Real Life Locations: Native Lakes

Native Lakes was the former home of Buteo Ralph and the other survivors of the vicious Rethi attack. It was the starting place of this epic series and now it is nothing more than ash. So I figured now was the best time to tell what Native Lake's real life location is.

Update: Due Date to Send in Questions for Q&A

Well no one has yet submitted any questions for the Q&A. Remember this is the time for your deep burning questions to be answered. But...if you ask some really spoiler filled ones...might have to tip toe around the actual answers.

The Sentencing of Sal Ray

The stars were coming out over Gaia as I started to make a fire. There was a chill in the air that extended beyond the physical that a fire could not hope to heat. But still my body needed its limited comforts and so I made the fire. The simple action of building it and watching the flames rise up allowed my mind to settle.

Throughout the past few days I had been running so that the Snow Leopards or their ilk wouldn't get me. I had been blamed of a crime I hadn't committed merely so that the truth wouldn't be let out. The Council knew that my fellow Drethiveal would be too disgusted by an accusation of bestiality to look any farther. That crime was one of the worst and with good reason. It was also a crime one could be accused of so that the Council could continue its manipulations.

Update: The Sentencing of Sal Ray

This was actually a little difficult to write. I think it was the fact that I was writing a character who was sure enough of what he was doing to get into his current situation and yet doubting if he was making the right choice. It was a little bit of a balancing act to be honest and hopefully I didn't mess it up.

Update: The Sentencing of Sal Ray and Q&A

Well it's been awhile since I updated this blog. Don't worry about non-frequent updates as I don't plan to ever stop working on this wonderful series. I would have updated sooner but going off on a semi-vacation and getting sick sort of delayed me.

A Deeper Look At Chapter 4: As the Fires Burn

If you haven't yet read Chapter 4, go HERE and read it.

Chapter 4: As the Fires Burn

Gaia is a harsh mistress that burdens Drethiveal until they become stronger. Until they earn both the respect of her and their fellow Dreth. Our life was not an easy one and thinking that everything would turn out good was a mistake. One had to always be prepared for disaster and the pain it brought.

But not even the strongest and wisest Dreth would know how to cope with the pain me and the other survivors now felt. Hawn Falco, Donta Nevin, Nadia Caballus, Nidae Boris, and myself stood watching Native Lakes burn for hours. There was no talking or eye contact as we did.

Update: Chapter 4 Has Been Written, Will Be Edited Soon

I know the wait has been long and I'm extremely sorry for that. But, have no fear, Chapter 4 has been written and only needs to be edited now.

Update: Chapter 4 Will be Written Soon and Change of Schedule

I hope you all enjoyed Chapter 3 and all the chaos that ensued during it. I know a few of you were surprised that a certain character got killed during it. As a writer I must admit I live off of the thought of some of you crying over that character's death.

What can I say? It's in my nature to want to share pain.

A Deeper Look At Chapter 3: Rise of the Rethi

If you haven't yet read Chapter 3, go HERE and read it.

Chapter 3: Rise of the Rethi

If I had been partially Avealed I would've puffed up in happiness at the good news. The harsh noonday sun was shining down on Native Lakes and I was seated on the edge of my bed with Frank. The lady giving us the good news stood in front of the window.

"You can speak at any time, Buteo." The lady said with a small grin. "I know you and your husband have waited a long time, but you do need to make some sounds before everything is finalized."

It had been two weeks since I had brought the Rethi to Native Lakes. Two weeks of nothing out of the ordinary. Two weeks for fellow Drethiveal to finally stop questioning me as much. And now I had the best news I could ever get: the start of a family with the love of my life.

Update: Chapter 3 Has Been Written, Will Be Edited Soon

I had to battle through lots of commissions and an illness to finally get Chapter 3 completed. It was well worth it as this chapter really gets the story going.

Chronicles of Gaia Q&A: Rise of the Dreth

I answer questions ranging from 'who is Fang' to why I named the main character Buteo Ralph.

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Rise of the Dreth

Update: Due Date for Questions for Q&A

I want to give a big round of applause for all those who have sent in questions for the Q&A. You are the few, the proud, the something something something. Anyways, those of you who haven't submitted questions yet may be wondering about the due date.

The due date is April 30, 2016.

The Hunt

I breathed in the afternoon air. The air in Flowerland had a sweetness to it, just as it had an uncanny amount of humidity. To me it was one of the most unbearable places to be on Gaia. But duty, always, came before my personal needs.

"Anine," One of my two men that were with me, the other wasn't in sight at the moment, said. "It's been awhile, can't we hunt?"

Anine Etero, a name that was hated by the Council of Ant and their pawns the Snow Leopards. I had to stop myself from Avealing as the anger coursed through my blood. The lies they had told us had to be punished. The truth had to come out.

