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Can’t wait for the sequel to Trials of the Innermost? Here’s a teaser from the first chapter of book two (code named ROTP) of the Etherea Cycle. It’s a behind the scenes of our process as this is the raw, unedited text. Final version may vary. Chapter 1 Waverling burned. The perpetual golden light from the sun on the horizon behind the Shrine of Laphrim sent rainbow beams from the crystalline towers. Normally brilliant, they were now muted by a forlorn gray as smoke rose and ash floated in paper-thin pieces from the sky. Like a volcano had erupted. In a way, Ansgar thought, itRead More →

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Hello, Seekers! I (Jonathan) have been enjoying a respite from work travel and have taken full advantage of it by delving into the latest installment in developer BioWare’s iconic fantasy role-playing video game series: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (or Veilguard for short). Known for its companion romances, rich lore, and making players face the consequences of their choices, the Dragon Age franchise has wielded enormous influence in contemporary gaming. Veilguard arrived a full decade after the last major installment, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and expectations were high. Read on for my full Dragon Age: The Veilguard game review. Genre: Action role-playing game (RPG) Overview: Rook mustRead More →

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Brat summer has ended. A new season awaits its christening. What sounds will define the fall season? We can’t predict the future, but we can recommend some current and past jams that pair well with jack-o-lanterns, apple cider, and a brisk breeze. Behold our list of autumn anthems: songs for the fall. “Casual” by Chappell Roan We would be remiss to not include something from the artist who took the world by storm this year. “Casual” melds mid-tempo softness with biting lyrics that ask where the line is drawn between casual and serious. Knee-deep in the passenger seat, perhaps. Best listened to on a rainyRead More →