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Cadryn Chapter 2 Scene 7

Cadryn turned around in a full circle. He is standing in the middle of a large cavern. The walls, the floor, everything, seems to be slowly moving, as if it is adjusting him. A thought briefly crosses his mind that it is recognizing him. He can still sense the flux, touch it, but all tracesContinue reading “Cadryn Chapter 2 Scene 7”

Cadryn Chapter 2 Scene 6

Cadryn stopped and first centered himself, and then embracing Flux he reached out fully touched the artifact. The artifact responded immediately with amazing force. Cadryn sensed sentience, like a living entity had been startled awake The entire bookshop rippled slightly, like someone was shaking out a towel. The hair on the back of everyone headContinue reading “Cadryn Chapter 2 Scene 6”

Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 5

Cadryn moved silently toward the back of the shop, paying more attention to the books. A few changed titles before his eyes, and then more. ‘It’s like they’re alive’, he thought to himself. And it hit him. ‘It is!’ Just then he was distracted by the bell on the shop door ringing. He glanced fromContinue reading “Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 5”

Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 4

— Outline Cadryn slips deeper into the narrow corridors of the bookshop, weaving between tall shelves that creak faintly as though listening. Titles catch his eye as he walks. One jumps out at him. “Basic Flux Incantations.” He does a double take but keeps on walking. This is no time to loiter. He attempts toContinue reading “Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 4”

Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 3

Cadryn turned to walk down the street wanting nothing more than to blend in with the crowd. Immediately though, he notices a multitude of differences. Had things changed that much since he had been here last? Things felt sped up just a bit, and a bit brighter, people moved past him not giving him aContinue reading “Cadryn Chapter 1 Scene 3”

Cadryn: Chapter 1 Scene 1

In a back alley somewhere in mid town Manhattan, a cold breeze stirred the loose detritus that is a part of every cities alley ways. All became calm, a portal opened and a Cadryn stepped through. He stood for a moment, calmly waiting. He had the look of intelligence, and power, and clearly he wasContinue reading “Cadryn: Chapter 1 Scene 1”