Yuka's eyes fluttered open, her vision blurred and unfocused. She could feel the damp earth beneath her, its cold moisture seeping through her clothes. Her head throbbed in time with her heartbeat, an incessant drumming that kept her tethered to the present. As she slowly regained her faculties, the memories of the ritual came flooding back.
"Father!" she cried out, her voice hoarse from the earlier chanting.
Stumbling to her feet, Yuka's legs wobbled beneath her like a newborn fa...
2024-01-19 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Yuka's fury simmered in her chest, the heat of it flushing her cheeks and turning her green eyes into molten emeralds. She paced the floor of her room, thoughts racing. The audacity of Mabyaku - to come into their lives and take away everything that was dear to them. It was unacceptable.
"Enough!" she whispered fiercely to herself, her hair swaying like a flame as she stopped abruptly. "I will not let him do this."
Her resolve solidified, hardening her heart and sharpening her min...
2024-01-12 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The last of the sun's rays filtered through the stained glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across the cold stone floor. Yuka could still feel the phantom warmth of Mabyaku's hand as she jerked her own away from his grip. She backed away from him, her green eyes wide with confusion and fear.
"I'm not your wife," she whispered, her voice trembling.
"No, indeed," he replied, his stoic expression betraying none of the emotions that surely roiled beneath the surface. "Howe...
2024-01-05 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Yuka sat in her room, her legs tucked beneath her as she stared blankly at the flickering candlelight that danced upon the cold stone walls. Her thoughts raced like wild horses across an open plain, desperately searching for a way to escape this suffocating prison, to find Rōshi and Theng and Dīl and get them out of there. She knew it wouldn't be easy; Lord Yukyo was powerful, with an army of soldiers at his disposal, and she had no idea what he was planning.
"Think, Yuka," she mutter...
2023-12-29 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The sun cast a warm golden light across the landscape as Yuka and Mabyaku journeyed towards Fēričo, the makeshift sledge creaking and groaning behind them as it bore Theng, Dīl, and Rōshi. A gentle breeze played with Yuka's reddish auburn hair, teasing it into a dance around her face. Despite the beauty of the scene, she couldn't help but feel a weight in her chest at the sight of Theng and Dīl still unconscious, their faces serene but for the unnatural glow of the magical thread that bo...
2023-12-15 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Yuka's eyelids fluttered open, her breaths shallow and uneven. The cold air bit at her nose and cheeks, but she found herself swaddled in a warm blanket that provided some measure of solace against the frigid atmosphere. As she sat up gingerly, her muscles protesting from the chill, she took in their surroundings: a small, cramped cave that offered a meager reprieve from the elements.
Huddled nearby, Rōshi, Theng, and Dīl lay in peaceful slumber, their chests rising and falling in a c...
2023-12-15 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The morning sun cast a serene glow on the landscape, bathing the snow in a glittering radiance that seemed to spread out before them like a whimsical path of light. Yuka, her green eyes wide with wonder, couldn't help but take in a deep breath as she looked out over the vast expanse of cold white before her. The eerie beauty of the frozen river sent a shiver down her spine, more from awe than from the biting cold. Mabyaku had been pulling the sled that carried the unconscious Rōshi, Theng, a...
2023-12-08 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The eerie silence clung to the air like a thick fog, wrapping itself around Yuka and Mabyaku as they traveled through the perilous hills and forest. The weight of yesterday's revelations hung heavy between them, suffocating any conversation that might have tried to take root. With each crunch of snow beneath their feet and the distant creaking of tree branches, the quiet seemed to grow louder, pressing against Yuka's ears in a way that felt almost unbearable.
Mabyaku had made it clear h...
2023-12-01 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Nestled within the boreal forest, at the foothills of towering mountains, lay the village of Tayut, in the borderlands between Fērizith and Aŋur. Its modest size allowed it to blend in seamlessly with the surroundings, its wooden houses boasting roofs thatched with straw and walls adorned with climbing ivy. The sun peeked through the dense canopy overhead, casting dappled light on the winding dirt paths that connected the village, while the distant murmur of a nearby stream lent a soothing ...
2023-11-24 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Nestled within the boreal forest, at the foothills of towering mountains, lay the village of Tayut, in the borderlands between Fērizith and Aŋur. Its modest size allowed it to blend in seamlessly with the surroundings, its wooden houses boasting roofs thatched with straw and walls adorned with climbing ivy. The sun peeked through the dense canopy overhead, casting dappled light on the winding dirt paths that connected the village, while the distant murmur of a nearby stream lent a soothing ...
2023-11-17 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The glowing moon cast its ethereal light upon the landscape, bathing Yuka and her companions in a silver hue. She took a deep breath, feeling the cold mountain air fill her lungs as she gazed at the towering peaks before them. Rōshi, Theng, and Dīl stood by her side, ready to embark on their perilous expedition to relocate beyond the mountains and ensure the safety of their people.
