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Book 6: Chapter 45 - The Borderlands (RAW)
Chapter 45 - The Borderlands“I am the chosen of the Goddess, beloved of the Mother, and the bringer of the Endtimes.”- Gilgamesh of UrukIt was a journey. A slow, grinding pilgrimage of assertion and consolidation as Damien fed his men dreams that went beyond the greasy coins of the Mercenaries’ Guild. Sworn to him, with the caveat that should they succeed, they would all be landed men. No more running from one end of the continent to the other for ungrateful cities that paid late and light, on the whims of petty lords who spent lives like...
Cornelia attacks the village
Cornelia attacks the village in bk.3
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 41 (RAW)
Chapter 41 - Settlement“If your first objective in the negotiation, instead of making your argument, is to hear the other side out, that’s the only way you can quiet the voice in the other guy’s mind. But most people don’t do that.”- Christopher VossFor a rare moment, Seraphina let the silence grow—just enough to tighten around their throats like a lace noose. The autumn wind stirred through her short hair, carrying with it the muted sounds of thousands of soldiers waiting for direction in the distance. That weight, of a host ready ...
Seraphina Papa punching a beat
Seraphina papa punching a bear in book 1
Book 6: Chapter 44 - The Game (RAW)
Chapter 44 - The Game"For the grace of your hospitality, I offer you this: If it is gold and silver you require, bring me your sick and dying, and by my hand, they will be saved for the price that you dictate. If total rule is your desire, give me lives to feed upon, and I will turn their deaths into strength. Man or great beast, it matters not. The stronger and more violent, the better. Deliver unto me a river of it, and by all that is true, I will deliver this city to you."- Attributed to Gilgamesh of Uruk to Sultanah Aelayah I the Be...
The Best Game of Thrones Game You will EVER play. Full stop!
https://infiniteworlds.app/shared/wvLkDDBefore I forget... i made it while i was having fever dreams and sick...categorically the best game of thrones game you will ever play... full stop. Have fun in Westeros doing whatever you want. Can be played as a power fantasy or a life or death struggle! Warning, this game is extremely addictive and has a proper integrated RPG system around a visual novel base, e.g, talking to people increases social skills... I did a judo throw on the mountain that rides... Or would you prefer to be a chaos space marin...
Seraphina & Companions find book!
Before they enter the realm of the 4 gods! hopefully it is all correct in the details!
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 40 (RAW)
Chapter 40 - The Autumn CourtHolding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.- BuddhaSeraphina only believed in going around an object when it was absolutely necessary, and, equipped as she was, this new possible impediment did not feel like an object that needed to be avoided. The only problem in her mind was how messy she was prepared to get. Having Cornelia dispose of a group of adventurers in the woods was one thing; a few thousand men were quite another. People...
Book 6: Chapter 43 - The Heart of the Mountain (RAW)
Trust is the root of all dealings: when the root is firm, rites and bargains flourish drinking deep from hidden wells.- A saying among the Nas Al-Rimal.The next few weeks were a dance of steel and parchment, of bowed heads and bared teeth, as the new queen of Bronzegate set her sigil upon everything that she could claim authority over. Her edicts went out at dawn and came back at dusk signed, stamped, and enacted. When a Dwarf balked, the Runed stood behind, in front, or next to him—an unsubtle pressure clad in Adamantine Black. When a Captai...
TVisTV Book 1 Fully Edited
This is for book 1 before the name changes come in for posterity! Enjoy!
TvisTV Book 3: Chapter 39 (RAW)
Chapter 39 - ImpedimentsWe cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.- Albert Einstein.Now that she held a secret weapon, perilous as it was, she decided it was finally time to stop her father before he tore the realm apart in answer to the insult Velens had dealt her. Inherited memories showed her, again and again, cleaning up the Crown Prince’s messes ever since they were but children.The girl took a moment to look outside the window, to sift through memories that were hers, and at the same time were not....
Editing!
