years, justice has not been served,” Draven lamented once we were done.
“It has not,” I agreed. Draven had listened patiently to our tales. Although Adriel’s story had troubled him, it was my own description of Nexus and the political climate amongst the new Powers that had seemed to ...
2023-09-09 06:25:59 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn,” I muttered, eyes widening in shock. I’d not expected a class evolution, and certainly not so quickly after obtaining the power Mark.
“What’s wrong?” Adriel asked, sensing something amiss.
“It’s my Class,” I whispered. “It’s ready to evolve.”
The spirit’s eyes narrow...
2023-09-05 07:48:47 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia, here! Please enjoy a new chapter of Empyrean's Flight. As usual, all feedback is welcome :)
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Soren’s mouth hung open for a few seconds. I knew this was a lot to take in, so I gave him the time he needed to process what I had just said.
“Celestial… companion? Like a ghost?...
2023-09-04 11:38:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Adriel?” I repeated when the lich did not respond.
Tearing her gaze away from something only she could see, the spirit turned about to face me. “What?” she asked, sounding annoyed.
“Do we chase after him?” I asked equably.
Adriel’s mouth opened then snapped closed, and for one moment ...
2023-09-01 08:00:38 +0000 UTC View PostAwakening guardian…
Rising to my feet, I backed away from the statue. The Emblem had been inserted, the tithe made, and now all that was left was to witness the outcome.
“It is done,” Adriel whispered. “After all these long years, i...
2023-08-30 05:05:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all,
A lot has been happening in the lull between between GG5 completion and GG6 start. Mostly, its book admin stuff. But some important news too! :)
First off, the Grand Game 5 paperback is live on amazon. If yo...
2023-08-29 14:51:32 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia here! Please enjoy the second chapter of Empyrean's Flight. As usual, any and all feedback is welcome :)
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It took us nearly the entire day to reach our destination. The whole way to Soren’s hidey-hole was bereft of conversation. I would have much preferred at least some pleasant talk...
2023-08-29 07:29:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all,
I've updated Michael's evolution from book 1 to end of book 5. See the attached images. What do you think?
A Scion's Duty, Grand Game Book 6 is available for pre-order.
Hi all,
The pre-order of book 6 is up and running on amazon. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.c...
2023-08-26 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all,
I've taken the time to document some of the system mechanics using drawings. What do you think of them? Do they make sense to you? Do they accurately depict the Game?
And ultimately are they helpful?
Looking forward to your feedback! :)
Note, I'm using #lore to identify any posts regarding lore...
2023-08-25 05:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
What do you think? This is the character sheet filled in as at the end of book 4 and will be inserted in the start of book 5.
2023-08-24 07:01:24 +0000 UTC View PostAmelia Winter here :)
I am the new author Tom is working with to write the second instalment of Elana's story, Empyrean's Flight. I just wanted to introduce myself, and also share the first chapter (WIP) of the book!
I'm a first-tim...
2023-08-23 08:10:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all,
See the draft cover art for book 6. Let me know your thoughts. Something things to note - this is artwork for paperback, so ebook cover will only be what's on right.
Cheers
2023-08-22 12:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostLevel: 199. Rank: 19. Current Health: 100%.
Stamina: 100%. Mana: 100%. Psi: 100%.
Species: Human. Lives Remaining: 2.
True Marks: Worthy Adversary, Powerful Initiate.
True Marks ...
2023-08-21 03:03:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe void tree did not return.
At first, neither Adriel nor I wanted to believe it. The sapling couldn’t just up and leave, could it? Eventually though, once the nest started to disperse, we accepted the truth. Our foe had fled back into the open void where it was beyond our ability to pursue.
It was possible, of...
2023-08-18 08:08:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe good news was that the thorns appeared to have been fired blindly. There was bad news too, though. As widely dispersed as the thorn barrage was, it would be impossible to avoid entirely.
So, instead of ducking, I huddled small, tucking my neck into my chest and shielding my head with my arms while I waited for the h...
2023-08-18 08:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn,” I muttered, staring at spirit-Adriel in shock. She looked identical to her younger human form, and like Ghost, was fully formed. “What about the harbinger?” I asked, recovering.
“Close to death, but still alive,” Adriel said, advancing closer to study the void tree. “...
2023-08-18 08:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostYou are hidden.
I emerged from the aether with a smile on my face. Our gambit had worked. The spores were destroyed, and I had my stealth back.
Everything was going smoothly.
The crawler I’d teleported to had still not spotted me, and I backed away before that could change. Orienting mysel...
2023-08-17 16:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs we entered the central fog bank, the lichs and I began our final preparations.
You have cast heightened reflexes, load controller, fade, and trigger-cast quick mend.
Farren has cast reaper’s sanctuary, granting you the buff: death immune (+100% death ...
2023-08-17 10:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostImmediately meant five minutes.
It did not take us long to reach consensus on who exactly would pursue the harbinger. Only three of us—Adriel, Farren, and myself—would. While the lichs saw to their last-minute preparations, Regus led me back to the vault. There was something waiting for me there.
It was a loot...
2023-08-17 06:23:44 +0000 UTC View Post
