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Chapter 312 - Fear
https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/124685391/3fda3b7c0ec944bc8ca6d4aacb14dbbd/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742515200&token-hash=6LxYLSpA1z3aRU34mnxlju5pE7etGPBkMAMducx-l1Y%3D--------------Kai pointed his spear where the cultist had disappeared. Dense plumes of fog swept over them, chilling his skin and obscuring his senses. The burnt woods turned swirling white, though he couldn’t perceive the use of skill o...
Chapter 311 - Surrounded
A/N:Greetings! Enjoy the 3.6k chunky chapter :)https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/124404631/4a839d111a4b4d538d641f619738fc41/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742169600&token-hash=jisrAa848kb6ck5V0yO-FJCVkHumCZjeVH7cVB4qLiQ%3D--------------Kai spread his senses to both sides of the tunnel. The euphoria from advancing his profession turned into a cold sweat on his back. He couldn't perceive the cultist but trust...
Chapter 310 - Evolution
A/N:Hope you like the Guide notifications. A lot of them. P.S. Check the pdf for colors :)YELLOW TIER ANNOUNCEMENT:Hi, hope you’re doing well. Later today, I’ll be publishing the final chapter of Book 4 for the Green Tier. I didn’t want to take another pause given I recently came back, but I’ll need to at least skip Monday to plot out book 5. I’ve got a ton of work to finalize the lore, new characters and the worldbuilding of the next a...
Chapter 309 - Extreme Measures
A/N:Thank you for the patience. It's been a complicated week behind the scenes. You know, two steps forward and one back, though I also got some good news.Lemme know if you like the 3.3k chappy. we're closing in to the end of Book 4!https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/123647159/6f24e5115e0a4f609b2184bfb4664753/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1741219200&token-hash=DnsLN5t2L3fozYtbqQ3cCzhcSm5gczOhAKmyetUYxpo%...
Chapter 308 - The Price for Freedom
A/N: Sorry it took a while. Got stuck in a downward spiral. The next one will come sooner. I hope you're all doing well :)2.95k chappyhttps://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/122869462/9ae1bfd957ec4765afe7c011662e940f/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742169600&token-hash=vIedt5uReBzcdyaAyxWxrZlsxtW3ei4CCSISjSIEoWM%3D----------Kai stared at the luminous bead vibrating in his palm. He wrecked his brain for an explanat...
Chapter 307 - Unexpected Paths
A/N:3k chappy :)https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/122297830/3291f154c8a54c0d97ecf7225db236ee/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742169600&token-hash=AGhs8A4ThH3ePnlsyEKH_aVmSkiwqlNHvNs3Vbb8JFA%3D---------Kai extended Mana Observer and tentatively listened for Hallowed Intuition’s whispers. With an effort, he forced his thoughts away from the blood soaked chamber to the path ahead. The illuminated hallway outside ...
Chapter 306 - The Price of Victory
A/N: Greetings! I got one year closer to death today :) I hope y'all are doing well too. I'll add the new tiers today. They change nothing for those currently subscribed.https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/121890096/13f4ac2abe804e1a87d3d78806216ddb/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1739318400&token-hash=UULR4i4vN8zwwjYUI0nG1tGjwSpZIvEtBZjEMC3hCt4%3D----------Crimson streaks spread through the inky water pooli...
Chapter 305 - Fighting Against Time
A/N: Greetings! This chapter took a bit longer than I anticipated. I wasn't happy with the pacing of the first draft, so I fell into an editing spiral, rewrote several parts and cut about 500 words XD.Good news: I'm pretty satisfied with it now. After slimming down, it ended up being 2.8k, lemme me know what you think of the pace :)ORANGE TIER ANNOUNCEMENT:Hi, hope you’re doing well. Later today, I’ll be publishing the final chapter o...
Chapter 304 - Niel
A/N: Don't look at my sleep schedule and enjoy :)Patreon is officially +9https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/121097372/6816016d3fc04690ba61b9860c6f8e58/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742169600&token-hash=y2BVeRiEHW-RDJG2Ym1PSc624u-ydFbCwCkndk0ZgJo%3D----------Kai gulped.I’ve found him…The realization sank in like a rock, slow and bulky.Since Niel had been abducted, the scene at the misty docks had replaye...
