Shattered Bastions

[TheManWithoutAPlan]

That brought a smile to Mr. Hark's face. "You could say that, given she married one."

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Ah, I see that returning is very much either not possible, or some people end up settling down hard. Meaning they found this world more appealing for whatever reason.

 

[Luke Dragneel]

If they are losing all that they have for a place and training in the caravan, what would they even have to train on since they would no longer have anything to train with? I could understand trading half of what they own(especially their Outworlder clothes and phones) and their time/service, but all their gear seems excessive and more like robbery dressed in fine linens.

Also, Kyle should have been named Kevin with the attitude he's been showing to both Dylan with the blood gun and the adventurer's party who clearly outclass them.

I'm guessing this land is perpetually shrouded in night, which is why the Shadow Pack sizzled in the light and why the Caravan is more lit up than a Christmas tree in colors. The carts are probably made from scavanged material from Outworlder arrivals.

 

[sperance]

If they are losing all that they have for a place and training in the caravan, what would they even have to train on since they would no longer have anything to train with? I could understand trading half of what they own(especially their Outworlder clothes and phones) and their time/service, but all their gear seems excessive and more like robbery dressed in fine linens.

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I mean, it's not like Dylan&Co. are in any position to negotiate. It's Thrain's 'offer' or going back in into the woods. Hell, if what he says about Outlander treatment is true, Thrain is probably banking on Dylan&Co. to just stick around after their tour, because why not, right? Seems like the best offer they'll get around these parts.

 

[gthesob]

If they are losing all that they have for a place and training in the caravan, what would they even have to train on since they would no longer have anything to train with? I could understand trading half of what they own(especially their Outworlder clothes and phones) and their time/service, but all their gear seems excessive and more like robbery dressed in fine linens.

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If their gear is part of their classes, they may not be transferable.

 

[Leecifer]

How much of this do you intend to post on the web? I thought you planned to get this published and earn some income off of this.

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I'll be posting the 'rough' draft here, then Stub it after it's finished, leaving the first few chapters as an 'teaser', then, if I write a sequel, do it again. It's standard practice for Original Fiction, as publishers don't like having what they're asking you to buy up for free elsewhere.

I mean, it's not like Dylan&Co. are in any position to negotiate. It's Thrain's 'offer' or going back in into the woods. Hell, if what he says about Outlander treatment is true, Thrain is probably banking on Dylan&Co. to just stick around after their tour, because why not, right? Seems like the best offer they'll get around these parts.

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Yeah, Kyle's anger isn't entirely unjustified, it's just his approach that is... Lacking.

 

[Luke Dragneel]

If their gear is part of their classes, they may not be transferable.

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That's what I am hoping to be the case.

I mean, it's not like Dylan&Co. are in any position to negotiate. It's Thrain's 'offer' or going back in into the woods. Hell, if what he says about Outlander treatment is true, Thrain is probably banking on Dylan&Co. to just stick around after their tour, because why not, right? Seems like the best offer they'll get around these parts.

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I know that, but I still feel a bit of push back(not to the same level as Kyle, but more a reasonable bid for information) from Dylan or Malik to get a better idea of what they are giving up vs what they will retain would have sufficed. Sure, you're more likely to offend, but a simple plea for understanding of how this deal will be different from being robbed or enslaved.

 

[Dragonhulk]

I'll be posting the 'rough' draft here, then Stub it after it's finished, leaving the first few chapters as an 'teaser', then, if I write a sequel, do it again. It's standard practice for Original Fiction, as publishers don't like having what they're asking you to buy up for free elsewhere.

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Knew about the publisher thing, that was why I was surprised that you put more in here other than the first three chapters you did over a year ago. Glad you have a plan, and I'm enjoying it enough that I'll probably order a physical copy as long as the price is around $20 or so.

 

[vladspellbinder]

Ah, I see that returning is very much either not possible, or some people end up settling down hard. Meaning they found this world more appealing for whatever reason.

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My vibe from the very start was that their previous life was a lie slash simulation and whatever eldritch entity sent their entire graduating class to another world(s, since we don't know if all of the other 'supply crates' were also sent here or not) did so knowing they'd not be coming back and that they have nothing to return to anyways.

@Luke Dragneel, my guess is they hand everything over, nothing being 'bound' to them, and as part of the promised training are 'loaned' weapons and armor. Clothing and other such things comes as part of their 'pay' for working the caravan.
They've basically agreed to indentured servitude for a while but even that has various levels of treatment so there is every chance they will be treated fairly as long as they hold their end of the bargain.