Volume 2 - Beta Version Release

NOTE: THE SECOND VOLUME WILL BE SPLIT INTO TWO VOLUMES LATER ON

Volume 2 has finally been completed.... *^*

Link to volume 1 - Here

Link to volume 2-Here

The only real notable change is that I changed the way Yuki's attacks were named~

Note: I will be going through and editing the second volume again once my exams are done, so the phrasing, battle scenes, etc will be done better later on.

Feel free to leave both positive and negative comments.

Another Update

Just posting to let everyone know I'm not dead.

I'm currently editing volume 2. I will post the entire volume in beta once it is completed

Re-edit + Status

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xj43cz8a8l15j86

Another edit of volume 1

most of the stuff is now fixed

volume 2 progress

chapters 2/6 completed
0% editing so far

Second Volume Started!

UPDATE:

Prologue completed
Chapter 1 completed
Chapter 2 half completed

Good evening everyone,

I have started on the second volume of the series!

This volume will incorporate a few additions to the cast, and more information about the characters and their  struggles. Of course, there will also be a little bit of ero, accompanied by tonnes of cuteness!

Also, I've asked to have this series posted on Baka-Tsuki as well. We shall see how that goes.

I will now continue to work on the prologue and first chapter!

Volume 1 Beta Version Released

Hi everyone,

There have been a lot of changes. Some characters have been removed, and many battle scenes have been rewritten. Characters are now much more consistent in terms of what they call each other, as well as their personalities (except for the ones that are supposed to be erratic).

There is also a new cover!

You can find the download link for the volume either below or by going to the volume one page, which you can find on the right.

Volume 1 Download (beta version)

Please enjoy and feel free to leave any comments.

Status

Fifth chapter and epilogue completed!

However, they will not be posted until the first volume is completed edited, etc.

All battle scenes in chapter 4 and 5 Rewritten


Lots of stuff renamed. Some characters removed.

I will keep the status below up to date.

Volume 1 Editing
Set up - 100%
My editing: 100%

Editors' Editing: 3%
I've only really given them the new prologue (which is incredibly short)








I will be releasing a "beta" version once i'm done my editing, and a "final" version once the editors have looked over everything 




P.S.


Still accepting editors

Fourth Chapter

Here it is everyone, please enjoy!

It is split into three parts for ease of reading.

Seal 4 見捨てられた獣 [The Forsaken Beast]

Seal 4 見捨てられた獣 [The Forsaken Beast] ~Interlude~

Seal 4 見捨てられた獣 [The Forsaken Beast] ~ Part 2

In other news, the art is being done at the same time, and great progress is being made! *_*

Feel free to comment, or apply for an editors position,

Ao

Mistake in third chapter

Today I realized I left out a very important detail in the third chapter around the part where the angel appears.

I have now updated and fixed it.

Fourth chapter status

Part 1

Writing: 100%

Editing 80%

Interlude

Writing 100%
Editing 60%

Part 2

Writing 100%
Editing 0%

Fifth Chapter Status


Writing 0.01% <--- started first line

Third Chapter - Released!

Hi everyone,

After two long weeks of work, and squeezing my writing/editing in between it, I finally completed the third chapter! 

The total word count is approximately 8000.

Note: Even though its media fire, you don't actually have to download the file. It can be read online.


Seal 3 天使の王子 [The Angelic Prince] - Media Fire


Enjoy,

Ao

Updates and Status

Current Status

Third chapter - 100% writing completed
Initial Edit - 95% completed - will finish after I sleep

I will post this when the initial edit is complete. Below is a whole bunch of notes for individuals who have already read the first two (not fully edited) chapters, as well as an anticipated release schedule.

Current list of changes

Chapter 1 -> Yuki's knowledge of Mashiro's weapon changes slightly
Jigen souru -> "Tamashii no Jigen"
Slight dialogue changes throughout
Slight change in chapter 2 regarding the principal of the acadamy, and the description thereof
All cases of magical energy -> "Mana"
Chapter names altered and translated

List of changes to come
- mostly art
-will modify character speaking manners to make them more easily identifiable

Anticipated Schedule

Biweekly Chapter Releases after a one week break (because of work!! D:)

A completed first volume in July - August

A completed first volume WITH illustrations - August.

Large update.

The prologue's on-line text version has been posted, and is essentially finalized.

The first and second chapters will have their PDF previews posted this week! The total word count at the moment amounts to approximately 19,000 between these two chapters. An online text version will be posted when edits have become final.

Please note that those who read an older version of the first chapter may not understand certain aspects due to large changes in the script, with abilities and such included. The general plot however, has remained unchanged.


