We made it, dear readers. We have reached the end of Volume 4! It has been a long, rewarding journey that has brought together heroes from across the many parallel existences of the multiverse. It is an exciting time here at the PRL and even though we have reached this end, it turns out that it is just the beginning. 2025 promises to be a truly epic year for the PRL Serials, so keep your eye on the new website. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll wrap it up. Enjoy the last issue of Volume 4! And from our family here at the PRL Serials to yours, happy holidays!
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This week:
Node 5 Prime 5
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Maxx has been the protector of Bludon since the day he was manufactured on Fumarole. Now he believes that he has failed his home world, and he will stop at nothing to do the only thing that makes sense to him now. Maxx the Superguardian will kill death.
Show of Hands (Âmuk 1st Tel.): “When they arrived, Owuo was there and before anyone could do anything, Maxx attacked him with all of his might. There were flashes of the yellow energy of the Superconsciousness and everyone there threw up shields for protection. When the dust settled, Maxx held Owuo by the neck.”
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Zacchaeus is living his best life at the Mmoatia mound in the forests of Agê’s disc. He has reconnected with his old friend, Coffey, and today he learns that he has family across the multiverse.
Stealth Mode (The Deft Hands of Zacchaeus 1st Tel.): “I been to Monroe, North Carolina before,” Zacchaeus says to the Supreme Mmoatia, Ariel, who is tall with brown skin slightly lighter than Coffey’s, but they both have the same black wings that impresses Zacchaeus. They also wear matching tunic skirts. “I played a poker tournament there, at my great uncle’s house right off the highway near that fish restaurant.”
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See how Ariel’s uncle gave his life to help her seal away the Owuo-contaminated house. He is happy to do what he can to make life better for the world his family inhabits.
Multiversal Family Tree : ““I need you to come with me to hide this house. Death marked it and it’s leaking curses. Sene taught me the formations, but I don’t really know what to expect. I need someone to watch my back, and no one will come with me because Death is involved or they’re busy with other things. Is your mom busy?””
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Node 5 Prime 5 Outer Spacetime
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Maria is the Transverse, and she is back in lower spacetime. She reunites with Issac and even though she has bad news about the multiverse, she has very good new about her ability to traverse it.
Let Her Cook (Wazad of Outer-Spacetime 1st Tel): “When Maria lands on Bludon, she is in front of the Guardians’ Dormitory on Fumarole. She walks in, eager to see familiar faces, and she is surprised by how things have changed inside, like the Guardians had hired an interior decorator to liven up the place. “
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Node 5 The Fonlands
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Lêgba reconvenes his Smiting loving siblings, but not to face the Deck of Impending Doom. Before they do that, Lêgba wants to show them that there are heroes who can resist the Pito.
Noid (Finding Lêgba 1st Tel.): ““I think they are on the way,” Lêgba says. “I have some news before we sit down to the game. News that should drastically improve our chances. I was in the Smiting Chamber and it turns out Yana and Owuo are aware of the Pito, the warrior from the Doom Deck, and they have been successfully holding them off. There are beings that can best the Pito.””
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Brad Jordan is disappointed by the reality that he has to learn to wield magic in order to leave Deads’ Town. But his friend Baity has a new friend to introduce him to. Enter, Baron Samedi.
Deads’ Town (The Deft Hands of Zacchaeus Mini-Tel): ““I learned Death Magic here,” Baity said. “It can’t be too hard if I can do it. I didn’t even believe in magic before I came here. Magic to me was the buzz from palm wine. But now I can cast with the best of them. I will introduce you to my teacher if you like.””
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It’s the PRL Serials Volume 4! More exciting than a game of Smiting between two Vodun! Just you wait for that four Vodun game, it’ll blow your mind.
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