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Lord Raven's Court

Lord Raven's Court

In the year 556 of the Runtallian Calendar, a war broke out in the eastern frontier of the Kingdom of Runtallia between the eastern overlord, Duke Gaverone Walruse of Regalia, and the barbarian chief-thane known as Dariun Drunzelle of the Shiradonii tribe, one of the Four Great Tribes of Norsmund, a nation that borders the Kingdom, deemed to be the land of brutes and savages. As the Duke of Regalia marches with his army to defend the disputed land of Kurlon, the barbarians have taken such an opportune moment to launch another incursion near the eastern border of Regalia near the town of Flendle, with the intention of dividing his army. However, despite accepting the town and the surrounding local lords' territories as lost cause in the war in favor of Kurlon– a newly discovered territory bountiful with veins of iron and other minerals– the Duke tasks his third son, Lord Velmund Walruse, along with his retinue, the Order of the Raven Knights, to fend off the attack. Now faced with the plight of defending the border town against a 5,000-strong Norsmundi army with his few yet skilled knights, along with an ill-equipped and undermanned militia, Lord Velmund has no choice but to fulfill his duty as a noble, relying upon his wits and his few but capable retainers to survive his first battle at the tender age of sixteen summers and winters. Contrary to his timid, youthful, and innocent appearance, however, lies his sly and scheming nature, evident by his fondness of dark magical arts specializing in illusion spells. Nevertheless, he himself has no idea of what he is capable of, and what he is destined to become. Meanwhile, further east at the frontier with Norsmund, a plot hatches to ensnare the Duke within the clutches of his treacherous vassals. Not only his life is threatened by these schemes, but his sons Theo and Varus as well. With this scheme put into motion, the Duke and Velmund's siblings, Varus and Theo, would taste fate's twisted humor, with the former meeting his demise in a blaze of glory amidst the field of battle, and the latter two vanishing in incidents shrouded by mysteries. With the death of the patriarch of Regalia and his heirs' disappearance, the young lord who was initially third in line for the succession of the ducal seat became its temporary occupant. And thus, the tale of him and his court begins… CHAPTER RELEASE: January 1st at 12:00 UTC
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Graeae: 
Land of beauty and nightmares

Graeae: Land of beauty and nightmares

Beyond the Frozen ranges and through the Twin peaks of cruelty, the world of men ends. And this is where the Lord of destitute hibernate. His army of monsters, the destitute, consist of orcs, ogres, goblins and whatever cruel creature one could conjure. They come to the land of men, plunder, murder and take their women as playthings. They take their blood and feed it their lord – feeding him strength. On another part of Deimo, closer to the borders of Deino, lives a boy. He is not like the others around him, for his hair is blonde and his skin is pale. What's more, his father's hair is red and his mother's blue. His name – Osmond Ward. He didn't know nothing of the world, for he was merely seven. He didn't know he had the blood of the spirit of fire and water running through him. He didn't know that his family was banished, for his parents belonged to different castes; they followed different gods, and gods are selfish in their followers. But when the monsters came to his village, and when they killed his mother, he couldn't nothing but watch. His father died on that day, trying to help him escape. When he was taken in by his uncle, he had only thing in his mind; revenge. But for that, he need to see the world and learn. A world of Divine artifacts and chants. A world of elemental spirits and strange energies. A world of elves, the followers of light; dwarves, the followers of metal and rock; lizard men, the follower of sands, and demi-humans, the followers of lightning. A land of beasts and monsters. The land of Graeae, a land of beauty and nightmares. Additional tags: #dark #grimdark #darkfantasy #revenge #elves #dwarves #asofai #tolkien #gore #adult
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Prince of Nightmares: Banished to Hell With a System

