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Dark Tales★Bk IV: The Invisible Hands★Chapter 3: The Mercy of Wolves

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:45:19 GMT

I've started serializing the sequel of The Invisible Chains in the series Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse.

The new cycle is called The Invisible Hands and part 1 starts a few months after the events of Chains.

At this moment there are three chapters.

Chapter 1: Prince at the Crossroads
Chapter 2: The Royal Game
Chapter 4: The Mercy of Wolves

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:26:08 GMT

The Invisible Chains - Part 1: Bonds of Hate (Book I of Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse) went live on Amazon at $2.99.

This is the first part of three of The Invisible Chains. It is over 120,000 words long. The three parts together are over 410,000 words long.

In a few days it will be available on Ximerion, my own website, in mobi (Kindle compatible), epub and pdf format at the same price.

You can read the first twelve chapters online here.

Dark Tales★Bk IV: The Invisible Hands★Chapter 2: The Royal Game

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:55:31 GMT

Chapter 2, The Royal Game of The Invisible Hands - part 1: Gambit (Book IV of Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse) has been posted for the general public.

Chapter 3, The Mercy of Wolves, has been posted for registered users.

This is the complete list so far:

Chapter 1: Prince at the Crossroads
Chapter 2: The Royal Game
Chapter 3: The Mercy of Wolves (for the moment only for registered readers)

Dark Tales★Bk IV: The Invisible Hands★Chapter 1: Prince at the Crossroads

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:36:54 GMT

I've started serializing the sequel of The Invisible Chains.

The new cycle is called The Invisible Hands and part 1 starts a few months after the events of Chains.

At this moment there are two chapters.

Chapter 1: Prince at the Crossroads and
Chapter 2: The Royal Game (for the moment only for registered readers)

First review of the Kindle edition of A Dish Served Cold

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:09:39 GMT

I got my very first review of the Amazon Kindle edition of A Dish Served Cold.

I think I lucked out with a very generous and kind reviewer.

If you're interested you can read it here on ♥♥ I Love Books ♥♥

A Dish Served Cold now available on Amazon for Kindle

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:25:37 GMT

A Dish Served Cold is now available in the Amazon Kindle Store under my pen name Andrew Ashling.

The price is $2.99, for a novel of ± 80,000 words, which roughly translates to around 320-340 pages in paperback and 228-240 pages in hardcover. If you live outside the US taxes may apply. E.g. for Europe VAT and other taxes bring the price to $5.74.

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 50: Some Kind of Love

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:46:05 GMT

Chapter 50 of Dark tales, Some Kind of Love, is posted, for the moment for registered readers only, on Ximerion.

The aftermath of the Battle of the Zinchara. The warrior returns home.

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 49: Tmeritektos

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:34:17 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 9 610 words - Total: 404 988 words (August 20th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 49: Tmeritektos

Guess what Tmeritektos means, and if you know already, who it is.

Anaxantis is in a very dangerous situation...

Actually, there isn't much more that can be told without spoiling the fun, except that the battle rages on and some of the pages get mixed up in it.

Some people die, some get horribly wounded.

At last the warlord is forced to make a terrible decision.

Link: Ximerion

Questions

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:31:01 GMT

With chapter 48, The Battle of the Zinchara, the events related in Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I - The Invisible Chains are coming to a head.

Some readers have asked me all kinds of questions. Mainly they seem to revolve around the age of Anaxantis as governor and commander in chief of an army, his wild cavalry charge into enemy ranks and the betrayal of his chief general.

In a few posts I'm trying to give an answer to those questions. You can find them in the blog section of my site.

Please, first read up to and including chapter 48 as they might contain major spoilers. On the other hand, it is by no means necessary to read them to be able to follow the events related in the story.

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 48: The Battle of the Zinchara

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:29:49 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 9 838 words - Total: 395 378 words (August 5th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 48: The Battle of the Zinchara

Guess which surprise guests turn up at the battle? (There are several)

Is Tarno getting second thoughts? Or is Ehandar? Anaxantis leaves Mirkadesh. The pages lead their mini army in the direction of Ghiasht. The Mukthar army of Shigurtish is spotted in the valley region and Anaxantis directs all troops there. Trying to block the enemy he takes up position on a hill, but his army is slow in arriving. Shigurtish makes an attempt to get what he wants without having to fight for it. He also sets a trap...

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales-Bk I: The Invisible Chains-Chapter 47: Shorgah

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:28:03 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 10 463 words - Total: 385 540 words (July 23th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 47: Shorgah

Guess who gets what's coming to him and who doesn't?

Lee-Lack Scarminckle fights a desperate struggle against the Mukthars in Mirkadesh. As a result of the outcome he takes a remarkable decision. Anaxantis regroups and Timishi and Lorcko have a heart to heart. Anaxantis takes a decision regarding Timishi and his friends and has a comforting talk with Lorcko... which leaves him depressed. Ambrick pours poison in Lorcko's father's ears. Shigurtish and his army cross the Mirax. The pages struggle with the prince's tent. Volcko of Iramid and Ambrick have an appointment with destiny.

