“This,” Lenton said with a dramatic pause, “Is a priceless artifact from an age before the empire. The process of its creation is as lost to us as its creator.
“I personally believe it to be a device designed to train young hopefuls for some task or another. Many of my colleagues disagree, believing its purpose is greater, something profound.
“Those fools wouldn't know a m...
2023-05-10 00:06:22 +0000 UTC View Post“There’s still one leg left, Skandor. Don’t worry, I won’t claim the meat,” Jiran turned to leave, tired from unleashing his mana and then combating the emotions of the red density.
“What’s your problem, kid? Don’t walk away when I’m talking to you!” Jiran sighed and continued walking away from the man.
“I see the fish always swims back to the same narrow river...
2023-05-09 00:02:23 +0000 UTC View PostJiran recognized both men who happened to be on the beach with him.
Gaegin, an old tier three hunter, still had the warning horn to his lips. He blew it a second time and a high-pitched note rang through the air, alerting the other hunters in the village that this morning's crab clean-up had gone wrong.
The second man was Soren, Jiran’s father.
Soren was waving one arm...
2023-05-08 20:06:13 +0000 UTC View PostWisdom + .2
Intelligence + .2
Shaping + 1
Shaping + 1
Shaping…
CONGRATULATIONS - Fire Control technique discovered
Further upgrades delayed due to lack of density
My finger!
My face!
Jiran cracked open a ...
2023-05-08 02:14:48 +0000 UTC View PostJiran released a satisfied murmur of contentment as he burrowed deeper into his bed. A deep breath brought with it the smell of Sharaal’s amazing cooking. The birds outside his window chirped happily amidst the occasional densoon wave that thumped harmlessly against the sturdy manor walls.
Wow, I feel amazing this morning.
He tried to remember the last time his body felt ...
2023-05-07 20:35:16 +0000 UTC View PostLenton Filibree
A constant stream of densoon waves raged...
2023-05-06 20:00:37 +0000 UTC View PostI did it! Never been done before my ass, that wasn’t hard at all. Okay maybe I got super lucky to figure it out in a dream but that’s beside the point.
Revelation - Seek the answers within
Did the system rip that from a self-help guide? This has got to be the least detailed description of a technique so far. Where are the details?!
Sk...
2023-05-06 15:18:22 +0000 UTC View PostIn the library, Jiran was pleasantly surprised to find three new books on his table; Fundamental Principles of Elements, Jayling’s Memoirs on Relative Density, and the Systemic Corruption of the Arlinth Kingdom.
I’m going to memorize every page if I have to, even if most of what’s in these is total rubbish. I’ll do whatever it takes to discover the technique Filibree wants me ...
2023-05-05 14:02:57 +0000 UTC View PostWife is on the mend and able to chase the kids around again so I'll hopefully be back to 2 chapters a day of the re-write until it catches up.
Only one more day till TYGF. Hope a double release today makes your Thursday a bit better.
2023-05-04 23:23:22 +0000 UTC View PostFirst Father peaked above the horizon, bathing the world in an ominous red glow. Through the gaps in the trees, Jiran watched the sky turn as the boulder before him rolled uphill at an agonizing pace.
His hands pressed against its surface, mana and muscle united in a grueling effort to move its mass another centimeter.
Samris was on his fifth trip up the cleared hill. He had left hi...
2023-05-04 23:14:46 +0000 UTC View PostJiran shot to his feet in surprise before dropping into a low combat stance.
"Decent reflexes child, but unnecessary. My name is Lenton Filibree and I am no threat to you. You may resume your seat.
“I have three questions, and you shall answer them truthfully. If I deem your responses adequate, I will agree to strike a bargain of mentorship with you."
Jiran breathed a sigh o...
2023-05-04 15:36:48 +0000 UTC View PostSamris 2023-05-03 15:53:18 +0000 UTC View Post
As Samris reached down to touch his shoulder, Jiran knew he was in for an unpleasant experience. A bone-chilling energy raced through Jiran’s body rather than the flipping sensation of teleportation.
A pop in his arm accompanied the end of the numbing tingle that had permeated his side. Jiran did his best to bite back a scream of pain as sensations flooded along his freshly repaired ner...
2023-05-02 14:05:58 +0000 UTC View PostJiran’s eyes snapped wide open as his window rattled. First Father had yet to make an appearance, leaving the world washed in bleak darkness.
Overwhelmed with anticipation to practice his new skill, Jiran hopped out of bed and dressed in the dark.
Not wanting to disturb anyone, he snuck out of the manor without lighting a lamp and walked to his favorite meditation spot near the cr...
2023-05-01 14:08:33 +0000 UTC View PostStrength + .1
Strength + .1
Agility + .1
Agility + .1
Endurance + .1
Endurance + .1
Durability + .1
Wisdom + .1
Forcing + 1
Jiran reviewed his gains from the last two days of grueling exerci...
2023-04-30 21:25:26 +0000 UTC View PostJiran held the heavy shovel above his head, preparing to swing it down like a sword. His muscles were completely relaxed, his arms held suspended with an automated Forcing.
Emotions. They are the bridge between thought and mana, mana and density. How can I control them in a stressful situation?
