Canardia City
That day, the citizens of Canardia witnessed their first fire of the year. It struck before the traditional height of summer, heralding the arrival of an unusually dry season that would bring the dreaded fire season. Such weather occurred randomly, every six to twelve years. Its arrival was often followed by a period of stagnation and unease. Fields ...
2025-02-18 11:34:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
The two had just returned to the castle under heavy escort, as the SAR deemed the situation precarious. People lined the streets, their panic driven more by blind fear than actual danger. Though the worst had seemingly been prevented, news of their effective firefighting efforts had been drowned out by the hysteria gripping the Canardia populace.
Recogn...
2025-02-14 02:49:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Canardia, Northern Side
Despite the real fire threat every summer, firefighting efforts remained basic, crude, and rarely appreciated. In many Midlandian cities, being a firefighter was not even considered a profession. Most relied on city guards and the general populace to combat blazes. Municipalities allocated minimal resources to fire prevention, typically s...
2025-02-11 12:49:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Farkas
Evening settled over the banks of the Midlandia River, just outside Ploiesta. Thousands of weary recruits, fresh from training, marched toward their camp, hunger gnawing at them. Unbeknownst to them, a group of riders had just arrived bearing instructions from Canardia for a special meal: pasta. It was the dry provision they had carried all the way from Kor...
2025-02-07 01:55:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Canardia Castle
The sun was almost setting when Lansius, still brooding from his conversation with Valerie, entered the Great Hall. There, the mage parted, choosing to dine privately with Mother Arryn and Tanya. Inside the vast and ornate hall, Lansius saw Audrey waiting for him with a gentle, pleased smile, indicating that today's food selection was entirely to her ...
2025-02-04 03:27:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Brigandia
After two lengthy sessions of war simulations that finally met his satisfaction, the Second Prince retreated to his hideout. The morning air was cool and soothing as he rode in an inconspicuous carriage to an opulent estate not far from the market district. Behind its tall walls, Centurian-style gardens flourished, meticulously arranged with white sands,...
2025-01-31 09:05:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Inside the Council Chamber, the post-midday sunlight streamed through tall, narrow windows, casting warm golden hues over the polished wood of the council table where Lansius sat. Tension ran high as he had just confirmed that their old enemy had returned with a vengeance. Despite their precautions and a good network of spies, they had been blindsided by t...
2025-01-28 05:17:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Riverstead Forest
The thunderous roar of the culverin shattered the forest's tranquility, its devastating single shot marking the sta...
2025-01-24 11:00:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Picture Image: Entrée de Jeanne d'Arc à Orléans. Jean-Jacques Scherrer, 1887.
This is just a condensed reply to the comments, but I think others might find it useful. 😅
You can treat this like a bonus chapter or you can skip to the Next Chapter 2025-01-24 02:58:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Bonus Chapter. Only read if you're curious about culverin. 👋😊
Treat this as an extra. We will not feature this type of kingdom-building, as, unlike other MCs, Lansius is fully aware of the dangers of an arms race.
First of all, th...
2025-01-22 01:05:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Canardia
After a leisurely ride, Lansius and Tanya returned to the castle just as the setting sun bathed its walls in a warm amber glow. They took time to clean up before supper. Lansius chose the quiet seclusion of the Grand Chamber on the upper floor, where the family could dine in privacy. Meanwhile, Sir Omin presided over the lively supper for the staff and ...
2025-01-21 06:52:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
The stiffness in his neck and the clammy dampness beneath his doublet dragged Lansius awake. He shifted, his back aching from the padded chair where he’d slept. The study wasn’t particularly hot, but how he slept was likely the cause of his sweatiness. Blinking away the haze of sleep, he noticed a blonde girl in a blue dress sitting in his study. "Tanya?"...
2025-01-17 06:14:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Sir Morton
Krakusa was one of the large cities that had fallen into the Lord Shogun's hands. It lacked strategic importance and, as such, didn’t warrant its own garrison. Still, it was one of the oldest cities in Central Midlandia and retained significant economic importance. However, its records and tax revenues resembled a moderately sized city.
This di...
2025-01-14 02:29:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Arvena
Sir Justin received reports from his men. The situation had developed rapidly. The Crown Prince had made his move, and more mounted scouts had been spotted on the outskirts of the forest. The enemy had likely discovered Lord Arte's hideout in a village beyond the forest and was planning where to make their assault.
But so had their own scouts, who h...
2025-01-10 13:34:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Arvena
Sir Justin, the knight, mercenary, horse dealer, and occasional smuggler approached the mule cart with a guardsman at his side. He walked with a relaxed gait and a carefree, wandering tune on his lips, unfazed by the commotion. The troops straightened as he arrived.
He eyed the Eastern Kingdom trio before turning to the guardsman. "Assemble a counter ...
2025-01-07 09:24:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Nicopola
An airship commandeered by Angelo had brought Ella to visit Kapua. Avery had told her it was still dangerous, but the red-haired girl had learned how to convince her old grandfather through sweet letters. He was busy yet equally yearning for her company and thus consented.