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 47: Shorgah

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:47:37 GMT

Chapter 47 of Dark tales, Shorgah, is almost ready to be posted on Ximerion.

I hope in two days or so, maybe a little bit sooner.

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 46: The Previous War

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:51:49 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 9 684 words - Total: 375 077 words (July 12th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 46: The Previous War

Guess who will be very surprised (more than once)?

Lee-Lack Scarminckle investigates the place where the horses were stolen. Anaxantis arrives at the base camp near Dermolhea and gets a surprising invitation. Tarno daydreams. Lee-Lack Scarminckle reconnects with his gang at their hideout in the Pashira Forest. Anaxantis attends a ball organized by the ladies of the Dermolhean Forty where he receives unsettling news. Tenaxos learns that his son has brushed aside his royal charter and is going to war. Volcko of Iramid and his regiment have lost their way. Timishi explains some things to Anaxantis, who understands now what the war is all about.

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 46: The Previous War

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:12:52 GMT

The next chapter of Dark Tales (46), The Previous War, is almost ready to be posted on Ximerion.

Expect it in a day or two. I'm still typo-hunting (and hating it).

Finally the Mukthars have appeared and everybody seems to make mistakes.

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 45: Dancing Dragons

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:37:58 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Author: eurypon
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 9 108 words - Total: 365 393 words (July 3th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 45: Dancing Dragons

Guess who (there's more than one) gets arrested?

Anaxantis receives news from one of his sentry posts. Lorcko and Timishi have breakfast but are interrupted. Anaxantis convenes a Council of War. During a showdown with commander Demrac Tarngord he gets unexpected help. Ryhunzo prepares breakfast. Two arrests are made. Lee-Lack Scarminckle investigates the horse thieves. Shigurtish, commander in chief of the Mukthars, prepares to open hostilities. Anaxantis marches the army out of Lorseth. Randamor is irritated at Mandigaill the Hunter.

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 45: Dancing Dragons

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:50:41 GMT

Chapter 45 of Dark Tales, "Dancing Dragons" is posted, at the moment for registered readers only.

You can find it here: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Review

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:20:01 GMT

Now, I have to say, I spent way too long reading this and I fear sunlight will soon reach my window again, but this was by far one of the most engaging stories I have ever read. There were some things I wasn't so sure about (which I hope you don't mind if I explain to you later on), but for the most part you managed to create a vivid universe with many elaborate characters that are a delight to read and experience. Your writing has the ability to keep your readers to the screen, minor spell-check mistakes aside, which so very few writers have.

I love Anaxantis and his friends, and I love how smart he is and how elaborate his plans are and that it doesn't feel contrived, that his whole motivation isn't just revenge for himself, but the actual wish to help people. I love that he recognizes his flaws, that he is deeply introspective, but not so much that it hinders him.

I have to admit, I was very hesitant when you warned for incest in this fic, it is not my particular kink at all and I usually shy away from fics involving that. But I'm glad I stuck with this story after all, it was very devastating to see A's infatuation with his brother turn to such vicious hate, and I really like that you didn't shy away from the ramifications of Ehandar's rape and abuse and that Anaxantis is very calculating in his revenge. I really liked that you didn't gloss over the trauma and that Anaxantis is very well justified with his mistrust and hate and that he still suffers from it, even though it doesn't come through every second.

I love that you have such a wealth of side-characters who don't just appear one-dimensional and predictable, and I have to admit I have a particular fondness for the adorable Page-triplet (although I kept reading Obyann as Obi Wan for a while >.>) I just love how smart and capable they are.
I'm not sure about Tomar yet, especially as he was so very gleeful to join Anaxantis' close circle of friends.

And now to the things that threw me out of the story a little. First and foremost I'm sorry to say but the Story-teller introductions are somewhat unnecessary in my opinion and don't really contribute anything to the story as they are now, especially as you said any dominance in the story would be explained in context but I don't really understand the reasoning for the dildo-chair, sorry.
Then I felt somewhat thrown out of the story, since the tone of the language seemed to change abruptly between one paragraph and the next. Sometimes it felt like you were deliberately using dated and archaic language, which I felt fitting in context and then there was the word 'cute' thrown in somewhere and I almost had to shake myself, since I was literally thrown out of your story that much. Of course, that is always in the eye of the reader and probably most people wouldn't mind anyway.

I liked how you made Ehandar such a reprehensible character (at least he is that in my eyes), he really is, for me, the embodiment of a weak, sniveling human who deserves everything that's happened to him and more, on the other hand I have to say, his plotline is somewhat on the backburner and rightly so, but I don't know, something keeps bugging me about it, I can't yet exactly say what it is. Maybe just my almost hatred of him. I'm glad no one I like has died so far, but I wouldn't really mind if he bit the bullet, or maybe one of Anaxantis' poison capsules.

