A cosmic explorer finds a curious alien creature drawn to an unassuming planet. He decides to study it and soon enough finds yet more alien species are involved. What secret lies on the planet, and how will its inhabitants be affected?
Suhekazu, a Lioxae savant, has discovered a member of the strange Mithri species which appears interested in a generic, inhabited planet. He decides to study the creature in the hopes that his findings might cause him to rise in rank amongst his species.
While carting goods from his home town Sarbru to Twaebach, Gudmund finds a gemstone that looks like a giant eye. In Twaebach he discovers a store whose propietor appears to be the owner of the stone, but the man instructs Gudmund to place the stone somewhere outside again.
A signal is sent into space from a planet that shouldn't have the technology to do so.
On his travels, Gudmund finds yet another curious gemstone. In the town of Rydhem, where he delivers cargo, he comes across a store dealing in crystal figurines, similar to the one he had discovered earlier.
Suhekazu's drones detect an object entering the system, then landing on the planet. He suspect it's of Ca'anian origin, allies of Xyloxi. He can't yet tell why either species could be interested in the planet.
On the way to Vithrborg, Gudmund hears whispers that guide him to another gemstone. At his destination, he discovers another store, whose propietor, Eirin, warns him not to pick up any more of the gems.
A Xyloxi enters the system and briefly studies the Mithri before leaving again. Suhekazu suspects it will return with reinforcements.
The Mithri orbiting the planet appears to be trying to get closer to it. Its actions tell Suhekazu the creature is unusually intelligent.
Through an eye-gem brought to Eirin's store, Gudmund witnesses enormous tentacles reach down from the heavens.
Suhekazu witnesses the Mithri specimen growing long tentacles that reach into the planet's atmosphere. The first 21 chapters of the story are now available as comic book and eBook. Check out the store : http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
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The Mithri dives into the atmosphere, going through radical shape changes. When it seems it's about to be destroyed, the creature sacrifices part of itself to ensure another part survives. The first 21 chapters of the story are now available as comic book and eBook. Check out the store : http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
Eirin sees things land through an eye. She and Gudmund call on Xamyryn, but there's no response. Using a landmark Eirin saw in the vision, she shows Gudmund where some of the dark shapes might have landed. The first 21 chapters of the story are now available as comic book and eBook. Check out the store : http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
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The Mithri has landed, and is trying to make sense of its new situation. It detects a sign of its enemy.
Xamyryn goes into hiding after the Mithri's unexpected landing. He considers his next steps.
Inhabitants of Dubrholm spot something moving in the mountains. The townguard investigates and discovers a purple creature slowly making its way to their town. They can't stop its advance.
amyryn feels the Mithri attack him. He connects with the primitive mind and detects something Xyloxi in it. The first book is now out - check the store at http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
The townguard in Dubrholm witnesses an attack of sorts on the creature. It appeares to recover quickly. The first book is now out - check the store at http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
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Gudmund and Eirin talk about the events in Dubrholm, wondering what else is in store for the area and what has become of Xamyryn. The first book is now out - check the store at http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
The blue Xyloxi Suhekazu saw before has returned, and with allies. Suhekazu recognises one of them as a powerful Xyloxi, Chyriax. The first book is now out - check the store at http://nulll.net/xera/store.php
Chyriax directs the two Xyloxi to scout the sector, while she prepares to land on the planet, convinced the Mithri might have done the same.
Xamyryn senses the landing of a single Xyloxi, and wonders if one will be enough to deal with the Mithri threat.
Adelinde believes she has seen a falling star land in the nearby forest, and seeks it out to discover the star can speak.
Adelinde shows Chyriax one of her fairytales, introducing Chyriax to the written word and the concept of dragons.
From Adelinde's father and Cathan, a Ca'anian living in the forest, Chyriax learns the Mithri has landed on the planet.
Chyriax flies to Fergrad where she finds and defeats one of the Mithri creatures.
Suhekazu worries about his research as Chyriax both hunts down the Mithri and instructs locals to help her.
With the help of Xeryan and Oxyllia, Chyriax destroys the Mithri at Dubrholm.
Xamyryn feels the impact the battles between the Xyloxi and the Mithri have on the planet, and wonders how many Mithri are out there.
Chyriax believes the bulk of the Mithri has been dealt with and so Xeryan and Oxyllia return to space.
In Caelkirch, a farmer discovers a curious, shapeshifting purple creature.
North of Caelkirch, a hunter comes upon multiple purple blobs, some of which seem alive.
Suhekazu's drones discover the Mithri spawning various smaller specimens, mimicking lifeforms on the planet.
Somewhere in the Dubrden Highlands, a traveller finds a purple humanoid form wandering about.
Xamyryn sets his plan in motion. He will attempt to occupy Mithri to keep them from searching for him.
Suhekazu managed to land a drone on the planet that will build an outpost to maintain his other drones.
Chyriax begins looking for ways to help the locals take care of the Mithri problem themselves.
Suhekazu sees the locals become more efficient in their fight against the Mithri, and realises his research is in danger.
Chyriax provides the locals with gems to build weapons, but with mixed results.
Suhekazu begins work on a disguise which will allow him to work from the planet's surface unseen.
Chyriax allows Lyubomir to use the gem-powered armour prototype in the fight against the Mithri hordes near Caelkirch.
Suhekazu lands on the planet. Disguised, he plans to infiltrate the Fellborg abbey, from where he'll continue his research.
Chyriax receives word a dragon-like demon has been discovered north of Caelkirch. Together with Lyubomir she seeks the creature out.
