So at this point, I'd estimate there are roughly 3-4 chapters left of In the Shadows of Kryckwood, and that's including the one I'm working on now. I've pretty much decided to do another kinda short episode with some bonding time and smaller adventures kind of like Quality Time next. I already know how it'll start + the first little mini-venture, because it'll involve the, uh... "side-effects" of a certain potion Lykou and Kuna will be finishing off. :3c
That won't take long though- about a day in-world. Beyond that, I have several little things for them to encounter and/or deal with over the course of a few days. I don't have all the details worked out, but it should be easy enough to manage. For one not-so-secret/spoilery thing, I may have another little astral realm visit with Aelana and Daisy for one of them. And of course Zyn will be checking in on them. One or two other previous characters may pay them another visit as well. And finally, there'll probably be one other new character that should be fun to introduce- though I'll need to flesh them out a little more and figure out some fun things for them to actual do besides just... be unusual and different to anything they've met so far.
Once that little arc is complete (oh yeah, I'll need to think of a name for it... fun! ><;) I'll need to figure out the next major arc. I'm thinking possibly Devashan, because I think it'd be a good winter-time arc. As I've mentioned before though, it'll be a looong one- but hopefully a lot of fun, too! I've certainly got a number of fun encounters, characters, and concepts to explore there, including lots of close bonding time for the boys, as well as chances for growth and development, especially for Lykou.
But of course I know folks are itching for these two "best friends" to hurry up and kiss/fuck already, too. Chances are, if I DO run with Devashan after this next short/mild arc, I'll have to immediately start the Wound Awakens/Hello You Fool arc(s) afterward, hehe. I suppose I COULD do those first, but I do feel like I need to really explore Lykou's feelings and such a bit more first, so another option would be to do one of the other, shorters arcs first, then those two, THEN do the Devashan arc after the Big Moment. But I'm leaning towards the former plan.
Either way, aside from those three, I still have Sands of Madness (short arc), Deep Dark Wonders (moderate arc), and Abjekal (probably a single, long chapter) to write, wherever they go. Plus another aside or two with Naira, and a number of little encounters and such that aren't slated for a particular arc yet, but will probably come in the run-up to the return to Lakefire.
Anyway, those are just my current thoughts. Feedback welcome and actively invited! And to those that've been reading the story, thank you so much and I hope you continue to enjoy the journey. ^^
