Re: Crystals of Silveria Series Hub & Junihoshi Guidebook - By GamerZack7

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 2nd 2013, 3:00 pm

You are most welcome, Samantha. Smile

April 3rd 2013, 10:05 am

I've been commenting so much on CoS lately I'm scared to ask if anyone else truly reads your works...

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 3rd 2013, 2:23 pm

Samantha wrote:I've been commenting so much on CoS lately I'm scared to ask if anyone else truly reads your works...

I'm pretty sure Rukiafan was reading it, as was Kushina and Amufungal. Also Staroceancrazy...I think. Both my reviews were popular as well. However, Mushroom Force ended up a total flop, so others may think that this is the same idea. Still, as long as I have one fan I'll write episodes. Wink

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 4th 2013, 2:47 am

Okay, now for some little tidbits of info about each of the protagonists' families!

Zed obviously has no idea who his family is, but he treats Mrs. Taylor as though they were flesh-and-blood. Mrs. Taylor is a widower with one adult son who works in the shop along with her and (until recently) Zed. Mrs. Taylor is good friends with Mr. Newt of The Budding Alchemist, and she is smitten with Mr. Parker, owner and manager of Parker's Polearms. Some think wedding bells could be chiming...who knows?

Amethyst was chosen by her grandmother, an elder of her home citadel, to find the Crystal Owners. She is very close with her grandmother, who has many centuries of life experience. Because elves do not show their age until reaching their twilight years, Amethyst's grandmother looks as young as she does.

Mak's father and mother fell in love when she saved him from a stampede, and they quickly married and had a son. Mr. Clay has never once stopped thinking about his long-lost wife, and he hopes that, in time, they may once again be together.

Emily is a member of nobility, her father and mother being the Duke and Duchess of Goldinia, and her brother is a metaltouched, a rare individual imbued with elemental metal, a fusion of the four elements. Her status in the hierarchy is something she doesn't always notice, as she would rather assist the less fortunate than live in the lap of luxury.

April 4th 2013, 8:59 am

Why don't you have your signature as a top banner ad here for everyone to see and link it up to this topic to promote the story? Very Happy Please, ask Rukiafan to deal with it.

April 4th 2013, 11:43 am

I'm a fan as well. Good RP topic mate it's amazingly written! Crystals of Silveria Series Hub & Junihoshi Guidebook - By GamerZack7 - Page 2 631737971

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 4th 2013, 3:29 pm

I'm giving serious thought towards writing a novel. I know it's something I would be good at, so I guess I could do it eventually. Anyway, time for more family tidbits!

Thobrun's parents raised him to be a very good, well-mannered dwarf. As an only child, the closest thing he had to a brother was his friend Angussen. They did everything together, though Angussen was a bit of a naughty boy compared to Thobrun, who supported the local orphanage every day.

Bryn, being a rogue, is very secretive. Not much is known about Bryn's family as a result, though it can be assumed that Bryn's family is very tightly-knit like almost all halfling families.

Brocc is the second child of ten. His younger siblings all aspire to work in the family business with their parents, a magic shop which caters especially to sorcerers. Brocc, however, wanted to follow in his older sister Katalina's footsteps and become an entertainer. He now seeks to track down Katalina and tell her that he is not just a bard but the bard chosen by the Green Crystal as its owner.

April 5th 2013, 9:35 am

Bligh me. Well, that sounds kinda familiar to me... Surprised

If you're up to it, why don't you?

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 5th 2013, 2:48 pm

I might.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 12th 2013, 4:10 pm

Dragons are found throughout Junihoshi, with each continent having its own specific species. They existed long before the other races of the world came into being, making Draconic one of the oldest languages. Like any race dragons have the capacity to be good or evil, though metallic dragons are most likely to be good. Chromatic dragons are usually neutral-aligned loners, but a handful of chromatic dragons are evil, treasure-hoarding tyrants with legions of minions.

A dragon by the name of Celeste Ternock became the very first Astral Being when she discovered the path to ascension, and some other dragons decided to try and ascend as well; however, when they failed to achieve eniightenment they became reclusive and bitter, setting up lairs in which they could wallow in sadness...or lash out at the world.

The twelve species of chromatic dragons are as follows:

Black dragons dwell in lairs near the swamps and dark forests of Shadelvum. They have acid breath. Good black dragons often shapeshift into dark elves and live in towns and cities.

Blue dragons dwell in the rocky coastal areas and cliffs of Granrelm. They have lightning breath. Good blue dragons often shapeshift into halflings and live in towns and cities.

Green dragons dwell in the woodlands and groves of Verdelvum. They have poisonous breath. Good green dragons often shapeshift into wood elves and live in towns and cities.

