Mark of the Fool: A Progression Fantasy Epic

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Another thing I liked, was another typical stereotype of the story that this book circumvented: There were no school bullying. And thank god for that! There were people the MC didn't like, people the MC actively wanted to avoid, and people that butted heads with each other. But there was no instant hate, no instant targeting and bullying. I'll give you a hint on how to get through the first part of this book. Drink two of Alex's Haste Potions, and speed read through it as fast as you can. It was really bad writing. This book is a change of pace from the prior books with less studying and slice of life and more hands on action — to mixed results.

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And some of those gains have definitely been his friends. Khalik, Thundar, and Isolde don't have the personal ties to Thameland, but they're just as invested in this expedition because of him. I like the friendships they have between them, and how they're all clearly distinct and different, but that's part of why they're so good as a group. Alex appraised him from up close. ‘He’s waiting for me to teleport,’ the young wizard thought. ‘He wants me to teleport, then he plans on blasting me where I appear. But, I’ve got a surprise for him.’ All in all it's a good story, but bear in mind you are going to learn a lot about student life and jump from feel good slice of life chapters to plot changing ones with no warning. It never happens. Instead, we get dumped in Hogwarts. That I kept reading is actually a testament to the quality of the writing because for me, magic school is an instant DNF.

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And so, to The Fool, Alex simply offered his empathy. He knew well how it was to struggle. Thankfully, those days were at an end. The Town of Alric was shrugging off sleep when Alex emerged from the bakery for the last time. The sunlight filtered through a haze of clouds and townsfolk trudged past the square’s fountain with their days’ tools and lunches in hand. A carriage—pulled by a set of proud horses—approached from down the road, their hooves clattering on the cobblestone. On the side of the carriage door was emblazoned the symbol of a lantern: the Sigil of the Traveller, the town’s patron saint. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry… Dreamshield provides protection (albeit not very reliable) against most forms of projectiles. It also gives additional reach while standing on platforms or clinging to walls, which is particularly helpful for the floor-less section. Despite her story happening parallel to the game's events, Ellina never meets or runs into the Knight in person during her exploration of Hallownest. The closest instance Ellina comes to encountering the Knight underground is only through noticing the painting of the Knight by Nailmaster Sheo.

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Here’s a lesson for you, jester. As your little friend can feel, my trident isn’t the source of my power,” the bull-headed demon was all confidence. “It merely conducts: the power is all mine, and I can release it as I please, which is unfortunate for your friend here.” Grubsong and Thorns of Agony turn any hit into an advantage (SOUL and damage output, respectively), and it is likely to get hit a lot during this intense, drawn-out battle.Fire magic and hellfire wove together, roiling with a life of its own; demons around their master burst into flame. Stone beneath his feet melted, bubbling like lava, his trident wilted like a flower hit by the first frost, metal dripping like candle wax. The premise is an interesting one: A hero from long ago defeated a demon lord of sorts, but evil cannot truly die, it can only be sealed. For about 100 years to be exact. The hero left behind a prophecy/set of powers that chooses five random people who turn 18 on a given day every 100 years. Each of them is given powers representative of D&D archetypes: The champion (fighter), saint (cleric), sage (wizard), chosen (all-rounder multiclass), and the fool (an NPC who tags along, tends the horses, and probably dies tragically to incite the party to greater heights). The fool can't excel at anything combat, magic, or healing related, but has an ability that allows them to learn things at an extraordinary speed. This allows them to be the perfect support for the hero party. Alex paused just as he was about to pull open the kitchen door. That was all news to him. McHarris paid well enough, but he terrorized all his assistants. Welts still marked the young man’s arms from when he’d been too slow whipping the custard a couple of days ago.

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Once all four Garpedes are done crossing, the next row spawns. Stay at the top platform to get the longest possible time to heal. I have a plan for that, Paul, don’t you worry,” Alex said. “But thanks for asking. You’re good people.” Anyway, I think I'll wait for an in depth review before grabbing the second book, slated for January 2023, I think.

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Alex blinked. Well, he had been right; remembering details about people did make them more friendly. He certainly felt a bit more friendly toward Paul. He’d have to do something nice for him later. The minotaur suddenly leapt at the pazuzite hovering a half dozen feet above the battle, his mace swinging. Naw, that’s flour, idiot; you don’t recognize one of McHarris’ assistants? By The Heroes’ good graces, I’ve been on night watch with a blind man.” Paul shook his head and peered closer at the flour-encased youth. “Alexander…right? The Roths’ boy? What’s it you have to report?” Mark of Pride and Longnail can help with down-slashing, which is especially useful during the floorless section. The extra reach is helpful when standing on a platform.