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The Cold Lamp: III (Patreon)

Published:
2014-11-25 07:19:11
Imported:
2026-10

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Whoops, this is only the third chapter. Not doing so good with posting this. I'm actually not sure how long this story will be and I'm not sure how much I'll be working on it past NaNo (NaNo from 2013 is still not done....ugh) but I don't abandon stories, even if it takes me years to get back to them. I have so much on my plate right now I don't actually know how I'm getting all of this done!Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter.And I'll actually have a PDF pretty soon for the main and some of the most recently mentioned characters.

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Comments

Kevin Wotipka

Oh, no, that was so sad. I think this chapter is full of beautifully heart-wrenching moments, more than your other stories. I saw a world of promise and pathos when I first read "L'endroits de l'hommes" and I'm finally starting to see it fully realized here. Quite easily your best.

Teromain

Sad and weird is probably the constant tone of this story; not particularly what I set out to write but it's what's happening. Definitely a bit different for me since there's not a lot of opportunities for lighter moments here unlike most things I write. Glad you're enjoying it though!

Mehetabel

Oh, that invidious dilemma between one's dreams and what should be done for the common good. I understand that they are a small settlement and their strength, among other things, is in number so they basically need to breed like all the time. But taking the lamp from Sialuk was cruel and discouraging and so sad. But I like how in the end she puts Kesuk’s necklace on like she decided they would not break her spirit and she’d stand her ground. At least, I see it like that)

Teromain

They especially need to keep breeding since most of the men die or end up cast out, so they almost can't have enough children. And the leaders can't see why this is an issue for Sialuk so they really are holding her life hostage until she gets on with it. She also puts on the necklace because Kesuk is really the first person to leave that she cared about at all and now she understands why he was upset about Imnek, and it's sort of an apology to him. But it is also about what you said. :)

Brianna

:/ It's horrible that Sialuk has been forced into such a position... She can only regain her freedom and responsibilities as a Red if she produces a child, but in order to do so, must sacrifice more of herself than she is willing to give. Hopefully there is another option. I enjoy the interesting dynamics between the various women in the village. Each one has their place, yet it doesn't appear as if there is any resentment among the villagers (for the most part). So what is this disease that takes the men? Why doesn't it affect women? They have to cast the men who have it out so it doesn't spread, so does it affect women?? Or is it so it doesn't spread to the other men?

Teromain

Sialuk isn't someone to be pushed around, so she'll definitely try to figure out other options. It's definitely a very functional society since everyone has responsibilities that contribute to the survival of the whole village, and for the most part they can choose what they do. It's all about community! The disease will definitely be explained/gone into more (major part of the storyline) and about why and who it affects. The men do get cast out under the general idea that it will spread, but it's also such a known thing to do that nobody really thinks about why, they just know it needs to be done as quickly as possible.

Natsu

I am really really enjoying this. Sialuk is a relatable character, and I'm looking forward to reading both narratives as they progress. As usual, I love your insane amounts of worldbuilding, the way the village community functions is really interesting and I really like the idea of the Red and the huntress groups. Looking forward to reading more!!

Teromain

I'm glad you're enjoying it and that you like the characters! This is a pretty different story for me so I'm really glad people are having a positive reaction to it. Hopefully there will be more soon!

PeridotandPearl

Definitely loving this and the slow build of it all. Poor Sialuk has no idea who she is or what she wants! And I'm wondering things about the children of amarok and if they don't attack men? I think I may know whyyy, but I'll keep my theories to myself! Glad I finally got caught up on this. I look forward to more! I'm so ready for more Tenebrism, though. Keep up the great work, crazy woman!

Teromain

Haha, well, she definitely knows what she /doesn't/ want. She'll figure some stuff out. :) I'll be interested to see if what you think is actually what's happening, since information has been pretty vague but some of it's there.! Tenebrism probably in January or February sadly, I still have a lot of things-to-attempt-to-publish to work on.

lonealien

I'm really glad I finally got around to reading this story. I love that you took risks with the world-building and included a range of lgbqa characters. Sialuk and Kesuk are both relatable and have interesting story lines. I hope you eventually manage to finish this story.

Teromain

I'm glad you're enjoying it! I really do want to finish it or at least get a few more chapters up soonish because the real meat of the story hasn't even really hit yet, it all starts in the next chapter basically. But I didn't even manage to get a Christmas story done by Christmas so you can see how excellently I'm doing at updating, ahahaa~

lonealien

Yeah the first few chapters definitely felt like they were building up to something. I can't wait to read the rest! (not to pressure you or anything. I know that you're juggling like 10 different stories)

Teromain

There will be at least one chapter pretty soon! It's almost done, but everything past that is a messy mess that needs lots of work. I do really want to finish it or at least get to the real big stuff