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Grim Tales - A Princely Favor - Champion of Fenrir Book IV - Chapter 9 Part 1

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  1. AaronOfMpls
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    Indeed, this is the darkest cliffhanger they've been in. I definitely felt a bit of Despair's despair -- and a bit of werewolf-like rage -- seeping through on my end.

    I liked the link back to Phobia's Tale, by Liadys. Not sure how I missed that tale the first time around. (I see I have another author or 3 to get caught up with one of these days. )

    Now on to the next to see how they get out of this!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Thanks! Yea I am usually not this mean but it was the best point for the cliff hanger and the stories were getting so long.
  2. Heaventhere
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    Wow, omg it is lucky I have read both parts or I might have to go and sit and have a cry as I read of how this goes, moving is to say the least, the music in your ear the action as it unfolds, each word moving your feeling to anger, fear....... the battle between Banivan and Wolfgar, moving even though knew Wolfie is much more the fighter, but still could feel the tension and how as they did fight Grim attention is on all those around him, how can he control himself and worry of all this friends.


    I think that is what Despair wanted to play each thought, feed to him at just the right time , weaking him with each sight, each sound, how else could she hope to beat him.

    When I read of what she did to Wolfgar , his legs, the pain, that anger, I though oh thank god my girl is a toon or she would lose it ......... was so hard to read at times , even though I know you so well, I still was worried it was to get out of hand, who was to die, be lost, was to be just a soul or a body, would it be Erik, would Grim ever recover if it was to be true of what happened to Wolfgar, how it would tear at his heart and would he accept the dark offer just to get away from the pain of what had happened......... what a moving chapter........ filled with cliff hangers, amazing shots, you have each chapter out done yourself. I will use Aok words as they are the only that fit

    EPIC!!!!!!!!!!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Thanks Shelley! Very pleased you enjoyed this story and the music choices. Chapter 9, both parts, took a lot of time to prepare and do.

      Never any rush to get to them either. I know when a new story comes out from other people I follow I tend to wait until I have timer to sit down and enjoy reading and commenting on it. Prefer to enjoy it then rush through it as it were.

      Grim was worn down a bit by Despair. He is the leader so he is responsible for everyone under his "command" and hence a lot harder on him in a way. Despair certainly knew just how to find his weak spots!

      It was a rough chapter as you saw reading it ... but luckily part 2 was available shortly after
  3. BlackMaid
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    Wow, what a story. I need a long time, to read it and I understand all and all I feel is hope. Let it be only a dark dream...
    The story line is brillant and I will wait until tomorrow with the next part...
    Your illustrating pictures are wonderful, like ever, my favourites are the yellow eyes of Fjorlag, the spiderwebs with the death hound and wolfgar , the bloody Aela and and and...
    Thank you for this entertainment. Waiting was worthy
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many thanks for reading through this story! Aye I know I tend to write very long sagas. I loved that shot of Fjorlag and his eyes - I thought they were so intense and menacing, so thank you for mentioning that shot. Also thanks for the nice comment and glad you enjoyed it!
  4. aok
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    No no no!!!!! This can't be happening! I can deal with the others but not Wolfgar! Sorry, I have to leave the room when those commercials about abused animals come on. Auuugh this is a tough one! And Serana submitted??? How could that happen??? This is too much Wolf!
    But brilliantly told with fantastic story and shots.
    I am glad that I don't have to wait for the next chapter....I HOPE!!!!!
    On to the next!!!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Now you know why I had to wait to post this for part 2 - I couldn't be as cruel as Jessy Cliffhanger!
  5. Khajiitas
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    I really admire the work you put in all your uploads, really great work
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Ah thank you very much for the nice comment Khajiitas!
  6. pangallosr
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    I was planning to just comment after I get through the next part........
    how can there be a next part...... I feel Despairs magic even here.

    you had better fix this up Wolf.... or Stragon/Níðhöggr may have to make a visit, to get you going in the right direction.

