Seras Streams

Stats, a gift, and a request

Hey everyone!

Great news! Ruinous Return cracked into the top 1,000 stories on Royal Road (the attachment has another view of the image).

As a celebration...I'm gifting you a whole bunch of chibi-lyn emojis that you can import into Discord. They should be downloadable attachments (if you can't access them, click 2024-07-28 05:34:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 63

1

Lyn got back to the Arin Isle by the time the sun had crested the horizon. She walked to the center of the island, following the trails that were made by footsteps over the centuries of residence. After an hour of walking inland, she saw a fortification built into a series of hills. “I have dealt with the invaders,” Lyn shouted up in Arinol.

The gates opened, and a group of Ari troops came out to meet her. They were dressed in lacquered, wooden armor ...

Vote and help shape the story!

Previously, we did a poll where you determined which Hero got extra 'screen time' in Book 3 (it was a tie between Brad and Misty, so they both received extra chapter content dedicated to them).

As I plan this next story arc, I want some input from you, the readers!

As a part of being a Patron, you get to vote on certain events. A way of me saying 'thanks' to you, the readers, as I continue to provide you entertainment.

So! Here is what I need to know...as war is on the hor...

Chapter 62

1

There were shouts from outside the tent. Panicked shouts. Lyn jolted upright alongside Naila. She willed her armor to manifest and cover her body as she bolted outside. Ari were moving off of the beach, clearing out of their domiciles, and evacuating inland.

“What’s going on?!” Naila shouted as she exited the tent and pulled on her shirt.

One of the Ari running further down the beach pointed to the East, “Invaders!”

Lyn looked at Nai...

Chapter 61

1

The sound of lapping waves was not something Lyn was familiar with. Growing up in a land locked, middle-of-nowhere town, she’d never been to the ocean before coming to Ghomar. And even when she had arrived during her first summoning, they didn’t hang around the coast just relaxing. Sleep eluded her as the rhythmic surging kept her awake.

Thankfully, the memories of past trauma were not coming to her mind as she lay there, staring at the ceiling of the...

B2 – Chapter 26

1

Lyn stood on the waves, gently bobbing up and down as the waters rose and fell. The boat that had approached her was a frenzy of activity. The Ari sailors were running back and forth, shouting orders and commands in Arinol. She lowered Cataclysm and walked towards the boat’s gunwale of the Viking-esque longship. “Well?” she asked in their race’s language, letting her normal tone come through instead of forcing the intimidating, draconic voice.

A s...

Chapter 59

1

Lyn stared out at the ocean and took in deep breaths of the salt breeze. There were no more dungeons anywhere nearby. Channeling mana into the bracer, she pulled up the map of Ghomar and checked the distance and direction to her next destination. Fucking islands. There was no way she could clear the distance from the land to Arin Isle where much of the Ari race resided.

The elven race were primarily ocean and river dwelling people. Convincin...

New Lyn Art!

Just got this finished commission from aucrowne on Vgen (link here!)

We finally got some half-dragon Lyn art! Thank you to all you Patrons whose financial backing made this possible!

Thank you so much. I'm super excited to see the character brought to life! There's another commission that should be done by the end of August, and as soon as I have that, I'll share it!

SerasStreams / Alex Econome 2024-07-23 03:33:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 58

1

Lyn charged headlong at James, yelling a war cry. A defiant shout against being forgotten. A scream of pain and a desire to just beat the shit out of the man who took the credit that was hers. The person who abandoned her to die. “Coward!” She screamed as she brought the glaive around on the armored man.

He deflected her blow to the side and countered with a thrust that was fast – faster than anything Lyn had ever encountered before. Her enhanced pe...

B2 – Chapter 23

1

Lyn chained several arrow-shot teleports until she arrived at the coast. Ghomar was a supercontinent, with oceans in all directions and no other known lands. The globe had been circumnavigated, and the only regions left to explore were the arctic regions. Some of the coasts were smooth, placid beaches. But not this coast. Trisk was notorious for having rocky coastlines that were difficult to navigate.

She raised her wrist and channeled mana into the brace...

Chapter 56

1

Trisha closed herself off in her office at the hospital. A nice retreat when the kids became too much to deal with. The oldest two were bundles of energy, and Ben could keep up with them, but she had been dealing with her own issues. But she wasn’t here just to retreat from the kids. She had to tend to herself.

