Hello @Obehid, It's been a long while, how is your book going? Is it ready yet?

obehiD:


No, I'm still working on the editing, but my goal is to have it ready this year, to release it by the end of the year

I wish you strength to complete it

What I have been waiting for.

Is the book complete yet?

Been a while.

What have I missed.

Happy new year guys

Obehid how have you been? I lost my password to my NL account, just got it back. I see that our new story have gone so far, that's impressive. I will have to resume reading from where I stopped. I don't have to ask how good, because I know you don't give a halfwit story.

I have missed you and your work.

obehiD:


I have a better understanding of what you're saying now. I think Nnedi Okarafor did something similar with technology in African themed literature in Who Fears Death...I think that could have been cool here. I don't know if I'll be able to incorporate that into this book, but I'll think and see if there's a way to put it in. Thanks for the inspiration

You are always welcome

obehiD:




What do you mean by Africa having its own technological development? I'd like to hear more about this, sounds interesting...do you have an examples?

Well, I don't really have any in mind but if we can imagine having probably slight changes to some tools like the spears having to reconstruct and become a sword or a bow or a lamp stand illuminating light from a source other than oil, or maybe genetically empowered motion warriors like mede and the others, or even still like it is in your other books teleportation devices that aren't link with magic rather some sort of materials and the likes, it will give some impression that Africa isn't as archaic as many imagine.

For instance the reason most like the movie 'Black panther' isn't because of the action but rather the feeling that wakanda is more advanced than any other nation on Earth.

I am not saying we should copy that pattern of technological development, its way too ambigious, rather little things that I believe we had as our own technology in the ancient times before the whites came and probably stole and turned around and claimed they created after some alterations. I believe we had that kind of things in the past like every other races did.

Well, it is good to keep it this way but mysteries brings curiosity and curiousity brings interest and interest devotion. So just think and see if this is feasible.

Thanks

obehiD:


It's actually her not him, lol, and your 'if you wrote so' made me laugh so hard. Nice



You are so right about this Fazemood, I've spent too much time writing books with powers where magic makes the impossible possible so you can fuse eras....I really need to be more careful with this one. The answer to your question though is it's late pre-colonial timed, but it's fantasy so I might take some liberties. To clarify though, the sewing machine I was thinking about is treadle machines. The 'light bulb' is like a kerosene lantern but the metal mesh frame is white and the 'bulb' is glass that's been tinted so that the typical yellow flame light is absorbed and only white shines through. So basically, no electricity.

I see, although having a story where Africa has its own technological development is worth reading too. If you can twist it a bit to this flavor then it a 'good to go'.

Thanks for the clarification

Obehid this update seems quit short but very satisfying. I would like to ask, what's is the setting of this tale? Is it in a precolonial or post colonial era? Because I read and I am curious, the attire, the means of transportation, the weapon used and the land markings seems ancient yet there are technology in it as well.

What era can we put this story?

I feel sad for tan's mom, she seems quite lonely despite her constant smiling.

Please clear me of my curiousity.

Thank you Revered

My kind of perfect couple.



Obehid you are doing well

Beautiful story, so nicely done. Expected nothing less from our dear Obehid. I like the main character, her strength and charisma amazes me. Debisi is truly ideal for Tan as she is not just strong but also gentle at heart and debisi is calm and intelligent. The muscle and the brain.

Tiwo is another character I like, he seems to portray the comical angle of this story. He seems smart and at the same time wise.

Taiso is what most elder siblings in a royal/political home is. Broodish and arrogant. Used to power and authority.

Mede reminds me of okoye in the black panther, focused and steady yet jokes with her leader when necessary.

I enjoy the combination of every character, they are nicely blended in to create the palatable scenery.

Thanks Obehid. But I wasn't notified of this new creativity, if not by chance I would've missed out.

Looking forward to a new update.

obehiD:


I'm doing well thank you. And you?

I am good dear, how is our book coming on? Hope much progress?

This house still as lively as ever, miss this place (Nairaland). I hope we are all doing well?

Hello Obehid, how do you do?

collins1895:
Black will have a son while basket will have a daughter, both will fall in love n have a son......

I bind this prayer in Amadioha's shrine. May the gods forbid. Tueeh

This is becoming scary. Maria is sick, Mr Gold just sold out Black and Maria's freedom. God, tougher times brewing.

