THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL

by **Paul** Sun 04 Feb 2024, 6:09 am

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I did it!

For years, I had a PDF of material about the Greylands and the Ma'ab leaders. With Book 10 coming out, a lot of this background information became relevant and fun!
(But don't worry, not critical to read the story.)
Now, the Ma'ab Ascended (seven liches who have declared themselves the gods of the people of the Far North) are on my World Anvil, accessible and easy to reference any time.

In this newsletter:

1) Introduction to the Ma'ab Gods & Military Expansion
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3) Shadows & Hounds Progress Update AS ETASKI * Sibling Rivalry That's Everyone's Problem * 72

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I recently added a place on the Timeline for when the Ma'ab people crossed over from the Nexus to Miurag, the story world. They've been in their new homeland for about 600 years.
I also added the The History of Ma'ab Expansion on Miurag to an article already released. This helped put all the different "breeds" of Humans into broader context over the most recent centuries, where it informs much of the politics and geography into which Sirana has been thrown with little preparation.
If the Davrin Elves have been underground for at least 3500 years, the Ma'ab appearing to influence the Surface just in the last 600 years leaves the elder races playing "catch up." AS ETASKI * Sibling Rivalry That's Everyone's Problem * 72

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Pictured above: The "youngest" Ascended: the Opener of Ways from Within.

Each article is interconnected with the rest, just follow the breadcrumbs. AS ETASKI * Sibling Rivalry That's Everyone's Problem * 72

I love how each lich has developed a wholly distinct function and specialty intricately linked to the others from a shared past.
They are like eternal siblings; always bonded, never without strife somewhere among their interactions.
They love their fancy titles, too!
This was the first time I'd ever seen the archaic spelling for "surgeon" written down with the Third Ascended, the Chirurgeon of Souls. (And she's a nasty piece of work, too. Kind of the antithesis of Gavin.)

Read about the First Tier Deities of the Ma’ab People

George R.R. Martin Fan Giveaway

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Briefly

Book 10 has crossed 100K words and is going strong! I'm in the thick of the "rematch" between the Ma'ab and the Manalari. There will be 3 "acts," and Act One is complete. I expect Book 10 to be as long as Book 8, Battle for Manalar.
There's still to much to go to estimate when I might finish, as it's been more challenging lately to find uninterrupted writing time. I will keep going until it's finished.
(Gonna pick it up again as soon as I'm finished with this newsletter, as a matter of fact! AS ETASKI * Sibling Rivalry That's Everyone's Problem * 72

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Until next time!
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