Side Stories Poll -- June 2026! (Patreon)

The hour has come once again for a poll. But am I ready?

No, no.

I haven't even finished the current arc! The Ilvriss arc is long--and dare I say, good. But I am not even finished writing that, let alone Rickel's chapter...which had BETTER not be an arc.

I also have mice.

In my house. It's HIGHLY distracting and I need to both clean up their poos and make sure I'm keeping everything clean to avoid getting more. This I mention because it's affecting my writing concentration.

And yet, it is poll time. What am I to do? The answer, dear reader, is simple. I offer a poll for the arc AFTER Ilvriss/Rickel. You may well think, 'pirateaba, this sounds like a bad idea of over committing to your arcs.' And you'd be right.

Except that I know there's only two arcs that will follow these entertaining arcs. Only two. It is time, once more, for Erin Solstice.

Or: the Horns of Hammerad.

Two of our favorite POV's. Two of our favorite arcs. I'm sure we all know who will win, right? Everyone wants to see...well, which? Let this be the real showdown of the ages. Two of our favorite POV's! No need to explain, no need to hesitate.

There can only be one.

...Enjoy the poll!

PS. I forgot two things. One, I called this 'Side Stories Poll' but this is more just...story poll. Force of habit.Two. There are no ties. I see what you schemers are up to. This poll ties and I'll write a Persua chapter or something.