It ended well Obehid. I am glad you did this for us, it has been exciting and educating following you and I hope to keep seeing more of your works. Nebud's part of the spectral story explained more than Osazele's part did about the spectral existence and now, I am fully aware of the different existence and the power struggles between them.

Nebud is so powerful and has attained power beyond that of its predecessors save for chuspecip. It is now the mighty undead.


I can't wait for the publication of the extra book. I know it will be more than the rest you have written so far. Like I have said earlier, if I had so much money, I would sponsor you book and make a movie from it. It will be Epic, just like 'Lords Of The Rings' .


The battle between Osazele and Mighty Undead Nebud will be great to watch, but before that we read first. .
I am glad that I met you because not only have your story been too good, I have acquired knowledge and enhanced my understanding of some vocabularies too. I am grateful

Take the required rest and comeback bigger and better. I am always with you.

Thank you and God bless.

So much pain, still I am glad nebud has gotten it's port and throne back.

DaLaw22:
ObehiD has not said this the last chapter in this story yet everyone is jumping to conclusions.
Fazemood I blame you

Nigerians Sef. #OverSpeed.

Honestly bro I am expecting a miracle. This wan tear my heart to pieces. I just dey hol'am jejely.

eROCK247:
This doesn't make sense.
1. Musa betrayed Chuspecip's line and got Nebula kidnapped.
2. Musa supported the invasion in a bid to steal the entire existence.
3. The invasion was ended but Marcinus, Nebud's longest serving friend was brutally murdered.
4. Nebula too was killed, thereby breaking Nebud.
5. The imps who caused all these were granted freedom and wealth...

Where's the sense of justice in all these? Does the founder love imps more than its own line and kind? If it could kill countless Uspecs why can't it kill the usurping imps?

Chill bro, the story has ended. Let's celebrate its conclusion.

Hope this is the end. It has lasted, everyone has died. Case closed.

The loyal 5's.

RealLordZeus:

I disagree with your opinion!!

This story summarizes the life events of nebud from its childhood to his middle age (I guess).
Most great people (that climb their way up from the lowest of the lowest) usually faced a lot of tribulations when making those steps.
Those tribulations usually come one after another with each one bringing its own lesson and those lessons mould the person to the greatness they are.

The deaths, heartbreaks, suspense are what gives the story life and makes it real.

Life is never easy most especially when you are coming from nothing.

so in summary i disagree with your points due to :
1. The repeated and continous tribulations are okay since its a biography and not a story about a certain event ( Although the writer can also do well to pipe down on some unnecessary details
2. The deaths are also okay coz it makes the story real and makes it none predictable.

Lastly, i observed you are highly emotional about the story, its okay but criticism should not be based on that.

When I read I try to see reasons behind a writer's story, every time I immerse myself into what I read I take my time to study it. I re-read the important parts of the story to see through the plots and uncover hidden messages and other ideas the writer is trying to put out. I am that critical.

You are right to say that I am highly emotional towards this story. In actual fact I am. Not because I chose to be but because I love the writer. I respect her for her diligence in writing also in updating.

I am a die hard fan and follower of Obehid. I will go lengths to get her write ups.

This is one of her many well written books. It is amazing but at the same time it is too frequentative.

I have never disguised my pleasure or my displeasure at any moment in this novella. I do believe that compliments and criticism builds a writer. I choose to be unbiased with my thoughts on any arising matter.

This tales is the most emotional of all the stories Obehid have written so far (or should I say that I have read so far). It encompasses all emotions including frustrations. I was at some point angered by the choice of personality our dear author chose for our protagonist. But I like it despite its shortcomings. I expected not a perfect individual as I know there is non as such.
I don't hate it rather I distastes it's indecisiveness at crucial moments.

Also, In some parts I noticed the author digging out too much those situations that would pull out tears from readers and bring them closer into what she feels and wish to express in her story.

Nebud was a poor orphaned uspec that lacked so much in its earlier stage of life and it went through more hells than any other could. It should be damaged but it held on strongly and most of all stubbornly. I so much love that. But that isn't enough to ignore it's errors and overlook it's stupidity in many cases.