ANNOUNCEMENT
Good tidings! Hope you’re all doing well.Here’s the prophesied announcement. With chapter 304, the Yellow Tierwill be 9 chapters (~3 weeks) ahead of RR. As anticipated, I want to set up the mythical €10 Green Tier(~5 weeks/15 chapters ahead), but I don’t want to charge anyone currently in the Yellow Tier more.For those kind souls who stuck with me through the harrowing times—I will always be grateful for your support—I’ll be turning...
Chapter 303 - Strings of Fate
A/N: Greetings! Very soon Patreon will be all caught up for the updated Yellow Tier, which is going to be ~3 weeks ahead (9 chapters) as I transition myself to (hopefully) 3 chapters per week! For now, I'm going to continue at a pace of 2 per week and try to work my way up. That's the ultimate goal, but I prefer to favor quality over quantity. I was never quite satisfied with the quality when I churned out 4 chapters.P.S.I might make anot...
Chapter 302 - Choices
https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/120485410/b38f665084804fbb9951f372d743bdad/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1742169600&token-hash=OkrXQu1YLxi3g-upvjzyEqIJdleKRRtk0PoZCIoHyr0%3D-------“Long time no see.” The shroud of Shadow fell away as Flynn stepped into the light of the discarded lantern. His gaze flew over the cell, looking for threats. He crouched to retrieve his dagger from the dead guard, his grin stra...
Audiobook release!
Greetings! I'm excited to finally announce that the audiobook for book two of Elydes: Tides of Changeis now available! It took a bit longer than the e-book, but I'm very excited with the work done on it! If you like to listen rather than read, here is the link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Elydes-2-Tides-of-Change-Audiobook/B0DR38S8QWI greatly appreciate your support!
Chapter 301 - Perfect Timing
A/N:Hope you enjoy :)https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/120139803/d34c9cdf728e4ab690f55bf1fd530031/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1737158400&token-hash=CPXy6coUUA_s95046eVN3NJdJr76I7QMSBbIMONz_M8%3D----------The cold voice echoed off the underground tunnels, making it hard to discern its origin. Kai lay motionless on the icy stone floor. He cradled Kea’s head in an attempt to wake her, but she seemed to have su...
Chapter 300 - The Silver Lining
A/N:3.1k words for the 300th chapter. Maybe I should have cut 100...https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/119800927/7721568f95a9406d86b7ba92e64a334e/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1736726400&token-hash=YcUdwZOoAaS8c8TZNcEDGAt0rAdvuOXUw2Zp-DIFqx4%3D---------The splitting headache made Kai wish he could slip back into nothingness. It felt as if his brain had been squeezed and pounded, worse than any skill strain or ma...
Chapter 299 - Musings on the Condition of Humanity
Orange Tier Announcement:With this, the Orange Tier is back 4 chapters ahead of RR. I'm again sorry for the mess of the last months, and thank you for all the patience <3I'll continue to release chapters for the Yellow Tier to also bring it back where it should be.https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/119470570/3143121174fa4caab44d65e9084f1613/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1736380800&token-hash=lWirq-mwBkxC...
Chapter 298 - Descending into Darkness
A/N:Happy Late Christmas <3 3.6k chapter. I made another post with a personal update, so it's visible for all the tiers.https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/118790164/bc2efffe7d32480a8c60f0e31f917b3c/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1735430400&token-hash=3l8jgPYxvldZQyZNDUW_9j39BDJwcBqIw8BGYXWafp8%3D------------Kai stared at the rough stone steps descending into the ground, his mind blank. A cold gust buffeted hi...
Late, late update!
Hey everyone, I am sorry it took an incredibly long time to post again, and for not updating you properly. It’s been a hard period; a lot has been going on. I felt like if I took a hiatus I would be giving up and have an impossible time trying to start writing again.Now that this chapter is done, I am hoping it’ll help me to push forward with less constant pressure. I know where the rest of the book is going, and should start putting out chap...
Chapter 297 - Hunting Shadows
A/N:Sorry, for the delay. I've been dealing with the side effects of new meds, and it took a while to get used to them. I should be better next week, and I'll probably make a longer post then.Thank you for your patience from the bottom of my heart, I know this period sucked <32.8k chappy https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/116045072/f521f66d023d478b90e5d6dcb000fa53/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1731801600...
