Daniel Thompson
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I took a deep breath, willing the redness in my eyes to dissipate as Skarz picked himself up from the ground, a smug look on his face. "That's all I wanted to see, the monster you truly are," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "I warn you again, associating with a King of Curses will only get you killed. Pledge your undying loyalty to the ruler of the Andarbani territory if you don't want to meet such a fate." I remained silent, still feeling the weight of my anger slowly fading away. I knew…-
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Minotaurs were notorious for being difficult to deal with and could pose a serious problem, especially if they were here to make demands. As we approached the envoy, Skarz took the lead, his chest puffed up in pride. "I am Skarz, honored son of the great Fenghis Rhan, ruler of the Andarbani territory," he declared, his voice booming with honorifics as he gestured to the other minotaurs surrounding him. I couldn't help but stifle a laugh at the ridiculousness of it all, causing Skarz to glare at me…
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I sat on the woven mat in my humble abode, with stacks of parchment piled up around me. My office was far from fancy, but it was good enough for me to make it my own. Although, I was convinced that it was a bit too small for Serena to run around in without knocking something over in the process. I casually looked up from the scroll I was reading, as I heard her clanging wooden bowls from afar. "(She must be making something delicious..)" (Lumiere) I couldn't wait to finish all this reading…
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In the northernmost region of the mountains, the minotaurs of the Andarbani territory resided. The village, rough and seemingly primitive, held a treasure trove of natural resources: iron ore, meat from their livestock, fish from nearby streams and dense animal furs made into clothing. All of their goods were highly sought-after and it was a well-known fact that anyone who dared to cross these grounds without permission from the Minotaur Lord would suffer a gruesome fate. Fenghis Rhan, the Lord of the…
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As I surveyed the ramshackle buildings in our village, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of concern. "These houses we built are in poor condition," I remarked to Fasit and Serena. "We need to do better." Fasit shrugged. "We don't have the skills for it," she said. "We did the best we could with what we had." "But it's not enough," I replied. "If a heavy rain were to come, it could weaken the mud or clay we used to build our homes. And we only have six buildings, with three of them not open to the…
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I couldn't believe it. Me, Lumiere Venrite, an eighteen-year-old high mage, had just become the village head of these evolved grygans. What was even more surprising was how much they had changed. Some still looked the same, but others had undergone drastic transformations. "Wow, they look different," I muttered to Serena, who stood by my side. "Yeah, some of them almost scared me," she giggled, her eyes scanning the crowd. She'd already gotten used to their appearances over the five days I was…
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As we finished healing the wounded and sick, Serena suggested using to break the curse. However, I quickly shot down the idea, explaining that the grygans were not purely holy creatures due to their mixed dark elf biology. "I mean, have you seen their ears? They're pointy enough for me to know not to mess with them," I joked, trying to lighten the mood. It didn't work. (~sniffles) After dismissing , I spent the next few hours brainstorming any other alternatives. The grygans kept their distance,…
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I cleared my throat, my eyes scanning the crowd of grygans before me. They appeared anxious yet hopeful, and I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my chest as I contemplated how I could help them. Despite being a mage capable of great power, I was still new to the whole 'hero' thing. "Alright then," I began, "I want to make sure I have this right. You were attacked by a demon named Balrog, who has cursed your village and no one knows why." Fasit, the grygan spokesperson for the village, nodded in…
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As we walked through the dense forest, the Grygan girl looked up at us with a curious gaze in her purple eyes. Her purple eyes instantly reminded me of Lord Lumiere's enchanting amethyst eyes which accentuated his effeminate face. She asked for our names, so Lord Lumiere and I introduced ourselves. I then asked the girl her name, to which she replied with a sobering response, "I... I don't have a name." I was taken aback, as having no name was something completely foreign to me. Immediately, I…
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As I, Serena, returned to the Human Continent from the realm of the Trifects - Trinodyne, Lord Lumiere and I decided to travel to the Duchy of Elvindor by horse and cart, which we borrowed from Lord Randolph instead of purchasing one. We had to leave the royal capital to reach our destination. Lord Lumiere got permission from his father, and we left the city, claiming that our journey was for commercial purposes. The king, knowing Lord Lumiere's transparency and how beneficial it would be for his…
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