Caine
As the discussion between the lord and the guildsmen continued, Caine, the mason guild representative, grew weary. Several times he had resorted to wiping the sweat from his forehead, though he was merely standing and listening in a cool, well-ventilated hall. The mental effort of processing the Lord's offer proved quite taxing.
The other guildsmen far...
2024-08-13 10:15:21 +0000 UTC View PostChapters for book 2 will only last until Thursday 15th of August. After that date, I must take down the chapter.
Book 2 is chapter 38 to 83
To buy some time, I'll delete 10 earliest chapters a day starting from Thursday, 15th August
If you find hard to read chapter, let me know. Sometimes Patreon chapters are rough because I typed it fresh and lacked a final edit. I can try to locate a better version, just let...
2024-08-11 12:03:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Lowlandia
It was a beautiful spring, with a slight persistent chill lingering in the air and blooming wildflowers in the pastures all over Lowlandia. Hundreds lined the roads to Korelia from the East and the West, many experiencing this journey for the first time. Despite the hardship of crossing the great plains, they were captivated by the convenience of resting...
2024-08-10 05:50:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Inside the spacious hall of the Great Keep, the three lords were discussing the issue with the guilds' power when the Lion of Lowlandia crossed his arms, muttering, "Still, I think I'm missing something. Do you think there's a clear risk that they will try to antagonize us? I mean, united as we are now, we're a pretty powerful alliance."
Lansiu...
2024-08-06 13:35:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Eastern Mansion
Lansius invited Ingrid into the renovated corridor used for training. There, Margo had prepared and lit seven candles on a table. The candles burned brightly, some made of tallow and others of more expensive beeswax. Meanwhile, Audrey stood a good ten steps away from the table and its lit candles.
Ingrid stood at attention, doubt clouding he...
2024-08-02 11:43:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia
The airship's first flight of the year became a spectacle in Korelia. The vessel, which had slipped through the night on its arrival last season, was now revealed in all its glory under the morning sun. Its majestic form, sleek and unburdened by ornaments, resembled the tip of a spear soaring across the blue sky. The ivory skin of the airship gleam...
2024-07-30 13:42:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia, Eastern Mansion
In the midst of winter, six castle staff and two carpenters, who had braved the snowfall, were busy dismantling the old bed in the master chamber. Lansius observed that most beds in this era were made from solid wood, equipped with canopies, and often adorned with heavy draperies. These beds were heavy and typically permanent fixtu...
2024-07-27 04:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Elven Calendar 4426 arrived on the wings of change, sweeping across the conflict-torn lands of the Imperium. Amidst the frost and persistent echoes of last yearβs conflicts, the life of the Imperium still pulsedβalbeit weakly and strained. Meanwhile, the ruling powers continued to deny the realm's fragile existence.
In the north, Gottfried, newly crowned...
2024-07-23 09:11:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
When developing an object, it was best to consult its users, who had extensive experience with it. Following this logic, Farkas gathered information from the crossbowmen in the Nicopolan ranks loyal to House Lansius. Although they had imported arbalests and cranequins from Midlandia, featuring the latest designs, Lansius was still contemplating further ...
2024-07-19 18:19:36 +0000 UTC View Post
East Tiberia, Besieged City, Knight-Commander, Bald Eagle
The mortal struggle on the battlements raged on with sharp cries and mounting casualties, gradually cornering Bald Eagle and his men in several sections. Despite the relentless punishment from newly arrived crossbow fire, they refused to throw down their weapons.
Defiant as they were, it seemed only a ma...
2024-07-16 11:13:05 +0000 UTC View Post
East Tiberia, Besieged City, The Aggressor's Side
As the morning sun climbed higher, it bore silent witness to the brutal scene unfolding below. Hundreds of hardened Inglesians, leading reluctant but coerced Arvenians, launched their assault on the besieged city. The air quickly thickened with the stench of blood and guts.
The clamor of metal against stone e...
2024-07-12 12:00:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Tiberia
As night settled over the large encampment, the rich glow of lanterns illuminated the inside of a large tent. There, the usual sternness of military life was all but dispelled. Every evening, the soldiers gathered around a makeshift stage where two young squires performed an exaggerated reenactment of their king's first, famously unsuccessful attem...
2024-07-09 16:07:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Midlandia
A thick scent of incense permeated the chamber, an exotic aroma derived from precious agarwood known for its therapeutic qualities. Without being overwhelming, the rich scent soothed nerves and eased anxiety for both the host and the lone guest. This was a meeting of great importance, where issues that couldn't be resolved through letters were disc...
2024-07-06 05:46:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia
Lansius' visit to Sterling's new house in the established part of the city, and his meeting with Claire, who had just returned from teaching at the orphanage, reminded him of how much he missed his family. He couldn't help but wonder about Tanya, Mark, and Mother Arryn's current situation.
Naturally, even as he visited the newlyweds' house, his mind dri...
