Hello, dear adventurers, mischief-makers, and fellow daydreamers!

I must begin this missive with a hearty apology: Chapter 3 of The Broken NPC has not yet materialized from the depths of my caffeine-fueled imagination. The festive chaos of the holidays has swept me away like a rogue quest marker, leaving me tangled in tinsel, buried under wrapping paper, and woefully short on writing hours.

Trust me, it wasn’t for lack of trying. I even tried bargaining with the system enforcers to grant me more time (they said no) and attempted to write while eating Christmas cookies (lesson learned: frosting and keyboards do not mix).

Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

All that said, I am genuinely sorry to keep you waiting. I know how much it means to dive into Kael’s next adventure, and I promise it’s coming soon—complete with all the twists, turns, and chaos you’ve come to expect.

In the meantime, thank you for your patience, your kindness, and for joining me on this wild quest through Erethon. Your support means the world, and it keeps me inspired to craft stories worthy of your time.

So, what about you? How are your holiday adventures going? Have you uncovered any magical loot or defeated particularly fearsome dragons (or relatives in board games)? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear about your end-of-year escapades!

Here’s to a bright new year filled with epic tales, clever heroes, and maybe a little less frosting in my keyboard. Thank you for being amazing, and I can’t wait to share Chapter 3 with you soon.

Wishing you all the magic and mischief,

— Loomwright Evandrus