The Great Wyver She/Her Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 (edited) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." Edited November 24, 2025 by The Great Wyver typo (was to has)
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response.
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down.
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me.
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God." Which Shard is gonna be the antagonist of this book?
CoderDrag0n8 He/They Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Discord. also I have lots on my plate, can’t do the spoiler box rn “Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.”
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 (edited) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you." "Let me go!" I screamed. 12 minutes ago, The Great Wyver said: Reveal hidden contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God." Which Shard is gonna be the antagonist of this book? Idk I mean if we're in Era 3 then Autonomy makes sense but I'm not sure about the Hemalurgic possession. Maybe an unmet Shard like Invention or Whimsy? @CoderDrag0n8 Isn't Discord a good guy? Edited November 24, 2025 by Ashkaloda Freaking ninjas
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 1 minute ago, Ashkaloda said: Reveal hidden contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God." "Let me go!" I screamed. Idk I mean if we're in Era 3 then Autonomy makes sense but I'm not sure about the Hemalurgic possession. Maybe an unmet Shard like Invention or Whimsy? I was thinking like someone pierced with a specific Shard's godmetal could be controlled by them Like if you use Honorium (theoretical name) to spike some human, they could be influenced by Honor Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve."
CoderDrag0n8 He/They Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 7 minutes ago, Ashkaloda said: Reveal hidden contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you." "Let me go!" I screamed. Idk I mean if we're in Era 3 then Autonomy makes sense but I'm not sure about the Hemalurgic possession. Maybe an unmet Shard like Invention or Whimsy? @CoderDrag0n8 Isn't Discord a good guy? 3 minutes ago, The Great Wyver said: I was thinking like someone pierced with a specific Shard's godmetal could be controlled by them Like if you use Honorium (theoretical name) to spike some human, they could be influenced by Honor Reveal hidden contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I was thinking like, harmony is now split into 2 personalities holding the shards, discord and harmony, and discord has mostly taken control but harmony is still a little there Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear.
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 (edited) 20 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said: I was thinking like, harmony is now split into 2 personalities holding the shards, discord and harmony, and discord has mostly taken control but harmony is still a little there Hide contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. Thats a good idea too Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. "I... I will not serve anyone!" So: A quick summary of what we have so far. Our protagonist, named ____ Miller, has been abducted by the servants of the Shard Discord, who is leading through a man named Valentino. She has been abducted and spiked with at least 2 spikes, maybe more, during an expirement to make Kandra out of Humans to serve Discord or something like that. She's currently chained and being taunted by an unnamed servant. Edited November 24, 2025 by The Great Wyver
Myst He/Him Posted November 24, 2025 Author Posted November 24, 2025 (edited) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter— Wait, that’s your blessing?” (It seems we’ve accidentally created a mistborn fanfic : ) good job everyone, we’ll see if it stays that way) Edited November 24, 2025 by Broken Aether Added “so” to make it flow better 1
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 (edited) 18 hours ago, The Great Wyver said: Thats a good idea too Reveal hidden contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. "I... I will not serve anyone!" So: A quick summary of what we have so far. Our protagonist, named ____ Miller, has been abducted by the servants of the Shard Discord, who is leading through a man named Valentino. She has been abducted and spiked with at least 2 spikes, maybe more, during an expirement to make Kandra out of Humans to serve Discord or something like that. She's currently chained and being taunted by an unnamed servant. Spoiler Isn't the Greater Good the ruling group of the rebel Canticlese or whoever it was? And Harmony or something aligned with Harmony spoke to her mind. Also (Sunlit, above) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing?” "I didn't know you were one of his experiments." (same speaker) Edited November 24, 2025 by Ashkaloda
Myst He/Him Posted November 24, 2025 Author Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments.” The voice continued in a grumble, “Ugh… no one tells me anything…” (Same speaker)
Through the Living Hopper He/Him Posted November 24, 2025 Posted November 24, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments.” No more fanfic! "I didn't even find out about the Honor incident unti— Shades, I wasn't supposed to tell you!"
Myst He/Him Posted November 25, 2025 Author Posted November 25, 2025 (edited) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti— Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion, Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? (I think it might be a little late for that, but idk, it depends on what the next sentences are) Edited November 25, 2025 by Broken Aether Changed “these” to “they”
Through The Living Glass She/They Posted November 26, 2025 Posted November 26, 2025 23 hours ago, Ookla the Broken said: Hide contents Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti— Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion, Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? (I think it might be a little late for that, but idk, it depends on what the next sentences are) The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. 2
Myst He/Him Posted November 26, 2025 Author Posted November 26, 2025 (edited) Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti— Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion, Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there, I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless could they not see the sword? (We have a sword now… I wonder what’ll happen to it) Edited November 26, 2025 by Ookla the Broken Changed “they couldn’t” to “could they not” for flow
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted November 27, 2025 Posted November 27, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt.
Myst He/Him Posted November 28, 2025 Author Posted November 28, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. (Idk whether this will work or not. It’s a glowing sword though, so maybe it’s magical)
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted December 1, 2025 Posted December 1, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade, almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two.
