Student Magazine at Wilfrid Laurier University

Articles by Emmanuel Xerx Javier

Beholder XVIII

Beholder XVIII

“They say Neuro Octavius is unbeatable. He’s…


Beholder XVII

Beholder XVII

“I’m just worried about your future is all.” “What is there to worry about?” “There are less then…


Beholder XVI

Beholder XVI

A deep cave was discovered recently. Inside it was an enormous…


Beholder XV

Beholder XV

Dawn has arrived. It is time to open the borders of Sanctuary, the city of light. You ever…


Beholder XIV

Beholder XIV

“Catch the imp! It’s getting away!” “Heh heh heh… I’m free!”


Beholder XIII

Beholder XIII

“You have fought bravely, child of heaven. Bring your spirit to me so that I may share words with…


Behloder XII

Behloder XII

“He wishes to marry me, father…”


Beholder XI

Beholder XI

“I came as soon as I could…but I truly hope I’m not…


Beholder X

Beholder X

Sovereign Supreme, my lord, the taxes are collected and your coffers continue to overflow…


Beholder IX

Beholder IX

And finally, with the sands from a brass hourglass, I summon you, Ifrit, by your true name…


Beholder VIII

Beholder VIII

I seek the gray oracle. Weeks I’ve journeyed. I’ve slept twice upon these steps alone…


Beholder VII

Beholder VII

Today, my only son was found murdered for being a necromancer’s child. “Respecting mortality…


Beholder VI

Beholder VI

In a distant land, a dryad weeps for her sister, lost to a careless man-made fire that destroyed her binding tree.


Beholder V

Beholder V

“Your fortitude is commendable. You are not a creature of this land. Which fiend is your master?”


Beholder IV

Beholder IV

“You come to sing to me. Make my heart race with desire. You are a goddess of the sea. Why do you waste time with this mortal man?”


Beholder III

Beholder III

Tavern tales speak of a legendary tree. Some claim it is but a husk of its once-living majestic form.


Beholder II

Beholder II

“Give us another set, will ya? Perhaps a private show? Just you and me?”


Beholder I

Beholder I

“Do you know why you’re afraid? You’re afraid of losing the knowledge you gained in life…