ImmovableMage

009 Cloud Badger Hunt

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 214, Season of the Rising Moon, Day 12 –

“Are there any medicinal plants growing in the Thundervalley?” asked Terry while walking.

“Not strictly medicine,” replied Bjorln. “In the eastern section, there are some that are beneficial for mana cultivation, especially for emphasizing the air aspect. I would not recommend starting a plant collection in the southern section though. Ev...

008 Experiments and Conditions

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 214, Season of the Setting Sun, Day 100 –

“Well, that was a shit idea.” Jorg washed the blood from his nose. His bloody beard stood in stark contrast to his wide grin. “Fun though.”

“You scared me for a bit there,” muttered Terry with lingering anxiety.

“Hey, we were supposed to practice,” stated Lori while looking back from the door. “Now Jorg has the chance to pr...

007 Immovable Object

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 214, Season of the Setting Sun, Day 44 –

“Brynn suggested something new,” said Samuel. He and Terry were sitting in a prepared room in the house of the dwarven family.

“Oh? Has Auntie relented?” Terry was immediately all ears and leaned closer on his chair. “Can I give the blood or dream paths of the lower system a shot?”

“Not a chance.” Samuel shook his head. “Not...

006 Prologue: Family

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Setting Moon, Day 86 –

“Potatoes?” Bjorln offered the bowl to Samuel.

“Thanks.” Samuel took the bowl and filled his own plate before handing it to Brynn.

“So?” Brynn looked at the three teenagers on the other side of the table. “How was training today?”

Before Terry or the twins could respond, Bjorln already replied. “Whiny, but they...

005 Prologue: Friends

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Setting Moon, Day 40 –

Terry was nearly out the door when he remembered to put on his cold wear. While the Academy had a mana-crafted system for temperature regulation, it would do little to warm him up on the trip to the family in the northern quarters. The Rising Moon had passed already and the Setting Moon’s wind could chill you to the bone.

Technically, Ter...

004 Prologue: Primer on Mana Cultivation

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Rising Moon, Day 5 –

“Alright, this is it,” announced Brynn. She, Samuel, and Terry were in the northern district of Arcana City, where they were facing a large open gate.

“They live in the mountains?” asked Terry incredulously.

“Not quite,” replied Samuel. “They work in the mountains and live next to them.”

“The northern quarters are mostly ru...

003 Prologue: Path of a Mage

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Setting Sun, Day 71 –

“THAT WASTE-DAMNED PUS WEASEL!” cursed Brynn. She kept her hands on the door handle and gripped it so hard that her knuckles were showing white.

“DUNG. GOBBLING. PEST. BEETLE.”

After taking another deep breath – or ten – Brynn was finally ready to leave her soundproofed office.

“Do you know where he is?” questioned Samuel. 2022-06-08 10:23:25 +0000 UTC View Post

002 Prologue: Aspect Impairment

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Setting Sun, Day 27 –

Brynn and Samuel walked out of Arcana Academy’s gate.

“If you are going to clench your teeth any harder, we may need to rethink our lunch options,” remarked Samuel drily. “Who or what has soured your mood to such an extent since this morning?”

“Pelliana,” hissed Brynn through gritted teeth.

Samuel continued to walk ...

001 Prologue: Spoiled by Talent

– Beginning of Arc 1, Cultivating Perseverance –

– Era of the Wastes, Cycle 209, Season of the Rising Sun, Day 61 –

Before Brynn could knock on the door to Samuel’s office, it flew open.

“Stubborn mule!”, came the exasperated voice of Pelliana. She sent one last glare at the black-haired mule of a man behind the desk and wanted to storm out, only to be stopped short by Brynn standing in the doo...