Maya Joelle

“Don’t mention it,” Miles said “But that is a good question. The answer? Because, it’s just who I am. If I see someone in danger, I will help them, no matter what. It’s just who I am.”

Sounds like a fatal flaw.

“Now for that…thing. How do we kill that? And what can we even kill it with? I only have my sword, shield, and several knifes. What abou…[Read more]

@kimlikesart

Con watched with interest. The lady seemed to have just found a guy who knew where her father was, or from what he heard, was even alive. Seeing that he was not really a part of this conversation, he stepped back into the shadows…

what is going on? He wondered. First I find myself in a strange world, then I end up in this very low…[Read more]

“Alessio,” the man whispered, “Alessio Eliakim…”

Defender Whom God Raises or Establishes. That was a name she knew immediately. Leana smiled softly, good memories rushing to her mind, and a few more tears slid from her eyes. She swiped them away. “My father must have loved that. He… he used to tell stories of adventures, and the heroin sh…[Read more]

Leana pressed her fist into her forehead, clenching back tears. Alessio wanted to do something – to hold her to say something reassuring. And he wanted her to feel safe, safe enough to not need to try and tough it out. He couldn’t think of anything he could do, he felt so helpless.

“What’s your name?” She whispered, painfully…[Read more]

“He’s alive,” The man stammered, “We were both lost…wherever here is…”

Alive. Leana closed her eyes and her whole body sagged in relief. He’s alive… My father’s alive! 

“I don’t know where he is now. But I’m looking for him too–“

She smiled back at him, eyes sparkling. That is still more than she’d heard for a year. Nithel was alive. Or at…[Read more]

The other guy whipped around toward him, brandishing a hilt. A hilt with no blade. I’m so intimidated. Alessio thought blankly, his hand instinctively sliding to his knife. But the Armer Guy seemed to rethink and removed his helmet.

He did look a little less intimidating when they could see his face. A little less.

But Alessio was busy staring a…[Read more]

“You know my father, sir?” Wait, her father?

She was asking his target where her father was? Why didn’t she know where her own father was? Unless…!!!!

“No, shut up. Parents don’t just leave their children like that.” 

But his own family left him to die.

“No, they didn’t. They did everything they could to save you. Shut up!” 

He saw you f…[Read more]

@ethan-leonard (Ooh. Cool! Thanks.)

Leana jumped again when Con jerked something from his belt, but… it just looked like the pummel of a sword. It could be dangerous. But when swords were a mite scarce…

Con’s lensed gaze seemed to be surveying Leana and the small clump of others. She felt miniscule, but noticed.

He removed his helmet, then…[Read more]

MILES

Miled finished applying the bandages to Blind Guy. Then he looked up to Nathair.

“Don’t mention it,” he said. “But that is a good question. The answer? Because, it’s just who I am. If I see someone in danger, I will help them, no matter what. It’s just who I am.

“Now for that…thing. How do we kill that? And what can we even kill it wit…[Read more]

Drawing I made of Con Ensin

@this-is-not-an-alien

@kimlikesart

(Quick translation: Con: short for Confident / Ensin: variation of the Latin word Ensis which means sword.)

CON

“Hello, Brave Counsel,” she said, bowing slightly. Brave Counsel? Con wondered. “I am Leana, daughter of Nithel.”

Con could tell that she was nervous, as her eyes kept darting back and forth ove…[Read more]

Interesting…the character I ennd up writing the most in the castle is very much an extrovert XD

Well, when you and Ruan feel up for it, you’re more than welcome to rejoin!

haha we gotta love the extrovert characters XD

thank you! <3

I’d say that the overall tone of the castle isn’t dark, but there’s definitely been some heavy, touchy subjects…

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Before Nathair could think, the other one burst in – that king fellow, yanking him to his feet very heroically. They made a mad dash for the tunnels and somehow made it out alive. Miles instantly set to bandaging the Blind Guy – yeesh were they ever going to get his name?

“Thanks for that,” Nathair said, breathlessly after the run, and eyed th…[Read more]

The girl nearly flinched when Alessio spoke, darting looks back and forth between them. He winced. Couldn’t he just try to be a little more reassuring and it wasn’t even his business he wouldn’t be surprised if she thought he was some sort of creep now! Whatever, as long as he backed off…or was proved to not be a threat.

Alessio just wanted…[Read more]

@mamaauthoress

Interesting…the character I ennd up writing the most in the castle is very much an extrovert XD

Well, when you and Ruan feel up for it, you’re more than welcome to rejoin!

I’d say that the overall tone of the castle isn’t dark, but there’s definitely been some heavy, touchy subjects that we’ve explored.  There was one…[Read more]

@calidris

AHW HI CALIDRIS!!! :] That’s just so sweet you guys were wondering about me 🥹

Ahwww Basilllll … that makes me so happy for himmm. ☺️ And I’ll definitely think about it! It’s been a while since I’ve written Rúan (my guess is that he got worn out from me writing him all the time and needed a break because he really is an introvert),…[Read more]

Oh… Woe. Leana straightens her shoulders, some, and rubs her hands together nervously. She had no idea what most of that meant, but assumed he was important. In some way. Some how. Maybe a prince of his clan?

She cast a quick glance to the second guy, and back to ‘Con’. She searched her brain, for what the name meant. Dad always knows right…[Read more]

@kimlikesart

Con smiled slightly under his helmet as the girl jumped back and screamed. She then swung around and slammed a fist into Con’s helmet, which he barely noticed.

Breathing heavily, she looked at him. She took a few small steps back. “Hi…what do you want?” She said.

Con was silent for a moment. Then-

“I am Con Ensin, of Clan Ensi…[Read more]

The loud smash behind her, made Leana’s eyes widen. She put her back against the wall, not a door, but still looked at the helmeted man. His voice had sounded kind, teasing. But she wished she could see his face, his eyes.

More voices off to the side.

Her hands hovered over the small pouch.

“Hey, is there something you want to say, s…[Read more]

@lady-grace Sorry I haven’t responded!  Your story sounds really cool – it’s got that “Narnia” feel, but it’s also really distinct!

NO YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT!!!  That’s HILARIOUS!