Ardent_Tears

Chapter 5: Love and Despair

Two and half years had passed since Hæra had told Rowan the truth about her long lost twin sister, Rina. That in and of itself was quite the shock. However, it also held a deeper meaning; that Rowan had lived meant that she would likely one day Awaken as an Ardent and she was determined to make it so, lest Rina’s death have been in vain. With that in mind, she had tried to learn as much as s...

Chapter 4: Heartflame

The afternoon following Rowan’s confrontation progressed with everyone busying around her like bees. Hæra gave her advice on other options she could take in the future, suggesting that a defensive approach may be more prudent. Rowan couldn’t help but roll her eyes in response as she knew her mother would have acted in much the same way had it been Bragi’s father, if not worse.

Actu...

Chapter 3: Payback

A couple of months had passed since Rowan’s birthday and the summer solstice was fast approaching. Now officially an adolescent, Rowan was embracing her newfound freedoms, namely being allowed to go further afield on her own. Thus, when she was left to her own devices and the twins weren’t able to play, she found herself venturing to the nearby forests west of Næmyris.

Thanks to the ...

Chapter 0: Eclipse

On the first night of summer, the townsfolk of Næmyris gathered by the lakeside. Moonlight glistened off of the gentle surface of Lake Emyr. It was a truly serene sight to behold and it filled the thousands gathered with a tranquil peace. Fitting really, as it was the night of a total eclipse of Illyria’s closest moon, Rowan’el, which was said to be one of the eyes of the Goddess.  2021-10-18 20:33:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 1: A Day in the Life

“Rowan!” a voice cried.

Rowan’s eyes shot open, her crimson hair catching the blush of dawn through the window. Rowan blinked once and then a couple more times as she in an attempt to rouse from her sudden awakening, “Is it morning already?” she yawned to no one in particular; her room was, after all, quite devoid of people despite being quite large.

Regardless of the wake...

Chapter 2: Newfound Adolescence

Rowan woke up with a sharp pain above her left eye and a splitting headache.

Panic gripped her. “Where am I?” She was confused. Bragi had targeted her like he had so many times before, only this time he had gotten violent. She had passed out and woken up in a dark room that, in her dazed state, felt  unfamiliar. Then she realised, “Oh! I’m home…”

That made her feel ...

Chapter 22: The Ball (Uncut)

You can read the full extended chapter here.

Password: PassionAndLewds

http://ardenttears.com/2021/09/29/chapter-22-uncut-version/

Alternatively, you can read it here.

Not a moment had passed after the...

The Miriel

Its been a while since I've posted any world building notes or been on track with early releases. and that is on me. Unfortunately I've been suffering from a bad episode with my mental health along with are challenging return to my work, but I'm working through it. The chapters will still take some time but I think some information on one of the rarer races in the west. 

The Miriel e...

Calendar Taster

As mentioned in my previous post on the Lunar Gifts, Illyria's closes moon orbits 11 times a year. You may be wondering how this translates to the calendar used by the part of the world that Rowan lives in. In this taster I will be answering that question. 

I will start with the length of the year as that is also an important factor. Illyria orbits the Heart of the Sun every 335.5 Il...

New Public Chapter. Patreon Chapter Soon!

The title says it all. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get this chapter out to patrons early (mental health sucks), but I'm working on the next chapter as we speak. I hope the wait was worth it.

The Lunar Gifts

As you may have already figured out, Gifts are heavily tied to the Goddess and the twin moons. What you don't know is how these relate. In total there are 33 Gifts which are divided into 11 groups of 3 called Blessings. These are the Sacred Primes of the Goddess and also ties in quite nicely with the orbits of Rowan'el and Særan'el. The two moons are in 2-3 mean order resonance orbit if I'm re...

Llen Fær Map (WIP)

The large lake with the island in the middle is Lake Emyr and the dot just to the south of it is the rough location of Næmyris.

