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Raiden's Storm Chapter 104: Bloodraven

I got dressed and headed out, much to the surprise of Ser Balon.

“Stay here. There’s something I have to see.”

I stormed off, going straight outside and to the newly rebuilt switchback stairs leading up to the Wall. I climbed the stairs swifter than anyone had before... observing the sight beyond. There was nothing. Nothing I could see in the distant darkness, at least.

I took a deep breath.

“Why’d you rush all the way here, Your Grace?”

I glanced at ...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 103: Confrontation

[Daenerys POV]

Hizdahr hurriedly entered the hall with a look of fury that was strange for the usually persuasive, reserved noble. Daenerys knew full well what he would have to say about the Meereen's recent happenings.

"Hundreds of Meereen's nobility slaughtered like cattle in their homes, women, children, anyone related to the masters of old!"

"Not just anyone. Only those guilty for pursuing their cowardly rebellion and the fools who rose to defend them." Dorian countered,...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 102: A Knight's Resolve

[Edric's POV]

The Plane of Euthymia was still as ever, except for the purple blossoms lightly waving in the wind. There seemed to be more of them.

“I'm surprised you didn't ask about the sudden change of weather."

"I was more so focused on capitalising on the situation," I replied, glancing at Raiden. "Is there something I should know about it?"

"The change was of the Dendro element, an aura different from yours… yet somewhat similar.”...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 101: Whole Of Body

[Edric's POV]

Right after my pep talk, things seemed to smoothen out and the whispers in the dark came to an end. Even so, I didn't grow complacent and focused on inspiring loyalty in the ranks of the former wildlings. I worked alongside them, shared their drinks, jested with them, trained them and filled them with sweet words about what the future could hold.

Alongside that, I had another focus. I knew I couldn't triumph over the Night King and his army alone. The s...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 100: Death And Life

[Daenerys’ POV]

Not soon after she rejected Hizdahr, just as foretold, the Sons of the Harpy had remerged and their killings continued. Or so… they tried. Dorian had predicted where they would strike and prevented any innocent lives from being taken. Alas, the very next day, they would succeed in slaying a group of freed men before being caught.

It was clear that the shadow war would continue. Since it had come to this, she now had to keep her word and put one of...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 99: Seeds of Dissent

[Arthur's POV]

As the training of the royal guards continued, they began looking more like a proper household guard rather than a band of misfits. Once they passed the basics of combat, Arthur observed where each man’s strengths lay. While some people thrived in melee combat, others were better for riding or archery. Given that he was aiming to make them battle-ready as swiftly as possible, Arthur made every man focus on their strengths. Rather than being good at everything, he...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 98: Uncovering

“What dream would that be?”

“A dream where no man, woman or child is ever enslaved. A dream without war and needless bloodshed. A dream of a unified world - under one banner!” The man pointed right at her. “That is a dream only a single King and Queen can realise… together, side by side.”

“... A unified world?” She questioned. “Did Edric send for you?”

It sounded beyond any sort of possibility, for not even the Valyrian Freehold had...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 97: In Concert

[Edric’s POV]

The duel began in earnest, with Jaime swinging overhead. Loras parried the strike, slashing at the Lannister’s side. In a flash, Jaime withdrew… yet Loras’s blade narrowingly grazed his left arm.

No way it ended that quickly…

“Is that the end of the duel?” I questioned, grinning slightly as I came closer.

Upon inspection, the wound had opened to a few drops of blood.

“That… is first blood.”

“Hardly a proper strik...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 96: Blood Of The Dragon

Before battle had engulfed the Great Pyramid, there was an eerie silence. No harpies had drawn their daggers, and the wind blew ever so softly. Even so, most of the Unsullied patrolled the streets per Daenerys’ orders. The Unsullied watching the entrance were disciplined enough to remain focused and not grow complacent where other men would have. The Great Pyramid’s main entrance would be barred from sunset and only open at first light.

As it was in the middle of the night, t...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 95: Soaring Dragons

[Edric’s POV]

As the weeks went by, the Nightfort rapidly began looking more and more like a fortress than a ruin of the past. My thirteenth nameday had also passed, marking the beginning of the end. There weren’t any further ‘canon’ events I could ‘foresee’. Another ill from Georgie not finishing his books…

Though, many things had deviated already. For instance, Tyrion hadn’t ever manipulated Young Griff into invading early… meaning that he likely ...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 94: The Mummer's Dragon

[Edric's POV]

What I had learned over time was that my leadership perks not only translated in battle but also most things in general - like labour. If I was around and partaking in it, even more so. As such, I joined in with the group clearing out the unwanted weirwoods. 