I know I do sound harsh and inconsiderate towards the writer sometimes but it is all for good. It is in my nature (I can be called a 'Nag' but it is by choice) but it is all for good.

I appreciate hardworking people with talents and steady drive but I also lash out when I sense misdirection. I too like receiving criticisms when I make mistakes it helps me see through and make proper changes which improves me. So I kinda do that to others hoping for the best out of that person.


I apologize to Obehid if in any way I may be off and out of tune with my words but it is out of love. It does some crazy things to people. I am a victim

I hope this clarifies my stand in the house and also have created my profile here too.

Thank you RealLordZeus for seeing through me. I appreciate that.

Love you all.

obehiD:


Thank you for the feedback, as always, I really appreciate it. I understand if it's gotten to the point where you feel like moving on from the story, I totally understand and I'm just happy for the following so far. I will definitely keep your plot critiques in mind, not for this one, since it's already done, but in the future. Thanks again, I really appreciate the honest, constructive, criticism

Thank you too for understanding.

Honestly Obehid...i sincerely do not see your constant desire for Nebud's tortures and lack of concrete achievements.

Why kill Uspecs who matter so much and let less important ones stay. You could have chosen another uspec not Juke. It doesn't hurt me so much that it died. I am just not seeing your reason for its death. Maybe to unleash a different Nebud, but what can it do? It will still be weak and too emotional uspec.

This updates keeps repeating itself. Next Matiu will die, matina too and everybody. Only a weak and indecisive Nebud will be left.

People are dying for nothing. Adding too many emotional part is not necessary. From action to another bout of punishment and captivity . For what gain?

If this tales keep coming in this format, sorry to say it's not worth all the time given it.

Finally two friends are back together. Touching indeed.

Stupid basket

Tuhndhay:
Chai....... Am also going to most likely freeze till Monday..... Who could be the Noble Commander, remember Nebud was gone for 5years and a lot must have happened then I think Sophi comes to mind or could it be Marcinus too? How about someone we are not thinking of.....

Sophi is still a child, five years to its age makes it 10 or 11years old. So best to think Marcinus

What an epic release, it was very wonderful to read. This fight was amazing. I think I reach a climax. It was relieving

Thank you Obehid.

I think who we are expecting will be Marcinus. I am certain of it. Only it deserves this recognition.

obehiD:
So, after a VERY VERY long "novella" I can FINALLY see the end in sight. I am about five-six chapters away from being done with writing this book and so I am now ready to start posting a bit more. I'm going to start with posting 3 times a week until I'm done writing. Once I'm done writing, I will start posting everyday until it's all posted.

My question for you guys is what do you want the new posting schedule to be. I was thinking I should keep the Wednesday and Saturday posts and add another day. Maybe Sunday? Or I can completely change the schedule and post three different days more evenly spaced out. Please let me know your preferences

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday will be nice.

obehiD:
s too

@Fazemood many many great questions. I'm actually not going to answer most of them now because they are either answered at the end of this book, or they are spoilers for other marked books. But, Nebud never said it was hunted by them. It said they were coming for it, but it did not say that it was being hunted. The cousins btw are not imps, they are still alive umanis. But that scene, is actually the prologue of white sight the Reckoning, so it's written (it will be written) properly there, from the viewpoint of the green eyed attackers. Nebud's part in it all and some of Nebud's actions in In Between will be explained by the end of this book, but this story really isn't meant to be a part of the marked series, it's Nebud's tale of its life. That's why it tells its offspring that the story it's going to tell is one it has never heard. The questions about what happens to the spectral existence and their immortality, that is not going to be in this book at all, except for maybe a little commentary on it from Nebud at the end. The Kuwor creating the marked is also not covered in this book, it's part of what Nebud tells its offspring it already knows. That story actually comes in the next marked book not in the standard existence (that one will be in the fourth existence). But it's not Nebud's story, so it's not in this book. Also just to clarify, 'undead' is a title given to progenitors. So every uspec that survives the battle in the hatch and gains an offspring, becomes undead. Nebud is already undead because it has an offspring.

I also gave the same explanation to a fellow reader that the term 'undead' refers to a title as done by many human tribes where the monarch is called an undead. I got confused from reading 'the beginning'. Anyway ThankS for the confirmation.