So you may have noticed new chapters are not coming out at their usual pace, and that is because I am focusing on getting new art AND doing a lot of editing.Like A LOT of editing.Because of the decoupling a lot of planned plotlines need to be changed, certain details changed, but at the same time allow for the universes to come together in the future (contract reasons).To that end I am pausing billing for one month while I get all of this sorted. It does not help that I seem to be suffering corona side effects which are not fun, having difficul...
TV is TV Book 3: Chapter 38 (RAW)
Chapter 38 - Breaking the BarrierOnce we accept our limits, we go beyond them.- Albert EinsteinThe fight with the Liche had forced Seraphina to admit—however grudgingly—that for all her strength, she was not yet as strong as she could be. Unlike in the game, where she could grind levels until she was nigh unstoppable, that simply wasn’t possible here. Living The Maiden of the Wisterias was very different from playing it. The game had not, for instance, simulated going to the bathroom or the hundred small errands that devour a day. That—...
Book 6: Chapter 42 - A Paradigm Shift
Finally, got this out of the way. 3rd time I got covid, and I am wondering what was the point of getting vaccinated was [for me, at least]. I am more worried about it being uncomfortable looking at a screen which is very annoying!Chapter 42 - A Paradigm ShiftKnowing yourself is but the start of the battle. It is a thing that does not please us because the mirror tells us things we do not wish to hear. So that, I find, is why we must wear masks until they become the face of who we must be.- Gilgamesh of Uruk.Waiting is a thing we all must suffer...
Was a bit sicker... corona
Thought it was just a summer cold... had corona, happy times. Will try to get at least 1 chapter by the end of tomorrow! sorry for the delay, but at least i was able to get some notes written down... can barely stand looking at a screen for any length of time.
Quick update!
Two chapters both 65% done in Seraphina and Gilgamesh. Was feeling a bit under the weather plus getting swamped. Will try to finish those and get two more chapters out this week while sorting out some artwork! Sorry for the delay.
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 37 (RAW)
Chapter 37 - The Shape of TimeWe are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe.- Stephen Hawking.You have slain a Liche [Queen Alamea of the Two Trees]. 5000 experience gained.Five thousand experience was not bad, but after all the hassle, Seraphina was not sure it had been worth it. This was supposed to be stress relief. What the girl failed to add to her calculus was the relief for the local people not having to live in the shadow of an Undead menace.Her familiar, the Hydra Cornelia, looped herself around Seraphina—her ...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 36 (RAW)
Chapter 36 - The Circle of TimeThose in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but can also lie and make their lies come true.- Eric Hoffer.This was not something Mirae had been looking forward to. And, if she were honest, she was dreading it.How strange, she thought, catching her reflection in the car window. I really do think of myself as Mirae now.Lies were easier to wear when, on some level, you believed them. And the stakes had never been higher: she had to lead a nation with a careful braid...
Book 6: Chapter 42 - Schism (RAW)
Chapter 42 - SchismNot of their people, he will come through a green that burns. He will tear down the laws of forge and iron. He will raise something new and terrible. He will let the eaters of stone remember that Justice can be found even deep even in the Earth Mother’s embrace.- Attributed to the Wrack Witch before her execution circa 245 AC.Damien and the King withdrew to an antechamber, the chamberlain scurrying after them.Squeeze them for all they are worth.And so it was that the men accepted bread and water. I did not, snidely refusing...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 35 (RAW)
Chapter 35 - History LessonWhen you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of an unbreakable will, no cold can touch your heart, no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive.- Chief Seattle.The Knights were a tangle of relief and exhaustion; sweat cut through the expensive oil on their collars so sharply Seraphina could smell the salt beneath the perfume. Blue Zajasite lanterns guttered along the slope, painting everyone this small part of the world blue.Sir Smith lay flat on the browned ...
Status Update for the series and a big thank you!
