Adventures in Time, Space, Life and Death
Phovos “Brother?” The second he heard that voice, Retvik leaped up from his chair, arms and legs straight. Close to a standard Rethan salute. “General.” “No need for rank, Retvik. Sit down.” Retvik did as he was told, as his brother closed the door behind him and sat by his side. “What do you want, Rethais? … Read more
The following is an uncut transcript of the last of four interviews, after the Dessaron’s existence was made public. This transcript contains material that was not aired. Kazix: Are you willing to speak now? Tenuk: I… Kazix: I have all day. Tenuk: You do not have as long as I have. Kazix: We’re both contractually … Read more
The following is an uncut transcript of the third of four interviews, after the Dessaron’s existence was made public. This transcript contains material that was not aired. Cameravok: Alright, we are about to start recording the interview. Elksia: Don’t you do a countdown normally? Cameravok: We are about to. Elksia: Oh. Cameravok: Ready to record. … Read more
The following is an uncut transcript of the second of four interviews, after the Dessaron’s existence was made public. This transcript contains material that was not aired. Cameravok: Recorder is hot. Intro is done. This is full interview only. Retvik: Understood. Cameravok: Ready to record. Counting down. Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six… Kazix: Welcome, General … Read more
The following is an uncut transcript of the first of four interviews, after the Dessaron’s existence was made public. This transcript contains material that was not aired. Cameravok: Recorder is hot. We’ll record the intro separately then start the interview. Understood? Kazix: Yes. Cameravok: Ready to record intro. Counting down. Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six… … Read more
Species name: Anexartan – Plural: Anexartitai Full name: Deitic Orderan Anexartisia Average dimensions: Varied, no more than 1.5m tall. Description: Anexartitai are small, metallic beings that resemble the children of Thropes (humans), with triangular, glowing eyes and glowing lines across their bodies, resembling electricity going through wires. They have very short legs but long arms … Read more
Species name: Kronospasts Full name: Deitic Kronospasmata Average dimensions: Varied, no more than 2m tall. Description: Kronospasts are small, chunky, muscular creatures that often glow with an ‘unholy’ light. When not shapeshifting, they appear as short, upright Panvok-like beings with stubby tails, two thumbs on both their hands and feet, and four eyes that blink … Read more
The Deitic’s skull exploded wonderfully between the Veth’s claws, shimmering gas disappearing into the thin atmosphere and sparkling fluids dripping down each long, terrifying talon. This Deitic had been lucky to have a swift execution. Arkay dutifully cleaned the ancient fluids off his claws. It had been a good hunt, but as always, too short. … Read more
Species name: A’Vata – plural A’Vatas – Also known as the Servants of Time – Formerly known as Avatars of Death Full name: Unknown Average dimensions: Varied Description: A’Vatas are shapeshifting beings that generally appear to mortals and Deitics as glowing, winged insectoid beings, often with horns on their heads and spiked, clawed limbs. Their … Read more
Kayess-En “Kass” Viodou is a prominent member of Retha Squad One, one of the current top Dessaron Teams, and has consistently kept his teams among the top ten since his debut in the Dessaron Battle System in 2003. Kayess-En is a Threan-type Rethan, standing at 1.96m tall and weighing 130kg. He has Ksa-level telepathy and … Read more
“What do you mean, they escaped?” Tanui was furious. Ever since he had given up his Anexartan form to become a full-time Lanex, so many things had gone wrong. Being put in charge of the Fylakotetratheoktonon was supposed to be the start of something better, but already things were going wrong. “Not all of them, … Read more
Argyros watched as the Rethan slumped across the office, lugging heavy boxes around and carelessly throwing things into them. He hadn’t seen the Rethan like this before, he had always assumed that Retha were just as tough and powerful as Vrekans were. To Argyros’ side was Baxavius, who was also watching with intent. “I have … Read more
My beloved Gath, It is horrible here. Cold. Damp. I can feel the sickness in the air, creeping underneath my armour, clawing down my throat. I cannot say that I do not deserve this though. I was hoping that, when we turned ourselves in, we’d remain locked in a Rethan prison, or at least a … Read more
The nine most powerful members of the Rethan race sat calmly on their plain, wooden chairs, along a long, equally plain table. In the middle of the table sat the High General, Photeianos Photeianou. To his right sat Vice General Elkay Theanon and the three generals of the North: Rethais Rethianos, Lepidas Kapetanio-Ksifon and Emthion … Read more
“Are you worried?” Baxavius hesitated as he followed Gath towards the base. “Worried about what, little Cassid?” Gath grunted. “There are many things one should be worried about. Working enough to provide for family and loved ones. Pondering whether this conflict will ever end. Being fearful for the health of my partner… You could do … Read more