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Hello everyone,

Here’s a quick message from me to keep you updated on what’s been happening over the last few days, or even for a good, solid week.

I’ve finished the arc of the double royal wedding, and I’m very happy with it.

I had a lot of fun writing it, despite the numerous critiques on Webnovel.

I chose to stick to my vision without deviating from it, as I felt confident it would be worth it.

Many people enjoyed this arc as a whole and sent me numerous messages to let me know.

I am very grateful to you for that, as it’s a huge motivation boost.

With the end of this arc, I took the time to really think things over.

At the start of my fanfics, I never really know if they’re going to take off or if they’ll resonate with you.

So, I don’t stress too much about making them unique.

I realize that I haven’t really developed the system and that most characters haven’t been shown in enough depth to understand the dynamics between Aemon and others.

The story has mainly focused on Aemon.

I hesitated for a long time about whether or not to follow the series’ chronology, meaning to introduce time-skips here and there.

In the end, I decided against it, because while this story is a fanfic, it’s so far from the original chronology in 114 AC that it would be a shame if, by 129 AC, we end up with the Blacks on one side, the Greens on the other, everyone fighting, then Aemon takes the crown… Boom, the end. TIN TIN TIN.

That would be really lackluster and, above all, predictable—a conclusion anyone could see coming.

I don’t like it when a story is too easy to foresee because it takes away that realistic touch that immerses us in George R.R. Martin’s magnificent ASOIAF/GOT universe, the GOAT.

It also takes away what makes life… life.

Tomorrow, we could get hit by a car, or a comet could crash down on your house.

No one can predict the future.

I’ve therefore decided to build the world a bit more by gradually introducing characters from this universe, taken from the books or from the AGOT lore of CK3 (thanks to Rocky for the idea).

Of course, everything will be reinterpreted in my own way, and I’ll do my best to make sure it’s not boring.

For those who were looking for a story centered on the Dance of the Dragons, I’m sorry to say that it won’t be happening right away.

However, what I can say without a doubt is that once the Dance of the Dragons begins, there will be many more dragon riders and battles than in the original Dance.

It’s going to be a true battle royale, and, to be completely honest, I don’t even know yet who’s going to win.

I’ve been posting a bit less content lately because last month wore me out. I was really drained by the end of the double royal wedding arc.

I was writing over 2,000 words, sometimes even more, each day, and I eventually had to slow down because it wasn’t sustainable.

I started losing the joy of writing, and I told myself, "Stop." Now, I’m slowly starting to regain the pleasure of writing, and I think it’s a good thing, as I’m taking more time to imagine little ideas that could, in the future, become something big.

I’ve also been thinking about polls.

I’m not sure what you think, but I’d really like to get you more involved in creating my stories, especially those of you who support me as paying members.

I have some ideas, but for now, I’d rather keep them to myself so I can stay flexible and not feel obligated to stick to something just because I mentioned it.

On the personal side, things haven’t been great lately.

My little sister was very sick and had to be hospitalized.

It was a big blow, but fortunately, the doctors found what was wrong and were able to treat her.

She came home today, which has been a huge relief and encouraged me to write this long message to share with you all the thoughts I’d been holding in over the past few days, but didn’t have the energy or the will to share at the time.

Thank you all for your support, whatever form it may take.

Happy reading, everyone.

I hope you enjoy what you’ll read, and please don’t hesitate to share any feedback, positive or negative, so I know what you like or don’t like and why.

This helps me improve, because even if you may not feel it, I read all your messages and take note of your feedback.

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