Micas talks about the approaching founding of a new nation, Akurheim. Suhekazu reveals his true self.
Thanks to a device Suhekazu made, Micas can observe the ceremony surrounding the creation of Akurheim.
Cathan and Chyriax learn there will be no safe place for them in Akurheim.
The Ca'anian community near Ferhabn leaves Akurheim for their new home in Gaedswolde.
The annexation continues, but becomes more violent especially where Karven is present.
Suhekazu prepares a plan to stabilise and calm the annexation so it can't interfere with his studies too much.
Brother Colbenn leads a group of soldiers into battle against a large Mithri specimen in the Harvilg Meadows.
Karven kills Lyubomir, then steals the gem-powered armour Chyriax had made.
Lyubomir's armour ends up in the abbey's laboratory. Suhekazu offers to build copies.
Suhekazu builds more tools for Micas, and explains the workings of the church magician's mindreading abilities.
Chyriax is attacked while flying over Gaedswolde. She discovers a camouflaged structure belonging to Lioxae.
Suhekazu tells Micas how one of his outposts attacked Chyriax. Micas offers advice.
Micas witnesses a group of people, including Agrim, steal one of the armours the abbey gifted the king.
In Gaedswolde, the Mithri specimen hiding between the trees becomes aware of some form of attacks on itself.
Gudmund and Eirin visit the market in Vithrborg. More than 40 years have passed since they last saw Xamyryn.
Agrim visits the abbey's archive unannounced to search for Lyubomir's armour.
Tybalt is murdered, and a new abbot is installed within the day. Micas suspects Agrim is involved.
Micas receives a coded letter in Tybalt's handwriting. Agrim becomes marshal of the royal armies.
On a visit to Ferhabn, Shaurya and Chyriax learn some sad news about their friend.
Pressured by his father, Gjorvald visits the abbey's archive, where he meets Micas.
Suhekazu discovers a pattern in the behaviour of the Mithri.
Studying the Mithri, Suhekazu discovers they are partially underground.
Suhekazu's drones discover a conflict between Xyloxi and Mithri underneath Gaedswolde.
Suhekazu experiments on some of the Mithri creatures, affecting their shape and behaviour.
Xamyryn becomes aware of someone with great skill interfering with his work.
Near the Ca'anian settlement, a number of Mithri show up unexpectedly.
Agrim Fellhorn dies, and his only son, Gjorvald, becomes duke of Galdveldt.
Gudmund and Eirin are forced to wear disguises in their home town.
Anticipating king Akur's death, Micas has prepared a gift for the new king of Akurheim, Olafur.
Micas discovers Tarik searching for something in the archive.
Vernon visits Eirin and Gudmund, telling them Irmgard has been contacted by Xamyryn.
Micas and Hadrian learn of Tarik's behaviour on aquisition missions for the Fellborg university.
Vardissa uncovers an unsettling plot in the political archives of the university.
Gudmund and Eirin travel to a safe place Xamyryn prepared for them.
Tarik searches the archive again, this time finding something of interest.
After the completion of her studies, Vardissa decides to work at the university.
A king and crownprince are murdered, but someone is sending out confusing rumours.
Vardissa believes something is happening in a small forest within Galdveldt.
Metalsmiths Argo and Elina are offered work by a government official.
Argo and Elina arrive at the Nameless Forest, and learn they'll be crafting berserker armours.
The inhabitants of Stjerneholm prepare to take on an enormous demon with the help of several light-bringers.
Gethin reports to Tarik on the mission in the Highlands.
Elina's brother, Dorian, shows up and hints at the possibility of escape.
With the help of Dorian, Argo and Elina attempt escape.
Tarik becomes duke of Galdveldt and Vardissa considers working for him.
Vardissa is interviewed at the ducal mansion by lord Tarik.
Having been accepted for the job, Vardissa relocates to the ducal mansion.
Suhekazu prepares to leave the planet and return to his ship.
Elfrun and Vardissa discuss an attack on a small village.
Chyriax visits Gunnar and his crew, who are setting up a camp in Gaedswolde.
Gunnar's camp is completed, Loughlin considers joining another settlement in Gaedswolde.
Tarik returns to the abbey to find more information, but ends up causing Micas' death.
Tarik shows off some of what he stole from the abbey.
Gunnar and Oakan visit Sandveyk to ask Eric to craft them some special weapons.
Gunnar and Oakan are told by Sandveyk's constable, Benegar, it's best they no longer visit.
Unnhild's scouts are searching Gaedswolde for a certain kind of lone structure.
Unnhild is told to prepare to start work on a project in the east.
Tarik orders several of his personnel, including Vardissa, to accompany him to a secret base in Gaedswolde.
Experiments in the old guard tower result in the appearance of demons.
Vardissa encourages Ivarr to create random devices to give her the time to figure out what is happening at the old tower.
From a secret location, Unnhild tries to contact Tarik, but he's nowhere to be found.
The situation at the guard tower continues for years. Vardissa starts looking to change things.
Vardissa convinces Tarik to search for the missing notebooks, but he lets Gethin do it.
Grey tracks down the attackers into Gaedswolde, then finds some old friends.
With the help of the Ca'anian, Grey returns to Sandveyk to get his father's belongings.
Aided by the inhabitants of Aegis, Grey tries to pick up life again.
Grey joins the Ca'anian on a mission and learns demons are real.
Oakan came up with some tests Grey must pass before he can join the Core squad.
Grey and the Ca'anian from Aegis return from a fight with the demons in the forest.
A mission in misty weather causes Grey and Kara to be separated from the rest of the squad.