3.01 - On the way to Gloamwood Pines

Anneleigh approached the barrier between Silverwood and Gloamwood, wondering if it had always been there, or if its addition was due to the recent Goblin intrusion.  She thought back to her time in Silverwood but could not remember ever traveling this far into the forest.

Along the arch stood two Mathosian campers, who watched her as she approached.

“Be welcome; but remember, we have our eyes on you.  Keep your nose clean.”  The woman said. 

3.00 - Gloamwood Story Summary

This posting serves as the summary and index of the journey through Gloamwood. It includes posting numbers, characters and extras important to the story.

It is updated as the story progresses.

Special - Sanctum (Part 3)

As Anneleigh left Thontic’s Row and climbed the steps that continued the path she realized she had completely circled the basilica, returning to Tavril’s plaza and Lila Medows, the abbot of Tavril.  The abbot smiled as Anneleigh approached. 

“You have learned everything the village has to tell; now it is time to enter the holy site itself.”  Lila said.

“I am egger to see it.  I have also heard that Shyla holds council here.  Do you think she will recognise me?”

Special - Sanctum (Part 2)

Anneleigh blushed.  She did not like feeling ignorant to the ways of her fellow Guardians.  Without another word, she crossed the square, made her way through the archers who practiced their weaponry and found the man the dwarf had pointed out.

“Olaf Baldstrom?” Anneleigh asked as she approached.  “I understand you can tell me about this city.”

Special - Sanctum (Part 1)

Anneleigh crossed Silverwood and made her way to Sanctum’s Watch.  Now that the time had finally come for her to set foot into the famous city, she was feeling a little more nervous than she expected.  From across the bridge she could see the low lights of the surrounding village contrasted against the evening sky.   From the center of the village rose the towering basilica, its graceful arches and high windows only adding to its grandeur.  In short, Anneleigh was in awe of the whole thing.

Letter from the Writer

Dear Reader,

This marks the end of another chapter in Anneleigh's story.  Though I plan to have her visit Sanctum next week, it will be more of an introduction to the Capital than a pure storyline addition.  After the Sanctum piece, we will be heading to Gloamwood.

I hope you've enjoyed this chapter.  It's been very exciting to write, even if it was tricky in someplaces.  As all writers know, sometimes your characters take you places you didn't expect.  And as a reader, I hate to read repetition in action or deed.  Therefor, my efforts to avoid Anneleigh killing each foe and picking up important plot points from every dead body, I ran into a few sticky situations in story continuity.  Pair that with my personal need to stick as close to the game writing provided and you can see where I'd run into trouble.    The story of Anneleigh in the Palisade was particularly tricky.  (Go back and have a read over knowing this and you'll find the spot I went... "Oh shoot.. Now what.  AHHA!")

I look forward to diving into Gloamwood.  Gloamwood was the first "zone" I played through after deciding to make this blog.  Therefor I took quite a few more screenshots and was careful to turn off my UI more often. 

On another note, I have recently decided to open this blog to submissions.  If you would like your work featured on Anneleigh Ascended, please note the following:

2.17 - Kongeegon

Anneleigh once again entered deeper into the keep.  Niall Adnar and Emilyn Summers were not familiar with the spirit guide’s alter within the Keep; they left it to her to find and communicate with the guild.

Anneleigh searched the small alcoves and hidden caves of the Keep.  She was certain the Aelfwar would not have permitted the shrine to stand if they knew of its existence.  Logic followed that if she was sent to find it, it must be someplace hidden.

The sunlight began to fade during her third pass through; she became aware of a glowing light, illuminating a large square on the highest level.   Its dim light glowed more brightly in the twilight and had previously been obscured by a large amount of First Order Aelfwar.