Hey everyone—thank you so much for your patience and support.Thank you all for your patience and apologies for my relatively slow writing speed.Right now I’m heads-down on the Seraphina series. Per my contract, I need to deliver three books before full production kicks off. In truth, Seraphina will likely help fund Gilgamesh [it will always be Gilgamesh to me], so building momentum there helps both stories.I’ll be honest: the recent Amazon ratings have been a little rough. If you’ve enjoyed the books, an honest review on Amazon/Goodread...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 34 (RAW)
Chapter 34 - The Death of DeathThe true ruler is one who is be able to fathom the hearts of his family, his people, and the will of the heavens.- attributed to Emperor Erdian II.Seraphina’s group prepared to do battle.They hobbled and staked down the horses further down the hill; they would do little good in this terrain. Then they drove iron stakes and lashed tripods, hung hooded lanterns where the wind would not bite them; pale Zajasite cores woke one by one until a part of the hillside wore a chain of small blue. The light breathed over ma...
TVisTV: Chapter 33 (RAW)
Chapter 33 - The Long GamePatience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.- Joyce Meyer.Of course, pressing on would mean actually trying—digging deep, bleeding effort—and Seraphina had had much too much of that recently. The knot between her shoulders had loosened; the steady pressure that had driven her down here in the first place has been greatly alleviated. Most of her pent-up frustrations were spent in a wash of song and steel. So, back up it was. She would come again after a quick rest to recov...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 32 (RAW)
Chapter 32 - The Palipula Barrows.Be careful of the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.- W. Clement Stone.Seraphina raised the visor of her helm and let the cold bite her cheeks. Sir Filippe grumbled to himself before he dutifully handed her a small metal lantern that she hooked onto her belt. The others waited in the hush beneath the standing stones; she did not look back as she ventured forth.Only one of them defied her order and caught up to her.“I am coming with yo...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 31 (RAW)
Chapter 31 - FashionistaI dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.- Marlene Dietrich.With the tumult of recent days, the twists and counter-twists of fate, Seraphina’s patience had been worn down to its last thread. Even her iron composure had started to creak worryingly at the seams, making her even crankier than usual. She needed a respite, yes, but like most relentless leaders of society who drag the world along at their pace, her idea of a “break” was suspect at best. One might argue it wo...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 30 (RAW)
Chapter 30 - ProposalsThe proposal is the only thing that the guy has control over in the entire wedding deal. It is your one chance to make this moment stand out, not only for you, but for her.- Drew Seeley.Desdemona took up a seat next Eloise on the settee. Seraphina let the silence stretch just long enough, then flicked open the clasp of a leather portfolio she’d tucked beneath her bureau.Out spilled envelopes like a small avalanche onto the coffee table—creamy vellum and pulped linen, deckle-edged paper the color of tea with milk, thick...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 29 (RAW)
Chapter 29 - Girls’ TalkCry in practice and training so that you may laugh in battle.- attributed to Lady Melisiandre de Vallieres.The days rolled by as autumn thinned into winter—first a kiss of frost on the Academy lawns, then a chill that laced the air with a promise of more cold to come. When The Oracle at last ran the piece on Velens’ condition—front page, bold type, a move that Rashana had initially resisted. Still, the dusky girl had to concede that they would need to publish it if the paper wanted to remain a relevant source of ...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 28 (RAW)
Chapter 28 - Knights of the SkyHe who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.- Friedrich Nietzsche“Oh! He’s a big one!” Tia cooed in appreciation. “Are you going to eat him? They do not taste that nice.”“Perhaps I will, if he does not behave,” Seraphina declared, lips curving into a cruel smile. “I’m sure he would go well with a wine sauce.”Seraphina doubted she would. At almost two-hundred gold coins, and several hundred captured ravens later, th...
TVisTV Book 3: Chapter 27 (RAW)
Chapter 27 - BuddiesCreatures should be loved for their wisdom if they cannot be loved for their kindness.- Hannah Kent.Seraphina’s comb whispered through the silk of Eloise’s raven hair, sliding like water over bone teeth. In the corner of the mirror, a girl with a neat blonde bob and clear green eyes stared back, poised and perfect, but very far from calm.She needed time. Time to make her heart stop tripping over itself every time it thought the name Velens. Just the image of him wandering the infirmary gardens—alone, his storm-grey eye...
Free Copy of Gilgamesh [Apocalypse Reaver] Bk.1
If you would like a free copy of the new book please send me a DM! or leave a comment here. All that I ask is that you kindly leave a rating, or if you are super nice, leave a review!