Red dragons dwell in the red mountains and highlands of Bolg. They have fire breath. Good red dragons often shapeshift into bolgards and live in towns and cities.

White dragons dwell in the tundra and ice-fields of Tundwaldun. They have cold breath. Good white dragons often shapeshift into dwarves and live in towns and cities.

Brown dragons dwell in the deserts and wastelands of Kobelia. Their breath is a blast of stinging salt. Good brown dragons often shapeshift into kobles and live in towns and cities.

Grey dragons dwell in the snow-capped peaks and bamboo forests of Ryukonari. Their breath is a sound that can render foes unconscious. Good grey dragons often shapeshift into ryukoni and live in towns and cities.

Purple dragons dwell in the underground caverns of Gnomsland. Their breath is a psychic blast that can partially control the mind of whomever it hits. Good purple dragons often shapeshift into gnomes and live in towns and cities.

Orange dragons dwell in lairs near the riverways of the jungles of South Dryantel. Their breath is a thick, dense gel that slows down anybody covered in it. Good orange dragons often shapeshift into humans or antels, depending on gender, and live in towns and cities.

Yellow dragons dwell in lairs near the mangroves and beaches of North Dryantel. Their breath is a spray of saltwater that gets irritating sand in all the most uncomfortable places. Good yellow dragons often shapeshift into humans or dryads, depending on gender, and live in towns and cities.

Magenta dragons dwell in the enchanted groves and forests of Lumidelvum. Their breath is a beam of hypnotic, multicoloured light. Good magenta dragons often shapeshift into high elves and live in towns and cities.

Cyan dragons do not dwell in lairs; instead they fly through the skies circling the entire world, usually stopping to rest atop mountains and plateaus. Their breath is a jet of air that can push almost any foe. Some good cyan dragons shapeshift into humans and live in towns and cities.

In addition to the twelve species of dragon mentioned above, there are three species of gentle metallic dragon found mostly on the continent of Ornoposia:

Gold dragons are most often found in the mountainous kingdom of Goldenia, and they usually assume an elfborn form. They have no breath weapon, but they can bathe the immediate area in light.

Silver dragons are most often found in the forested kingdom of Silveria, and they usually assume a human form. They have no breath weapon, but they can lower the temperature of the immediate area, making it cool.

Copper dragons are most often found in the semi-arid kingdom of Coppelia, and they usually assume an orcborn form. They have no breath weapon, but they can raise the temperature of the immediate area, making it warm.

April 12th 2013, 9:59 pm

Hmm... I wonder what kind of dragon I could be... Rolling Eyes

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 13th 2013, 12:47 am

Ornoposia is one of Junihoshi's twelve continents, containing three major kingdoms along with two minor ones. Ornoposia is geographically diverse, with each kingdom looking very different from the others.

The Kingdom of Goldenia is situated to the north-east, bordering Tundwaldun, Verdelvum and Gnomsland. It is covered in farmland and golden meadows, as well as a long mountain range. The population is mostly human, with a high percentage of elfborn. Emily's father is the Duke of Goldenia, making her a member of nobility.

The Kingdom of Silveria is situated to the west, bordering Granrelm to the south. It is covered in forests and green meadows, and has a cool climate even in midsummer. The population is almost entirely human, which explains why the two boys in Zed's adopted hometown were surprised to see Amethyst, an elf.

The Kingdom of Coppelia is situated to the south-east, bordering Verdelvum to the east and Kobelia to the south. It is covered in semi-arid scrubland and dark-green meadows, and it is fairly warm in the southern end of the kingdom. The population is mostly human, with a fair number of orcborn due to the close proximity of Kobelia, the native home of Junihoshi's orcs. Mak and his father live in Coppelia.

The Kingdom of Platinia is a small kingdom located right in the middle of Ornoposia, surrounded by the three major kingdoms. It is covered in silvery-blue meadows. The population consists almost entirely of humans, dwarves, wood elves, halflings, gnomes, elfborn and orcborn. Platinia is considered the capital of Ornoposia.

The Nation of Damantia is an island kingdom located off the coast of Silveria. It is covered by bright-green meadows and rocky highlands. The population consists almost exclusively of humans. Its name means "Of Diamond" in Old Common.