Chapter 296 - Lost in the Mist
A/N:2.8k chappy! https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/115646279/87118b3344534566a3b9758ce6274d21/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1731283200&token-hash=HYzCYhtjs5En-HvzT1GNZmkYiK_dHiaGx0HmHGS90Xo%3D------------The rowboat scraped against the bottom of the lake, coming to a halt a few meters from where the willow branches dipped into the water. Kai stretched Mana Observer over the island as far as the shrouding mist a...
Chapter 295 - Ambush
https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/115351179/ddf9d34db2b342029651064b9006d811/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1730851200&token-hash=I4cK4uVuh6hOpmoCYpZx1ZExR78JwQ6a_zodFucl0U8%3D---------------Not waiting for the enemies to get any closer, Kai cast a layer of ice over the pier and condensed the mist into an opaque sheet. Five glowing presences charged toward them—all early Yellow—while the fisherman who gave t...
Chapter 293 - Brewing Shadows
https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/114784195/6d289ff0d83442aeb3ec7bd901f7e1bc/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1730160000&token-hash=k-kqlnKO-nMKRMSQhv3WWyqO7hMLBqFb0FyedyA3PdA%3D-----------Kai forcefully shut the notebook and stored it in his ring.Everyone had poured their mind over the plan—Valela included. It was foolish to believe he would catch a detail they all missed, yet his mind couldn’t stop restlessl...
Chapter 292 - Across the Mirror
A/N: Greetings! We are setting up for the last stages of book 4/this arc and the big finale. Hope you all enjoy it! I'm sure everything will go without a hitch or bloodshed :)https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/114458912/27eacbecf9654d5f95d24e45f5388664/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1729728000&token-hash=Ia94HTQO87ZpSrw9IxnFLxl4xe1j0949u1X5sFa3Avg%3D---------Formless shadows swarmed over the silver surface. V...
Chapter 291 - Raelion
A/N: We're closing in to the conclusion of this arc :)For anyone confused, this chapter takes place roughly one monthafter the events of the last.https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/114151821/037d3e23faf8448a9bcbd3980dbfc760/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1729296000&token-hash=oK2nWPqjGRQPiyb0kpbiIvDiDF-fTn7suIcfkYp_zOk%3D--------- “Miss Hightide.” Professor Hulmus called from the base of the amphitheater ...
Chapter 290 - Trails
A/N:A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.I—on the other hand—might be a tiny bit late. This chapter took me way longer than I expected XD. I rewrote a part I didn't like and spent way too much time editing, getting obsessed over a few details. On the plus side, it's almost 2.9k :)Next one will be on Tuesday. I really want to get on par this week (even if I'm terrible at time management).ht...
Chapter 289 - Drowning
A/N: I made it! And only a day later than I planned lolIt's nice writing with my brain fully working (or at least as much as before I got sick XD). Enjoy the 2.8k chapter :)https://c10.patreonusercontent.com/4/patreon-media/p/post/113708389/91a589b7d0ca43a28f564068e2387e41/eyJhIjoxLCJwIjoxfQ%3D%3D/1.pdf?token-time=1728604800&token-hash=R6pWtPCPqNutEj7xOyCQbxOFp7YUtO3othumiWeK_JY%3D--------------“Why does nobody listen?” Caeli stomped on t...
Chapter 288 - Rumors and Lies
A/N: Hi, I'm here! This chapter also took more than I thought XDI'm mostly healed, but my brain is still foggy from last week. It takes twice as much effort to squeeze each idea out of my head. Though it's getting better though, so let's stay positive :)My hopeful schedule for this week will be to publish Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. I've been spending more time editing each one till I'm satisfied with it, but one way or the...
Chapter 287 - Thickening Mist
A/N:Hi, I’m sorry for the delay. This chapter took waaaay longer than I anticipated. I went to see a doctor on Tuesday and got prescribed an antibiotic and other meds because I wasn’t really getting better. Today I’m finally seeing some improvement.To be honest, I was really annoyed at feeling like garbage and ended up procrastinating these last few days. I’m not good at focusing when I’m in pain. So, I plan to get the next chapter out ...
Mini-update II
Greetings, alas I carry ill omens. I'm still afflicted by sickness. This virushas proven far more persistent and vexing than anticipated. I wish I could just strangle the virus and be done with it, but until I awaken those powers, I can only curse my body. On the plus side, I gained new inspiration on how to describe being delirious. I'm over the worst of it now, though still not quite well. I've been writing, but fighting against my ...