Prince of Nightmares: Banished to Hell With a System

After being cast to the depths of hell just for being born 'wrong,' Lokus was beaten down and trampled upon in its unforgiving lands, where power was everything. And for someone with no power like him? He was stuck at the bottom of the food chain. But his heart burned with a vengeance and a desire to show the world just how big of a mistake it had made in pushing him aside, to make those who had cast him down regret that they had ever looked down upon him. Amidst his suffering, the Phantom Monarch System answered his call for vengeance. Now armed with the opportunity to tear down those who stood above him, he begins his ascent to the top of the world, to cast down the ones who have thrown him away and make them rue the day they had ever thought themselves his betters. His so-called parents? He would show them what it meant to be worthless. The man who had banished him? Lokus would crush him under a torrent of ice. Those who had shunned him, scorned him, hated him? He would repay their hatred back tenfold. During his crusade, the words of a prophecy loom to his back all the while, its words haunting and its fulfillment fast approaching. "Dread thrice-shunned's rise heralds death. Broken kingdoms, shattered bonds, Reducing the waning light to but a distant whisper. Under sin, the daughter births a kindred spirit Tolling the war of void and stars for power nearest. Sinful winter shall clash with righteous sand, Inching towards an eclipse. Death heralds the end, the end heralds the beyond." ........ Readers will learn about the world as Lokus does. However, if you have questions and I deem them okay to answer without spoiling anything, I'll be more than happy to reply. Otherwise, you'll have to wait for Lokus to learn about them. The power system is inspired by both cultivation novels and rpgs, and the world itself by several fantasy books I loved growing up. If you like gritty scenes, systems, no harems, and struggles between good and evil, this might be the story for you.
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Which court is the court of the court?
1 answer
2024-12-19 17:03
The court referred to the courtyard in front of the steps.
The court and the court
1 answer
2024-12-17 23:09
The court was a synonym for the imperial court.
The court is still the court
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2025-01-04 19:53
The imperial court and the imperial court had the same meaning. There was no difference. Court was a wrong way of writing, but the correct way of writing was imperial court. The imperial court referred to the place where the ancient monarch dealt with political affairs. It was a central governing body headed by the monarch. Therefore, the correct way to write it was the Imperial Court.
How to write the court of the court
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2024-12-19 21:03
The word "court" could be written as "court".
What is the story of Little Nightmares 1?
1 answer
2024-12-08 17:25
The story of Little Nightmares 1 is centered around Six. She finds herself in The Maw, which is a place of horror. The Guests on The Maw are not just normal people but rather these huge, gluttonous beings. The Janitor is always lurking around, his long arms reaching out to grab Six. Then there are the Chefs who add to the danger. Six's main goal is to get out of this place alive. Along the way, she discovers secrets about The Maw and has to overcome numerous obstacles that are as much psychological as they are physical.
What is the story of Little Nightmares 2?
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2024-11-18 15:05
The story of Little Nightmares 2 is about Mono and Six. They journey through a very strange and often terrifying world. They face many grotesque and dangerous enemies. Mono has to help Six throughout their adventure.
What is the story of Little Nightmares 1 and 2?
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2024-11-08 02:05
In Little Nightmares 1, the story follows Six as she tries to escape The Maw, a very creepy place full of grotesque creatures. She has to deal with the Janitor, the Twin Chefs, and the Lady. In Little Nightmares 2, Mono is the main character. He meets Six and they go on a journey through a world filled with threats like the Hunter. The two stories are connected, showing a dark and disturbing world where the children have to struggle to survive against these nightmarish adults.
What is the story of Little Nightmares?
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2024-11-01 20:58
The story of Little Nightmares is set in a very strange and dark world. It mainly follows the journey of a little girl named Six. She has to navigate through a world full of grotesque and terrifying creatures. The environment is filled with various threats and challenges. For example, there are long - armed janitors who try to catch her. The game creates a sense of dread and unease as Six tries to escape this nightmarish place.
What are the stories of Little Nightmares 1 and 2?
2 answers
2024-10-17 18:14
Little Nightmares 1 follows a small child trapped in a creepy world full of monstrous figures. In Little Nightmares 2, you play as a new character teamed up with the protagonist from the first game to face new horrors.
What is the story of Little Nightmares?
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2024-10-17 15:40
Little Nightmares is a horror-themed game where you follow a small child's terrifying journey through a creepy world filled with monstrous creatures and mysterious puzzles.
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