2024-07-02 16:46:12 +0000 UTC View Post
East Tiberia
As the last of autumn cast its vibrant hues of yellow and red over the landscape, the area around the Capital bore the scars of war rather than the beauty of the season. The battle for the Imperium's survival had raged relentlessly, and an end was nowhere in sight. The front lines shifted almost daily, marked by the changing control of towns and villages...
2024-06-27 13:33:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
Although Lansius had arrived in Korelia two years ago, his mindset was still largely influenced by the perspectives of his own time. There were many things he didn't bother to question, including the carnivores that prowled outside the city limits.
As an avid reader, he encountered texts that mentioned wolves, wild dogs, and other large carnivores...
2024-06-23 18:31:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Eastern Mansion
Following the advice of physicians, the old nanny, and maids, Audrey stayed in the Eastern Mansion due to the early stages of her pregnancy. Normally, she would join Lansius at the council meetings, but the castle's many stairs posed a potential risk.
However, Audrey was not merely resting; she actively embraced her role as the matriar...
2024-06-18 13:43:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius
The next day, Lansius, as the Lord of the city, entered his castle after a long while to hold court. The castle staff eagerly and warmly welcomed him and Audrey. Many were known to them, but there were also several new faces.
As they took their seats, the court session naturally commenced.
Sir Michael was the first to step forward, escor...
2024-06-14 13:20:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Korimor
Holding on to his wooden crutch, Sir Hugo watched the somewhat formal yet awkward procession as the Lord and Lady departed. A routine had yet to be established for this novel method of transport, and the airship was evidently slow to take offβprobably because its coachman-pilot thought the ceremony would take some time to finish. Yet, the Lord and...
2024-06-11 12:43:51 +0000 UTC View Post
West Tiberia, Capital, Beneath the Lake
The funeral of the Ageless One was not a grand event, but a solemn one. It was meticulous, yet far removed from the opulence typically associated with the leaders of the Imperium. There was no intricate burial, yet one could say that the entire underground world served as his mausoleum.
The Third Emperor of the Third Impe...
2024-06-07 08:44:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Korimor
Over the following week, Lansius personally inspected the guano cave and commissioned wooden ladders for several sections. He also ordered the construction of several resting spots adjacent to the ladders, each equipped with a water reservoir for easier cleaning.
He also arranged for a supply of working gloves and established a rule to provid...
2024-06-04 06:29:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Great Plains of Lowlandia, the Previous Night
The three carts moved slowly through the night; their journey was bumpy as they could only rely on the horses' instincts and the faint glow of the stars. Without a lantern, it was hard to see, but they continued in darkness to hide from the mercenaries they no longer wished to employ.
"Do you hear anything?" aske...
2024-05-31 12:28:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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Iβm really sorry for not updating yesterday, but I've contracted some nasty COVID-like stuff and will need 1-2 days to recuperate. Last night was particularly crazy with severe fever and sweating.
I apologize for this inconvenience and hope you can be patient with the updates.<...
2024-05-29 09:27:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Korimor
Morning came with a heavy weight on the townsfolk's minds. With winter only a few short months away, the row of burned storehouses was particularly concerning. Even without understanding economics, they knew the price of goods would rise. Since they had not enjoyed a good harvest, many were sullen about the situation.
Since dawn, the Lord's men had been...
2024-05-24 11:53:56 +0000 UTC View PostThis is old Landing Page. Check the New Horizon of War Landing Page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/horizon-of-war-115844289
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2024-05-21 13:57:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Great Plains of Lowlandia
The airship, cavalry, and nomads continued to ride unopposed across the Great Plains. Without the heat of the sun, it was a pleasant journey for both humans and beasts. More importantly, at night the horseflies were inactive, which was a huge relief as they often became abundant around the height of fall.
For the nomads, the return of ...
2024-05-21 13:43:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Ingrid had arrived at the Hill Fort along with the rear guard and the supply train. Although she had met Angelo and reacquainted with the mage who was her junior, she declined his offer to board the airship. Ingrid feigned her distrust of the vessel, but in reality, it was because of her new role as the Lady of Korelia's confidant.
She was no longer solely ...
2024-05-17 13:16:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Lansius' black hair fluttered against the wind and he clutched his cloak tighter as the airship flew south. The scenery below was dazzlingβa dark green forest spread to the west, while mountainous terrain stretched to the east.
Angelo piloted the ivory-colored airship from the front. Behind him stood Sir Harold, who remained standing due to the lack of spa...
2024-05-14 13:22:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Mountain Pass
So much had happened in the last week that time flew by for Ingrid. It was hard for her to fathom seeing so much when all she had expected was to be a mentor and educator. While she anticipated witnessing a siege, she never expected to face a half-beast attack, observe diplomacy with a half-breed lord, witness an attempted coup, and then see an air...
2024-05-10 12:00:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Tiberia
Beneath a serene lake next to the capital lay a vast, enclosed subterranean world. It resembled a cavernous grand dome, similar to the construction of the dwarven citadels in the old Progentia continent. The air within was cooled and circulated, thanks to a hidden array of grand gemstones, each etched with runic inscriptions.
Magically create...
2024-05-07 13:32:55 +0000 UTC View Post