I started with the tree poking into the kitchen, cutting the branch right off and then dealing with it from the other side. Then I joined the men in the yard and began chopping the small forest down. These ...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 93: Reflection

[Edric’s POV]

With things settled down, I got a proper headcount of the number of ex wildlings under my banner. Less than five thousand were battle ready warriors, with the rest being children, youths, women and elders. In total, there were a little over forty thousand. I decided that the best course of action would be to split them up. Having them separated makes a potential uprising all the more harmless.

A decent chunk of families would disperse to join the northern lords ret...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 92: 998th Lord Commander

[3rd]

“A private audience with the King? For him to take some time out of his day to grace me with his presence…” Jaime Lannister sarcastically remarked, sitting down. “Why, I’m honoured.”

“Be sure to cherish this time, Ser.” He replied with a similar tone. “You can likely guess why I called you here.”

“To support Janos Slynt?” Jaime raised a doubtful eyebrow.

“He has a big mouth, that one.” Edric ...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 91: The Choosing

[Edric’s POV]

After the battle, a portion of the remaining wildlings had sought sanctuary. I decided to ride out and meet them. At their head was a man of average height with a broad chest and massive belly. His arms were quite bulky too, and they were accessorised by golden bands with what looked like runes.

He had the look of a man of importance.

“Thunder caller, let us fight for you!” 

His voice was louder than ...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 90: Daylight Robbery

[Dorian’s POV]

After many days at sea, Dorian walked onto the expansive port of Volantis. It always was the oldest and proudest of the nine Free Cities, the first colony of old Valyria, which many call the ‘First Daughter’. After the doom of Valyria, they had considered themselves its heir and rightful rulers of the world. At the height of their power, they had taken both Lys and Myr… but Tyrosh, they would not have. Braavos lent their ships, the Pentoshi joined Tyros...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 89: Steady Growth

[Edric’s POV]

Most of the food I got was seafood, which I wasn’t too fond of at first sight. But… the crabs… they were good. I found myself munching without much of a care in the world. It made me think that perhaps the Wall isn’t so bad - at least Eastwatch isn’t. 

“Sorry for making you watch me stuff my face.” I chuckled, watching Loras stand by the wall. “So, how is everyone taking the white walker discovery?”

“Some are...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 88: Storm's Guard

[Edric’s POV]

After the battle, I gathered my removed gauntlet and Lady Forlorn. Once all of the adrenaline faded, I felt like a zombie. A shell being kept awake by will alone. 

“Your Grace, what is the use of the Kingsguard if you don't trust us to protect you?” Brienne questioned.

I looked to Ser Arys and Ser Mandon, who were long dead. 

“If you believe that the Kingsguard will stand by and watch you prote...

Chapter 87: Battle For Eastwatch

Edric swiftly returned to his body, observing his new opponents. Four wielded thin crystal swords; two held what seemed to be javelins of ice, while the largest of them all, a figure of ice not much shorter than Edric, wielded a colossal shield.

He looked back at all the corpses behind him and started taking out medium-sized jars of a certain substance. He began handing them out to his best riders. 

“Spill this around the corpses - we're going to trap ...

Chapter 86: First Sighting

“You’re really putting the wild in wildling, huh.” Edric laughed, looking at the knife. His blood had surged, and his heart pumped with adrenaline as he looked at Val’s wondrous blue eyes. She lowered herself, placing her full bosom against his own chest. 

“Though, what gives you the right to lay claim to a King?”

Edric grabbed Val’s wrist and easily overpowered the wildling, turning ...

God Of Forges Chapter 7: Jewmaxxing

A couple of days would pass…

As Xiao Jian walked through the hallways and corridors of the Xiao Clan, his appearance split crowds like Moses split the Red Sea. The younger clansmen wanted no part of him after what had happened to Xiao Ning. ‘Cripple’ or not, he absolutely manhandled the most talented Xiao Clan member in his generation… minus Xun’er. 

Before he could quite leave, he was met with the head elder at the clan’s exit.

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Raiden's Storm Chapter 85: Prophecy

[Edric’s POV]

Edric would have a couple of drinks, easing the tensions between his two armies with his charisma. He was the bridge that united them all in the first place, after all.

