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HoGW BK III, CH 5: The Tellurian Physique
We continue our celebration with a second chapter! Ourspecial links are;Twitter page @LupineKingPatreonto read the specialVoting on Top Web FictionChapter Five: The Tellurian PhysiqueBruised and battered from his session with Vorm, Valerian sat cross-legged on a mat in front of Elder Allard. The old warrior had elected to take over Valerian’s tellurian cultivation. Unlike with Vorm, they were actually going to be cultivating. The old man looked...
HoGW Special: A Day at the Arena II
A Day at the Arena IIValerian followed his uncle as they found their way to their seats. the arena was well stratified, allowing people to see over the heads of those in the row in front of them without much issue. They were headed to one of the upper-class booths in the eastern quadrant and once there they took seats near the very front with Richard wordlessly greeting a tall man decked out in an army uniform.Being new to the arena, Valerian cou...
HoGW BK III, CH 4: A Lesson in Lethality
Hello everyone, welcome to my special birthday release. I turned 22 today! Coincidentally, HogW also just broke through the 200 000 views mark on royalroadl so yay! To celebrate we are going to have a triple release, two regular chapters and a special. Additionally, we have a relaunch of my patreon page as well as a launch of my twitter page. It's my first time on social media since I was on facebook in 2009 so please be nice. I understand I ...
HoGW BK III, CH 3: Fitting II
Author's note: Okay guys! We’re back. Thanks for being so patient and understanding whilst I took my midterms. I really appreciate it. The last two were yesterday. It was tough but I made it through. Methodology of Science was a major pain but that one I killed for sure.In other matters, I had a bad run in with a pressure cooker nine days ago and ended up losing close to forty percent of the skin on my left forearm. Don’t worry, it's ...
Announcement: Midterms are Here!
Midterms are here!Hello everyone,Yes, midsems, midterms, interim assessments, whatever you wish to call them, have caught up with me. I have actually written two already (I killed the first one, don’t worry). We knew they’ll be coming sooner or later. Unfortunately, now that they are here, HoGW must go on hiatus (is it still a hiatus when it’s less than a month?). Remember my deal with my parents? For those who don’t. Yeah, that is still ...
HoGW BK III, CH 2: Fitting
We have a new entry into the Hall of Heroes! That's right, HoGW has a new patron. Ladies, Gentlemen and the otherwise gendered, please, join me in welcoming, thanking and praising;ADAMPlease say a word of thanks to Adam in the comments. his donations are part of what is keeping HoGW free and me writing. sinisterSonnet and I are eternally grateful. Thank you Adam!Chapter Two: Fitting“Well, hello Richard. I’m fine. Thanks for asking. It’s...
HoGW BK III, CH 1: Richard, Richard
Chapter One: Richard, RichardValerian purposefully looked away as his grandparents left his courtyard. There was nothing to say and even if there was, he didn’t trust himself to say it. A glance over at the patriarch caught the pleased smile still on the man’s face. Not wanting to look at that, he turned towards his uncle Richard instead. The scarred knight sensed his discomfort and clasped his shoulder softly.The patriarch spoke up again, ex...
HoGW BK II, CH 31: A Decision Made II
Chapter Thirty-one: A Decision Made IIValerian spun around to face her in shock. That couldn’t be right. His grandmother’s family were plains folk who bred and sold horses. While quite wealthy and well known among the plains tribes, they weren’t some secret ancient clan.“Do you know anything about this?” Avery whispered at Jonas.Jonas shook his head slowly.Luckily, his grandfather jumped in to explain the issue. “Your grandmother’s ...
HoGW BK II, CH 30: A Decision Made I
Fore note:Sorry about Thursday! Like I mentioned on the discord page, I had issues with my laptop. While not truly fixed, its manageable now. I'll release both Thursday's and today's chapter today.______________________________________________Chapter Thirty: A Decision Made I“You seem to have forgotten just who you are speaking with. Endurance. Willpower. Sacrifice. I find it difficult to believe that anyone much less one of you wou...
HoGW BK II, CH 29: Strapping's
Chapter Twenty-nine: Strapping’sValerian stared at the laughing Vorm, unsure what the merriment was about. Was it because of the name of the school or did it have a certain ‘reputation’? he considered it carefully. ‘Strapping’s’. He’d never heard of it. However, Richard had said it was a school under the Royal Military Colleges and he trusted the man’s knowledge of the military. His curiosity peaking, he asked.“Why the laughter?...
