The Grand Game

Day One in Nexus. I stepped out of the portal into a world filled with noise. The transition was sudden and disorientating. Between one step and the…

Day One in Nexus. The words resonated through my mind, strident and loud. Quickly I snatched my hand away and looked around. Had anyone else heard that?…

Day One in Nexus. After the half elf left, I chewed over his parting words. I planned on staying far away from the bounty hunters guild. With…

Day Seven. Late Morning. “You’re full of surprises, Michael,” Loken said, appearing behind me the moment Saya was gone. “I never thought to see you become a…

Day Seven. Morning. For a second, I could only gape at the Game messages. The Adjudicator was offering me a Class evolution? And now, in the middle…

Day Seven. Morning. Ishan’s eyes narrowed as he analyzed the potion in my hand. The next moment, he gasped and snatched desperately for the flask. It was…

Day Seven. Mid-Morning. A few minutes later, I was back in the tunnels with a reluctant Saya in tow. On my way to fetch the gnome, the…

Day Seven. Mid-Morning. The three dead mages—Ishan was still locked inside his bubble—carried a treasure trove of equipment. Unfortunately, most of the gear was not suitable for…

Day Seven. Morning. Saya’s eyes rounded in shock at my sudden appearance. “It’s done?” she gasped. “It’s done,” I confirmed. “Or it’s begun,” I amended. Through my…