And Gods of Samrasa is done. Time to stall by talking about the writing process for a bit so I can have a buffer chapter.

This story is notable because it originally started out as fanfic for an existing series. However, while writing it, I became convinced that the characters were too different. The AU card could only cover so much, so I changed it to original work.

Originally the story started out In medias res. It featured Nendas, Taha, and Rokas hunting worshippers of Elranor. However, I decided that it was far too unsympathetic a start for the protagonists. Thus, the story was scaled back to the very beginning.

This put Gods of Samrasa in an interesting position as a foil to William's story. Since William's story was likewise meant to begin with William in his prime and powerful. Only to be scaled back to the present beginning.

Both Nendas and William ended up becoming foils to one another, as I wrote. William is a disappointment who becomes what he believes he should be and is happier. Nendas is already a paragon at the start of the story. He is forced into a treacherous existence under Samrasa. Much of his arc is about Nendas trying to keep his soul, survive, and get his revenge for his Father's murder.

This book's true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.

This convinced me to use the framing device I did. That being of Tanith translating the documents and William compiling them.

However, there are actually two variations on this. The original version of Gods of Samrasa happens much later in the series.

On Wattpad, William writes Gods of Samrasa almost nine books after canon. He does this of his own will in response to personal tragedies. While in Royalroad, Tanith bullies him into doing it for her.

The decision to move back was largely out of a desire for good pacing. I felt Gods of Samrasa's presence in the book series dragged down important events. In addition, I wanted to establish Nendas, Rokas, and Taha in the world's backstory earlier. I've got plans for the three in the future, which will eventually play into things. Tarasif is in the far east and largely inaccessible from Harlenor.

This brings me to the next installment I have planned.

It will be called Road of Chaos and deal with the fallout of Tanith's actions in Gel Carn. It will also elaborate a great deal on the geography and politics of Antion proper. Up until now, the Holy City of Antion has been referenced but never seen.

We'll also have an opportunity to meet quite a few influential people.

See you next time.