April 13th 2013, 9:16 am

Look, the best way to approach this is to give us a map of the entire kingdom. No sweet talk, just let us be Wink

April 13th 2013, 11:24 am

I want a map too.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 13th 2013, 6:21 pm

Well, I had a go at making a colour-coded map of the entire world of Junihoshi. I'm not the best cartographer, but hopefully I assembled a good enough map. Anyway, here it is:
Crystals of Silveria Series Hub & Junihoshi Guidebook - By GamerZack7 - Page 2 Mapofjunihoshi

Crystals of Silveria Series Hub & Junihoshi Guidebook - By GamerZack7 - Page 2 Mapofjunihoshi

Is it okay? I'm hoping to draw a map of Ornoposia next, so I hope I succeeded in making my first fantasy map. Please let me know what you think. Smile

April 13th 2013, 6:36 pm

Yup, Ornoposia is Europe Laughing

So, that's why I felt quite comfortable with the story scratch

I'm anxiously looking forward to see that Ornoposian map.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 13th 2013, 6:44 pm

Samantha wrote:Yup, Ornoposia is Europe So, that's why I felt quite comfortable with the story

And yet I was trying to avoid making Junihoshi look too much like Earth. Oh well, I guess I can't have everything! lol!

Samantha wrote:I'm anxiously looking forward to see that Ornoposian map.

It will have a bit more detail than this one, that's for sure. Wink

April 13th 2013, 6:48 pm

Great! I'm gonna get myself a glas of milk. I just drained the entire bottle of Fanta Rolling Eyes

Our girls were acting funny again. You should see their faces when I tickle their tiny feet Laughing

I'm off to bed again in a moment. YAAAY!!

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 13th 2013, 6:50 pm

Goodnight. Smile

April 13th 2013, 6:54 pm

Thank you _._ !! "Night", Zack Razz

Enjoy your afternoon.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 13th 2013, 8:48 pm

Zed, Amethyst and Brocc all have familiars, tiny creatures which are, in essence, an extension of their very being. A familiar can communicate with their spellcaster companion in a language only he or she can understand, and each species offers additional benefits. Mages, bards, swordmuses, sorcerers and witches are all capable of manifesting familiars, with the most common ones described below:

Cats are a favourite of witches, spellcasters who use an ancient form of magic with ties to nature and the moon. Unlike most other familiars, which must remain within 100 feet of its companion, cats can travel wherever their companion wishes with no limit.

Falcons are preferred by sorcerers, spellcasters who can spontaneously use magic attributed to one of the four elements. Spellcasters with falcon familiars are able to cast ranged spells through them, allowing for some added distance.

Owls are the favourite familiar of mages, spellcasters who study magic in order to better their craft. A spellcaster with an owl familiar is capable of seeing through its eyes, allowing for covert surveillance of a monster-infested dungeon room without being seen.

Ravens are favoured by bards, spellcasters who turn poetry, song and acting into magic. Ravens are capable of speaking in any languages known by its companion.

Sprites are the preferred familiar of swordmuses, spellcasters whose sword swings make magic that seems like a grand symphony. Sprite familiars grant their companion the ability to detect magical enchantments and spells.

In addition to the familiars mentioned above, bats and rats are also common. Bat familiars allow their companions to see camouflaged or concealed dangers; and rat familiars can carry items for their companions, as well as unlock doors and chests.

The final type of familiar is elusive in the fact that not many people end up bonding with one. Nanodragons resemble miniature dragons, and they are as intelligent as any sentient being. They fluently speak Common and Draconic; likewise, their companion also gains the ability to speak, read and write Draconic. They have the same breath weapons and/or special powers as their larger counterparts.

April 14th 2013, 4:12 am

I'm glad there aren't any cockroaches in your play Wink

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 16th 2013, 3:04 pm

Samantha wrote:I'm glad there aren't any cockroaches in your play

Naw, all the Cockroaches in my campaign world turned into Wiggles! An Internet cookie for anybody who gets the reference. Wink

April 16th 2013, 10:39 pm

Flight of Dragons
performed by Don McLean

Flight of dragons
Soar in the purple light
In the sky, or in my mind?
Flight of dragons
Sail past reality,
Leave illusion behind.

Is it the past I see
When I look up to the heavens,
Believing in the magic that I know could never be?
I want to go where they are going
Into the world they've been -
Can I open up my mind enough to see?

Flight of dragons
Heavenly argosies
Catch the wind, rise out of sight.
Flight of dragons
Pilots of fantasy
In the sky, or in my mind...

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 16th 2013, 11:21 pm

Samantha wrote:

Flight of Dragons
performed by Don McLean

Flight of dragons
Soar in the purple light
In the sky, or in my mind?
Flight of dragons
Sail past reality,
Leave illusion behind.

Is it the past I see
When I look up to the heavens,
Believing in the magic that I know could never be?
I want to go where they are going
Into the world they've been -
Can I open up my mind enough to see?

Flight of dragons
Heavenly argosies
Catch the wind, rise out of sight.
Flight of dragons
Pilots of fantasy
In the sky, or in my mind...

