Hey guys, I promised an artwork on the completion of the milestone [750 followers]. Here it is.

  I would also like to take a moment and acknowledge all the support I've gotten. Thank you to everyone who’s been here since the early chapters, and to those who joined along the way. Whether you comment regularly, leave the occasional note, or just read in silence, your presence is felt more than you might expect. Seeing familiar names return chapter after chapter is one of the things I look forward to.

  The Rising Star run for the book is almost over. This was a decent run overall. Reached the top 10. Now that the hectic part is done, we move into the stable schedule. The story will be moving forward on a Monday–Wednesday–Friday schedule from here as I had announced in the last chapter. That release rate should help keep things steady with the buffer while keeping the wheels rolling consistently.

  A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.

  And a sincere thank you to those supporting the story on Patreon. Your support helps me put words on the paper, and it’s always deeply appreciated even when I don't mention directly. I’ll keep doing what I’ve been doing: writing the story at its own pace and letting it unfold naturally. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the ride. For now, please enjoy the artwork.

  P.S: I got some messages and comments about Thorin's weapon, the chained blades, and what they are like. This artwork should give you a clear idea.

  Thorin:

  Followers: 1000

  Favorites: 250

  Thanks as well to those who’ve left ratings and reviews. They help more than you might expect. See you on monday.