A frightened Imperial Soldier crawls backwards against the flame-scorched sands of Ghymlit, cowering before an overwhelming aura of terror and awe as a small Auri woman strides through a field of Imperial corpses, katana drawn and shadows spilling out from her diminutive form, forcing the eye to focus entirely on her.

[ The Dark ]

“… Our magicks were worthless, blades and bullets barely slowed it down. It cut through men and machina as if they were nothing, and it took everything we had just to look away. Whatever it was, it gave us a choice: To Flee, or to Fall.”

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Kawami “Shadowsea” stands upon a large stone, overlooking the four defeated members of the Doman Adventurer’s Guild, gloating over her victory. “HAHAHAHA! You fools! Did you really think you could defeat me that easily?”

[ Play-Fighting ] [ 1 / 3 ]

Away from the bustle of the Doman Enclave, the Warriors of Light of the Doman Adventurer’s Guild face off against their nemesis once more.

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[ Tactics and Teambuilding ]

Though peace may reign in Yanxia, the need for adventurers is ever-present. Thus, when the opportunity arose for Kanemi and Kawami to join the Doman Adventurer's Guild, they did so without hesitation.

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Amnesia Argyris charges forward across the courtyard of the Electrope Strike Facility, her gunblade drawn and eyes glowing with the might of a Feral Soul, as trails and splatters of blood cover much of her face. Behind Amnesia, the background cracks like glass, reflecting several of Amnesia's fondest memories as the Arcadion Champion sacrifices everything for the safety of others.

"I'll bet my life before it's lost,
That final line, I'll cross."

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#SavageWinter #WickedWinter

Among her many duties in Elpis, Lernea aids the researchers in testing a concept's ability to protect itself against hostile entities.

While this is done to guarantee a concept's survival in the wild, it also ensures nothing will prove too great a threat when released.

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A young, inexperienced Zaya Dalamiq runs desperately ahead, her face a mix of shock and terror as involuntary tears stain her cheeks against the heavy rain.

Along the rolling foothills of Yanxia, a small warehouse burns bright with ravenous flames, shining like a beacon of tragedy amidst a night of heavy rain. In the foreground, Zaya Dalamiq can be seen sprinting toward the burning building, desperate to reach it before whatever -- or whoever -- is trapped within is consumed by the blaze.

[ 🔥 And the Flames Burned Ever Higher 🔥 ]

Warfare is never without sacrifice, this much Zaya knows. But as she watched the Rebellion's warehouse burn, knowing her parents were trapped within...
She believed nothing was worth enduring such pain.

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P'uuma Lanaa leans against the bars of a jail cell, dressed in a distressed white tank-top and undyed Gleaner's Breeches. In the foreground, Raubahn's left arm and the hilt of Tizona can be seen. There is also a dialogue box, reading "P'uuma: Don't you think the camera angles in this game can be... a little strange?"

Raubahn responds to P'uuma's inquiry with a confused look, tilting his head slightly as the camera shifts to point directly at P'uuma's butt, placing her backside directly in the center of the image. The dialogue reads "Raubahn: I'm... not exactly sure what you mean."

[ Panther & Bull: Outtakes ]

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Au Ra April (2024) - Days 26&27: Moonlight & Kindness

Memories washed away by the Ruby Tide,
cleansing the mind for life anew.
Yet despite my efforts to help you grow,
I could not protect you from the light of the moon.

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Zaya Dalamiq and Yugiri Mistwalker stand within the House of the Fierce in Yanxia, locked in fierce conversation. Zaya leans forward, waving one arm wide while placing the other against her chest, an irritated glare on her face. The dialogue overlay reads, Zaya Dalamiq: "Just what in the seven hells were you thinking, going after the Crown Prince on your own!?"

Yugiri reponds to Zaya's outburst, remaining calm despite her companion's infuriated inquiry. The dialogue reads, Yugiri Mistwalker: "I wasn't alone, and we weren't going to have a better opportunity. I had to try!"

Au Ra April (2024) - Day 4: Conflict [1/4]

After a failed attempt at the life of Zenos yae Galvus, tensions boiled over between two of Doma's strongest champions.

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Zaya Dalamiq sits in the House of the Fierce in Yanxia, wearing a stunned expression as the end of a smoking pipe rests beneath her chin. The pipe is held by another smoke-covered pale figure wearing a black kimono with red lining.

Yotsuyu goe Brutus sits upon a table within the House of the Fierce in Yanxia, leaning back and holding her pipe beneath the chin of Zaya Dalamiq. Shadowy smoke chokes out the light surrounding Yotsuyu, obscuring her silhouette as her pale mint-green eyes shimmer with an otherworldly glow.

Au Ra April (2024) - Day 1: Pep Talk

"What good is effort, when the world wants to see you fall?"

A repost for my short story "The Dragon of Doma: What Comes Next," which can be read on Ao3 (archiveofourown.org/works/53480062).

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