Seeker of Thrones 1-7
Chapter: 1
“It is unfortunate that the only near-complete and exquisitely detailed chronicle of the Rising King was so elaborately embellished [21].
[21] I use the word embellished here with both a great deal of care and an extreme and calculated distaste.”
Pangoxes, Meta-historian of the Retroactive Record Monks, Circa 35 Third Conquest
Thank you Abbadon, because of you the orichalcum side panels of my body flew off beyond the rim of Throne, such was the explosion of laughter caused.
Related note, I would advise steering clear of the rimward forge district; the metaphorical explosion was, sadly, followed by a literal one.
I remain highly amused at the fact that your story is so awesome you had to write your own fan-fiction in-universe.
embellishment is only half the battle
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SUBVERTING TRUTH IS THE OTHER!
Oh, so she writes THAT kind of fan fiction. Can’t say I’m against it, personally.
It becomes clear that Cio, who has hitherto passed herself off as a master of her craft, isn’t.
At least Alison was charitable in her choice of quotes – the section after that one does indeed display extremely poor taste.
On the contrary, this is practically the Platonic ideal of fan fiction.
I must agree with 45 Glowing Petals Falling from The Smiths Anvil. Much as a shitpost or a properly dank meme, there are times when “being low quality trash” is the finest form something can take.
Glory
“If I say my real name, the horrible curse that torments me will surely come true.” Oh? Oh?
I suspect that Cio’s ‘real name’, even in her mysterious stranger persona, should properly begin with “Mrs.”
That she views this state of marital bliss as a curse is of some consequence.
I find that this revelation of her marital status also sheds light on her domestic proclivities. We have never seen the little blue lady settle down without the creature comforts close at hand.
The pleasure of the cookfire, simmering a delicacy. The presence of a lamp and comfortable seating with snuggly covers. The pleasures of a fine smoke and drink, the scent of herbs. These are all things that delight, soothe, and comfort not only her troubled Ebon soul but those she makes company with.
I find her fascinating, a finely crafted entity at least on a par with our Confused Godking and Anguished Angel. I suspect the story and character of our two newest members in the Kings Court will be just as fine.
I read on, well entertained indeed.
this terrible lust
How much most one pay to procure a recording of Vladok/Princess narrating Cio’s “historical” records?
Those little devils! Not only can they fly boats and translate speech (if chewed), they can translate writing too.
if chewed.
At their essence, devils are made of the secrets that unmake the Universe. Imbibing the liquor does not so much teach one many languages as it whispers the secrets that break The Barrier of Language. Likewise; fueled with the devil liquor, an engine does not gain the power to fly; but rather it briefly knows how to break The Law of Physics.
These secrets are not particularly limited in what they can or cannot unmake, but one must be careful when pushing the envelope, lest you learn the secret that unmakes yourself.
Could it be that devils are made of that ultimate essence antithetical to this universe of lies: Truth?! Long thought to be a myth, could it have been hiding under our noses this whole time? Its very presence unmakes what ever it happens to lite upon as you have so eloquently described. Much pondering remains to be done. ……..mutter mutter with a capital T no less! mutter mutter……
I’m sometimes bothered by how drastically Allison’s expression changes between panels. But in this case… whoa. Rock that shock face Allison.
‘Member the Third Conquest, Chewie? I ‘member
There are worse ways for a friend to discover that you have a crush on them that reading your terrible fanfiction.
Like if they gain the power to probe minds and can flick through every errant thought in your head like a book.
Or if you blurt out the fact in the face of oncoming death, only to unfortunately survive and have to explain your words.
Or finding out that it was you that sent anonymously sent them the fresh corpse of a freshly slain lion, or whatever the local custom is to show affection on certain holidays.
someone once postulated that Cio’s introduction as a “fanfiction writer” was merely a translation convention- meaning her use of the Art and how this is lying to the face of god, writing her own reality instead of the extant one, and enforcing it.
Apparently not!
Cio is adorable. That is all.
Oh please- it’s not that bad. I assure you that at least 90% of the people who read webcomics have at least though about self-insert fanfiction, and I’m sure there’s a hefty number who have actually dabbled in it from time to time.
And yes, I include myself in that count.
Giant cat demon husband
Tiny blue devil wife
Yeah consummating that marriage couldn’t have been pleasant
Probably near fatal
Maybe she wasnt a Blue when they first were married? I am speculating of course. The idea of the physical intimacy mortals and some devils enjoy is lost on my kind for anything but pure speculative purposes. Pouring two living flames of creation together into one vessel? It would most certainly rupture.
I’m think that they probably got married when Cio was still an Ebon devil.
How did the Retroactive Record get a Cio codex? Was it not declared heretical and abominable long before Y30, shortly after the public learned it existed?
My good fellow, tis I, JAWIS-TEL, singer of songs, teller of tales. Bard of the great atheneum.
This, the great place from which I was taught, is where you will find such tales of future, past, current, and perhaps never at all.
Oh god… Cio is writing Erotic Friend Fiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GdvGekQyM4
Oh, this is getting sooo good. Nothing is worse than someone reading your writing before it’s ready. I love watching Cio squirm. I hate myself for loving it. And these pages trickle in so slowly. I love every excruciating moment.
Husbands really can be revolting creatures. Not all, of course, but more than is tolerable.
Sisters, do yourselves a favor as I did and find a wife instead.
you may also
consider a
manservant
Oh I know why I prefer polyamory relationships over meriage 😛
… Ahh, whew… At first I feared the book to be the head of our all-time-favorite Geas Knight, Ingsvld.
But now I see that the eye-color is not the same.
Although it WOULD be lovely if this story was contained in the head of a similar entity.
The book itself has an eye at the front-cover… Maybe it is not too late for it to happen.
what’s a busom? is it like a bosom but in devil-speak?
OMG! Cio’s self portrait is killing me!