Slight Delay on Next Patron Chapter

Due to health problems, I am delaying the release of the next Patron chapter to Wednesday. I've needed to take it easy for a few days so that the quality doesn't fall and my physical health doesn't deteriorate. Thank you for understanding. To make up for it, I will be posting a very early map WIP of Llen Fær, Rowan's home country, for everyone to see here. I will also be posting some of my not...

Interlude: Lordly Discoveries

Interlude: Lordly Discoveries is now out. Enjoy. Password is "father and son"  

http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/12/interlude-lordly-discoveries/

Interlude: Broken Silver

Interlude: Broken Silver is now out. Enjoy the bonus chapter. Password is "gold and silver"  

http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/10/interlude-broken-silver/

Interlude: A Voice Unheard

Interlude: A Voice Unheard is now out. Password is "lost and found"  

http://ardenttears.com/2021/06/08/interlude-a-voice-unheard/

Interlude: Aftermath

Interlude: Aftermath is now out. I probably should have released this at  the same time as Chapter 11, but it wasn't written yet. Password is "today and tomorrow"  https://ardenttears.com/2021/06/05/interlude-aftermath/

Chapter 11 (Act 1 Finale)

Chapter 11 is out and its an important one. We're at the end of Act 1. Password is "endings and beginnings."  

https://ardenttears.com/2021/06/02/chapter-11/

Slight Delay on Chapter 11 for Patrons and Happy Pride Month

Unfortunately due to a rather unpleasant case of heat exhaustion and a migraine, Chapter 11 will be delayed slightly. I am working through it now and it will be out in time for Patrons to sink their teeth into on the June 1st. And for my LGBTQ+ readers, Rowan and the gang will be celebrating Pride in their own small little way. Happy Pride Month everyone.

Chapter 10

Hello everyone, Chapter 10 is now live for Patrons and I am a very sleepy author. This is what I get for promising to release the chapter before I go to sleep. Anyway, password is "death and taxes"

https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/29/chapter-10/

First Side Story Poll

As promised in the Patron benefits, here is the poll for determining the first side story. Side Stories can cover anything in the Chronicles of the Ardent Flame world and may have very little to no relation to the main story. They may also cover some important aspects of the setting or even put certain historic moments or events mentioned during the story into writing. On rare occasions, a Side...

First Side Story Poll Spoilers

The Forging of Elan Fiir: This will feature the tragedy that led up to the forging of Elan Fiir.

The Pirates of Færich Lan: Do you want to know what happened with Tyris when he couldn't attend Rowan's 11th birthday? Then this is the story for you.

A Scholar's Divine Expedition: Follow Scholar of Divine Anatomy on his wild journey to learn more about the nature of the Goddess.

Chapter 9

New chapter is out for patrons. Going forwards I'll be back on schedule. Now I need much sleep so that I can write chapter 10. Password is "silence and torture"

https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/27/chapter-9/

New Chapters

Sorry that I've been so behind with the patron chapters. To make up for it, we have a bonus chapter. 

The password for Chapter 8 is: "stoic and blame"
The password for Interlude: A Silent Voice is: "blacksmith and wife"

http://ardenttears.com/2021/05/24/chapter-8/
2021-05-24 04:46:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 4

Its running a little late, but the chapter is finally here. I think it was the hardest chapter to write so far.

Password: swords and summer

Chapter 3

Here is Chapter 3 ready and waiting for your reading pleasure.

Password: fall and conquest

Chapter Two

Thank you for being my very first patrons. As promised, here is the password for chapter two: healing and fun

To access this chapter, you can go to the following link:
https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/10/chapter-2/

We're Live with Chapter One

Hello and welcome everyone. Ardent Tears Chapter 1 has been officially released for all to see on my website at the following address: https://ardenttears.com/2021/05/10/chapter-1/

For the first week I will be releasing a chapter a day and then it will be on to my usual schedule of Monday and Friday. To ...