That was an incredible poem. Who wrote it? Smile

April 16th 2013, 11:23 pm

GamerZack7 wrote:

Samantha wrote:

Flight of Dragons
performed by Don McLean

Flight of dragons
Soar in the purple light
In the sky, or in my mind?
Flight of dragons
Sail past reality,
Leave illusion behind.

Is it the past I see
When I look up to the heavens,
Believing in the magic that I know could never be?
I want to go where they are going
Into the world they've been -
Can I open up my mind enough to see?

Flight of dragons
Heavenly argosies
Catch the wind, rise out of sight.
Flight of dragons
Pilots of fantasy
In the sky, or in my mind...

That was an incredible poem. Who wrote it?

Title song from The Flight of Dragons, 1982, Warner Bros. Animation

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 16th 2013, 11:24 pm

ANIMATED FANTASY MOVIE! Surprised

April 16th 2013, 11:27 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbSjkWyC71U Wink

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 17th 2013, 1:57 am

Orukotto-san! Smile

EDIT: D'oh! Thought this was the signature thread. Crystals of Silveria Series Hub & Junihoshi Guidebook - By GamerZack7 - Page 2 1625187496

April 17th 2013, 2:39 am

What happened to this thread, it's become the everything except Crystals of Silveria discussion. lol!

April 17th 2013, 3:03 am

Yeah, your small contribution to it didn't help either, I'm sorry Laughing

! And who's discussing what anyways here, doc? Razz

We're trying desperately to keep the Ornoposian thread alive and charted and seeking fans to discuss it with us. And who says dragons aren't part of the story anyway? Get some good questions out to Zack, Rukiafan. He might end up with a few new ideas for his story writing Wink

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 18th 2013, 11:21 pm

Okay, who wants to see a full-colour detailed map of the entire World of Junihoshi come together step-by-step? I will fill in this map periodically, colouring in each continent and landmass one-by-one. Check this post for future updates! Cool

Initial Post: Coloured in the ocean, Northern Icecap and Southern Wastes. Filled-in the details of Ornoposia as well as small parts of Tundwaldun and Gnomsland.

April 19th 2013, 10:05 am

Uhm... I don't know what version GPS Aussieland has up in space (must be North Korean Razz

), but that sat's way out of date, I can tell. I can't even make up a road kill here... Could it be more detailed, please? lol!

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 19th 2013, 1:53 pm

Samantha wrote: Uhm... I don't know what version GPS Aussieland has up in space (must be North Korean ), but that sat's way out of date, I can tell. I can't even make up a road kill here... Could it be more detailed, please?

Once the world map is finished I'll work on a more detailed standalone map of Ornoposia, describing places, landmarks and other important info. I just thought this step-by-step world map would be a fun and creative way to see how my process works. I aim for maximum creativity and enjoyment. Smile

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 21st 2013, 3:29 am

Just thought I'd throw together a trailer for Crystals of Silveria using clips of "footage" edited together. There are some sneak-peeks of episode two strewn throughout it. Enjoy! Smile

**********

A young man with no memory of his past and natural arcane talents...

Amethyst holds up her staff. A glowing purple orb appears in mid-air ten feet in front of Zed.

Zed: Magic Missile!

A small bright-blue marble flies from Zed’s hand, striking the orb right in the centre.

Amethyst: Impressive!

Zed: I don’t know how I did that!

A 150-year-old elf charged with a mission of unknown significance...

Newt walks over to the table and sits in an armchair. He places the heavy book onto the table and opens it, flipping through pages until he finds the right one.

Newt: The Silverian Empire stretched beyond the borders of Ornoposia.

Amethyst holds her crystal within her delicate fingers.

Amethyst: The crystals…

Newt: A mere fragment of a much larger collection of artefacts.

Amethyst: They each provide a small boon to their respective owners.

A fighter searching for his orc mother...

Orcborn: Why should we pay to cross a bridge that’s free for us to cross any other time?

Barbarian: Just pay us the money and nobody gets hurt!

Orcborn: Can you even spell “money“?

Barbarian: M…un…e?

Orcborn: Wrong answer.

A kindhearted priestess with ties to royalty...

Emily: I must meditate and replenish my celestial magic.

Bryn: In that case we’ll look for the nearest nightclub.

Mak: Bryn! We are in a sacred temple!

Emily: The two of you should go and entertain yourselves.

Mak: Very well. We will be back here in two hours.

Emily smiles.

Emily: I look forward to it.

A dwarf with countless tales of his heroic deeds...

Three human males, presumably fighters, are gathered around a short-bearded dwarf wearing silver armour.

Dwarf: So there we were, surrounded by twelve Elek worshippers.

Fighter: So what did you do?

Dwarf: What else could we do? We showed ‘em who’s boss! They won’t be hurtin’ anyone anytime soon!