Pulling aside some of her light, summery dress, she pulled the bandage away from the seared flesh. Damnit, this is why I hate the heat....

B2 – Chapter 21

1

Fuck! She didn’t feel the pain, but the jarring impact rattled her brain. As she pulled back, Thane Mol let out a raucous laugh, wiping the blood from his forehead. He picked up his mug and drained his drink in one go. Lyn followed suit.

“Good on ye, girl. Ye know the old ways.”

Lyn nodded as she savored the foul beverage. The Sloren had high proof stuff, and this was easily as potent as moonshine. She felt it affect her almost i...

Ch. 88 – Earth #4003 V

AUTHOR NOTE - Lots of Blue Boxes as there is a big level-up that happens here due to a significant character arc completion for Felix. Mostly at the end of the chapter.

---

Felix activated Fallen Flight…

…and had his allies hold on as he zipped across the bay. The enormous, rusting hulks of ships lined the bay, in various states of either decay or disrepair. Some ...

B2 – Chapter 20

1

James led the small detachment and delegates out to the docks of Kor’s Hold. The Free City of Bashinol had sent out a delegation to discuss trade agreements and exchange information. Normally, this would be handled by one of his advisors, but they were off in the various duchies trying to ensure allegiances would not change with the death of King Kristoph and James’ rise to rule.

That, and he knew the delegate from the Free City. One of the first bits...

Ch. 87 – Earth #4003 IV

They passed several science labs where all manner of experiments must have taken place – but Felix assumed, primarily upon people – as there was a solid steel slab of a bed in each room. Some were pristine, whilst others were covered in various substances.

And a few had bodies. They were splayed apart in various stages of dissection. But the corpses were ancient and desiccated. The skin taut and dry, and organs long since shriveled. Following the golden line of Detect Object, they a...

B2 – Chapter 19

1

Lyn woke up with a start as she felt something fuzzy across her face. She glanced sideways and grinned as she remembered who she had invited to her bed. She was good, she thought as she quietly got up and left the Vharthon woman in the bed. Going to the bath, she drew up the water from the inscription and luxuriated in the heat. Now…goals.

A meeting with the king of Trisk would take some time to set up and coordin...

Ch. 86 – Earth #4003 III

They walked up onto the Golden Gate Beach as Tinuriel turned off the Affinity effect. The city was weathered and beaten by the elements, and a pall of grey-yellow mist covered everything. Felix felt queasy just being there, and noted with some shock that Reth and Tinuriel’s Health was decreasing. “What’s going on Lucifer?”

“Radiation. Psychic Radiation. Your bracers are protecting you, but those two are going to suffer 1 Health damage every minute while we are in a hot zone. S...

B2 – Chapter 18

1

Morning arrived and a servant fetched Rashanna. She was led through dark corridors, completely blind in the blackness, until she entered a large, circular chamber that was illuminated by a single, bright brazier in the center of the room, recessed into the floor. The crackling flames cast a sinister glow over the room.

All around the room were cushions that had low tables in front of them. She spotted Chancellor Vehenna, Spymaster Velenna who she was intr...

Ch. 85 – Earth #4003 II

Just be safe, Felix thought as he activated Ghostwalk.

He led the way as he went along the enormous expanse. They had to climb over several crashed vehicles that blocked the path, and as Felix climbed atop an overturned delivery van he ducked his head back down, gesturing for Tinuriel and Reth to stop behind him. “There’s something there,” Felix whispered back to them.

An ancient...

B2 – Chapter 17

1

Rashanna was quite shocked at first when a squadron of Duskari warriors accosted her on the road. That was until they explained what they were there to do, formed up around her, and escorted her along hidden paths through Trisk. A personalized escort, all for her. She was flattered.

She had been into the Valley of the Volcano a few times with her grandfather, and thanks to his extensive trade network, she knew many languages from across the world; only be...

Ch. 84 – Earth #4003 I

Days passed pleasantly as Lucifer returned to his observer duties. Roy’s sister settled in with Gina’s magi and she kept flirting with Reth. Melanie and Roy were in and out of the VBV, tending to various tasks.