"Rōshi," Yuka began, her green eyes reflecting the determination that burned within her, "are you sure ...
2023-11-10 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Yuka led Theng and Dīl through the pine grove in a corner of the town, her green eyes sparkling with excitement as they tread softly on the damp earth. The twilight sun filtered through the dense canopy overhead, casting a warm glow on the trio. She glanced at her companions, noting Dīl's curious gaze and Theng's quiet presence.
"Have I ever told you the story of Kök and Änä?" Yuka asked, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm. Theng shook his head, his long bright blonde hair swaying ...
2023-11-03 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The wind whispered through the trees as Mabyaku made his way to Lord Yukyo's castle. He had discovered two powerful artifacts in the land of Fērizith, and he knew he must present them to the divine being who ruled over their realm.
"On'an ga sei, guide me on this journey," Mabyaku muttered under his breath, seeking guidance from the stars above.
His reindeer steed, Tingir, borrowed from Chief Gendo, snorted anxiously as they traversed the dense forest. Mabyaku, sensing the unease...
2023-10-27 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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The main door creaked open, bathing Yuka and Mabyaku in a dim amber glow as they entered the hall. A cacophony of laughter and conversations filled the air, momentarily muted by the sight of Rōshi's limp form.
"Make way!" Mabyaku's voice boomed, silencing the chatter. He strode to a nearby table, laying Rōshi down gently on a seat. His face was pale, beads of sweat glistening on his brow.
Chief Gendo, Yuka's father, rose from his chair, his portly frame casting a shadow over the...
2023-10-20 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Yuka's heart raced as she fled from the hall, her auburn hair whipping against her face as the cold wind bit into her fair skin. Snow crunched beneath her boots as she searched desperately for Rōshi in the darkness. Her breaths came out in frantic puffs of mist, her green eyes darting around until they landed on a figure silhouetted against the moonlight.
"Rōshi!" she called out, her voice quivering with a mix of relief and anxiety.
In a clearing amidst the snow-covered building...
2023-10-13 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The icy wind blew through the boreal forest, carrying a flurry of snowflakes as Bakurō Gendo and his family stood outside their great hall. The anticipation in the air was palpable, for they were awaiting the arrival of Lord Mabyaku, a charismatic High Elf Lord who would play a key role in their future.
"Father, do you think he will accept your proposal?" Yuka asked, her green eyes reflecting the flickering torchlight that illuminated the entrance to the hall.
Gendo's gaze remain...
2023-10-06 17:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The snowy town of Fēričo sat on a high bluff overlooking the river Hudin in the heart of Fēritai, a rugged land shrouded in winter's embrace. Ice crystals clung to the branches of ancient trees, and a thick blanket of snow softened the footsteps of its inhabitants. The air was crisp and clear, with each breath leaving behind a ghostly trail. Life in Fēritai was both harsh and beautiful, forcing its people to adapt and thrive in the unforgiving climate.
At the heart of Fēričo, atop...
2023-09-30 20:00:49 +0000 UTC
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I have one more thing before you get started. This setting is foremost a linguistic exercise and, while fantasy as a genre is replete with, well, fantastical names, some folks may feel mine are more so than most. The great irony is that the names and languages are rather mundane when taken in the full scope of human communication.
While there are many more languages throughout the world of Erthas, this story contains three. Without spoilers, they are High Elven, Fēritai, and a third un...
2023-09-30 19:59:06 +0000 UTC
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I am going to start posting the first draft chapters of my novel(s) from the Annals of Erthas setting, starting with the Preface where I lay out some important facts and motivations and such. This is going to drop alongside a secondary pre-story chapter and the first chapter.
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After nearly twenty-five years of practice and world-building, I have finally written a book! Though, it would be quite a fiction to say that I wrote the whole thing, because I did not. I initi...
2023-09-30 19:56:31 +0000 UTC
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New Sphere view and hydrology simulation as well as improved performance
See https://www.patreon.com/posts/mundifex-world-0-75020661 for suggested workflow
2022-12-06 03:55:20 +0000 UTC
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Hey, y'all, I've decided to start uploading debug builds of the World Tools application for my patrons! This is the first build and is kinda buggy, kinda slow for large maps, eats memory like a pig, and is rather featureless at this point.
Suggested workflow:
1. Create world 512x256
2. Run plate tectonics with time slider near max
3. Save World
4. Edit heightmap.png in GIMP/Photoshop to increase resolution (2048x1024 is nice). Adding a bit of Gaussian blur (1.5 p...
2022-11-23 15:40:56 +0000 UTC
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Here we have the result of Part 2 of our Let's Build series. We created our mountains and highland areas.
2022-06-02 23:00:00 +0000 UTC
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2022-06-01 22:01:01 +0000 UTC
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