The dwarf swallows a mouthful of mead from his mug.

A halfling who isn't quite what he appears to be...

Orcborn: All of you! Get Zed to safety!

Bryn: Uh, that’s going to be a problem, fearless leader.

Four barbarians approach the group from behind.

Barbarian: Where do you think you’re going?

Bryn: Uh, we were just going to head back to the tavern and have a nice relaxing bath!

And a green-haired gnome bard who can't sing for peanuts.

Brocc is pursued through a deserted alley by two human thugs wielding big clubs.

Thug #1: I’ll teach you to sing like a screeching owlbear!

Thug #2: We’ll pound you, you no-good kid!

Brocc: I was just trying to entertain people!

Thug #1: Well it sounded like you were deliberately mocking our voices!

Completely mismatched, yet they all have two things in common: a shared artefact from a long-forgotten empire entwining their lives...

Amethyst: This crystal is meant for you, Zed. When you wear it, you will form an eternal bond with it.

Zed places the crystal around his neck. The light within its centre shines bright enough to illuminate the immediate area, before returning to a low level of constant light within the centre.

Zed: Whoa…that is awesome!

...and an evil nemesis bent on their ultimate capture.

Figure: So, the crystals have all found their owners. Trenton, I am sending you and Kara to retrieve Amethyst and her companions. Bring them to me.

Trent: It will be done, Mistress.

Figure: And Trenton? I want them alive.

Trent: Yes, Mistress.

The figure’s blue lipstick-covered lips twist into an evil smile.

Figure: Good.

Their journey will take them to the farthest corners of the land...

Zed takes one look at the giant citadel and spits out his water.

Zed: That place is huge!

Amethyst giggles.

Amethyst: It appears even bigger once you enter.

...as they try to unlock the mystery of the crystals.

Newt: Nobody knows their true purpose. Indeed, few even know of their existence. There is a much greater goal intended for them. In time, you will learn the full extent of your gift.

Crystals of Silveria

Brocc: I could try to help him remember with a bardic song.

Bryn: No! No singing! The last time you sung, your cat ran away for days!

Season premiere coming soon!

April 21st 2013, 10:47 am

I love your writings Razz

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 21st 2013, 4:11 pm

Thank you, Sammy! Very Happy

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · April 26th 2013, 3:07 pm

Just a quick update regarding CoS. The series will officially start with two episodes - including a brand-new episode - once said new episode is finished. So you can look forward to reading/viewing the final version of the pilot episode, as well as episode two, back-to-back. Make excited face now! Very Happy

May 5th 2013, 10:48 pm

Your Sneak peak was quite enjoyable to say the least. Smile

May 5th 2013, 10:58 pm

You are an amazing author GamerZack.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · May 5th 2013, 11:44 pm

Thank you, SigourneyBeaver and SuperVash. I'm happy that more people are reading my story. Very Happy

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · August 25th 2013, 10:03 pm

It's been a long time since the last update, so I've decided to give you a sample of the upcoming episode of Crystals of Silveria. Enjoy!

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Scene 1: Outside Stormshroud Academy: Late Afternoon

Amethyst and Zed stand at the gate outside the prestigious Stormshroud Academy for Young Mages, an enormous campus nestled within Silveria City’s Mage’s District.

Amethyst: Here it is, Zed: Stormshroud Academy for Young Mages, the most prestigious magic college in all of Ornoposia.

Zed: It’s incredible…

Amethyst: Shall we enter?

Zed: Yes please!

Scene 2: Entrance Hall: Stormshroud Academy: Late Afternoon

The gigantic wooden doors swing open as Amethyst and Zed enter the main building. Zed marvels at the dark brown wooden architecture, which is carved into a number of intricate patterns and shapes.

Amethyst: I, too, marvelled at the architecture when I first came to this place.

Zed: It’s amazing…the attention to detail…it must have taken years to complete!

Amethyst: Indeed.

Male Voice: How did you enter this building?!

A man walks down the gigantic staircase and begins to head for Amethyst and Zed.

Man: Only students and faculty are able to enter this academy.

The man walks over to Amethyst. A smile spreads across his face.

Man: Of course, former students must know how to enter.

Amethyst smiles.

Amethyst: Alekzander Stormshroud. It has been too long.

Alekzander: Amethyst Moondew. It is good to see your sweet smile again.

Alekzander looks at Zed.

Alekzander: Is this your apprentice, Amethyst?

Amethyst: Indeed. This is Zed Starmute.

Alekzander: Good to meet you, Zed. Call me Alek. Everybody else does.

Zed: Good to meet you too.

Alek: Is there a reason you two have come here?

Amethyst: Well, I have just begun to teach Zed how to-

Voice: ALEK!

