Amdirlain’s PoV - Vehtë - Mediterranean Sea
Kadaklan was the first to exit the house and kneel beside Amdirlain; his quiet patience drew her from her silence. “Thank you.”
“For what?”
“Your help with the past life meditations,” said Amdirlain. “Their effectiveness has improved since I closed down Resonance, and the change in my species c...
2024-08-08 03:03:45 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Vehtë - Mediterranean Sea
Amdirlain and Sarah reappeared kilometres to the south, with Klipyl, Kadaklan, and Jinfeng arrayed in a crescent, looking north at the blasts of power on display. With no line of sight to the pit, Amdirlain tried to glean how Lutu could perceive her surroundings from her still-rousing thoughts.
“We’ve got a Dragon s...
2024-08-04 11:49:15 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Vehtë - Mediterranean Sea
As the trio landed at the camp, Klipyl rested her head against Sarah. “I should have gotten Ammie to adopt me as her daughter.”
“Why? You ended up with two big sisters instead,” said Sarah.
Klipyl regarded her blankly. “How?”
“Sister-in-law is a concept where we come from,” explained Amdirlai...
2024-08-01 03:24:50 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Material Plane - Vehtë
The darkness of the Demi-Plane hung across Amdirlain and seemed to soak into her flesh. The basic rules she had applied across the Demi-Plane had only lightly influenced the energy within the Mana, leaving it rich with Chaos. She brought up the list of Malfex options in Analysis, and a claustrophobic fear seized her as she consi...
2024-07-28 09:49:24 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands
Amdirlain appeared with Sarah at the spire’s base. Within the shadows of the canopy, a playful breeze carried an icy chill as it played with Amdirlain’s azure locks.
“Why here?” asked Sarah.
“Best place to attract attention and give them something else to worry about,” said Amdirlain. “Have them scrambling with concer...
2024-07-25 12:34:42 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Livia was the first arrival to the morning training session, and her bright, knowing smile drew a sigh from Amdirlain.
“Don’t be like that, Móðir,” reassured Livia. “You’ll lose all your happy vibe.”
“What?” asked Amdirlain suspiciously.
“I’m famili...
2024-07-21 12:47:21 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Material Plane
Desolation composed of rock, mud, stagnant water, and noxious gases surrounded her within the cradle of the planet’s atmosphere. Nearby, the foul stench of rotten eggs wafted up from pits of bubbling mud stirred by volcanic forces far beneath the surface. A presence manifested beside her as she sang a breathable atmosphere into place. ...
2024-07-18 01:20:07 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
After opening the Gate near Moloch’s Domain, Amdirlain returned to the Monastery and only turned off the water flow two weeks later. Yet, it was another three weeks before she heard from Tephros again. It was the middle of the afternoon’s second session, and Amdirlain was creating shield-si...
2024-07-14 03:39:37 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Gilorn appeared, radiating a cheerful shimmer of light from her frame before Amdirlain made it through casting even a third of the assigned spells. A signal from Morgana had her wait for Amdirlain to finish.
When the last explosion stilled behind the barrier, Gilorn spoke. “Are there an...
2024-07-10 11:40:58 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Material Plane
Having shaken off the foulness of her true form, Amdirlain took in the Earth-like world. Resonance briefly expanded to encompass its entire globe, checking for issues like those she had healed off Gideon’s list before she drew in and concentrated her attention south. Plumes of black smoke lapped at the clear sky, and she sensed the fla...
2024-07-07 07:06:39 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
After they parted ways to go about their morning routines, the self-doubts Andirlain expected reared their head. While she was training, she kept them at bay by pushing harder, restocking Foundry’s crystal stockpiles and smothering them with memories of Sarah’s happiness. When the lunch chi...
2024-07-04 05:08:20 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Amdirlain’s days became a hectic mix of lessons and creation, though time spent with Sarah allowed her regular relaxation. Seven months had passed since Aitherlar started teaching her, and although Amdirlain continued to extend her psionic skills, their evolution remained elusive.
Amdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
It took another ninety days of morning meditation and training sessions before Amdirlain’s sigil behaved. In learning to control it, the exercises caused Ki State and Ki Infusion to combine into Ki Body. This resulting Power was the key to her sigil, providing a clear boundary for its expansi...
2024-06-26 08:23:50 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
When the trio crossed the Domain’s boundary, the fields were quiet. Amdirlain stopped to listen, but Gilorn immediately jumped to the hall.
“You’ve still some time before your evening session with Gilorn,” observed Sarah.
“I’d thought I’d meet with Livia,” said Amdir...
2024-06-23 03:41:27 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Aitherlar’s room gleamed. The Outlands sunlight, drawn in through dimensional windows across expanses, reflected through columns of multi-hued diamond. Though Amdirlain knew about the construction before she crossed the threshold, she stopped to consider it with sight alone. Still wearing ...
