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Marine Set Sail

Setting souls

The two men couldn't have looked more out of place on the cold afternoon streets of New Hadepee. The first was a scrawny fellow, no taller than five foot eight, wearing a white shirt marred with ugly reddish-brown stains and a pair of plain tan pants. His companion, by contrast, carried himself with an air of quiet authority—a regal-looking man with a neatly trimmed black beard, wrapped in a great black coat with a red scarf pulled snug around his neck. "I heard the man himself has come back," the one in the stained shirt said, carefully balancing on the curb with his arms outstretched. "Oh? And where did you hear that?" his companion asked, turning his head with amusement to watch the precarious balancing act. "Welp, the sergeant major told me to go down to Olker, so I figured that could only mean he's back," the man in the white shirt replied. "Vistor has close cultural and political ties with the kingdom of Olker. Don't you think it's just a protection job?" the older man in black inquired, a hint of humor in his voice. "Oh, come on, Mang, you know they'd never give someone like me a protection job," the man in the white shirt scoffed, jumping off the curb and spinning around a lamppost. The older man—now known as Mang—came to a halt, reaching into his coat and pulling out an envelope. "Well, Tai, I suppose you're wrong." Mang handed the envelope to him. Tai peeled open the envelope, sliding out the letter and studying it carefully. "Oh wow, so Marlin is marrying the queen of those people?" he asked with a shrug. "She is not a queen. Don't let anyone call her that," Mang snapped. "And if her people weren't so damn difficult, we would have annexed them already." "So we let them succeed but not Gascon? Whose idea was that? They're more like us than those humans are," Tai said, frowning. "Gascon was willing to sell to the Emperor for a small chunk of change," Mang quipped. "The Noctrous family was not." "Ok so what's that matter, all we need is a little persuasion to change their minds? We killed the chief of Gnomandale and sent his stuffed head back to them, then they sold Gnomendale to us. All we need to do to get Olker is beat the hell out of Sylvie and she will sell." Tai folds the letter and places it back into the envelope. "Tai, the people of Vistor don't have the heart to see us beat up the Eladrin people like we did the Gnomes, and plus their Chief tramp Silvye is much too pretty for us to put her head on a stick."  "Welp, it's our loss," Tai muttered, spitting onto the sidewalk. "No, it's not. Not if Chester is back…" Tai frowned. "What's Chester gonna do?" "Last I recall, his fallout with Sylvie wasn't just a petty disagreement. Before he died, he built a fleet of ships and hid them in a cove somewhere. If he wanted revenge, all he'd need is an army." "And who the hell would fight for him?" "The same people who fight for us—the poor." This is a prequel to Then Maker, another story of mine. The writing may feel somewhat outdated compared to my more recent work, but it consists of a series of scenes that occur before the main events of the novel. The description is one of my most recent pieces, which is why it differs in style from the rest of the book.
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Celestial Venom: The Starbound Ascension

**Title:** *Celestial Venom: The Starbound Ascension* **Genre:** Epic Fantasy / Cultivation Novel **Step into a World Where Stars and Insects Hold the Key to Cosmic Power...** In the secluded valley of Vessryn, where ancient forests whisper forgotten secrets and mountains cradle hidden magic, a humble village youth discovers a destiny written in the stars—and etched into the venom of a celestial insect. **Kaelan Voss**, a storm-eyed farmhand with restless dreams, stumbles upon a luminous creature in the enchanted Blackwood—a being of starlight and iridescent wings. This fateful encounter awakens a dormant power within him, binding his soul to the lost art of **Celestial Insect Cultivation**, an ancient practice that merges the lethal beauty of nature’s smallest predators with the boundless energy of the cosmos. **But power demands sacrifice.** As Kaelan uncovers cryptic texts and visions of swirling galaxies, he learns of the **Celestial Chrysalis**—a metamorphosis that could elevate him to godlike heights or consume him utterly. Yet dark forces stir in the shadows: rogue cultivators, covetous sects, and a legacy of corruption threatening to twist this cosmic gift into a tool of devastation. Guided by enigmatic allies like the wanderer **Torian** and driven to seek the reclusive sage **Master Solin**, Kaelan embarks on a perilous journey across ruins pulsing with latent magic and highlands veiled in myth. With every step, he must balance the allure of infinite power against the weight of a world teetering between enlightenment and chaos. **Will he ascend as a beacon of cosmic harmony… or become the harbinger of its ruin?** **Perfect for fans of:** - **Xianxia** tales with a fresh twist, blending insect-based cultivation and stellar mysticism. - **Epic coming-of-age journeys** where humble beginnings collide with universe-shaking stakes. - **Lush, immersive worlds** where every shadow hides ancient secrets and every star whispers destiny. **Dive into Chapter 1** and witness the awakening of a legend—where the flutter of a celestial wing ignites a war for the soul of creation. *The chrysalis has chosen. The stars align. Will you answer their call?* --- **Why Read It?** - **Unique Magic System:** Witness cultivation like never before—venomous insects and cosmic energy fuse into a breathtaking symbiosis. - **Moral Complexity:** Explore the razor’s edge between ambition and corruption in a world where power is as perilous as it is sublime. - **Cinematic Worldbuilding:** From moss-cloaked ruins to starlit temples, every page immerses you in a realm where myth and reality collide. **Begin the Ascension.** *Celestial Venom: The Starbound Ascension* awaits—where destiny is forged in venom and starlight.
Sail_in_my_dreams · 8.1K Views
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