John Miller
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The soft candlelight flickered, casting eerie shadows on the stone walls adorned with intricate runes of immense power, sketched in a way that few could comprehend. In the heart of this room, the city's Runesmith was lost in contemplation as he drafted a fresh schematic for a prospective creation. His focus wavered on this particular evening, burdened by impending events, leaving him uncertain about hot to approach them. As Roland carefully traced the final curve of a particularly complex rune, his hand…-
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“He he he…” “...” “Come here you little…” “... Can I hit him?” “What if he gets even dumber?” “You might be right… he might have suffered some brain damage during that fight…” “He he hah… Huh?” “Are you awake now?” As Armand's eyes fluttered open, he was met not with the sight of the alluring elven wench he had been embracing, but a visibly irritated Roland. Confusion washed over him as he tried to comprehend how he had ended up in the…
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The crowd in the adventurer guild's central arena had swelled as the news of Armand's battle with the Guild Master spread like wildfire. Gold-ranked adventurers, curious onlookers, and even some senior guild officials had gathered to witness the spectacle. The air was charged with excitement and tension as everyone anticipated the clash between Armand, the cocky and newly ascended adventurer, and the Guild Master, a renowned figure known for his strength, wisdom, and bald head. However, most of them…
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“Do I really need to go?” "He'd truly appreciate it if you were there, though he might not express it openly. He holds a deep respect for you, perhaps even looks up to you." "Look up to me? Him? That's hard to believe... I suspect he just wants to flaunt his skills as usual." "I genuinely believe you should give him the benefit of the doubt. If not, then please just do it for me.” Roland and Elodia strolled along the path leading to the adventurer guild, engrossed in a conversation. They…
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“I think we need to adjust the reaction time, maybe put in an algorithm that will predict it more accurately.” “What be this 'ere algorithm?" “Ah… It’s a process or set of instructions … Let’s just say it’s a set of rules the magical automaton has to follow…” Roland gazed at the dwarven woman, her expression a mix of confusion and unfamiliarity with the modern words he was employing. They both stood within a chamber entirely constructed from metal. Adjacent to one of the…
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“Another great day for adventuring!” “A great day? What’s so great about it?” A youthful woman let out a sigh, promptly followed up by a wide yawn. The gentle rays of morning sunlight cascaded over the rough terrain as a quartet of adventurers journeyed toward the entrance of the dungeon. They weren't the sole group drawing near; numerous other parties of comparable size were also converging on the same destination. This had become the customary morning ritual for all, a profession they had…
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"Hold on fer a wee minute,ye want us to make how many?" “I think a hundred should be enough at first but I can see expanding further to around a thousand.” "A… a thoosand? While this be a well made arachnid construct, and the runic designs are exquisite, I'm not sure how we'll be able to peddle so many o' these contraptions. Will the City Lord or his daddy be footin' the bill fer the manufacturin'?" “Lord Arthur? No, I thought that the union would help me out with that.” “We…
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"Congratulations, Boss. It was a long time coming, I was starting to feel bad for the missus." "I suppose it was. I can't quite explain why I delayed it for so long…" "Hehe... but, um..." "Hm? Is something on your mind? You do appear a bit pale. Are you sure you're getting enough sleep?" "I'm okay, I do get sufficient sleep... It's just that my wife now wants one too..." "Wants one?" Merely a day had elapsed since Roland presented the ring to Elodia, and here he was, back to diligent…
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"Mr. Ivor and Kabir, isn't it?" Arthur's voice rang out, directed towards the two restrained men who sat in silence. Despite their moving mouths, no sound escaped, thanks to a potent spell cast by a skilled Knight Commander. This silencing enchantment proved exceedingly useful when dealing with spellcasting mages who required vocalization for their magic, as well as when managing criminals whose only contribution was malicious speech. "I've extensively reviewed a multitude of documents, and I'll only…
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"Has it started yet?" "I think it was supposed to start after midday?" "What are your thoughts on it?" "I hope he gets what he deserves!" A group of Albrook residents were gathered in front of the city hall where a significant event was about to take place. Today, a criminal named Ivor would be put on trial, and his fate would be decided by the city lord, Arthur Valerian. Many of the residents were unsure about the whole situation, feeling that it was being blown out of proportion. However,…
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