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Into The Badland
Sand crunched under Zhilak’s boots as he stumbled into the Forbidden Ruins. Dunes stretched behind him, swallowing the low town’s gate in a haze of dust. Cracked stone arches rose from the ground, their surfaces rough and etched with figures clutching orbs. Vines coiled around pillars, leaves thick with grit, some hanging loose and swaying with the wind. The air hissed through gaps in the walls, flinging fine sand into his eyes and stinging his cheeks. Every surface was covered in carvings, showing men and women with hands raised, some crowned with jagged lines of Aether, others kneeling, their faces worn smooth by centuries. No birds called, no insects buzzed. Silence pressed heavily, broken only by the scrape of his steps on gravel. The ruins felt alive, watching, their stones cold under his touch as shadows stretched long while the sun dipped, painting the arches in hues of orange and gray.Zhilak leaned against a pillar, hand clutching his side. Blood stuck to his fingers, warm an
Into The Badland
Sand crunched under Zhilak’s boots as he stumbled into the Forbidden Ruins. Dunes stretched behind him, swallowing the low town’s gate in a haze of dust. Cracked stone arches rose from the ground, their surfaces rough and etched with figures clutching orbs. Vines coiled around pillars, leaves thick with grit, some hanging loose and swaying with the wind. The air hissed through gaps in the walls, flinging fine sand into his eyes and stinging his cheeks. Every surface was covered in carvings, showing men and women with hands raised, some crowned with jagged lines of Aether, others kneeling, their faces worn smooth by centuries. No birds called, no insects buzzed. Silence pressed heavily, broken only by the scrape of his steps on gravel. The ruins felt alive, watching, their stones cold under his touch as shadows stretched long while the sun dipped, painting the arches in hues of orange and gray.Zhilak leaned against a pillar, hand clutching his side. Blood stuck to his fingers, warm an
Seed of rebellion
Dust swirled in the Glitch slums’ training yard, dirt packed hard under boots. Huts sagged, walls patched with rusted metal and torn cloth. Fires burned low, smoke curling with a sour smell. Sticks clacked as scavengers sparred, shouts sharp in the morning air. Barrels of scavenged goods, bent nails, and cracked pots lined the edges, glinting in faint sunlight.Zhilak gripped a stick, sweat beading on his brow. His shirt stuck to whip scars, blood crusted from yesterday’s fight. Kaelin stood opposite, her scarred face set, braids tight. She swung her stick, wood meeting wood with a crack. Zhilak blocked, arms shaking, feet sliding in dust. The pulse in his chest thumped, heat spreading to his hands.She stepped back. “Hold steady.” Her eyes flicked to his stance. “Again.”He thrust, stick aiming for her side. She dodged, her warped Aura slowing his swing, air thick like water. He pushed through, pulse flaring, and landed a hit on her arm. She grinned. “Better.”Jax watched from a crat
Defiance Rising
The low town's yard baked under the midday sun. Dirt packed hard from foot traffic. Crates lined one side, stacked uneven. Sticks leaned against a hut wall, cut straight for practice. Fire pit sat cold, ashes gray and scattered. Huts framed the space, doors ajar, voices drifting from inside. Smoke lingered from morning cook, faint scent of charred roots hanging in the air.Zhilak stood in the center, grip tight on his stick. Kaelin circled slow, her own stick held loose. Her eyes traced his stance, the way his weight shifted left. She tapped her stick against his, wood clacking sharp. He parried, arm extending full. The block held, but his shoulder pulled, old wound from the raid tugging the skin.She nodded once. "Again." Thrust came low, aiming knee. Zhilak stepped aside, counter with a sweep to her midsection. She blocked, sticks crossing. Force pushed back through his arms. Sweat beaded on his forehead, dripping into eyes. He blinked it away, feet planting firm.The group watched
Affair's Bitter Sting
The low town sprawled under the capital's shadow. Huts leaned into each other, walls patched with splintered planks and faded cloth. Roofs sagged, water stains spreading like dark veins. Paths twisted narrow, mud clinging to every bend. Smoke drifted up from small fires, carrying the sharp tang of burning herbs. People shuffled in the dim glow, faces half-hidden under hoods, eyes glinting sharp in the shadows.Zhilak pushed through the iron gate. Hinges scraped metal on metal as it swung shut behind him. No guard stepped forward to challenge him. He pressed his body against the rough walls, the stone cool through his shirt. His back throbbed where the whip had bitten, cloth sticking to the open cuts. Blood crusted in thick lines. His shoes sank soft into the soil. His chest rose and fell, each breath pulling at the ribs that cracked under Harlan's boot.A rustle came from a crooked lane ahead. "Stray meat?" A form peeled from the darkness. Broad shoulders under a torn vest. Face twist
Festival Of Torment
The plaza stretched wide under Eryndor's clear sky. Flags hung from tall poles. Colors looked bright in the full sun. Marston red led the line. Harrison blue followed close. Bramwell green sat third. Brighton yellow finished the group. Stalls lined the edges. Smell of cooked birds mixed with new bread. Beer poured into mugs. Musicians picked strings. People moved in groups. Feet hit the ground hard.Zhilak stepped down from the cart. Strong hands pushed his arms. Chest hurt from the motion. He looked over the crowd. Faces turned. Low talks started. Fingers pointed. He raised his chin. Walked to the Marston spot.Harlan waited there. Staff held tight. Eyes hard. "Stand in the center," he ordered. Voice carried across the space. People heard. Zhilak obeyed. Feet planted firm. Heart beat fast.Harlan climbed the raised area. Crowd went quiet. Arm went up. "Today we remember wins. Monsters pushed back. Enemies held off. But one fails." Finger pointed at Zhilak. "My child. No system. Stain
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