After a week had passed post-Beth-rescue from the College of Heaven, Felix received a heads-up from Lucifer. You’ve got that empress – Xadana – from Astragos waiting to see you. Want to come out to the conference table?

Yeah. Give me a minute.&nb...

Chapter 50

1

Lyn felt the rush of energy as Volio’s corpse turned to ash, all his gear clattering to the ground. She waited for a moment, but no ‘voicemail’ came to her thoughts like it did with Zack. Thank God for that, she thought. She put Cataclysm away and walked forward, embracing Vael and Gael. “Thank you.”

They both hugged her in return, “Of course,” Gael replied. “You’re our goddess. Our Destroyer. Our Lyn.” He pulled back, “Not ...

Update on Posting Schedule - Ruinous Return

Hey everyone,

I'm a big fan of transparency (especially when it comes to where you spend your money for entertainment), and I want to ensure you know what my plan is going forward for Ruinous Return. I love providing you with content and writing this story, and your interactions in the comments and the 'likes' are encouraging as I keep crafting the narrative. Okay, on to the meat of the announcement.

Posting Schedule Rundown

• You're getting daily chapters for t...

  2024-07-14 04:55:18 +0000 UTC View Post

B2 – Chapter 15

1

Volio’s heart was racing as the footsteps receded and went downstairs. He had almost been caught. But he was close. So close. Maybe another day of stripping away mental defenses, and then he could use the final spell that would thrall Lyn to his will. Make her do anything he wanted her to do.

He couldn’t sleep, he was so excited. Finally, his dark angel would be his and no one else’s. And thanks to the spells, she would feel the same way towards him...

Chapter 48

1

Volio’s heart sank. He had just been brought back to consciousness by this Duskari woman Lyn had called Vael. And the first sight he saw was Lyn, kissing the Duskari man. Oh…He turned to face the woman tending him.

And that’s when he smelled it. Her scent was the same as the clothes Lyn had given him. Volio was not a dumb man. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he knew when he had been tricked. And Lyn had tricked him. Manipulated hi...

Ch. 83 – Sirinê (Revisit)

“Felix! Get up!” he felt a shove on his shoulder.

Felix came to, having fallen asleep where he was the night before. Reth was standing in front of him with a panicked expression. “What’s going on?” Felix asked as he sat up.

“There’s some problems brewing. Roy’s looking for you.”

“Alright. Where’s Lucifer and Tinuriel?”

Reth gave Felix a hand to help him up and the two went outside to see a large crowd, “She’s doing crowd control,” Reth mut...

B2 – Chapter 13

1

Misty was scared. James was holding Khrelardia together for the time being but would soon enough have civil war to contend with. The same went for Cecily in Valagonia. Trisk was stable as usual, but rumors had reached her that they were possibly seeking an audience with this Destroyer reborn. If it really was Lyn, then she had nothing to fear. She could rekindle their friendship and support her as an ally.

But if it wasn’t Lyn…sh...

Ch. 82 – Void Between ‘Verses

Vicky’s voice came back, “He is something called a Prime god in his Universe. He can deal with the Void corruption.”

Kalinor nodded and smiled an infectious smile, “Yes. The System Admin has given me the go-ahead to help fix this mess, despite it not being in my own Universe.”

Tinuriel put up her sword and nodded, “Another deity in flesh. Intriguing.”

Reth’s eyes went wide, “An actual god?”

Kalinor chuckled and spread his arms wide, “Yes. Let’s ...

Ghomar Temporary Map

This is a simple Inkarnate mockup of Ghomar. I have a piece of paper next to me with a ton more detail and locations (and I'm not done with it), hence why this is a 'simple' mockup to give a sense of visualization to locations in the story.

When the story comes to its final conclusion, and I have a finalized map, I'll get a professional cartographer to make something much better. There's a JPG version attached if this web link version isn't as visible.

And yes, I know it looks lik...

B2 – Chapter 12

1

Stellas woke with the rising sun and prodded Thomas with her finger. The former Knowledge hero roused from slumber before smiling at her gently, “Good morning,” he muttered from his bedroll.

She extricated herself from her own bedroll and fetched water from the stream running along the road. “We shouldn’t be too far now,” she stated.

Thomas nodded as he began to start a fire, using a small, weak spell to light kindling. “Yeah. Maybe get ...