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Developing and editing the second book of my saga is going smoothly, I believe.

The bloat is mostly gone, a few chapter rewrites have definitely enhanced the quality, and I’ve been adding smaller scenes to further enrich the characters beyond simply knowing them as a cool elf assassin, a rogue vigilante with a badass mask, or the rest of the companionship by surface alone.

Anyway, this means more lore will be coming to my world here on World Anvil, although I still have some empty articles I’ve yet to complete due to limited time. One of those is the Immortal Lords - essentially god-like entities who rule entire planets of their own out in the cosmos of my fantasy setting. Their direct influence on Kyfeia is small, which is why they often rely on their cults and followers.

With that said, I should soon write another character article on an important figure who will be featured in either Book 3 or Book 4 when the time comes:

The Makerbound Sovereign of Veros.

She is the 5th “Chosen Queen” ruling Veros, the land of the Wild Elves. Rulership in that realm is not traditional. It is not inherited by blood, nor seized by force.

It is gifted to someone deemed worthy of the title by the Makers.

Thanks for reading!

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How do you balance writing your story with updating World Anvil?

I love using World Anvil as a home for my setting, it helps not to store everything in documents, but lately I’ve struggled to divide my energy between writing, editing, promotion, and building out lore articles.

Most of my focus right now is on the next volume of my epic fantasy saga, especially edits, rewrites, and new scenes. I haven’t posted a proper new World Anvil article in quite a while, some of them are empty for the time being.

That bothers me a little, because I want the world to feel alive outside the books too. I want the histories, cultures, characters, races, and major events to have a place readers can explore.

At the same time, the books themselves have to come first.

For those who both write stories and use World Anvil, how do you keep the balance without feeling like one side is being neglected?

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The Lightning Dragons are now complete. Storm‑forged, heavy‑built, and bound to balance, they carry lightning in their bones and must keep their charge in harmony or risk unraveling. When the Call comes, they swim alone into the deepest trench.

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The Magic of Aknos

In Aknos, magic is not merely a force — it is the very foundation of the world. But it was not always so. Long ago, magic flowed freely, wild and untamed. Anyone bold enough could seize it… and chaos followed.

To protect the world, ancient mages bound this power into immense crystals — vast monuments of light and energy. From these anchors of order, smaller shards were carved and spread across the realms.

Each shard resonates with a different discipline, such as:

Fire

Light

Earth

Spirit

Vitality

…and many more yet to be discovered.

It is from these shards that mages draw their strength. Every spell, every protection, every revelation begins here — drawn from the crystal, shaped by will.

And you — if you could hold a crystal shard in your hands, which would you choose?

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https://youtu.be/fo8Fb4JMCgA   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desnordlund/varuld-is-back-and-growing?ref=cj4ftl   "The story of Deris and its tumultuous past is a saga filled with intricate emotions and lasting consequences. Fifteen lifetimes ago, the lands that now comprise Deris were a patchwork of discord. Three distinct regions existed: Höffdingen, the east peninsula, was a thriving maritime nation; the Tabak Plateau, also known as Lamina, a highland region with a unique culture, and the surrounding territories known as Shajara.   Höffdingen's existence was intertwined with the sea, where the people not only relied on its bountiful waters for sustenance but also harnessed its power for trade and piracy. Throughout its history, legendary pirates had emerged, their exploits often conducted with the tacit approval of reigning monarchs. This piracy set in motion the devastating conflict eleven lifetimes ago.   Shajara, determined to secure control over what is now known as Tyrant's Gulf, to stop the plundering, implemented a drastic blockade, effectively sealing off the gulf's exit and mercilessly attacking any vessels trapped within. Höffdingen, in response, hastily marshaled its forces, leading to a perilous march across the isthmus into Shajara's territory.   However, Höffdingen was tragically ignorant of the situation on the Tabak Plateau and the peaceful, nomadic Lamina people. They mistakenly assumed all their adversaries hailed from Shajara. When Höffdingen's troops attempted to establish a strategic base on the plateau, they unknowingly triggered the wrath of the Lamina, who in turn believed that their lands were under attack by Shajara. The result was a catastrophic situation with three nations locked in a chaotic, destructive war."   #ttrpg #kickstarter #fantasy #fantasyworld #magic