An elderly gentleman runs downstairs up to Alek.

Alek: What is the matter, Headmaster?

Headmaster: The drakes have escaped from the barn! They are running rampant around campus! They almost tackled the groundkeeper into the pool - and he cannot swim!

Alek: Then we must hurry! Amethyst? Zed? I could use your assistance.

Amethyst: We would be more than happy to assist!

Alek: Then let us go!

The three mages race out of the door.

Headmaster: Good luck to you all!

Alek: Thank you, Headmaster!

Headmaster: I certainly made the right choice by making him an academy master. Oh well, back to sorting paperwork.

The headmaster begins heading upstairs.

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OPENING CREDITS

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Scene 2: Stormshroud Academy: Late Afternoon

Amethyst, Zed and Alek walk into the entrance hall from outside.

Alek: I must say that was exhilarating! I have not had this much excitement for quite some time!

Amethyst: Indeed. Your skills have improved greatly since last we met.

Zed: I thought that would be more dangerous than it was.

Amethyst: Whatever do you mean?

Zed: Well, I thought we were going to be chasing gigantic lizards with sharp teeth and claws, not…ducks.

Alek laughs.

Alek: We would not be so careless as to keep reptilian drakes inside a wooden barn on campus grounds, Zed.

Zed: That’s a relief.

Alek: No no, we keep those inside the monster enclosure. That’s it, just over there.

Alek points to a metal building at a far corner of campus grounds, surrounded by a high, jagged-metal fence and a deep moat. Loud roars can be heard from within. Zed squeals.

Zed: Th-That’s less comforting.

Alek: Relax, Zed. No monster has escaped from there in thirty years. And even that was just a minor threat.

Zed: Really?

Alek: Oh, yes. All that dragon did was eat half the animals in the barn and destroy the left side of the dormitories. And the language he used was so…colourful, to say the least. I was two years old at the time, yet I still remember the incident vividly, so there is no need for concern.

A shocked look spreads across Zed’s face.

Amethyst: Uh…why don’t we head inside and have a good meal?

Zed: D-Dragons! I-In the sch-school…

Scene 3: Temple of Marilina: Late Afternoon

Mak, Emily and Bryn enter the Temple of Marilina, a shrine dedicated to Marilina Silverblade, a human paladin who was ascended and became an Astral Being. Bryn feels as though he is out-of-place.

Bryn: I don’t even revere Marilina. Why did you bring me here?

Mak: You know exactly why, Bryn.

Bryn: Oh, it’ll clear itself up eventually.

Mak: Are you absolutely sure?

Bryn: Well…not really, no.

Emily: Just speak with the High Priestess. She will do all she can to help.

Bryn: Fine…

Scene 4: Temple of Marilina: Late Afternoon

High Priestess: I am afraid there is nothing I can do.

Mak: But what about him?

High Priestess: It will clear up eventually.

Bryn: HA! What did I tell you?

Emily: We thank you, High Priestess.

Emily bows. The High Priestess bows right back.

High Priestess: May Marilina guide you on your journey.

Bryn: Well, this was a waste of time.

Mak: Visiting the Temple of Marilina is never a waste.

Bryn: I just hope my buddy Brocc is having the time of his life.

**********

Brocc is pursued through a deserted alley by two human thugs wielding big clubs.

Thug #1: I’ll teach you to sing like a screeching owlbear!

Brocc: I was just trying to entertain people!

Thug #1: Well it sounded like you were deliberately mocking our voices!

Thug #2: We’ll pound you, you no-good kid!

Brocc: I'm no kid! I'm a gnome!

Thug #2: Yeah right! We'll deck you for lying to an adult, you spoiled brat!

Brocc: Oh, Thobrun! Where did you go? I need you NOW!

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Mak: When is Brocc not having the time of his life?

Bryn: True…lucky duck.

Emily walks up to Mak and Bryn.

Emily: I must meditate and replenish my celestial magic.

Bryn: In that case we’ll look for the nearest nightclub.

Mak: Bryn! We are in a sacred temple!

Emily: Mak, please. The two of you should go and entertain yourselves. I will be quite a while.

Mak: Very well. We will be back here in two hours.

Emily smiles.

Emily: I look forward to it.

Mak smiles.

Mak: Okay, Bryn. Lead the way.

Bryn: With pleasure!

Scene 5: Stormshroud Academy: Late Night

Zed is asleep in bed. He is awoken by a small, bright blue orb of light hovering above his bed. The orb floats over to his door.

Zed: What the…?

Zed climbs out of bed, puts on his shirt and boots and makes his way over to the door, opening it. The orb floats out of the door and makes its way down the corridor. Zed follows it.

Scene 6: Stormshroud Academy: Late Night

The orb floats up to a door labelled “Familiar Studies”. Zed walks up to the door.

