Aug 21, 2016

Good evening dear Adventurers,

There are now 33 of you, and I appreciate each and every one of you. You matter. 

I’m happy to announce the 8th chapter - Across the Gulf of Corinth has been released. It has been 18 days since the project began and gosh, so much has changed. I’ve always been passionate about The Hunter Saga since the first character design, but never to this extent! It truly is a child of mine, and I’m doing my very best to its success! What started as a frail seed of a dream, has grown strong roots deep in the ground and is pushing through the soil to flourish.

This would not be possible without your invaluable advice, feedback and sharing, dear followers, and I am just repeating the grateful phrases over and over. Even though they may appear worn and meaningless on the screen, they are every time alive and well, shining in my heart. They make me happy and they make me a better writer advice by advice. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Now, in the 8th chapter we get some answers, but not without new questions. Some major plot points might seem obvious but... read on, it gets more interesting. There are many cards to be played and important characters to introduce, so don’t draw your conclusions too soon.

We have a new vision in this chapter! They are always fun to write. We get to know the story of Nereus and Nerites. In mythology, Nereus is the eldest son of titan Pontus (Sea) and Gaia (Earth). Nerites is someone only described by mariners’ folklore, and is the brother of fifty Nereids (nymphs of the Aigeian Sea, modern Aegean Sea). Later in his life, Aphrodite falls for Nerites and that starts a whole new drama in the great Olympian soap opera. God Triton also makes a brief appearance, he is the son of Poseidon and Amphirite, each a deity of the sea. The family tree is baffling. I have sketched it out many times and just when I thought I have it simplified, I discover a new affair and twenty kids. It may not sound like it, but it is a whole lot of fun.

Soon we will get to Epidaurus, soon, and settle down. Or then something completely different will happen and- ooo I’m talking too much! It’s all very exciting! I’m always pleased to hear your thoughts on everything.

Thank you, and have a good night!

-H.A.