2024-06-19 21:27:04 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Torrent - The City of Blacken Spires
Amdirlain had reappeared on a mountainside with a clear view of the artificial neighbouring peaks. The city’s footprint was a lopsided quadrilateral, with the nearest side only three hundred kilometres with the largest just over eight hundred. Within its boundary were erratic layers lined with jumbled buildings, t...
2024-06-17 22:35:51 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Demi-Plane
The reported songs of the three succubi venturing into the Abyss’ deep planes buzzed in her mind. Amdirlain shifted to an empty Demi-Plane and quickly altered it to contain a perfectly smooth stone plain. The same crystals Amdirlain used to contain the Fallen formed barriers for the three summoning circles, unconcerned that they’d allow ...
2024-06-15 02:46:19 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Though it was tempting to listen in while Sarah and Aitherlar met with Livia, Amdirlain filtered their voices from Resonance. With Klipyl and Dareios flanking her, she strolled towards the Duty Pavilion.
Along the road, students were heading to scattered locations for breakfast, many havi...
2024-06-09 21:46:44 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
When Amdirlain and Gilorn returned to the training hall, they found the place empty of life. Sarah was absent from the mountain while Klipyl and Dareios were using a room at the library for language lessons. Assorted mature adult metallic dragons in Human form, along with Morgana, now occupied ...
2024-06-06 12:15:27 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Amdirlain danced close to Sarah for over an hour, relaxing in her arms. Though the style had shifted repeatedly, Amdirlain had controlled her nervousness at choosing dances that let them hold each other. Sarah’s complex themes gained sweeping energy, and Amdirlain delighted in the reaction da...
2024-06-01 12:38:30 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Kadaklan’s approach prompted Amdirlain to admit her dilemma. Though she looked forward to the morning session, she didn’t want Sarah to stop holding her.
It’s not simply loneliness, is it?
Sarah gently tapped Amdirlain’s nose.
“What?” protested Amdir...
2024-05-28 22:18:22 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Amdirlain headed to the sparring area and motioned for the other students to face the door. “You don’t need to watch us, as you’ll have an illusion presenting the moves to practise. Consider it good practise for concentration.”
Everyone wants me to stretch my capabilities so I...
2024-05-25 15:27:47 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
After Dareios spent some time fidgeting and fussing as he tried to settle and open his mind, Amdirlain took his thoughts in hand. A rush of understanding about base elements and Amdirlain heard the Wizard Class unlock. The Mana pool within him sounded like a tiny basin, and the surroundings pro...
2024-05-23 03:26:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe music of chains I can’t see gleams like links of black ice in my mind’s eye. I’m a butterfly pinned to the wall by hooks anchored in stone.
Despite my panting efforts and throwing myself against those chains, they remain clamped about my flesh. The place echoes of crashing glass and squealing steel, mirroring the agony of the molten river that still rumbles inside my head. I shu...
2024-05-20 11:17:40 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
When Cyrus arrived, he had Dareios in tow, looking like a dusky-skinned Wood Elf dressed in the monastery’s uniform. While Dareios looked hesitant about disturbing them, Master Cyrus calmly regarded the pair hugging Gail and turned back towards the gate.
“No, you have a lesson,” pro...
2024-05-17 22:33:04 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
While answering questions about the monastery from Rainith and Nordil, Amdirlain held out the memory crystals with the worlds’ songs to Roher and Laleither.
“The songs for a planet’s life?” questioned Roher.
“The songs used to create life on several planets. Each cry...
2024-05-15 05:02:21 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
Amdirlain recounted her conversation with Sarah, stopping occasionally as Sarith restrained her questions. After she’d finished, Sarith addressed the questions the recount had raised, and Sarah joined the discussion and sat beside Amdirlain. Sarah listened while Amdirlain cleared up the few o...
2024-05-11 10:03:59 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
While they waited for the others, Klipyl and Gail shifted through various forms. While Amdirlain focused on the changing melodies within each, she tried to feel them through Harmony. A teasing echo of the energy at play lingered mockingly within her flesh, but she couldn’t bring it forth with...
2024-05-08 06:20:42 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Demi-Plane
The glow from Gilorn illuminated the house-sized interior of the new Demi-Plane.
“For today’s demi-planes, I want you to improvise around my songs,” instructed Gilorn. “I’ll handle the foundation work, but I want you to add elements to as many melody lines as possible. However, focus on holding a perfect pitch for whatever yo...
2024-05-04 06:36:40 +0000 UTC View PostAmdirlain’s PoV - Outlands - Outpost of the Monastery of the Western Reaches
When they arrived back at the courtyard, Cyrus was chatting with Klipyl within the circle of benches.
“The limit is always resources,” advised Cyrus.
“Gemstones don’t come to the surface unaided,” grumbled Klipyl. “Are you going to keep them working the fields unti...
2024-04-30 08:03:47 +0000 UTC View Post