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I'll get right back to it. There's a contest in the Shadow Slave Discord that I'm trying to compete in. Once that's done, I'll dive back into this, and the story will start to ramp up. I have everything set.
The flaw is directly connected to the plot—that's all I'll say.
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When we revisit Dexter, I'll see when I can squeeze it in. Thanks for the idea. :D
Most elements in this story will diverge from the original Shadow Slave story. Expect new character dynamics, different locations, and changes to the geography. So, no, he is not from the NQSC, and the NQSC will be different from what it is in the original.
😂 I had no experience with writing so i used the First Nightmare as practice. Forgive me!
This is a bit of a long-winded response, but thanks for the feedback. I want to clarify a few things about the system. Soul Cores and Ranks In this story, gaining additional cores is tied to ascension through ranks. Every time a character ascends, they form a new core—so an Awakened can have a maximum of two, and a Divine can reach seven. Why is this? I wanted to change the idea that more Soul Cores equal increased strength. Instead, I’m keeping it simple by making Soul Cores act only as reservoirs of essence. This makes the system easier for me to write. Divine Aspects vs. Soul Cores Divine Aspects are special, but in this story, Aspects don't affect Soul Cores like they did in the original. Instead, Aspects reflect the progress a person has made through the Nightmares. Why is this? I think this creates special cases and makes this story more interesting. For example, an Awakened rank character, by facing insurmountable odds, could achieve a higher rank through extraordinary circumstances during Nightmares. This is similar to how Kai evolved his Aspect. It also makes Sacred or Divine ranks really unique because their rank becomes a testament to the challenges they’ve overcome. If you have any more feedback, I'll be happy to respond.
He is not on the same continent as the Song Clan or Valor; they reside on a different continent. I'm still learning how to do worldbuilding, so expect more detailed explanations later. Thanks for review!
The timeline takes place during Sunny's story. As for the specifics, I won't go into too much detail until later.
I understand you might be frustrated, but I believe it’s best not to get too attached to your stories.