Side Story Poll - March 2023!
This is the poll of ‘the’. Because it needs a stupid theme and this is what I have. But lest you think I’m being silly—I am. And I am also telling you something.
Gather up. Sit down. Have a drink. Not the alcohol. Not yet. Maybe coffee. Listen.
We’ve had a nice Volume 9, haven’t we? After Volume 8, the volume where the latter half was all movement and action and so much outlining and planning—I am proud of it, but that was an intense Volume 8, wasn't it?
This one’s had a lot more slice-of-life, even if it is sometimes filled with development. I’ve put in a bunch and yes, there are storylines like Orjin and the Horns and whatnot, but I have checked my notes. And I realized I can put it off no longer.
All my notes are waiting on certain events to take place. And so—this poll has some side stories. Lots of tales I can work in later. And it also has the plot. You can see it. And it will be coming no matter which side story wins. But you have a choice! There’s always a choice, even in writing stories. If you want it, it’s right there. So go ahead and vote. It wasn’t a long enough break since I finished Volume 8. It never is. I could rest a year and maybe I’d be at full energy, but I like this pace.
When it’s time, we’ll begin moving forwards again, faster. From a walk to a jog. Go ahead and vote on this one and let me know where you’d like the next chapter to be.
The poll ends on the 30th so I can potentially make it next chapter. It's going to be fast.
Comments (57)
I have to say that I love the slice of life in this series
Sad that the Bar will never win, I would want it sooner than later, but it will arrive eventually o/
Bro, i just got traumatized by looking at your name.... Fuck eigen Values,Vectors, and space 😵💫💀
Khelt would be depressing, Antinium marching could be cool. I don't think anyone really cares about the lightning thief/griffin prince. Solstice knight would be more interesting than Kasinga.
i wish we could get an interlude for something like Griffin Prince or Lightning Thief which has barely gotten any focus but everyone’s voting for stuff that’ll get a chapter regardless
Honestly I think there’s so much to explore from these last 2 volumes still that was only alluded too. I would love to see how some of these would connect back to main story. Archmage isle of Heiste called for help; the labyrinth’s of souls reactivated; Ksmvr’s teammate class and abilities that have yet to be used now that he’s back with team. What else is still a cliff hanger?
I would like to vote again for Order of Solstice Begins
I love how we all want to see the Solstice Order. But I 'hate' how many other relevant, important, and interesting options there are. Honestly, the poll spoilers made it much worse. :(
There is not a single option here that I would not gladly read as the next chapter.
Patreon poll spoilers. These are provided to the $10 patreons and pirate has given permission for them to shared. The Days of Nerrhavia Falling — Slice of life. Zenol and Cognita and a nation being pressed on sides. But what is it actually like? Worldbuilding. Hopefully fascinating. The Strongest Returns — I want to show you the ending of this arc. I will finish it. I hope it makes you excited when you read it. The Prophet in Khelt — The cracks in the throne begin to show. Faith begins here. The Winter Solstice — This is about Kasigna. The Chemist (Delayed Chapter) — I will take an update off to write this one and run it through my chemist-readers to do this. Otherwise it will take quite some time because I need to work in advance. Months, perhaps, if I don’t do this right away. It’ll come eventually. The Gemlord of Salazsar — This one’s both sad and hopefully, inspirational. You cannot predict it. The Beach Chapter — It’ll be a beach. And fun. I promised it. But it’s also cold. The Curse of the Griffin Prince — Someone’s on their way. I cut this from earlier chapters. Now is a good time. The Spider won’t ignore this one. The Lightning Thief’s Daughter — Why? And what? And Vetn and Tesy are mixed up in it. The Antinium Marching — New Lands, as well as Olesm. It’s not ‘more war’. It’s something beginning as well. The Search for the Silver Dragon — New Lands from Ylawes’ perspective. Is he more popular now? The Shadows of Oteslia — Rickel was in a pickle. Now he’s mad. And the Gallowsmen are here. The Vale Forest Whispers — Something woke up. But who can see what’s going on? The New Lands — Time to go exploring at last. The Rulers of Jecrass — It’s hard. The King of Destruction is done, but Medain is still there and there are two rulers in one country. What’s going to happen? Is the war over just because someone said so? The Order of Solstice Begins — If he’s a [Knight], that means something. But this is no kindly Order. Nor easy quests. The New Bar of Pallass — Now there may be no return. But perhaps they’re tired of hiding, for all they’re still hiding. And is The Wandering Inn really going to be good at keeping secrets?
After reading the spoilers for each option, I'm picking The New Bar of Pallass!
What spoiler? o.O
Alright guys, we know what chapter comes next, but in what order do you guys think the rest will follow. In what order do you want to see the story unfold.
All most too many things going on at the same time, i want to read all of it!
IMO the best voting strategy is to pick the one that you don’t think you’ll see unless it wins. So don’t vote for Winter Solstice cause we’ll get it regardless.
Nah, they Order of Solstice will win, easily^^
I am almost mad... almost. This is awesome. I would pick all of them if it made sense. Can we get at least half, pretty please? And thank you for being awesome!
This is a whole lot to pick from. It was difficult to choose.
How do you even decide on this just at first glance i see 5 or 6 choices i really really want.
I want them all
Well, yeah...
I'm split between the winter solstice and the order of solstice.. Dead Gods and fairies, or Erin accidentally getting her own knights order.... It hurts to choose...
oh wow., The Order of Solstice Begins is a popular choice :D
I've never seen so much participation in a poll before. Jeez there's a lot of folks here.
I know the Winter Solstice has to come, but let's put it off for a while shall we? Pretty please?
You say that, but Pirate might just cancel winter solstice due to a lack of support.
Had a chuckle when i saw the last choice, nothing will beat that
There's just too much choice. They are all intriguing.
Gosh darn it none of the five I care about are even close. I resent the rabbiteater brigade.
I can't believe more people aren't interested in the lightning thief.
I need more Ilvriss, please assist
Hard to beat goblins. Winter is a big one, and not so sure about the prophet.
We have a clear winner, I’m hyped
We have a clear winner lol
vote for The Gays
How does no one want The Gay Chapter!!
I feel so overwhelmed!
Damn. Too many good options
Oh come on, the Norman chapter? I don't see how he's remotely as interesting as the other options a
Yes- let’s do all these
I, too, vote for this option!
there's too much options!?
Order is definitely what I've been waiting for the most but I want the chemist and the solstice and Khelt...
Too many options, im so dizzy. 😵
There is no reality in which anything I vote for wins this poll
Omg so hard to pick... I want to read them all!!
Yo I’m curious about the chemist since it’s the only delayed chapter
WE NEED BEACH CHAPTER TO WIN. Order of the Solstice is okay I guess but THE BEACH CHAPTER IS IMMINENT, AFTER SO LONG.
RIGHT HOW CAN YOU BEAT A BEACH EPISODE
REEEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OTESLIA I NEED TO KNOW
These all sound terrific! I want to read them all.
Holy crap so many options! 😭
So excited for any of these, great moments await!
damn it’s not as easy to choose as last time
Bro please let the search for the silver dragon win. Y’all DONT NEED TO VOTE FOR ORDER OF SOLTICE ITS GOING TO HAPPEN ANYWAYS!
So is most of it except the beach.
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