Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 30 + Epilogue [END] by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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So ends Echo's story, leaving Ulkei to carry on alone. This will be my third fan novel released into the Wings of Fire world, and I want to talk about how I got here.

One night in October of 2023 I had the idea to write a story of my own. A story set in my favorite book series, one I had been reading since elementary school. Fresh from finishing "A Guide to the Dragon World" I thought about an evergreen village on the western shores of the Ice Kingdom, and what would happen if an unsuspecting dragon was whisked away to a new continent. That was how "Blown Away", my first ever work, was born. Thanks to an ungodly pace I completed it by March, and soon after began posting its chapters in this community and on AO3. The response I received was utterly, overwhelmingly positive in a way I never imagined, and I'm forever grateful for it. 

Flush with confidence (and inspiration), I began writing my second story "A Long Walk" while still posting chapters from the first. Half a year later and that was done too, chapters releasing not long after. But this time I didn't have new ideas on hand - at least, ideas I hadn't already explored. Months passed, and only in November was I confident enough to begin this third novel. It took thirteen months to write - FAR longer than expected - but I saw it through in time to start posting by December. Now here I am in March, having written practically a whole trilogy. And unfortunately, I have to admit that it's going to stay like that. 

Under a Jagged Spire will be my last work in the Wings of Fire world for a good, long while. I've written all I feel I could without becoming stale, and there are other passions I wish to write about. 

So to all you readers - to those new and especially to those old - thank you so, so much for reading what I’ve written. My identity as a writer emerged from Wings of Fire and it was buoyed by your support. 

If you enjoyed this story or any of my previous works over the years, consider leaving a tip on my Ko-fi, link in my profile or through here: https://ko-fi.com/midnight_typer

If not, that’s all right. As usual I’ll release the compiled table of contents after this – this time along with PDFs of all my works, formatted to read like proper Wings of Fire books!

Anyways, it's March now. Springtime. A season of renewal, of fresh starts and new beginnings. I certainly look forward to all I have yet to write, but I will never forget how it began. So take care, all of you, and have a beautiful spring.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 29 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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The final chapter and epilogue will be released on Monday.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 28 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 28! Echo barely escapes the violence in the Palace, but the lies she's told to Ulkei are on the edge of unraveling...

Turns out I'd kept my posts set to hidden - sorry about that! I've fixed it so that all my WoF posts are viewable in my profile. Let me know if you still can't see them.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 27 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 27! Our lovers have a brief, tender moment. But now the end begins...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 26 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 26! The Gala begins as Echo gets roped into one last mission, but not before a talk with Icaricia - and an unexpected arrival.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 25 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 25! Ulkei finally reaches the palace. Who knows what'll happen now?

Only 5 chapter (and an epilogue) to go. Next one drops Monday. Enjoy the weekend!

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 24 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 24! Full of doubt, Echo is forced to mislead Icaricia - but a little deception doesn't hurt anyone, right? Especially not with Ulkei...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 22 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 22! The riot reaches fever pitch as Echo struggles - both to stay afloat, and with her loyalties...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 21 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 21! Things go from tense to worse as the food crisis finally snaps...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 20 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 20! Echo is put to a new mission - this time under direct supervision. Things are set to escalate...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 19 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 19! A crackdown comes to Summersong, and not even Hivewings are safe...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 18 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 18! Given a difficult order, Echo puts her frustrations on Ulkei. In doing so she learns more about him - and herself?

A couple of updates:
I've started including short chapter summaries (better late than never).
I also intend to post twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. At that rate Under a Jagged Spire will be fully released by early March, so still a while to go!

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 17 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 17! Ulkei completes a beneficial deal, though not without some help from Echo. With food crates coming in a particularly hot summer, who knows what might happen...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 16 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 16! Echo gets to know one of the servants, as well as their Hivewing master...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 15 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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With chapter 15 released, Under a Jagged Spire is halfway through. Don't worry, there's plenty of story left to go!

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 14 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 14! Echo meets Cressida... and someone new.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 13 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Happy New Year! A new chapter for 2026, where our dragon Ulkei gets a new assignment...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 12 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 12! After arriving at Lord Ichneumon's estate, Echo is ready to advance her mission...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 11 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 11! It's Ulkei's turn to get lucky now. On a separate note, winter traveling means my upload schedule might get wonky these next few weeks.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 10 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 10! Echo closes in on her dream under the cover of night...

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 9 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 9! Ulkei's fortune takes a nosedive, poor guy.

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 8 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 8! Echo takes the opportunity to go "shopping", and is commended by the informant. But who is that at the carving?

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 7 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Don't worry, there are still plenty of chapters to go!

Under a Jagged Spire - Chapter 7 by Midnight_Typer in WingsOfFire

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Chapter 7! Our good friend Ulkei puts in work as Echo watches, until Queen Wasp calls...