Update: The Hunt Has Been Written, Will Be Edited Soon

It is always pleasing to write a new chapter and then share it with the world. This chapter was fun to write and I hope you enjoy reading it.

A Deeper Look At Chapter 2: A Question of Morality

If you haven't yet read Chapter 2, go HERE and read it.

Update: Chapter 2 Delay Explained and Q&A

I am sorry of the delay for Chapter 2. I had been thinking about changing the date of its release so as to account for the very likelihood that it would be delayed. Against my better judgement, I didn't do this.

Chapter 2: A Question of Morality

Past the training courses was the entrance to the main part of Native Lakes, though the guards were farther out to make sure that the village would have ample warning if there was any danger.

At the very end of the training fields was black grass to the left, right, and straight ahead. My class and I went straight and quickly came to the waterfalls. Even before I saw them I could hear the water and laughter coming from them.

To my right and left were waterfalls where Drethiveal that Avealed into water animals could rest. It was usual for Dreth to live in environments that the creatures they Avealed into could survive. But that wasn't always the case, hence the waterfalls were here.

Update: Chapter 2 Has Been Written, Will Be Edited Soon

I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this series. I know some of you were in confusion on Buteo Ralph's sex and I hope I answer that question in Chapter 2. Even gave myself a little note to focus on that this chapter.

Update: Would Like Questions About Chapter 1 For Q&A

I hope you have thoroughly enjoyed Chapter 1 of this series. Remember, if you have any thoughts on the chapter I'd love to hear them. Feedback helps me know where the series stands and any changes I may need to make.

A Deeper Look At Chapter 1: Daily Routine

If you haven't yet read Chapter 1, go HERE and read it.

Chapter 1: Daily Routine

The humid morning air touched my nostrils and my eyes opened slowly. Maybe it was tiredness, or maybe it was the humidity, but I didn't want to get up. Or maybe, just maybe, I didn't want to move from my husband's side.

I turned over to see Frank Halia sleeping and snoring up a storm. I smiled and got out of bed, Avealing slightly so that wings sprouted out of my back. I looked in the mirror to see wings that were mostly like a Northern Harrier's with a tint of likeness to a Red-Tailed Hawk.

"Buteo, you're up early." Frank said and I made my wings disappear.

Update: Chapter 1 Has Been Written, Will Edit Soon

The first chapter of this series has been written and will be edited soon. Hopefully the exposition doesn't seem like such a dump and is enjoyable. Starting to write a whole new universe can be daunting.

Update: Ad on Subeta Has Been Accepted

I am more than happy to announce that an ad for this series has been accepted by Subeta. So if you're from that site, currently I'm Yeaflon (be aware that I change my username on the site once a year and won't be posting my yearly username changes to this blog).

Also, if you're from Subeta, feel more than free to ask questions about the series. If questions are asked often enough I will add them to the Q&A section.

Q&A

Here are listed questions that I have been asked time and time again. Questions I have been asked to the point where it's easier just to direct people here than to answer the same question again.

About Me

I tend to be referred to online as jashykins or Jash. I am releasing e-books under the pen name Jash Kol-Ze HERE.

I have been writing for a long time. I run a blog where I do everything from fanfictions to reviews. I also do writing commissions on fiverr.

I am currently 31 years old and have a Bachelor of Arts with a Specialization in Creative Writing. My homestate is Florida. I am engaged to a man whom I love and I own three parakeets, which I love more than him.

Copyright

All characters, places, ect. mentioned on this blog belong to me (Jash Kol-Ze). I have spent time and effort bringing Chronicles of Gaia to life.

Yeaflon and Birchurawkp were originally related to the Animorphs fandom. Yeaflon was an original species created by me while Birchurawkp was a member of that species. Both have been changed to remove all references from that series. If you would like to write a fanfiction of how they appear in the Animorphs fandom you need to ask me for permission. However, if you would like to do fanfiction of them in Chronicles of Gaia you don't need to ask my permission beforehand.

Feel free to do fanart and fanfiction of this series, but don't claim any of it as your own.

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About Chronicles of Gaia

Thousands of years in the past some of humanity left the Earth, abandoning the rest as they felt them unworthy. The humans that remained were forced to survive the changing planet on their own. Soon the planet was beset by plagues leaving the remaining humans forced to change so that they could survive.

Through trial and error, a process using genetic manipulation was found to allow a person to change into any animal at will. The humans on Earth now called themselves Drethiveal and the process of changing was called Aveal.

The new inhabitants of Earth changed names of places in their distaste of what species they had once been. Human became the foulest word a person could speak.

It had seemed that humans and Drethiveal would leave each other alone until Buteo Ralph finds that humans are returning. He soon finds that he must become what he had never wanted to be: a warrior.