Hello and thanks for the review~ So I think there's a discrepancy between what I wanted to say and what the readers might understood. So if the explanation below ends up making it a wee bit more logical, I think I somewhat failed to deliver the message clearly. I wanted to create a sense of dread that never vanishes throughout the story, and I want it made clear since the beginning. Maybe Goku once he hits Z or Super no longer feels threatened by his old low-level enemies. They're literally underneath his radar. What I wanted for for Magebane was, even if he reached his peak, he's still a human that bleeds. A rusty kitchen knife, if it finds its way to his neck would kill him. I want a protagonist that's powerful but not invincible. As for the bandits, I thought I made it that Magebane was terribly unlucky in the fight. He was freshly wounded/burnt, starving and exhausted from escaping the inquisitors, ambushed and got an arrow in his shoulder blade, reopened his wounds, and was ultimately hurt more by the treacherous environment than the bandits' skill. For the magic, I didn't intend to write a System story. So I was thinking of keeping it to Soft Magic rather than Hard. Cheers~
one of the many things influencing this story :p
Gifted with might and magic beyond all, the Heroes rallied the people of Nemesis. Blood feuds were forgiven, bickering politicians made peace, and rivalling counts joined under their banner. Together, they pushed back the tides of darkness, fighting evil all the way to its core in the Heart of Darkness.
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Yes its not common for firearms to pop up in this genre. Glad you find it interesting rather than weird. I feel like in history the early firearm warfare is often eclipsed by the Medieval era warfare and the Napoleonic warfare era. There's actually so many interesting developments going on there that people just don't know. I'm excited to bring that into my worldbuilding. That, and because my worldbuilding is heavily inspired by Warhammer Fantasy. And they had guns. So much guns. Also, good attention to detail there with the arquebus still being experimental. Glad my worldbuilding worked in the dialogue XD
Further picking revealed equally unorthodox weapons, from an axe with a strange, gilded head to a dagger with an ornate handle. There was even an arquebus, a strange, stubby weapon that spewed fire and metal. The weapons here ranged from expensive to experimental. They weren't the kind of weapons a petty lord would be generous enough to arm an army with.
Fantasy · WaddoBreado
I'm conflicted about answering this question because the revelation will be a very important to the plot : D
Owah thanks a bunch! For sure he will, but what's so great about warmth if its not earned? ;>
I actually have that worry nagging me as well, believe it or not. I don't want no build up, but I can go too far and drag on too long. I wonder if people will think that here... In any case, that will be fixed soon. Very soon! You'll really like the next chapters incoming chapters, and I'm working hard to publish everyday! ;>
Darth Plagueis level of wise of course
Can't have a grimdark story without infighting among humans :D
Corvus scratched his nose. "I used to think that with the world saved, there wouldn't be a lot of quarrelling between men to make my job worthwhile. But surprise, they're got back to warring with each other the moment our common enemy left us.
Fantasy · WaddoBreado
gotta have those light moments. It won't feel dark when its always dark :>
Jobb laughed heartily, and Rose grinned. For a second, the tavern felt warmer for him. There was something comforting in the way his daughter's freckled nose wrinkled as she held back a laugh.
Fantasy · WaddoBreado
very interesting! I didn't imagine the red mage thing would send that kind of message. I will see what I can do about this new info 😀
Kill Every Bastard That Summoned Me Into This Grimdark World
Fantasy · WaddoBreado