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The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 22
On the northern plains, Jason and Daphne saved a caravan from a stampede of raging bulettes drawn by strange screams from a distant castle. Fighting their way inside, they discovered the deranged lord was using a cursed artifact to control the burrowing monsters. The hungry bulettes turned on their master when Daphne dispelled the artifact's power, allowing the heroes to escape the collapsing castle. Seeking respite in coastal towns, the duo kept encountering nobles obsessed with exploiting a rare sea cucumber's supposed mystical properties for eternal youth. Following the rumors offshore, Jason and Daphne found a reef where humans harvested the creatures, breaking an ancient truce with the reef spirit who now churned up deadly storms in retribution. To make peace, Daphne repaired the spirit's damaged physical form with animating coral while Jason freed caged sea cucumbers. The spirit was placated and the storms abated. Hearing cries for help on a wooded hunting trip, the pair dis
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 1
Jason opened his eyes and found himself lying in an open grassy field. The last thing he remembered was riding his bike down the street near his house when a car came speeding around the corner. There was no time to react before it hit him head on, everything went black, and now he was here. He slowly sat up and looked around. The field seemed to stretch on forever in all directions. The grass was a vibrant green and swayed gently in the breeze. In the distance, he could see a dense forest and behind it, mountains that touched the sky. "Where am I?" he wondered out loud. This definitely wasn't the neighborhood he had grown up in his whole life. Just then, a voice spoke in his mind, "You have been reincarnated into the world of Phantasma. Here, some humans are born with special abilities. Yours are healing and fighting skills." Jason's eyes widened in surprise. He could hardly believe what he was hearing. "Wait, so I died and now I'm in some sort of fictional world? And I can hea
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 2
Over the next few weeks, Jason settled into life in Rockhaven and began controlling his powers. Each morning he practiced sword fighting with some mercenaries who were staying at The Gold Fox. At first, Jason could barely swing his sword without losing his balance. But after drilling blocking and footwork, he soon could hold his own in sparring matches. His reflexes improved drastically, allowing him to anticipate his opponent's strikes. In the afternoons, Jason visited Elena's cottage in the woods to develop his healing skills. She taught him to focus energy into his hands and let it flow into the injured or sick. Under Elena's instruction, Jason mended flesh wounds on animals with a simple touch. He even cured a young girl's terrible fever. Each day his abilities grew stronger. During his free time, Jason explored Rockhaven and got to know the villagers. He checked on the traders in the marketplace each morning, often running into a friendly young woman named Daphne who sold bak
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 3
Over the next year, life fell into a steady rhythm for Jason. He split his time between medical studies with Elena, combat training with the mercenaries, and lending a helping hand around Rockhaven. His skills grew formidable, though he tried to use them only for good. During a visit to The Gold Fox one busy night, Ralph sat down next to Jason with a serious look. "Friend, have you ever wondered why you were granted such powers here?" Jason shrugged and took a swig of ale. "Destiny or fate, I guess. That's what you told me." Ralph nodded. "Aye. But part of discovering that fate is seeking out adventure, putting your skills to use beyond this little town. Perhaps it's time you ventured out and found a real quest." Stroking his stubble, Jason admitted he had been feeling restless. He was ready for a new challenge, but had gotten comfortable in Rockhaven. Ralph stood up. "Come with me. I have something to show you." He led Jason upstairs to a room filled with weapons, armor and ot
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 4
It took Jason two weeks to cross the Eros Mountains and reach Theron. The capital was surrounded by thick stone walls and bustled with thousands of people from all races and backgrounds. Humans rubbed shoulders with dwarves, elves, beast-folk, and others as they hurried about. Jason made his way through the crowded streets to the city guard's headquarters. Though initially skeptical of his fighting skills, the guard captain eventually allowed Jason to review reports of the disappearances. Over the past two months, seven people had vanished without a trace from the city's busy market. The guard suspected kidnapping, but there were never any ransom demands. They had no leads. "I'll investigate the market and see if I uncover anything useful," Jason offered, eager to get started. "Very well. Report back if you learn something," the captain said. He seemed relieved to hand the mystery off to someone else. Beginning the next day, Jason patrolled the thriving market and asked questions
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 5
Jason ended up staying in Theron for several more weeks, healing sick citizens who visited the temple and helping the guard investigate crimes around the city. Each day the energy within him seemed to grow stronger. One morning, the guard captain invited Jason to his office. "We've gotten word that a dragon has taken up roost in the Widow's Peak mountains. It's already attacked one village and burned their fields. The men I've sent to kill the beast haven't returned." The captain paused before asking, "Jason, will you hunt down this dragon before it causes more harm? Your skills could mean the difference between victory and tragedy." Jason took a deep breath. Fighting a dragon would be far more dangerous than anything he had faced so far. But the captain was right - lives hung in the balance. "I'll leave for the mountains immediately," Jason pledged. He spent the day preparing, then departed the next morning with a fast horse and provisions. After two days on the road, Jason reac
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 6
Jason barely managed to duck beneath the dragon’s sweeping tail. The beast clearly possessed great strength and speed despite its hulking size. Jason knew he’d have to rely on agility and strategy to stand a chance rather than attempting to match the creature’s raw power. As the dragon advanced, jaws gaping and ready to snap him up, Jason darted around to its flank and delivered an experimental slash with his sword. Though the scales were thick, he felt the blade bite slightly into the dragon’s hide, drawing a hiss of pain. The outer layer was vulnerable if he could strike the right spots. Whipping around, the dragon spewed flames once again. Jason rolled behind a chunk of rock, but not before the intense heat charred his arm. Gritting his teeth against the searing pain, Jason focused his healing energy until the charred skin regained its normal appearance. The dragon pressed its attack, lashing with its spiked tail and blasting fire. Jason ducked and wove, struggling to get withi
The Road Goes Ever On Chapter 7
The villagers rejoiced when they heard of the dragon's defeat. They welcomed Jason to recuperate in Pine Hollow for as long as he wished. While relaxing at the village inn after his battle, an older woman named Jenna asked to speak with Jason alone. "I have a request to make of you," she began. "As you may have noticed, our village healer perished in the first dragon attack. Without his knowledge of medicinal plants and healing magic, even small injuries and illnesses have become a matter of life and death." Jenna's brow furrowed with worry. "Would you be willing to remain here for a time and take over as village healer? Your power to mend wounds and cure sickness would restore hope to Pine Hollow." Jason considered the proposition. He had been wondering what adventure to pursue next, but helping these kind of people recover and rebuild seemed just as valiant a quest. "I will stay and serve as your healer for as long as you'll have me," he pledged to Jenna. The work was exhaust