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rodario.bsky.social
@rodario.bsky.social
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Fantasy writer who is still trying to figure it all out. Current WIP's are mix between Eragon & HTTYD.
Book 2 of the Drakaros Trilogy happens in the Scorched Rainlands
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G'morning #WIPSnips! Hoping you all have a calm, restful Sunday, in complete and stark contrast tot he day Jennifer is having down there in TLC.
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“Everyone take cover!” Cynthia yells and points her M4 out the open ramp, squeezing off a few shots at the advancing crowd of aliens. She proves to be a lot more accurate than they are, as she quickly drops two to the floor while their shots could only hit the broadside of a barn from inside the barn about half the time. In a panic, I bring up my own handgun, point it at one of the aliens in the middle of the approaching squad, and start pulling the trigger. I see sparks jump off of its armour plates here and there, then see their arms jerk three times, two to the left and once to the right. It falls to the floor as my gun clicks empty, and just then the ramp rises up enough to block my field of view. “Get us out of here!” Cynthia yells. “On it!” Driona answers from the cockpit, and I feel movement in my stomach as the Rekattan lifts up into the sky before the ramp is even halfway up.
December 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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This, apparently, is a history lesson …

From ‘House Rules’.

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“So, this was about the time that Dorothea Megaluthina decided that what every seanchailleach should wear a hat, a pointed one, because it helped with the drainage.” Professor Wollop, touched the knee of the student next to her. “Ooh, and there was such a talking about it as you wouldn’t believe. ‘A hat?’ They’d say. ‘What’s so bad about a decent scarf? Never done me no harm.’. And, of course, Dorothea, they didn’t use familial honourifics back then, of course, that came later, as a matter of respect, but Dorothea says, ‘A scarf’ll do nowt to keep the slime from atop your head half as well as hat. Mark my words’. And so, of course, it were proven true.” She nodded, conspiratorially, and started to pour herself another cup of tea from a pot that, Hedric considered, should have run empty at least eight cups ago. And not once had she excused herself to visit the privy, proving, if nothing else, that witches had incredible bladder control. At least when it came to tea. Beside Hedric, Rum feverishly wrote down everything, which was rather difficult because she had to support the paper and the inkwell on her lap.
December 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Had a couple of 'Empty' to pick for this Snip.
This is the day Veltharyn, City of Dragon Riders, falls in the hands of the Lightbound. The snips mere seconds before a big dragon fight

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December 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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A little homely task …

From ‘Reign, Dear’.

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With thick mittens on her hands, she struggled with the cauldron of washing, taking it down from the hook over the fire and placing it to the side. Taking a long ladle, she circled the bubbling water with it, lifting her underclothes out and seeing if they were clean. She preferred washing her clothes this way. Down at the well, in the village, people talked to her and that never ended well. Especially where washing was concerned. Lifting the hem of her skirt, she used it to wipe the steam from her thick glasses and looked up. She’d forgotten something.
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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I went with a swipe instead of a hook.
Virell, a serpent, want to drive a wedge between Kalia and Grifnir for a plan

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December 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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G'morning #WIPSnips! See, what we have here is a failure to communicate! At least for the pre-TLC formation moment we see here.
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“It… It was a camera!” she declares, and pulls herself upright. “This is still my cabin, remember? I have a wireless camera for security! Well, had anyway.” “Why did you throw it, then!” “Well, I set it up to record whatever stupid joke it was I thought you were going to pull with this! I thought you had some of my other buddies on the hook or something and this was just going to be another drinking week!” she protests. “Another?” Warren snaps suddenly, and a guilty expression passes over Joey’s face. “That was a long time ago. Anyway, you haven’t answered my question yet, Cynthia!” “Well, recording a stupid joke is one thing, but that’s a real, actual alien! Look at it! Do you know what’ll happen to all of us if there’s video evidence of that? You want to see the inside of area 51? Why wouldn’t I yeet the damn thing to the next fucking continent??” Cynthia’s voice raises an octave as she answers the question. “Are humans usually this excitable?” Driona asks from the doorway. “Uh, yeah, on special occasions like this,” I answer while still keeping the other room occupants in view. “That’s good to know, at least.”
December 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Don't have a 'screen' for today's Snip, but I do have a curtain (synonym)
Rodario is in a coma for using too much magic, Kiradeii keeps him company.