Old Avery had worked tirelessly to restore his new Nicopola domain to working or...
2025-01-02 13:09:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Midlandia
The week-long festivities continued in full swing. The daring SAR and half-breed attack that captured Reginald had captivated everyone’s imagination, becoming the centerpiece of celebration and storytelling.
Behind closed doors, Lord Lansius, as agreed, took control of Ornietia’s administration after Sir Stan's confidant delivered a letter or...
2024-12-27 13:33:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
A rising commotion spread through the camp as the two airships drew closer. The captured people, inside and out on the field, erupted into panicked murmurs and frantic whispers, their voices trembling with disbelief. Wide-eyed gazes locked onto the sky, where two black, gargantuan shapes seemed to materialize from nowhere, emerging ominously through the cloud...
2024-12-24 11:32:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
The meeting with Belgutei concluded after Lansius entrusted him with a sealed wooden box and a letter to be delivered to Calub in Korelia. The delivery was of such high priority that Belgutei assigned no fewer than two hundred riders to guard it, and they rode out immediately without delay.
Inside the box were three muskets, meant to be disassemble...
2024-12-20 12:18:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Morning arrived at Lansius' tent, its rays casting an orange glow on the canvas roof. After debating whether it was worth getting up to solve the world’s problems or indulging in another hour of sleep, he dragged himself to the water basin to wash. There, he sighed loudly, feeling tired. After the victory and reuniting with his family, his subconscious...
2024-12-17 08:51:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Clementine
The fire crackled softly, its warmth battling the chill of the night wind that whipped through the camp. Canvas tents flapped noisily in the breeze. Clementine, wrapped in her wool cloak, sat huddled near the flames. She had finished her bread and gruel and lingered by the fire. For some reason, while the guards had tied her hands again, they hadn’t...
2024-12-14 08:46:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Eclipse Castle, Lubina City
A young squire walked briskly inside the lavish corridors lit by gemstones emitting a soft white glow, his bright doublet tailored for tonight's gala fluttering with each step. The air carried the faint aroma of spiced wine and sweet ale, remnants of the ongoing festivities. Echoes of lively conversation, laughter, and the distant strains ...
2024-12-13 13:58:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Waiting inside his command tent, Lansius leaned forward over the table, his hands forming a triangle—thumbs resting under his chin, fingers pressed lightly against his lips. The table, unusually bare, was cleared of the usual maps and scrolls. Only a honey jar, a silver jug of water, and a package of salt remained, untouched. His gaze shifted toward the day...
2024-12-10 00:58:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Sir Stan’s entrance into the command tent, carrying a blonde woman wrapped in a blanket in his arms, startled Lansius and Audrey. Behind him, Francisca and Sir Harold watched closely, likely sensing something urgent was happening.
"She’s awake?" Lansius asked, his gaze fixed on Sir Stan, who wore a nervous grin while cradling a pale blonde woman ...
2024-12-06 11:46:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
The morning breeze brushed against the command tent’s weathered canvas walls, giving it a pleasant, airy, and cool interior. Yet, the atmosphere inside was tense as Lansius’ staff wrestled with the unanswered question: why had their lord refused to besiege Lubina and instead ordered a withdrawal?
Finally, Sir Michael, the charming one-eyed kni...
2024-12-03 12:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
New Midlandia Army Camp
The three Saint Candidates sat together inside their large, lavish tent, murmuring nighttime prayers dedicated to the Living Saint. In their prayers, they honored her who had come to show another path to the Ancient's paradise. The scent of incense lingered, strong despite having burned out moments ago.
Earlier, they had sent ...
2024-11-29 02:26:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Only Open This List if you have read Book 4 - Umberland Arc! If you don't know who is Lord Beatrix or Lord Avery, do not use this List.
Old List with Picture: Horizon Character Gallery
I intentionally keep information to bare minimum to avoid spoiler.
Lord Lansius, Earth-born, The Black Baron of Korelia
Lady Audrey, C...
2024-11-26 18:32:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Western Barricades
The white burning sands gas had dissipated, leaving only thin trails of a choking, acrid stench. Its absence acted like a signal. The fanatics, led by one of Andras' brothers, launched a renewed assault on the western entrance. With a furious push, they forced the barricades aside, widening the gap. A wave of righteous fury surged throug...
2024-11-26 13:45:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Lansius kept his gaze fixed on the western part of the camp. Despite the relentless assault, they had withstood the first wave, and the situation remained under control. The combination of ditches, cheval de frise barricades, and barbed wire was proving its strength.
Deep down, Lansius pitied the fanatics who fought against the coiled barbed wire ...
2024-11-22 12:41:17 +0000 UTC View Post
The Shogun's Camp
“Man the walls!” Captain Dietrich’s voice cut through the clamor as men-at-arms and volunteers scrambled to their posts. The palisade groaned under the weight of the defenders pressing against it, their jagged silhouettes stark against the fiery sky. Beyond the horizon, the enemy’s torches flickered like a restless sea, growing brighte...
2024-11-19 08:56:54 +0000 UTC View Post