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Hello everyone! Thank you for your patience and support over these past few months, and I truly apologize for not updating Canticle in such a long time. As it has been for all of you, this year has been the hardest of my life. Shortly after posting my hiatus message, my private life went into a tailspin and frankly, I lost the will to continue writing at all.
But now I can say that I'm much better and have resumed work on both Canticle and my new horror-action series, Ellipsis. Preperations are on the way, and in the future, I'll be writing for both of these stories on a volume-by-volume basis.
Basically, I'll work on eight-to-ten chapters of Canticle and after that's been posted, it'll be on a short hiatus while I work on eight-to-ten chapters of Ellipsis. This should help keep my motivations fresh while also giving you wonderful readers more content in an alternating cycle.
This is a new system I've been trying out and I hope it goes well! Keep me updated with things you'd enjoy seeing in the near future!
For now, the cycle shall begin with the premiere of Ellipsis on October 31st - just in time for Halloween! I hope it both excites and chills you as you root for your favorites survivors! Until then, stay safe!
- NAITO
But now I can say that I'm much better and have resumed work on both Canticle and my new horror-action series, Ellipsis. Preperations are on the way, and in the future, I'll be writing for both of these stories on a volume-by-volume basis.
Basically, I'll work on eight-to-ten chapters of Canticle and after that's been posted, it'll be on a short hiatus while I work on eight-to-ten chapters of Ellipsis. This should help keep my motivations fresh while also giving you wonderful readers more content in an alternating cycle.
This is a new system I've been trying out and I hope it goes well! Keep me updated with things you'd enjoy seeing in the near future!
For now, the cycle shall begin with the premiere of Ellipsis on October 31st - just in time for Halloween! I hope it both excites and chills you as you root for your favorites survivors! Until then, stay safe!
- NAITO
It pains me to do so, but Canticle will be in hiatus until June. This is due to scheduling conflicts with myself and the other staff. I am in good health and so is my editor.
I apologize for the delay, but I hope you all continue to enjoy the story and support the story after the hiatus ends. Thank you for understanding.
- NAITO
I apologize for the delay, but I hope you all continue to enjoy the story and support the story after the hiatus ends. Thank you for understanding.
- NAITO
Due to frequent delays (on account of writing this story while working a full-time job), I've made the difficult decision to upload chapters bi-weekly for Canticle.
Please note that this will only be temporary and won't last forever. I hope you continue to enjoy the story of Mura and his adventures and thank you everyone for your continued support.
To fill time, I'll try to upload more lore notes about the world and other things that normally wouldn't make it into the book otherwise.
Please note that this will only be temporary and won't last forever. I hope you continue to enjoy the story of Mura and his adventures and thank you everyone for your continued support.
To fill time, I'll try to upload more lore notes about the world and other things that normally wouldn't make it into the book otherwise.
I apologize for the delay, but Chapter 62 will be delayed until February 10th. Thank you for your understanding and patience. ( ຈ ﹏ ຈ )
~Lore Notes #6~
The Metakos Peninsula:
Metakos is a peninsula located to the south-east of Yomi, bordered by the Stygian Ocean. It is considered a territory belonging to the kingdom of Letho after their conquering during the Buaru era. It is now governed as a duchy, with many of the local inhabitants living in shacks and working as farmers and fishermen. Their local exports are primarily fish and exotic spices found native to the peninsula.
Over the past few eons, it has garnered an infamous reputation for being a hotbed of drug cultivation, smuggling and trafficking. The current ruler of Metakos, Duke Rosier, has a strong following among the local workers for trying to reform the country and fighting the corruption within. Rumors even circulate that he secretly moonlights as a vigilante; silently killing off the druglords that infest his homeland.
The Metakos Peninsula:
Metakos is a peninsula located to the south-east of Yomi, bordered by the Stygian Ocean. It is considered a territory belonging to the kingdom of Letho after their conquering during the Buaru era. It is now governed as a duchy, with many of the local inhabitants living in shacks and working as farmers and fishermen. Their local exports are primarily fish and exotic spices found native to the peninsula.
Over the past few eons, it has garnered an infamous reputation for being a hotbed of drug cultivation, smuggling and trafficking. The current ruler of Metakos, Duke Rosier, has a strong following among the local workers for trying to reform the country and fighting the corruption within. Rumors even circulate that he secretly moonlights as a vigilante; silently killing off the druglords that infest his homeland.
~Lore Notes #5~
The Eras of Yomi's History:
Mirroring sections of the Eastern world, Yomi organizes its major periods by the lifespan of its reigning sovereign. So far there are five recognized eras (or dynasties) in the nation's history.
1. Santu is the era beginning with the coronation of Baal and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 100,000 B.C. to 30,000 B.C.
2. Hasisu is the era beginning with the coronation of Azazel the Great and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 30,000 B.C. to 6,000 B.C.
3. Buaru is the era beginning with the coronation of Zorastarot and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 6,000 B.C. to 3625 B.C.
4. Dandanu is the era beginning with the coronation of Orochi and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 3625 B.C. to July 1st, 2098 A.D.
5. Nehtu is the current era beginning with the coronation of Mara after the assassination of Orochi. It spans the Earth years of July 2nd, 2098 A.D. to the current day.
The Eras of Yomi's History:
Mirroring sections of the Eastern world, Yomi organizes its major periods by the lifespan of its reigning sovereign. So far there are five recognized eras (or dynasties) in the nation's history.