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December 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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G'morning #WIPsnips! A tiny bit late today due to some unforeseen employment this morning... just like what happens to Jennifer in TLC!
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I sit down, and two straps shoot over my shoulders, cross jut below my rib-cage and click into place on the seat below me, all in an instant. “Hey what the fuck? What is this, let me go!” I say, tugging at the straps. Driona looks at me sideways. “Those are there to prevent you from flying out of your seat and breaking your neck,” she says. I stop struggling and look down at the straps. “…oh, like seat belts,” I say, and my face gets hot for a moment. “I don’t know what those are, but sure, if you say so.” The ship starts vibrating below us and the sound of four stuttery engines roaring to life fills the cockpit. The walls drop away and before I know it, we’re flying over a rapidly shrinking city, the same weathered buildings I’d seen while running in a panic earlier. My body presses into the seat as clouds obscure the cockpit view, inertia doing its usual thing. “Ooohhhh shit!” I say. It’s the first time I’ve flown in anything while awake. The flying saucer doesn’t count.
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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The snip for the word 'City'
Rodario connects with a forbidden amulet, awakening something that is hidden deep within.

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December 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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I went for commanding. The start of the end of WIP 1 of the Drakaros Saga. Tavira, a mage and right hand of the Antagonist, making her move.

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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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A bite is basically taking a percent of food. (and it is a synonym)
Some side characters who are going to play a more vital role at the end of the current WIP and the start of the next.

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December 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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For today's word of Belong. Kiradaii and Rodario at the Mid-Winter festival of Fishtide Village.

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December 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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I'm happy to announce that I achieved my own goal for November!
Due to a young family, time is not on my side to achieve the legendary 50k, or more.
My previously daily average was 500 words/day. With this goal I needed to double that. Which I did!! 📝

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November 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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This is from book 2 of the Drakaros Saga. The MC's and their dragons are staying the night in the vast desert of Mor’kaelin. Tried to describe the Milky Way

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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The Council Hall of Veltharyn, Capital of the dragons riders.
Each colour of dragon excels in certain tasks, but are of course not limited to that.
Vaerdrathi means dragon in my version of Draconic

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November 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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I wrote this yesterday as I saw that it was today's word. The MC's return to the stronghold, leader Kiradeii testing how the training went while they were away.

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November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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I don't have the word Disorganize or one of the synonyms. So I had to go with vibe/scene
Vyr means magic in Draconic, a language created for this world.🪄

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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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The word of the day is Impede, which I don't have. But I went for an arrow preventing a wyvern from moving his wing, which is pretty much the same.
I also added a little bit of dragon healing magic. 🐲

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November 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Troll are quite intelligent in my book, being powerful magic users and connected to the land. They found water sources deep below the desert that they harness to bring life.

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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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I don't have a debut, so I went with the first appearance of one the main characters, Kiradeii. Two strangers entered the bar last night, and she is determined to find out more.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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I went for world because I don't have global. A flashback of Kiradeii's youth, seconds before she loses her mom to the storm.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Kiradeii travelling on the back of a Wyvern amidst a snowstorm. Her dragon still an egg in the crate
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November 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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This Snips speaks for itself, love ❤️
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November 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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G'afternoon, #WIPSnips! Finally got access after a spotty morning. ISP has really been hitting rock bottom all month now.
Anyway, here's TLC.
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“Well what is it then? Your mom? No, you said it wasn’t that specifically in the call. Did you borrow money from someone you shouldn’t have?” As he asks the question, his eyes dart around the room. “Room four. This room? Wait a minute, did you go into business with Carl of all people? Is that why you called me here? Jennifer!” His voice is outraged and accusing, and I cannot blame him. Just the thought of joining in on the types of business Carl deals in makes my skin crawl. “No! It’s not that either! Look… uh, how am I going to put this? A few things have happened the past few days, a few weird things, and it’s going to take a bit of explaining. Also I chose Carl’s special room cause I know he doesn’t bug the place like he does others, so no one is listening.” “How do you know he doesn’t?” Joey asks suspiciously. “I got him really drunk one night and he told me, just before passing out. His eyes narrow dangerously as he contemplates his detail. “You want privacy. Just what exactly have you gotten yourself into, Jennifer? The feds? Borrowed money from someone?”
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM