Chapter Ten: A Clash of Flame and Gold Valerian did not hesitate. The ground cracked underneath him as he pushed off it, golden wings beating with enough force to release a visible shockwave. No sooner had he done so that fire erupted where he had been standing with tongues of flame that reached up into…
Chapter Nine: Confrontations The dark blade stepped away from the door and walked back to the centre of the room. “As per your wishes, I have turned Misses Langston and Gavriel away!” Pugio said stiffly. Said master was splayed out on the floor, flat on his back. Golden wings stretched out beside him, taking up much…
Sorry for the delay guys! Had some stuff I needed to deal with. Chapter Eight: Worrying Implications Theoren sat at the table, letting the tantalising aromas fill his nostrils and kindle his hunger. He could practically taste the spread already. She glanced away from the table, watching as Lilian laid out more food. The old…
Chapter Seven: Spiritual Legacies Lilian gave a pause, catching herself for a moment. “Do you understand the difference between a spiritual legacy and a normal one?” Valerian shook his head no. “Hmmn”, his teacher intoned. “Figured that might be the case.” “According to records older than I care to date, when Verre reabsorbed her firstborn,…
Chapter Six: An Incredible Find The study had once been a magnificent sight to behold. With its rich oak panelling and gleaming brass fixtures, it was a testament to wealth and refinement. Shelves lined with rare leather-bound books, knickknacks gathered over centuries of travel and a desk that was a masterpiece of intricate woodwork; this…
Chapter Five: Unchained Spirit Valerian delighted in his transformation. Only in this form did he truly feel complete. It wasn’t just his body that changed. His aura did so as well. He became one befitting the title of Monarch of the Heavens. He was the conqueror who rewarded his followers and slaughtered his enemies. He…
Chapter Four: Secrets Out “A steel monolith!?” Valerian repeated in amazement. Within him, his phantasm stirred intrigued by the thought that they’d be facing one of their kind soon. “How?” Valerian asked, pushing up on the butler in a daze. Steel monoliths were rare. Valerian wasn’t sure how rare but he knew enough to say…
Chapter Three: The Ties that Bind Valerian grabbed another large book off the shelf, this one was a summarised account of the life of Array Master Taevan Alexius, the legendary figure who invented the three-tier enchantment system and the Onthed glyph script. Placing, his former reading material back, he resigned himself to yet another night…
Author’s Note: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! I was delayed by festivities but I hope this reaches you as intended. If not then I hope waking up on boxing day to read this feels like an extra present. Extra warm holiday greeting and thanks to everyone who chose to support me on patreon….
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