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted December 2, 2025 Posted December 2, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade, almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two. He gasped, revealing inhuman fangs, before screaming: "GUARDS! GUARDS!"
Myst He/Him Posted December 2, 2025 Author Posted December 2, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade, almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two. He gasped, revealing inhuman fangs, before screaming: “GUARDS! GUARDS!” I smiled, before quickly bringing my sword towards him. (yay, people are back)
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted December 2, 2025 Posted December 2, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade, almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two. He gasped, revealing inhuman fangs, before screaming: “GUARDS! GUARDS!” I smiled, before quickly bringing my sword towards him. He took a frightened step backwards, fumbling for something under his coat.
The Great Wyver She/Her Posted December 2, 2025 Posted December 2, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out, the shining blade, almost blinding, I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two. He gasped, revealing inhuman fangs, before screaming: “GUARDS! GUARDS!” I smiled, before quickly bringing my sword towards him. He took a frightened step backwards, fumbling for something under his coat. "Spawn of Terra," He hissed, before pulling out some kind of... device?
Through The Living Ash he/him Posted December 3, 2025 Posted December 3, 2025 Spoiler Lights glared down from fluorescent tubes, headache throbbing behind my eyes. Where had all the light come from? It didn’t make sense, everything was so… bright. I tried to find the source of the light, but couldn't find it. Were those... voices I could hear? I shuddered, looking around to see if anyone was nearby. There was—was there? I rubbed my eyes, vision clearing to reveal someone beside me. Palindromic feelings aside, it was hard to make out the pers—whatever it was. "Hello, Protagonist," Said a voice behind me. I started in surprise, whirling my head around to get a look. But there seemed to be nothing but air behind me. I was sure I heard something… "Can you not see me?" I peered into the light, searching. I couldn’t see anything unusual, just the plain tiled wall. "How strange. I suppose you haven't yet gained your Blessings? I told them this new human-to-kandra system wouldn't work." The voice sighed before continuing, "Whatever. I still have to do as they tell me." "A-and what did they tell you to do?" "Oh, darn it, you're still listening! Alright, look here, Miss... uh, Miss Miller, I have a job to do here, OK?" "No!“ The voice sighed again: “It thought you were smarter than this, Miss Miller.” “I’M SMAR—Wait, It?” A shape began to coalesce in front of me. The shape of a massive ship, it's lights burning through the mist. It seemed familiar, almost. I searched my memory, knowing I had seen this before, but whatever it was, it slipped from my mind like water through fingers. "Behold, the ship of the Great Lord, and he himself as well; bow, now, child, before the might of the Great Lord Valentino!" I remained standing, equal parts confused and stupefied by the phenomenon. Upon the deck stood a tall, handsome man with a black cape and two polished, silver shortswords. "How do you know my name?" I eventually forced out. The man chuckled a bit before replying, "My Great Lord... he has many informants, even among your kind." "...My kind?" “You know, Humans. Mortals.” “Didn’t…. The voice said I was a Kandra…” ”The voice—being me—said you didn’t get your blessings yet.” I felt all over my body, searching for the cold metal of a hemalurgic spike. But suddenly, a cold hand grabbed mine and I froze. “Stop squirming, it’ll go better that way” And before I could scream, he plunged a cold metal spike into me. As I faded into unconsciousness, I heard the voice for what would be the last time: "It is pleased." ... Child, you must wake up. All that is left of Harmony wishes you to wake up. Groggy, I opened my eyes. My back ached with pain, and I knew that’s where I’d find the sharp points of my spikes. Suddenly, loud and clear, a voice cut through the silence; "My Great Lord, the child has awakened." There was no response. I tried to sit up to see what was happening, but shackles kept me down. Feeling a mounting sense of dread, I squirmed in place, until the voice laughed at me. "You will not be able to free yourself, child, for as long as you are under the influence of our God. Discord will purge any harmony left inside you.” "Let me go!" I screamed. "Not until our Great Lord Valentino, Chosen of Discord and Servant of the Greater Good decides you can be free to serve." I shook with fear. “I… I will not serve anyone!” “I expect you will, you’re pierced by hemalurgic spikes, so it doesn’t matter—Wait, that’s your blessing? I didn’t know you were one of his experiments. I didn’t even find out about the Honor unti—Shades, I wasn’t supposed to tell you!” My thoughts swirled in confusion: Honor? Blessings? What did they have to do with anything? The sword at my waist suddenly began to glow with an intense light. I hadn’t realized it was there; I’d assumed they’d have taken it… unless… unless they could not see the sword? Straining, I reached down and grasped the hilt. Pulling the blade out—the shining blade, almost blinding—I slammed my chains onto the exposed blade. A loud crack resounded through the room as the chain was rent in two. He gasped, revealing inhuman fangs, before screaming: “GUARDS! GUARDS!” I smiled, before quickly bringing my sword towards him. He took a frightened step backwards, fumbling for something under his coat. "Spawn of Terra," he hissed, before pulling out some kind of... device? Was that meant to be an observation or a curse? Not wanting to stick around to find out what it was, I bolted for the exit.
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