“The bloody bear thought he could wrestle me!” He laughed, shaking his head in a filled hall. “It came from behind right as I turned to it, daringly attempting to mark my handsome face. Can anyone spot a scar, hm?”

“Not a scratch on that...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 84: Reverse Situation

[3rd]

“Why did you wish to parley, then?” Edric looked Mance Rayder dead in the eyes. “You thought I'd open my gates to you out of kindness and let your unruly kind run free - doing whatever they wish in my lands?”

“The Others.” Mance Rayder spoke.”We have a common enemy and killing us will mean less men to stand against them. Living down south, you wouldn't know about them, would you?”

“Oh, I ...

God Of Forges Chapter 6: Vulcan's Awakening

It was not the best decision at the moment; deep down, he knew it. It didn’t matter what Xiao Ning said; he'd eclipse him in a couple of months. Yet, an uncontrollable rage had overtaken him. Something deep inside had snapped and broken free.

He would not stand down to Xiao Ning… not today - even if he lost badly.

His nature wouldn’t allow it.

“That little fire trick again.” Xiao Ning regained his composure. “Now that I think abou...

God Of Forges Chapter 5: The Eccentric Yao Lao

“Hehe, kid, you're looking the wrong way. I'm on your finger.”

“...?” Xiao Jian raised an eyebrow, looking at his mother’s black ring with bewilderment. He thought he was hallucinating. “Who the hell are you?”

“Who am I? You don't need to know, I won't harm you. Heh, after all these years, to have finally found someone with a soul strong enough. What luck! Hehe, I should thank you for your offerings the last four years - otherwise, I'd probabl...

Raiden's Storm Chapter 83: Looming Decision

[3rd person]


Edric did not show the slightest inkling of mercy, raining arrows and lightning down on the wildlings who dared besiege the Wall. He first put down the giants, taking the wildling’s greatest weapons with haste. None of his arrows had missed - soaring with lethal accuracy. They were just as deadly and efficient, putting down a wildling each. It seemed as if he alone could man and defend that portion of the Wall…


Each attempt that Mance made was thwarted, ...

God Of Forges Chapter 4: Eruption

It was the one good piece of news he got in three, maybe even four years. The funny thing about it all was that if he remained on the same trajectory he was at eleven years old, he’d easily be a Dou Master - perhaps verging on a Dou Grandmaster, even. No matter how much she disliked his appearance, she would have likely accepted it. 

Xiao Jian wondered if his fall off was, in fact, more of a blessing than a curse. If she accepted the marriage, he would be more hard-pre...

God Of Forges Chapter 3: Promise

From then onward, Xiao Xun had become a frequent visitor to his forge.

“Since the necklace was so brilliant, I wish to make another request.”

“Okay… what do you wish for now?”

“A bracelet. I heard items with wood attribute monster cores aid in Dou QI training, so I was wondering if you could make one for me.”

“Sounds like a good investment on your part. Sure, I'll give it my best effort. Though, is there any p...

God Of Forges Chapter 2: Smith's Pride

What no one saw coming was Xiao Jian’s immense, law-defying talent. He began mixing his physical training with Dou Qi training, two elements that worked in harmony with one another. Before long, he grew stronger and stronger - his gifts coming into full bloom. In a single year, he leapt from not even having started his Dou Qi training to Dou Disciple 5th Stage. That kind of growth blew everyone away and suddenly all of the ridicule evaporated into thin air. 

God Of Forges Chapter 1: A New World

Dennis Smith grew up admiring his father, who more than lived up to his surname. Indeed, he was a blacksmith in modern times. Even though the trade had gone somewhat out of fashion in those days, he was very deeply passionate about it. He would make extremely high quality weapon replicas such as Cloud’s Buster or even lightsabers.

Not an actual lightsaber which could slice through almost anything, of course, but something that looked just like the real thing. His dedication...

Chapter 82: Storm's Arrival

My stay at Winterfell had been short. Before departing, I’d show Bran my type of longshot as promised. After a good ride, I could feel the difference in temperature. Winterfell had been warm and comforting at times, whereas the Kingsroad grew less forgiving. Nevertheless, I was used to it now. 

What I couldn’t get my mind off was the Night King… 

I felt that my warhammer, lightning, or anything I could get my hands on wouldn’t so much as dent him. N...