Tale – In the Burning Office

The base was on fire. Not just a little bit on fire. A lot on fire. As in completely and utterly on fire, with most beings trapped inside it was burning and on fire as well, dying in agony and clawing at the exits trying to escape. Tempo could hear a lot of screaming. And … Read more

Tale – Plotting an Expedition

“Remember when I told you to never come here without asking permission, Lua?” Tenuk grunted as he put a saucepan of milk on the stove. “Remember?” Lua nodded glumly. “Yes, Tahnahos. I remember. But this is important.” Tenuk continued to grunt as he rummaged around for two mugs and a cup of brown powder. Lua … Read more

Tale – Clawed Nightmares

Vahlok woke up in shock. Something buzzing had woken him up from his sleep, which was probably for the best, because he had spent most of the night chasing off bad dreams. Ever since his failed mission the other day, Vahlok had felt a lingering sensation in the back of his mind. Or rather, around … Read more

Tale – Backfire

Those Vayra had been hard to convince, but Vahlok had finally done it. All he needed to do was go and visit them in person, to show them what his Lordship could do for them. The Fenirk Nest was always a rather progressive nest, with more rights to Kalsa Warriors, better treatment of Varga and … Read more

Tale – Mysterious Mining Liquids

“Kalsa Warrior Nuvak, we need your assistance!” The Vohra jumped up and down. Like most normal Vohra, her voice was monotonous, but Nuvak knew that she was excited. Her pheromones gave it away. Normally, Nuvak would be doing higher level duties in the nest, but occasionally, he would do the rounds. It helped him keep … Read more

Tale – Breakfast Buffet

The six of them sat around the table eating various breakfast dishes. While Retvik and Gath chowed down on sausages and mashed root vegetables, Vel, Elksia and Kass took bites out of their bacon and kotopoul eggs. Psiksi was eating a bowl of porridge with a vast amount of honey on top. “Well, this is… … Read more

Tale – On the Prowl

Tempo was pleased with herself. Not only had she managed to get into the Anexartan server system without being seen, she’d managed to get the tracker virus uploaded, and on top of that, she’d placed locational and sound trackers on the handful of staff that were there, meaning that if they did manage to find … Read more

Tale – The Omelette of Consent

Death yawned and stretched, then reached for a glass of something to drink. But as she did so, she realised something was missing. Her new little friend who had been chained up next to her was missing. “Where the fuck have you gone?” Death tutted. She got up and headed downstairs, only to be pleasantly … Read more

Tale – Cleaning up the Shore

Death clapped her hands as a swarm of Veth ran around, cleaning up the coastlines of Kinigi. “Move your asses, kids! I want this place looking like a fancy thropy beach resort!” Several Veth sighed as they removed piles of skulls by quietly swallowing them, or taking them inland to bury if they were too … Read more

Tale – Vriskeran Phone Call

“Relinquish your control and disperse your followers now!” Zoi screamed down the phone line. Behind her, the rest of the Sixteen, the current rulers of the Thanatians, listened on anxiously. “Really?” the voice laughed. “That’s rather… hypocritical of you. All I’m doing here is leading a peaceful takeover of a nation you have so clearly … Read more

Tale – City Exchange

“Good evening…” “Phovos. You can just call me Phovos.” High General Elkay waited for the Raptor to sit down, before sitting down himself. “… Phovos. It is a pleasure to meet you again.” Phovos smiled. “You were going to call me Ser. I could see it. Shame you don’t have a feminine version of the … Read more

Tale – Tea with Death 19

Tenuk couldn’t help but look as Death paraded down the stairs, completely naked, with not even her fancy shadows covering her. Death bounced up and down towards Tenuk, circling him before disappearing in a cloud of smoke and reappearing behind the Kronoreth, this time with her shadows on. “Uh…” Tenuk opened and closed his mouth, … Read more

Tale – Vethic Questions with Death

The Veth all gathered around Kinisis, all waiting for their regular weekly meeting. This meeting had been delayed because Kinisis had been working on a new Veth to join their ranks, but that didn’t bother Death’s humble servants. “So, my wonderful little loyal buddies!” Kinisis grinned as she threw out snacks and treats, which the … Read more

Tale – A Bad Hangover

“Gaaaaaath..?” Retvik shouted and instantly regretted it. He had a horrible headache and was just making it worse. He had tried going for a walk to calm his aching skull, but his trip outside had only left him feeling awkward and confused. “What?” Gath shouted from the kitchen, where he was making a standard hangover … Read more