Zed’s thoughts: I can’t go in there at this time of night!

The door swings open. Zed looks down and sees what resembles a tiny blue dragon no taller than Zed’s shin on the ground.

Zed: A dragon?

Zed hears a familiar voice from within the room.

Voice: A nanodragon, actually. One of the most elusive creatures of all.

Zed: Oh, Alek.

Alek: Please, come in.

Zed: Okay.

Zed walks into the classroom. Inside are a number of white tables and grey chairs. Posters describing various creatures cover the walls. A counter runs along the back wall with five eggs nested on top of it. A large blackboard is mounted on the left wall with the words “Master Stormshroud” and “Familiar Studies” written on it in white chalk.

Alek: I apologise for disturbing your rest.

Zed: It’s fine.

Alek: Did you like my illusion?

Zed: That thing was a spell?

Alek: Indeed. Illusion is my specialty school of magic.

Zed: Oh.

Zed looks around the room.

Zed: Why am I here?

Alek: Tell me Zed, what was the first thing you noticed in this room?

Zed: Uh…the nanodragon. Why?

Alek: When a student is ready to choose his or her familiar, they must enter this room. It is almost certain that the first thing they notice will be one of the posters mounted on the wall. Each one depicts an animal well-suited for being a familiar.

The nanodragon climbs up onto Alek’s right shoulder, draping its tail over his left shoulder. It looks over at Zed and speaks with a masculine voice.

Nanodragon: The animal depicted on the poster is recommended to the student as his or her perfect match. The fact that you first noticed me and not one of the posters means that your perfect match may, in fact, not be any of the animals in question.

Zed: Oh…

Nanodragon: What was the next thing you noticed?

Zed: Uh…the eggs on the bench-top.

Alek: The eggs appear ordinary, with plain, beige shells, yet you took notice of them. Why is that?

Zed: I’m not sure. I just thought they looked cool.

Alek: Pick up the first egg that caught your eye.

Zed walks up to the eggs, which he notices appear somewhat bigger than a hen’s egg. He picks up the egg between the middle one and the right-hand one.

Alek: Now speak the bottom-most word on the blackboard.

Zed: Uh… “Familiar!”

The egg begins to glow, its shell turning a shimmering silver. The egg then stops glowing.

Alek: You have now bonded with your familiar, connecting you both for eternity.

Zed: My familiar is an egg?

Alek: For now, yes.

Zed: Interesting.

Alek: You should return to your room. I trust you need to rest some more.

Zed: It couldn’t hurt.

Alek: Good. I have some business to which I must attend. Goodnight, Zed.

Zed: Goodnight.

Zed leaves the room. Alek closes the door.

Zed: Okay, I have a nanodragon egg. Hey there, little guy.

Zed's thoughts: Look at me, I'm talking to an egg. I wonder when it will hatch...

A mysterious figure lurks in the darkness, watching as Zed heads back to his room. The figure is mostly obscured, with the only visible feature being one end of a quarterstaff with fuchsia-coloured ribbons wrapped around it.

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Let me know what you think of it! Smile

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August 27th 2013, 6:25 pm

I enjoy your chapter end commercials. Wink

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · August 27th 2013, 8:37 pm

Rukiafan wrote:I enjoy your chapter end commercials.

Why thank you, Rook E. Ephan (your potential fantasy name). Smile

September 2nd 2013, 1:42 pm

Yay a sneak peek of episode two! Very Happy

ThankyouThankyouThankyou! Very Happy

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · September 2nd 2013, 2:46 pm

In Junihoshi, adventurers are typically registered into a guild; anybody who isn't part of a guild isn't an officially-recognised adventurer. All twelve guilds are part of a coalition known as the Adventurers' League, and each guild caters to different kinds of adventurers. Indeed, each of the people in Zed's party is a member of a guild:

Amethyst and Brocc are both members of the Mages' Guild, a guild which caters to those who use the arcane arts. Its services include a vast collection of knowledge and spells, places to practice bardic performances, and even special training for wizards and bards of every kind.

Mak is registered in the Fighters' Guild, a guild specifically for those skilled in martial combat. Its services include combat training, mastery of special kinds of weapon, and tactical games designed to increase skill.

Emily and Thobrun are in the Celestial Guild, a guild for people who revere the Astral Beings more than most. Its services include healing of the sick and injured, studying ancient lore relating to the Astral Sea, and training services for clerics and paladins of every description...except for dark paladins.

Bryn joined the Rogues' Guild upon deciding to be an adventurer, a guild for those who follow a slightly-different path. Its services include special training in swift, silent combat, mastery of strange methods of bringing down threats, and training grounds designed just for rogues.