    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Lol everyone is coming after me for this story ... just check out part 2 before you fly over
  7. LadyofChaos
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    Great fights and effects!!
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Thanks kindly Lady Chaos - glad you enjoyed the show
  8. Kamikazekossori
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    I like how you described time seeming to stop in that moment before battle as the eyes of foes met, the air thick with tension in that shadowy hall and the way Despair's gaze calmly moved around the room as she sized up her foes, relishing the thought of capturing Lotsi, how she noted that Aela was a dangerous for but her state had her weakened, her caution about the sly Wolfgar and link to Wolfgar, annoyed by it, those thought showing that calculating mind of hers. Wolfgar did a great in taunting the death hound, forcing Despair and her minions to make the first move. Despair certainly is a very aware foe, quick to react to the changing flow of battle. Her voice is also quite the weapon, making her foes take a step back as if they had parried a mighty blow.

    Despair found out quite quickly that even in her state, Aela was still very dangerous, drawing her blood once more with her sharp claws. Serana did well in giving an icy surprise to her vampiric foe, noticing her suspicious disappearance, she is not one easy to outwit. Was great how Grim fought so hard to watch out for his companions as best he could, healing Aela as much as he could in the heart of that heated battle. Was quite the clash of power as Dawnbreaker and Stormbringer met, light an shadows crashing together, startling both foes. Despair shows one of her disadvantages in not having predicted how her foes would fight, her lack of understanding of the mortals, their will to fight. Wolfgar certainly had Despair quite annoyed, being a thorn in her side. Despair was very determined though, knowing the price of failure, making her all the more dangerous.

    I like how Wolfgar looked out for Serana, helping her land that killing blow against that ancient vampire, he certainly sees her quite differently than he had at first, perceiving her as one not completely empty. It is interesting how Erik found some strength in his memories of his encounter with Phobia, hearing her wise words in his mind, he was handling himself quite well considering what they faced. Lotsi was certainly fighting bravely thought out matched by Despair as well though it earned him a mighty strike from her blade. That dark servant of Molag certainly is an insidious foe, using the time her now fallen allies had given her to play on the weaknesses of her foe with her aura. Even with her aura effective against most of her foe, Wolfgar was still one she did not know how to deal with. Was sad to see Akrioh in a dire state and to see Grim pained by the sight of Erik. Despair was also very cruel in her laughter after her blade met Wolfgar's paws. They are certainly in quite a dangerous situation. Now on to the next part...
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many thanks for your comment Alexi and reading another one of my sagas! I spent some time chatting with Lia to get an idea of how Despairs mind works. She is very tactical as you indicated and hence was always looking at everything with battle plans in mind. Lia indicated Despairs voice is a weapon - like her aura although more focused and doesn't cost her energy like her aura does. I did my best to add it in when I could - but Lia also indicated she does not talk much so I didn't have to worry about her being a chatty Kathy and bursting everyone's ear drums.

      Glad you liked all my descriptive text on the battle, Wolfgar, the fighting, and what was happening during the battle. With so many characters involved I found it very challenging trying to tell each of their stories during the battle without getting to bogged down with points of view. I wanted to focus in on what was happening to everyone, since that is a major part of the story, yet also keeping in mind all of it was happening over a very short period of time. Very challenging to write.

      I also went a little over-board with Wolfgar but I adore him so I could not help but make him seem very heoric in this entire story. All to often he is looked at as a side-kick, just an animal companion. But he is so much more than that. He is Grim's half-brother and while he lacks full human intelligence he has more wisdom then most humans will ever have. He is also the epitome of everything that is wolfish - meaning his is the best of all wolves.
  9. PatrickTheDM
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    I know there are many chapters before this, but I read it all the way through. This is the first one of your stories I have experienced. Fantastic work! I do read quite a bit of fantasy (R.A Salvatore and Richard Lee Byers mostly). I have read well over 100 in total and why do I say that? I just want you to know your work is top notch from a vet fantasy reader! I enjoyed this chapter and will be reading more soon. Again, great work with excellent attention to detail, an awesome lack of redundancy and very specific combat descriptions that convey the same imagery to every reader. <insert awesome gif/emoticon of your choice>
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      Many thanks Asaforg! I write a lot and my stories are very long so thank you for checking out one of them in full - that must have taken some time! Appreciate the comment very much and very kind of you to give me such high praise. I wish I had more skill in writing and keep debating take some courses at college (as I get free tuition). I try hard to balance detail and action without getting to bogged down. I like my characters to have some personality and reason behind their actions go glad you liked how I wrote my tale. Thanks again!
  10. Userper
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    ... wow
    1. wolfgrimdark
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      :-)