HoGW BK II, CH 28: Schools and Objectives
Chapter Twenty-eight: Schools and ObjectivesThe next day, the family was gathered in the courtyard again. Only this time, the jovial atmosphere from the night before was nowhere to be found. Vorm was back to his usual stern self and the rest of the family lounged around, relaxed but focused on the matter at hand. This matter? Valerian’s schooling.“We have delayed enough”, Vorm was saying. “I doubt that any more schools will offer themselv...
HoGW Valentine Special: Poems for Rebecca
Author's Notes:I got caught up in the holiday spirit and wrote some love poems. The first time I've done so in a long while so I thought it would nice to post them for you guys to read as well. There are three poems. The first will be posted here but the other two will be on patreon. Don't worry! They will be public and thus, free for all to access and read but only for 24 hours after which they'll become patron only.This will be ...
Announcement: An Uncertain Fate
HoGW: An Uncertain FateHello everyone,It’s been a while. I’m sorry for dropping off so suddenly but I have some stuff to deal with. It will be clear for those of you who frequent the HoGW discord channel what this announcement is about. For the others, I’ll make it quick.The truth is that last semester’s results came in and I got a poor grade in one of them. It wasn’t bad, technically, but it was a grade I had never gotten before and it...
HoGW BK II, CH 27: Dinner with Family
Chapter Twenty-seven: Dinner with FamilyValerian looked out at his family. Everyone who mattered to him was gathered at the feast. A small private get-together in his courtyard to celebrate his success; his small family, Uncle Vorm’s family, Elder Foreson, Healer Brian and his assistant as well as a few others. His Uncle Vorm had taken to teasing Uncle Jonas and his kids were running up and down after Sela who basically glorified in their atten...
HoGW BK II, CH 26: Gifts of the Divine
Chapter Twenty-six: Gifts of the DivineValerian struggled to wrap his mind around the spirit’s words. ‘Failed! How did it fail?’ he asked mentally.“It appears that the Golden winged peng is indeed worthy as of its title as Monarch of the Heavens. Even watered down to this extent, its will completely resists and disregards mine. To think even my divine will is inferior to legacy as weakened as yours”, it spoke bitterly.“Wait! Milord! W...
HoGW BK II, CH 25: A Legacy In Doubt
Chapter Twenty-five: A Legacy In Doubt“Do you truly believe yourself to be a peng?”The question rang in Valerian’s mind. However, he could not understand why. This set alarm bells ringing because he knew there had to a reason behind the Stormhawk’s enquiry but at the same time he considered it dumb. It was obvious, wasn’t it? He was a Golden Winged Peng! So, why ask? What left his lips though was something different.“My Lord Kuruksa...
HoGW BK II, CH 24: When Before Your God...
Chapter Twenty-four: When Before Your God...Massive eyes, like polished, pastel sapphires shone down at them, their inner fire setting them off with a harsh light. They peered from the sides of a cruelly hooked beak that positively glinted with steely sharpness. Five feathers, long and elegant, stuck up at the front of its head, rising high into the air before falling over its back to reveal exactly who the priests were imitating. Its grey and bl...
HoGW BK II, CH 23: The Stormhawk Summons
Chapter Twenty-three: The Stormhawk SummonsRather unceremoniously, Valerian was marched straight to a carriage and then carted to the clan compound right in front of several startled spectators. Once there, he was taken to the clan’s private temple in the Steel Heart and from there to a strange portal that supposedly lead to the Stormhawk’s abode. He was to go alone. His family weren’t even allowed to follow him. As he was marched through t...
HoGW BK II, CH 22: ...Of Offers and the Lack Thereof
Chapter Twenty-two: ...Of Offers and the Lack ThereofThe ceremony was drawing to a close. The champions had been hailed, the prizes given and the speeches said. The spectators had cheered themselves tired and hoarse and even the music troupes were weary. A few pompous officials were still trying to get their say in, but the Steelborn Arena was fast emptying. As with most official programmes, the majority of the people had left before the closing ...
Announcement: Here We Go Again
Welcome to another year and another book of Heavenward on Golden Wings. It feels a little late to wish you a happy new year so I will simply wish you the best in the upcoming months.And now, here are the first announcements of the year: Editing of Book One is going well. Finding the urge to work after the holidays was a little tough but we are making steady progress. I can’t give you proper timeline yet, but I am confident that things will move...