The other guilds follow a similar model: the Druids' Guild, Barbarians' Guild, Rangers' Guild, Mystics' Guild, Shadow Guild, Fey Guild, Elemental Guild and Star Guild all have their own unique services, but there are some services common to every guild: mercenaries, individuals who can be hired for the right price; accommodation and general services for members and their allies; and a few other services as well.

September 2nd 2013, 3:04 pm

Beautiful story! I love you

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · September 15th 2013, 2:28 am

Thank you, Kushina-chan! Very Happy

The Ethereal Expanse is a great landscape of metal shrouded in a white mist. Serving as the bridge between the Prime Material Plane and the Elemental Planes, it is home to a few types of species and beings. In particular, it is the home of the immortals of the elements, the genies. There are four main kinds of genie, and each one has a certain set of personality traits; the one thing that all genies are capable of doing is granting the desires of mortals, but each variety has different ways of granting such wishes.

The dao, or earth genies, are very structured and orderly in both personality and mannerism. Most dao come off as being very orderly in their tone, always keeping to a strict set of vocal and movement patterns. The wishes they grant have a great number of rules and regulations, with some amount of freedom for only those that they deem worthy.

The efreet, or fire genies, come off as being slightly unnerving. Many individuals become intimidated upon encountering an efreeti, and it is this kind of genie which is most likely to coax an individual into making wishes. Wishes granted by efreet almost always have great consequences, with the third wish of an individual often being that they wish their wishes had never happened; this always resets the number of allowed wishes back to three, with the sensible leaving without making another wish, and the foolish attempting to make wishes once again.

The djinn, or air genies, are seen by many as having whimsical, carefree personalities. They are happiest when they are doing their own thing, not bound to grant the wishes of mortals. When a djinni is called upon to grant wishes, he or she is typically happy to grant whichever wish is asked of them, although djinn still obey the basic laws of wish-granting observed by every genie. Due to their carefree attitude to granting wishes, the results are usually magnified by many times, often leaving the mortal with too much of a supposedly-good thing. It is also important for a mortal to word her wish carefully, lest the result be different to what she intended.

The marids, or water genies, are observed as calm, kind and compassionate. Most mortals who know the difference between genies would rather seek out a marid as they usually provide better results than other genies. Having said that, marids judge a person by a number of factors to determine their worth; if they dislike an individual due to having certain personality flaws or desires which could result in drastic complications, they will turn down that individual. Those that are deemed worthy find their service to be most impeccable, with marids even going so far as to allow do-overs on certain poorly-conceived wishes.

There are laws governing the types of wish that a genie may grant, with some of the biggest ones listed below:

-No wishing for more wishes
-No wishing to end somebody's life or erase them from reality
-No wishing for events that would drastically reshape the cosmos, especially the Prime Material Plane
-No wishing for automatic enlightenment
-If one wishes for immortality, they become the kind of genie most like their personality

Each type of genie also has additional rules relating to wish-granting, though dao have the most and djinn have the least.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · September 16th 2013, 3:44 am

And now for a description of each of the episodes from the first season!

Spoiler:

https://www.wattpad.com/user/OrionJZed · September 16th 2013, 3:40 pm

Junihoshi has access to many other planes of reality, but it is not the only world. By accessing a mysterious city it is possible to journey to many more worlds, some of which are briefly described below:

The world of Atonius is a world of conflict, with fifteen dragonborn empires constantly at odds with each other; wars have started over seemingly-insignificant consequences such as a single dragonborn's outfit from a rival nation being too bright and colourful. Nonetheless, the dragonborn have learned to get along, although prejudice is still common. Most of the world's non-dragonborn races live on the continent of Tidarastrix, which is divided into three main nations: Munthrek, Tundar and Wieva. More exotic races generally dwell within their own nations, including a sixteenth race of peaceful, conflict-neutral dragonborn who refuse to get involved in any squabbles.

The world of Astrumium may look like your typical fantasy realm, and for the most part it is. However, there are some things which set it apart. Virtually everybody can trace their genealogy to include the presence of dragons, which makes everybody part-dragon! Often this means nothing as their "dragonblood" is so diluted that there are no visible signs. For a number of individuals, though, they may have more tell-tale signs such as patches of scaly skin on parts of their bodies, dragon-like eyes, pointed teeth or even dark fingernails and toenails. Even rarer does an individual possess more potent traits such as dragon wings, dragon breath or a dragon tail. The people most like dragons who aren't strictly full dragons look more-or-less like draconic humanoids. These "dragonborn" often have one dragon and one non-dragon parent, although such individuals are rare in the modern world as dragons rarely make contact with non-dragons.

The world of Polinthed...hm...lemme get back to you on that one. Wink

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