Prologue (MediaFire)


Seal 1 姫と巫女(♂) [The Princess and the Shrine Maiden(♂)] - MediaFire

Seal 2 魔王の涙 [Tears of a Demon Lord] - Media Fire

Any word (or phrase/idea) with an asterisk (*) after it has a brief explanation in the definitions section. Also note titles may be different from what is in the chapter. The above titles will be final.

Happy reading,

Ao

P.S. Still looking for editors

Redone!

Hi guys, this is the latest status update!

We, the staff, have decided to rewrite everything in first person, while adding some additional content along the way. The first chapter has been redone in this new style, and s being edited.

It will be available shortly!

The second chapter should be done soon as well! Accompanying the second chapter will be a list of Japanese honorifics and terms for those of you who do not understand them. The on-line versions will also be released soon.

Look forward to it,

Ao

Hiatus - Over!

My exam season is now over, and will be over for the editor shortly.

Expect us to get back into action, and keep pumping out new material!

Please note that at least a basic level of understanding of Japanese honorifics and culture are required to fully understand this work. A page dedicated to this will be posted later on.

Chapter 1 Cover~

Chapter 1 cover art is basically done~

Here's a little peak

The portrayed characters are Yuki and Mashiro respectively.

Update

By request, a quick summary will be written shortly, and everything will be put in online text format both sooner and faster.

Current progress on Ch. 2 is 25%

Chapter 1 Release

Here it is~

http://www.mediafire.com/?045ogdc7eixegoh

Feel free to leave comments as well as any mistakes/odd things that you find~ Please also spread this if you enjoy it!

Also, the random section was added, and can be found along the right side.

Thanks everyone,

Ao

Update!

The first chapter has been completely edited and begun undergoing final touches and revisions. It will definitely be released - at least in PDF format, within a week.

There are also plans to start posting everything in just text as well as the PDF uploads.

Enjoy~

Update 2012/02/14

Chapter 2 writing - up to 20% (sorry, been slacking)

Editor - ignoring me "orz

Prologue, Projected Writing Schedule, Chapter Names, etc

Hi Everyone,


I'm here to supply some updates on the status of everything! First of all, I would like to say that the prologue has been completed, and can be downloaded below. It will open in a new window.


Download Prologue (MediaFire)


Note: The prologue is written in a more westernised style than the rest of the novel.


Projected Volume Name and Chapter Names


Lucifer Seal - Volume 1: Duet


Art - Cover page rough version done, colour version in progress.
Prologue -> Completed, now on the website.
Seal 1 - Fated Encounter of the Shrine Maiden(♂) - 77% edited. Final Touches 0%.
Seal 2 - Doors of Regret - Writing 15% done
Seal 3 - Ancestral Fox - Concept and base storyline completed
Seal 4 - Of Angels and Devils - Same as above
Epilogue - The End of the Beginning - Same as above


Note that the chapters may become divided into part I, II, etc


The estimated length of the first volume is 45,000 words.


Please expect a chapter every month! In the case of the first chapter, it should take no less than another week or two~.


Thanks~


- Ao

Alpha Version

The alpha version of chapter 1 was distributed to some selected readers today.

I am still distributing this to those who would like a copy. Note that some of the dialogue is not perfect and there are many grammatical errors. 

After they're done, it will be edited according to responses, please expect the full first chapter soon!

First Chapter - Second Draft and Cover Art Done!

Hi everyone who actually visits this blog,

So today is just another progress update. I managed to complete a second draft of the first chapter, it adds up to just a bit over 9000 words! The editor (and artist) happens to have some time this weekend because she cancelled her weekend revision classes. Though, I think she probably did so to finish school work, I'll pester her to get this chapter edited.

In other good news, she managed to finish the cover art today! And on the bad side? Her scanner isn't compatible with her computer....

Oh well, see you all next time!

First Chapter - Rough Draft Completed

All is the title says, the first draft for the first chapter, and the prologue have been completed. My editor is a bit busy with all her school work at the moment (she's only an editor as a side), so expect the release to take a while. In the mean time, I'll be fixing things up myself, adding things and working on a second draft in general.

So far, the word count for the first chapter + prologue adds up to ~7500

Note that everything would likely be posted in PDF form. Adobe reader can be downloaded for free here.

Lucifer Seal Light Novel Project Started!

Hi everyone, its a pleasure to introduce myself as Ao. As the title states, I will be writing an original light novel here, by the name of Lucifer Seal. As it is a light novel, it will go by the Japanese style (and I hope that it will have such a translation eventually).

The prologue is already completely written and edited by my editor, but, it will not be posted until the first chapter has been completed.

So, stick around, check back every once in a while and enjoy.