Message to all
A Message to all readersHello everyone,The year is ending and there’s some stuff that I’d like us to go through before that happens. Before that, Yay! Book One has ended and all that's left is book Two. Well, that might not be the whole truth.You see, what we have is what I'm calling the first draft. Hatchling was fun to write and it just might be my best work yet but it is neither the best it could be nor is it something I can proudl...
HoGW BK II, CH 21: Perspectives
Chapter Twenty-one: PerspectivesIn one of DaleGuard’s many packed taverns“DON’T YOU PEOPLE SEE?” one man was yelling.He was drunk. Incredibly so. So drunk that he had trouble standing straight. Still, he tried to make his point. Fortunately for him, he was of those who got only more impassioned and loud rather than slurry and passive as he became inebriated. Not so fortunate for the other patrons however, who had to hear him.“This is ho...
HoGW BK II, CH 20: Overwhelming
Chapter Twenty: OverwhelmingWhen Valerian saw his opponent he could not help but think of the more stereotypical depictions of arcanists he had read growing up. Tireneal Reed fit them to his ‘t’. He was gaunt, sickly and pale. His eyes were red, appearing bloodshot at first but on closer inspection revealed a cruel, crimson light. His bony fingers clutched at a bone staff that honestly looked healthier and better fed than himself. Two horns f...
HoGW BK II, CH 19: Grim Prospects
Happy Six Month Anniversary everyone and a Merry Christmas! This is the luncheon release. The Extras were in the morning. The final two chapters will come in the evening to finish off the celebration.Thanks to Leafyeyes417 for reminding me about the side story._____________________________________________________________________________Chapter Nineteen: Grim ProspectsAllard looked at him appraisingly before answering. “The how is something very...
HoGW Special: The Free Ones
Falling leavesSlipping loose,Free from their mooringsFree from their allotted rolesFree from their bindingsFrom the structured orderThat rigid frameThat suffocating moldThat rules our lives, our fatesI envy those falling leavesSo bold and so braveThey break loose, break freeLeap out of their assigned slotsWhat courage it must takeTo abandon all you knowAll you haveTo leave you pace as one of manyTo lose your place as one of the multitudeAll for t...
HoGW Special: An Unwilling Departure
My eyelids are heavyAnd beg to closeMy breath hitchesLight are its blowsMy side burnsMy core grows coldAm I dying?My blood spillsFalling to the groundMy flesh grows numbAs I stumble aboutMy hands try vainlyBut my wounds keep bleedingDamn! I am dying.My throat gargles bloodAs I try to screamSomeone, anyone, HELP!Let this be a dreamBut my denial is futileMy unheard cries even more soI am going to die.My resentment surgesWhy me? Why now?This can'...
HoGW Special: My Single Person
I am alone inside these wallsI am alone in this bone domeIt is my mind, my homeIt is my place, my abodeBut there aare things hereNot living things like meIn that sense I'm truly aloneBut still, there are things hereDark things, light things,The deep and shallowSad things, happy thingsThe sweet and mellowThings that pull me here and thereThings that cause to do this or thatThey are hereIn here with meBut I'm alone hereAlone with naught but...
HoGW Special: Mind Adrift
Mind AdriftLost, at seaBuoyant, floatingHealing in the mireOf the primordial soupLost, at seaStewing, brewingCooking in the buffeting windsThe juices of the mind. Delicious!Lost, at seaForgetting, discardingMissing that trainThat special mind trainI’m lost, at seaConfused, befuddledBroken yet mendingTaking a break from thatThat clarity, that sharpnessThat is structured thought.By the oft mad mage Tarhan of theYear 412, Age of Bindings
HoGW Special: All We Ask
One or two!One or two is all I needOne or twoOne or two that’s all I askThis or that or bothSome freedom to chooseTo exert my willTo flex my autonomyYes or No!Yes or no. That’s all I needYes or NoYes or no. That’s all I askAffirm or denyAccept or refuseSimplicity is my only requirementEven if only to trim the excessLet me speak!Let me speak, it’s all I needLet me speakLet me speak that’s all I askNo restrictionsNo hard settingsJust room...
HoGW Special: Righteousness of the Undying
I’ve been lost for a whileConfused and without goalHanging there in the voidDeprived of all I once wasI had forgotten my own formI was left with no directionSimply wandering through lifeGoing where wind and seaWhere breeze and wave take meI’ve been lost for a whileWith my conscience as a compassionThe damned thing never workedHasn’t in a long timeNot in a very long timeUntil now.Thank Verre it’s working now!The proclamation by Akaluta, pr...
