The rooftops of Anglachel are one of the few places in the city I can feel at home. The buildings here are clearly of elven design, and standing on top of the roofs reminds me of the late nights I would look out the window of my bedroom tower and imagine a life away from […]
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Modern Anglachel is the best representation of what Galevyn looked like during the elven occupation. Being the first continent to be explored and settled by the fey, the layout of the city and the architecture are of the original elven design. Anglachel is one of those places where the more things change, the more they
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“I just wish we didn’t have to split up,” Traci says, looking at me with those big, brown eyes. “I know, Trace, but I need to stay near Maxwell, and you need to keep a lookout for anything suspicious,” I explained the plan to her again. “O.K., just take care of yourself. I won’t be
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“How were your lessons today, honey?” I ventured. I knew I needed to at least try to connect with her. “Ms. Lampry wanted to teach me a maths lesson I’d already learned three years ago,” my daughter, Celeste, said dronely. Her dense, curly hair was tied in a loose bun on the top of her
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Before the world of Galevyn formed, four enormous asteroids across the galaxy were charting a course to converge. These asteroids were all that remained of four great ancient civilizations. In each civilization, once their people became adept at magic, a great war would break out to decide who would control it. Ultimately, one group of
#29: The Gods of Galevyn (Part 1) Read More »
“What do you mean leave Reyes?” Eliana asked. “We don’t even really have money. We’re just three girls.” “Three girls . . . . with magic,” I completed for her. “Sure, we’ve all developed a bit of magic, which is a weird coincidence for a group of best friends, but it’d not like we’re Chosen
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Trigger Warning: Misgendering, deadnaming, family problems “Here’s your order, mona,” The waitress said sweetly. “I’m jealous! It looks really good.” I didn’t have the emotional energy to say anything, but I did look up and nod. I think I managed the slightest of grins. The waitress seemed to get it and gave me a sympathetic
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After the elves of the Fey Realm invaded the newly renamed continent of Anglachel, it did not take long for their reach to extend to all different parts of Planet Galevyn. The Summer Queen led the colonization of Anglachel, providing re-education opportunities and labor programs to the indigenous populations of orcs, goblins, and humans. They
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“You must be the famous Star I’ve heard so much about!” announced a rotund man that answered the door. He was a lightly-skinned human with dark hair. He had a finely cropped goatee that ended in a tight braid. He had a broad smile on his face that did not look natural. “I wouldn’t say
#25: A Lot to Handle (Part 2) Read More »
I had to get out of there. It felt like that baby was crying every hour of every day. Every time I managed to shut my eyes, he’d start up again. I was never under any illusions that being a single mother would be easy, but I did think my adventuring pals would be a
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