Palantir

😀I'm very much a 'the good guys win out in the end' type of writer, so it's good to hear you enjoyed this particular ending. Wow! I'm intrigued that you enjoyed the story without knowing the huge amount of background stuff.

Thank you for the 'thank you'. Whoo! Makelan and the giant orcas definitely could be listed among the things for the next year

Tiny! Lol! I managed to squeeze it in with only sixty-five thousand words. Hmm! Of course the author knows best. His words glow with rectitude and wisdom. The deeds and words related are holy writ, and the readers and characters dance to his tune. After all, he's God! Bow down and worship all ye who venture here. Cough! Cough! (and probably one of Rhys's raspberries as well) I'm delighted that you delighted in the tale.

Almost an experience overload. I reckon Rane and Woorawa will be really pushing for an increase with the nightly practice sessions. Thank you, DD!

Lol! It's not exactly explicit but it happens all through Widderkin and V.O.E. as well as Interlude. Yes! A lot of things happened very quickly.

Whoo! That was an interlude? Well, in the broader scheme of the Realms, Nexus structures and the evolving life paths of the friends, it did only last for not quite four days. What could the next year bring? Two Realm trees introduced to the Human World? Corey's special abilities tested somehow? Tan's oracle moments presaging strange new events? What does the curious Kiearan/Nathan merge facility mean? *** Yes, Folks! This section of the saga has finished. I hope you've gained a modicum of enjoyment and I thank you for every reaction and comment.

Chapter 10. "Who are these people, Makelan? They threaten the order of our Hexulates. And why do you allow them to break the sanctity of the Heartstone with their presence?" "These are my friends, My Lady, and with my full agreement they are here to monitor while the Council of Six makes deliberation." "When need presses, the Keyholder, and only the Keyholder, calls a council. There is no need." When a crude and very loud raspberry noise sounded from one of the people

Well, thank you, Sir, Such a sensible thing to do. Lol! It didn't even cross my mind

Lol! I'm always delighted to hear that you're enjoying different elements of the story. And yep! A 'face off' is imminent. 🌩️🌩️🌩️

Yes! This tickles my curiosity too. Maybe they don't have the thirst for knowledge built into the culture, like the Realms, where a Loremaster is highly respected and a whole Realm is largely dedicated to storing and studying. I hope Kieran doesn't get too involved. He's already got enough on his plate, managing an increasingly complicated life in the Human world as well as the WidderRealm - thank goodness for Maurice.

Chapter 9. The group of friends, apart from Nathan, who was still sound asleep with his head against his father's shoulder, watched the buddha eyes snap open and sweep locally round. A big smile spread across Kieran’s features as he leaned against Rhys. "Whoa! That was harder than I expected but the news is mostly good." Corey gave an intent look. "Something’s bad?" "Not seriously bad, Corey. Which do you want to hear first? The positive or the negative?"

Yes! It was a rather complicated interaction between Kieran and Nathan which meant that without both of them there couldn't be a full picture. Kieran still can't see Life Force or Makelan's Green Fog energy - both of them vital. Lol! I think Ranevargar's going to blow his mind when he hears what's happened. Yay for teamwork! ⚡⚡⚡⚡

That's for sure! The Kieran/Nathan merge would have been lost without Michael's special link. Arthur and Samuel stopped the murderous Warden. Rhys was ready with healing and without Tan's oracle moment the local orcas might have been in big trouble. Interesting thought - Ranevargar and Maurice will hear everything, I'm sure, but what about the other Realm Lords? Possibilities abound.

The idea of song directed by creatures of intelligence and purpose impresses me no end. Lol! Stuck in a ward bubble sounds great - maybe Kieran had so much on his plate he just wanted 'out of sight is out of mind'.

Yep! The Usurper and her sidekicks need a kick in the side. Let's see how a rather weary Kieran handles things.