Seasons of Skyrend

Bk. 04 Ch. 77 Deep within Veraphlox's home, Cade has left a workshop containing the living land necessary for him to inhabit a new body. The mere existence of this workshop is a guarded secret, one which Veraphlox has faithfully kept. After such a long time traveling within the party, Cade is ready to step out on his own. This freedom would allow him to resume his efforts, but his powers could pro...

Bk. 04 Ch. 76  The Lightning Phoenix egg, rescued from The Golden Moon Pirates, is ready to be hatched. With sufficient power, it can be born in a more mature state. The creature will still need to acclimate to their abilities, but Veraphlox's help should give them an edge. Beyond helping to hatch the Lightning Phoenix, Veraphlox may prove helpful in even more ways. They have already opened up the...

Bk. 04 Ch. 75  Veraphlox, a powerful blue dragon, has made their home in the fractured land of Selistia. The surrounding area is covered with clouds, concealing sporadic lightning storms. Thunder is frequently heard rolling and cracking throughout the region. With luck, they will provide assistance to Finnigan and the others. While a dragon's wrath may be legendary, their hospitality can be practi...

Bk. 04 Ch. 74  Asturias Chase, using her connections within The Bent Bow, has received word on the location of a powerful blue dragon: Veraphlox. Some hunters within the guild seek the thrill of hunting the dragon, though none have ever been successful. Even though they are incredibly dangerous, Veraphlox may be Finnigan's best bet at hatching his lightning phoenix egg…provided everyone survives t...

Bk. 04 Ch. 73  Kapras, for all of its charms, is far from the end of the road for our heroes. The temptation to stay can't outweigh the need to stop Lavesque and save Agnetai. There is no telling what the demigod has planned if he can overthrow his divine father. But first, Finnigan wants to take a detour to visit a lightning creature. He has options, but they all lead away from Carricar and into...

Bk. 04 Ch. 72  Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis turn their attention to Kapras now that The Regal Splendor is airworthy once again. It's by no means a short flight, but the journey itself is of little concern compared to what awaits them in the small seaside town. They have had more than their share of incidents, but it may be the friendlier reunions that cause the most concern.   Music: twitter.com/...

Bk. 04 Ch. 71  The Golden Moon pirates have fled, but not before taking their frustration out on the airship. Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan rush to help their allies and repair what they can. Ulwan and Felicity were able to prevent the worst from happening, but there is much to be done before everyone is ready to take to the skies. Even so, simply getting into the air won't mean that everything (a...

Bk. 04 Ch. 70  The Golden Moon pirates have defeated the lightning phoenix and seek to claim its egg as their own. Once Finnigan, Darvin, and Arannis realize what's at stake, they decide that they must intervene. Goldbeard and her sisters are unlikely to let their prize go without a fight, but they aren't quite at full strength after the battle with the phoenix. Even so, they might have a dirty tr...

Bk. 04 Ch. 69  With the capture of The Golden Moon pirates, Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis are faced with a tough decision: what now? The Regal Splendor is hardly built for keeping prisoners, and the pirates can be quite charming when they aren't trying to loot the ship. There is a long way to go, and the pirates are far from the only danger in the skies.   Music: twitter.com/DarylBarnes_ Art: twit...

High above the frozen landscapes of southern Carricar, in the perpetual night, The Regal Splendor is under attack. Swooping in on large winged creatures, a small gang of pirates begins an assault. Who they are and what they want is unknown, but that clarity will have to wait. If Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis can't stop them soon, it will put everyone on the ship in danger.   Music: twitter.com/Dar...

After facing down Malcias and General Nils, the city of La Berra is somewhat less than grateful. For the most part, they were not ready for bloodshed to be brought to their city. They certainly weren't anticipating the god of the dead to walk through their streets. All of this has left them wary of our heroes, who must now decide on a new path forward.   Music: twitter.com/DarylBarnes_ Art: twitte...

Bk. 04 Ch. 66  The Way of Obligate Mortality is determined to see their plans through to the end, no matter the cost. As the rooftop battle seems to take a turn for the worse, sacrifices must be made to assure survival in the midst of success. General Nils Verages is putting it all on the line to correct the mistakes of the past, but even that may not be enough to get what he really wants from Dar...

Bk. 04 Ch. 65  Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan have come face to face with General Nils Verages and his Way of Obligate Mortality followers. Here, on the roof of the Koram church, an eery ritual circle has been formed. Huge skeletal fingers made of stone rise up at the perimeter of a runic circle. The purpose of this circle is unknown, but Nils is determined to see his plan through.   Music: twitter...

Bk. 04 Ch. 64  The Way of Obligate Mortality employs several obscure, and often macabre, tactics to pursue their own goals. This is reflected in how they alter their own bodies, but the truth of how far they are willing to go remains unknown. General Nils Verages and his followers seem overly preoccupied with Darvin's role in their plans. When Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan finally get a chance to...

Bk. 04 Ch. 63  After defeating Malcias, Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis decided it was time to turn their attention to General Nils Verages and The Way of Obligate Mortality. Other than knowing that they act with more zeal and disregard for life, their true goals remain unknown. The pursuit leads our heroes upwards, first to a room lined with occupied coffins. However, their way is quickly blocked b...

Bk. 04 Ch. 62  Pursuing Malcias through the church brought our heroes to a lab where Darvin was able to reclaim much of his stolen leg. Though it was far from intact, it was able to regain its mobility after some small modifications. With Malcias still beyond reach, the party began searching a nearby room that seemed unnaturally dark. However, it seemed to be the only path available to Malcias. Wh...

Bk. 04 Ch. 61  Thanks to Tonk's music and Ingrid's blizzard, Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan managed to get out of the thick of the battle. However, the distraction also allowed Malcias and General Nils to hide deeper within the church. After a violent encounter, some time to plan and recover is appreciated, but haste will still be needed in order to put an end to Malcias and whatever scheme General...

Bk. 04 Ch. 60  The fight against Malcias and his devout followers rages on. He is joined by skilled fighters and dedicated citizens alike, though they do not all share the same combat expertise. Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis must try to overcome their numbers before reinforcements can arrive. Malcias believes that his monks and the people of La Berra will rush to his aid, but he may find help hard...

Bk. 04 Ch. 59  Indeed, Malcias has a great deal of information on The Way of Obligate Mortality, and he views their path as profane. However, he is far more concerned with rooting out those with information than with sharing what he knows. When Darvin and Arannis refuse to help, the pretence of politeness fades. As each side realizes the other will be of no help, Finnigan makes his presence known,...

Bk. 04 Ch. 58  The city of La Berra may be new to Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan, but that doesn't mean it is without allies. Iskra Maldon, the Ice Genasi and reformed member of The Conscription, is more than happy to lend a hand so long as it is in secret. There are new dangers brewing within the church that require her to act with caution. Even so, Iskra can only provide partial information. To k...

Bk. 04 Ch. 57  The journey aboard The Regal Splendor to the city of La Berra has nearly come to an end. The cold and the dark are ever present, with the conditions being the harshest above decks. Within the ship, the party travels in relative comfort. During the journey, everyone has a chance to grow closer and open up, particularly Finnigan Tempest. His time before joining with everyone had its o...

Bk. 04 Ch. 56  Taking to the skies aboard The Regal Splendor , the party begins their journey south to La Berra. The city lies far to the south of Earl, the last major city in Carricar before reaching the icy southern shores. Thanks to the airship, the journey should be rather uneventful, and it affords everyone time to share what they learned in Earl and to plan for the dangers to come. Malcias i...