Whew... its been a long journey for me, personally. Ive got about five hundred things to sayprobably more, knowing myselfbut Im not sure where to start or where to finish. So, lets see how this goes. First and most importantly: its here, its done. The final chapter of Elleria and Book 1 is complete and out of the way. Ill admit, I feel like I couldve pushed a bit more or added a few extra touches here and there, but, well... what we want and what life throws at us dont always line up. Recent health issues have hit me like a punch in the face. But hey, its not all doom and gloom. I mentioned this in my last post, but Ill say it again. For you, this means a giant chunk of the story is done and dusted. For me, though, it just means a lot more work ahead. While Im happy and satisfied to have accomplished so much in such a short time, it doesnt mean, Oh, here you go, moving on. Unfortunately, I cant leave certain things in their current state, which means even more work on my plate. Lets talk about The False War DLCyes, that one. By all means, and just to confirm, it will be free. Youll get it with the Elleria update you already own. Its not a massive addition, but its still a story worth telling, exploring events from the past and diving into Eliots background. But thats not all. Ive got a long to-do list and plenty of polishing to take care of. I wish I could say Im completely happy with Elleria and how it turned out, but Id be lying. The truth is... Im not. But Ill work on it. There are parts I loved more than others, and parts I hated more than others. Its been one giant learning experience for me. And, as they say, you cant buy experiencewhich is exactly why its so valuable! From this point onward, you can expect bits and pieces to come and go as I work toward a level of personal satisfaction with this massive chunk of Book 1. I could dive into all the details, but honestly, Id probably end up writing you another book instead of a single post about my plans. That said, if youre part of the Discord, youre likely already in the loop on what Im planning and everything else tied to it. That being said, Im always here and available for any questions, answers, or any kind of inquiries, really. So dont hesitate to speak upI dont bite. (Well, sometimes.) Got suggestions, ideas, wishes, or wants? Just toss them my way. While I cant promise Ill implement everything, that doesnt mean you shouldnt share. Feedback is a developers bread and butterwithout it, weve got nothing. Ive got so much more I want to say, but honestly, for most of you, this post is probably already too long, and youre ready to punch me for writing it. I dont blame youI get it! Nobody likes a wall of text. But hey, sometimes its necessary. Once again, I know this sounds like a repeat of my last post. I know. I know. Im fully aware of the mistakes, the things that couldve been done better, and the things that can be done better. Ill do my best to improve whats within my ability. This whole process has been a massive learning experience for mesomething Ill carry with me into Book 2 of Elleria to make it far better than what Book 1 is. Elleria Book 1 is rough. It has its moments, and it has its downsides. But on a personal levelspeaking only for myselfIm satisfied with it. When I started this, I didnt have any specific intent. For me, it was my storya reflection of my thoughts on our world, my opinions, and my views. I turned it into something meaningful for myself, and then I decided to share it with the world because well, why not? So, despite its flawsflaws that can be improved onIm happy with it. Its not everyones cup of tea, and I respect that. But the important thing is... it doesnt have to be. Its mine. And Ill gladly share this cup with those who want a sip, while respecting those who dont. Whatever the case may be, I hope you enjoy the conclusion of Book 1 and Chapter 5. Its been a long road, and honestly, my car tires are flat, and Im out of fuel. But dont worryIve got a mechanic. Ill see you around sooner than you might think. Once again, dont hesitate to reach out to me on Discord. Im always there and available for chit-chat, questions, or anything in between!