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Chapter 16 – Wind Temple

Somehow, Julius was able to get enough rest to actually make the journey into the Wind Temple without collapsing. Granted, he had to deal with the stares from his students, but he was able to deal with that. Namely by ignoring them. Thankfully, he didn’t need to deal with Douglas since he and Sylsa stayedContinue reading “Chapter 16 – Wind Temple”

Chapter 15 – A Night of Rest

While Julius would have preferred to finish the Wind Temple as soon as possible, what had happened earlier that day just completely took everything out of him. Thankfully, instead of having to go back to the Finja or find an inn, his group was actually allowed to stay in the castle. Even better, they wereContinue reading “Chapter 15 – A Night of Rest”

Chapter 14 – Meeting Royalty

Royalty was always a mixed bag for Julius. He had met plenty that were okay, if a bit hard to deal with, but he also met plenty that were, in his mind, impossible to deal with. As such, he was always hesitant to meet with royals. The fact that even Douglas called this guy eccentricContinue reading “Chapter 14 – Meeting Royalty”

Interlude 2 – Meet the Hero

Julius always considered himself to be rather simple. He took things as they came and didn’t question them. Well, aside from now anyways. “So remind me how a mage got chosen by a sword,” said the young blond fighter as he scratched his head. “Well, it’s like it chose him for his spirit, I guess?”Continue reading “Interlude 2 – Meet the Hero”

Chapter 13 – The Northern Nation

Tramontava was a bright place and its capital, Stenistrata, was equally bright. And also huge. Probably four or five times the size of Orindaco. Though, maybe that wasn’t the right city to compare it to. Queenshill, the capital of Luceneva, was the closest city in terms of scale Julius could think of, but it wasn’tContinue reading “Chapter 13 – The Northern Nation”

Chapter 12 – Education

Julius sighed, his arms crossed over his chest. “Okay, so…metal magic.” He frowned to himself, staring at his students’ expectant faces. He, Sophia, Maria, and, for some reason, Sergio, were all currently sitting cross-legged on the floor of the Finja’s hull. His remaining students–Adrien, Sue, and Mask–were currently sparring up on deck while he triedContinue reading “Chapter 12 – Education”

Chapter 11 – Water Temple

The Holy Water Temple of Mesa Island was an interesting place. Mesic was a serious and stern god, and her temple reflected that in being completely and utterly vicious to anyone who wasn’t prepared to deal with its challenges. At the same time, it wasn’t anywhere as straightforward as the other two ‘Matron Temples’, whichContinue reading “Chapter 11 – Water Temple”

Chapter 10 – Ships and Shrines

After a talk with a very confused Mask, a reunion with his overly distracted students, and a trade to his moderately delighted sister, Julius finally had his damn ship and could get on with his world-saving quest. Well, continent saving. Maybe world-saving. It depended on how far Valondrac wanted to go with her conquest. PointContinue reading “Chapter 10 – Ships and Shrines”

Chapter 9 – Family and Friends

It was weird, sitting in his sister’s office like this. Leaving aside the fact that it felt weird knowing his own older sister, whose childhood dream had been to become a Pirate Queen, had a fancy, upscale office right above a dock right outside her manor–her manor–in the first place, Graves clearly hadn’t expected she’dContinue reading “Chapter 9 – Family and Friends”

Interlude 1 – Claire

“Your majesty? Are you okay in there?” “YES! I’M FINE! LEAVE ME ALONE!” Claire Valondrac, feared Demon Lord of the Dark Lands, master of the dark elements, overlord of the demon-blooded races and chosen champion of the greater demonic powers, yelled at her head butler through the locked door of her bedroom. She growled angrily,Continue reading “Interlude 1 – Claire”