1. Santu is the era beginning with the coronation of Baal and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 100,000 B.C. to 30,000 B.C.
2. Hasisu is the era beginning with the coronation of Azazel the Great and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 30,000 B.C. to 6,000 B.C.
3. Buaru is the era beginning with the coronation of Zorastarot and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 6,000 B.C. to 3625 B.C.
4. Dandanu is the era beginning with the coronation of Orochi and ending with his death. It spans the Earth years of 3625 B.C. to July 1st, 2098 A.D.
5. Nehtu is the current era beginning with the coronation of Mara after the assassination of Orochi. It spans the Earth years of July 2nd, 2098 A.D. to the current day.
~Character Bio #13~
Name: Nergal
Thrall: Supt. Laz Larsa
Age: ~5,200
Birthday: August 28, 3,100 B.C, Metakos, Yomi
Sex: Male
Height: 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight: 95 kg
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Hazel-Green
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Food: Darjeeling tea
Favorite Animal: Fish (specially carp)
Favorite Flower: Water lilies
Hobbies: Rock balancing
Occupation: Imperial High Commissioner of Yomi, Minister of Defense, Jikininki, Criminal (formerly)
Dislikes: Criminals and weaklings
Stats:
POWER - 7/5 (S+)
SPEED - 5/5 (A)
TECHNIQUE - 6/5 (S)
INTELLIGENCE - 5/5 (A)
COOPERATIVENESS - 5/5 (A)
Name: Nergal
Thrall: Supt. Laz Larsa
Age: ~5,200
Birthday: August 28, 3,100 B.C, Metakos, Yomi
Sex: Male
Height: 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight: 95 kg
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Hazel-Green
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Food: Darjeeling tea
Favorite Animal: Fish (specially carp)
Favorite Flower: Water lilies
Hobbies: Rock balancing
Occupation: Imperial High Commissioner of Yomi, Minister of Defense, Jikininki, Criminal (formerly)
Dislikes: Criminals and weaklings
Stats:
POWER - 7/5 (S+)
SPEED - 5/5 (A)
TECHNIQUE - 6/5 (S)
INTELLIGENCE - 5/5 (A)
COOPERATIVENESS - 5/5 (A)
~Character Bio #12~
Name: Grendel
Thrall: [REDACTED]
Age: 2,792
Birthday: October 13, 694 B.C, Isles of Letho, Yomi
Sex: Male
Height: 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight: 75 kg
Blood Type: B-
Nationality: Germanic
Hair Color: Mint Green
Eye Color: Purple
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Food: Pork medallions w/ mushroom sauce
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Flower: Horehound
Hobbies: [REDACTED]
Occupation: Assassin, Spy
Stats:
POWER - [REDACTED] (?)
SPEED - 3/5 (C)
TECHNIQUE - 5/5 (A)
INTELLIGENCE - 4/5 (B)
COOPERATIVENESS - 3/5 (C)
Name: Grendel
Thrall: [REDACTED]
Age: 2,792
Birthday: October 13, 694 B.C, Isles of Letho, Yomi
Sex: Male
Height: 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight: 75 kg
Blood Type: B-
Nationality: Germanic
Hair Color: Mint Green
Eye Color: Purple
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Food: Pork medallions w/ mushroom sauce
Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Flower: Horehound
Hobbies: [REDACTED]
Occupation: Assassin, Spy
Stats:
POWER - [REDACTED] (?)
SPEED - 3/5 (C)
TECHNIQUE - 5/5 (A)
INTELLIGENCE - 4/5 (B)
COOPERATIVENESS - 3/5 (C)
After the release of Chapter 40, I will be entering a hiatus with weekly chapters resuming on September 2. Along with this, character sketches by Soya S. Holm will also be returning! Thank you for your patience and I hope you continue to enjoy Canticle!
~Character Bio #11~
Name: Shuten
Thrall: Furu-Utsubo
Age: ~1,200
Birthday: August 11, 900 A.D, Japan
Sex: Intersex (identifies as Bigender)
Height: 149 cm (4 ft 11 in)
Weight: 53 kg
Blood Type: B-
Nationality: Japanese
Hair Color: Dark Purple
Eye Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Color: Light Yellow
Favorite Food: Melonpan
Favorite Animal: Swans
Favorite Flower: Daffodils
Hobbies: Hunting humans
Occupation: Goetia Poacher
Stats:
POWER - 3/5 (C)
SPEED - 4/5 (B)
TECHNIQUE - 5/5 (A)
INTELLIGENCE - 2/5 (D)
COOPERATIVENESS - 5/5 (A)
Name: Shuten
Thrall: Furu-Utsubo
Age: ~1,200
Birthday: August 11, 900 A.D, Japan
Sex: Intersex (identifies as Bigender)
Height: 149 cm (4 ft 11 in)
Weight: 53 kg
Blood Type: B-
Nationality: Japanese
Hair Color: Dark Purple
Eye Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Color: Light Yellow
Favorite Food: Melonpan
Favorite Animal: Swans
Favorite Flower: Daffodils
Hobbies: Hunting humans
Occupation: Goetia Poacher
Stats:
POWER - 3/5 (C)
SPEED - 4/5 (B)
TECHNIQUE - 5/5 (A)
INTELLIGENCE - 2/5 (D)
COOPERATIVENESS - 5/5 (A)