No point in thinking too hard about it. As the big green gu...
2023-04-29 21:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostThis concludes everything I have written for the original story. Thank you all for coming along this journey with me. I sincerely appreciate your support and I hope you decide to stick around for early releases of the re-write as I will continue to post new chapters here first and should be 20 ahead of RR within the next couple weeks.
Thank you again, and please have a great weekend. Chee...
2023-04-29 21:08:42 +0000 UTC View PostOlive shuffled Jiran out of Professor Saltaath’s class just before the lunch wave rolled through the academy. She held his hand in a strong grip until they were lifted into the air toward the palace as if afraid he might run off.
The butler, Toduerr, was waiting for them outside the mansion when they arrived.
“Greetings, Your Highness, Young Master Jiran,” He bowed to them eac...
2023-04-29 07:33:39 +0000 UTC View PostJiran jolted awake with a gasp. He frantically grasped at the gaping hole in his back that oozed with flesh-devouring acid. His fingers ran over slightly bumpy but whole skin. The sensations of new scars with a noticeable lack of dripping blood and flesh brought him out of his state of delirium.
With a huge sigh of relief, he sat on his bed and stared at the plaster wall. The birds chirpi...
2023-04-28 14:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Moving in. You’re moving in?! Isn't that… moving things a bit quickly?” Jiran’s voice squeaked from nervousness.
If she’s here all the time, doesn't that mean Dominus is going to be watching me every second of every day?!
“Oh yes, you’re absolutely correct, Jiran. I can’t believe I didn’t realize it sooner!” Jiran breathed a sigh of relief that Olive ...
2023-04-28 14:09:30 +0000 UTC View PostI'll start off heavy and end on a high note.
My wife is having surgery tomorrow. Nothing too serious and the doctors assure us she will be recovered in three to four days. This week has been insane and I'm very glad I made a big push last weekend and got a ton of chapters done for everyone to enjoy.
This weekend will be much less story focused as wife and kids will be on...
2023-04-28 02:30:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe green ooze sticking to Jiran crackled and popped as it rapidly ate through what was left of his tracksuit. He used a molding to insulate his skin but without knowing the exact chemical composition to counter the acid, there was nothing he could do for his clothes.
Blinding pain assaulted his brain from the missing arm that had been blasted off just past his shoulder. With a generous a...
2023-04-27 15:42:10 +0000 UTC View PostAn iron grip on his arm roused Jiran from his sleep. The familiar flipping sensation of being teleported brought him to partial awareness. A grunting squeal followed by something heavy smashing its way through bushes pushed his brain the final yard to full alertness.
The world around him slowed to a crawl as something brown blasted its way into their training glade.
Upside down in m...
2023-04-26 14:33:26 +0000 UTC View Post“Let’s go,” Jiran sat up suddenly, surprising Olive who had been staring off into the clouds with imaginative and wild thoughts.
She nodded in his direction, dazed, her mind in another reality all her own. A small brown stick, the length of her hand, zipped across her field of view before Jiran snatched it from the air. He idly ran his fingers along the rough wood as they took to th...
2023-04-25 13:36:51 +0000 UTC View PostWishing you all a great Monday!
Rise is progressing smoothly imo.
Writing and art are beginning to hit a rhythm but editing has been a challenge.
Two more chapters slated for tomorrow, depending on the editing situation.
When I started this project I knew a large amount of the story would need to be scrapped and completely redone as adding the LitRPG elements...
2023-04-25 00:05:10 +0000 UTC View PostJiran felt like every inch of him was rebelling against reality. He had dodged so many spear thrusts that he instinctively expected another to come at him any second, like the feeling after hiccups fade but you know another is soon to come.
Even half-conscious on the ground, he still held his eyes to the weapon in Samris’s hand, knowing its tip would soon be approaching his heart.
Strength + .1
Agility + .4
Endurance + .2
CONGRATULATIONS - Forcing technique discovered
He seriously wants me to keep fighting that thing?! This is insane, certifiably insane.
Jiran took several deep breaths in an attempt to calm himself down enough to think clearly.
The attribu...
2023-04-24 22:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostA week flew by as Jiran immersed himself in training, learning, and work. He was currently running headlong down the main street of Feylon.
I feel so good today! Other than being so sore.
Jiran closed his eyes briefly after arriving at the seamstress’s shop, the letter from Samris grasped firmly in hand.
NAME &...
2023-04-24 14:04:17 +0000 UTC View Post“I always thought if you wanted a bigger fire, you were supposed to imagine a bigger fire. If you wanted a hotter fire, then you imagined a hotter fire. How does understanding the way fire burns make it so much stronger?” Olive’s curiosity was tinged with excitement as Jiran continued to explain.
“I don’t know… yet. But I’m going to figure it out eventually. The closer you g...
2023-04-24 13:02:40 +0000 UTC View Post“Your body is weak. Without density to reinforce your attributes, your growth will be stunted. However, there are numerous benefits to be gained in training without attribute growth. For instance, balance is an essential component of every attack. Determination in the face of danger is required to strike true.
“Most warriors train for years without an opportunity to tier. There are in...
2023-04-23 22:32:04 +0000 UTC View Post