It's good to see another update - I had wondered what happened to you! I commiserate with Xan and Estel about going into the mine; you have made it seem a very unpleasant place indeed. I'm interested to see how you deal with the mine, and where the story goes next. I really enjoyed Imoen's little quip about getting captured on purpose to destroy the enemy from within :)

I like what you did with Ender Sai and with Kivan in these chapters - you're adding so many interesting plots here. :) I'm still enjoying this fic!

Loving your take on the Bandit Camp! It's a lot more interesting this way instead of having them sneak in, kill everyone, and get out. Great chapter! I can't wait for the next! :)

No, you are still leaving us hanging! ;) A nice bit of suspense to keep us wondering until the next chapter is posted. I liked how Endar is used to point the finger at the Iron Throne rather than the Zhentarim. And poor Estel, being taunted with the pair of elvish ears! Can't wait to see how Kivan is going to apologise for this one...

I enjoyed Imoen's distraction and trap in the bandit camp! I also liked your description of Ender Sai. It was fun to read Kivan's outbreak of rage and the ensuing trouble the group finds themselves into - while as a reader I'm feeling that they're going to get out of this one and just looking forward to seeing how, it's a nice twist in the adventure.

Oh, you are nasty indeed ;) What a cliffhanger. Now I will be anxiously wondering just how Estel is going to get out of this predicament. The real question for me is what Kivan will take from this, and whether he will stop thinking and acting 'rogue' (ie his purpose/goal is all that matters, and to hell with anyone else) and instead learn to think of the welfare of the group again. He has been alone for so many years that he seems to have forgotten what it means to care for the lives of a group above all, and is still too self-interested in pursuing Tazok. It is all very well for black vengeance to cloud his thoughts, but he needs to grow, too. Hope that makes sense. Let's hope Estel is saved soon, and Kivan can redeem himself!

It was great to get another update just before Christmas - keep it up :) I enjoyed reading about Sarevok and Tamoko together, and his thoughts about her when considering finding a more 'compliant'' lover. A very mercenary approach, indeed. Coran's re-entry to the story had just his kind of dramatic flair, and the description of him was great. I have been really appreciating your description of Cloakwood (particularly the glowing moss) - it gives it a great atmosphere. Looking forward to the next update :)

It was fun to come across Coran again! I liked reading the effect of his talents with the ladies on Imoen. Xan was entertainingly dour. I also liked this take on the wyvern offspring, with the eggs.

I thought the descriptions of the Cloakwood were very good! You provide a lot of detail about the environment and carry across why it is such a threat. I like the qualities of mystery and the unknown you gave to it, and how you blended it with the elven spirit in Estel. I thought the description of Estel's spirit and the hinting of her Bhaalspawn issues worked well in the story - beautifully written. Lovely chapter!

I liked the description of the terrifying spiders! I also enjoyed reading your take on Centeol - that moment in the game is one that always intrigued me. So yours dates from when Jon was messing about with Ellesime clones. An illusion from Jon's magic that Xan was able to dispel seems quite easy, especially given that Centeol seems to have magic power herself. I suppose that inconveniences Jon *and* sends him word of the Bhaalspawn... :)

Good chapter!

That was a great chapter. You created a very distinct mood for Cloakwood, and I loved the idea of the shimmering mists hovering in the air. Xan's dispelling of Centeol's illusion was a great outcome - I wish I could do that in-game. That could give rise to an interesting plot twist/encounter with Irenicus at a later stage. The spiders were as creepy as they should be, and I really enjoyed how it was Imoen who first engaged Centeol. Great chapter!

A good twist! I like how Tranzig is brought into the story...and how the conspiracy seems to run deep. :)

Ahem, I was reading through my reviews, and I just wanted to apologize for the awkward name spelling of 'Estel' and 'Kivan'. Auto-correct changes things a lot on my Kindle - it's pretty irritating. Sorry about that! :P

Very good chapter! I really enjoyed reading about Bill the Bandit (heh) and how you're managing the party logistics. It feels like a fresh and sensible take on the storyline. :)

I very much enjoyed this story! I'm looking forward to seeing more! Especially Estella and Livable moments...;) update soon!