I know that this is only a WiP, and considering the speed with which you must've pounded out the chapters, I do bow my head to you :D.

I am so very curious to see where this story leads (and to think this is only the first book - and so very aptly named) and I would actually feel very honored if you wished to discuss my critique (you could do so at my email adress (for I don't actually have a FP account) miaruma at ).

I probably forgot something important I wanted to say or mention, I really should start taking notes, heh, but I didn't mean to ramble at you... I just have a motormouth :D

Meep

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 44: Unforgivable

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:08:20 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Author: eurypon
Format: Novel - Original characters
Length: Chapter: 9 296 words - Total: 356 285 words (June 23th, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 44: Unforgivable

Guess who (there's more than one) got captured?

Murno Tollbir meets Lorcko at the beach and has a conversation with Anaxantis. Rahendo and Obyann receive letters and packages. Lee-Lack Scarminckle has made a prisoner, but an encounter with the Mukthar prince Shigurtish leaves the robber chief worried about the future. Pages and Mukthars have a drink in The Cranky Goat and little Shermy steps on some toes. Storm over Lorseth means Obyann has to lock the door of his room. Another prisoner. This one is interrogated by Anaxantis. Later the dungeon master tells him the story of prince Pie, his distant predecessor as Lord Governor of the Northern Marches. The story is rather unsettling and plants a bitter seed.

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Review

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:41:54 GMT

First of all, I'm enchanted with the level of detail that went into this story. I'm one of those compulsive readers whose mind cannot stop pointing out plot holes and logic trappings while reading any story, to the point that I get fed up and give up on more than my fair share of books. Your story however was deliciously complete and well-written, to the point that I simply curled my toes at a good deal of the intrigue and attention to details that went into it.

That said, I will admit that, like many others, after a certain point I had trouble following every single character, so I chose a few as my favorites and thoroughly enjoyed following their progression. Obyann (wow, that name never fails to give me a Star Wars flashback smilies/tongue.gif) and his barrack mates rank on the top right now, hehe. I love Obyann's character, his simple kind heart and brusque-gentle way of dealing with things. He's pragmatic and down to earth and a really nice person when it all comes down to it, so naturally I adore him to bits. Plus the clotheless kids he's stranded with never fail to crack me up, hehe.

Lorcko has also become a fairly interesting character lately. I will admit I had very little interest for him at first. I generally despise characters that like to depend on their good looks etc, but he's shown he has character and back bone beyond his appearance (it usually takes a very strong personality core to overcome an ugly experience and social exile all at once), so his story pulled me right in. It seems like he might be going back to a bit of his old games though, what with adapting the Mukthar mannerisms and appearance. But I suppose that is what makes him Lorcko. I guess that attention to appearances and being in the center of attention seems to be ingrained into his way of thinking, so naturally the first thing he'd do when integrated into a new social group is to 'look' as good by their standards as possible. (so my little inner logic monster is very satisfied with how this is progressing)

Timishi, him, well I guess you could say court is still in session regarding that little enigma. I keep getting the feeling there's still a lot we don't know about him that will play an important role later on. He seems like an honorable man, well, always tied in with his Mukthar background, but I keep getting the feeling we're still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Anaxantis may also have guessed something similar, because I find strange the number of liberties he's granting the Mukthars in his camp. Strategically speaking, he's certainly volunteering more information than he's getting back (they're probable aware of his entire army's composition and maneuverability by now). Although I will grant that he got valuable information back in the beginning. Still, having Timishi and the other Mukthars know so much about his plans does pose a certain risk. So I'm still waiting to see what more you're planning to spring up on us on that front. XD

Hemarchidas, I have grown to despise a bit. He's still in character (that never changes for anyone in your story), it's just that as the story progresses his character is revealed as one with little to no moral inhibitions when it comes to the people he considers his friends. He doesn't sweat a bit at murdering a defenseless man, so long as that may save Anaxantis a difficult decision, even if Anaxantis himself is responsible for that decision. It's the same reason why I never really liked Anaxantis' mother either, I suppose, even if she's a very fine example of a capable and dynamic female character, which I usually adore in stories like this. No regrets, no hesitation, merely deciding "who's on their side and who's not", and let the blood of innocents flow for those poor folks who didn't get the lucky draw.

Which brings me to the root of this story, Anaxantis and Ehandar. These two were the reason I began reading and even remotely became interested in the rest of the characters. Now, I will admit that I was an absolutely devoted fan of Anaxantis at first. He was the outsider, the runt that managed to grab his rightful position through cunning and will and sheer single-mindedness alone. The fact that his mettle is better than your average person shows through everything he does.

However (and yes, you can hear a very big "but" in here), he has unfortunately lost my initial adoration and his value in my eyes. Let me see if I can explain this right.

Ehandar, as it was apparent from the beginning, is obviously the weaker of the two. He doesn't have the astute mind for strategy that Anaxantis does, nor his ability to plan ahead and, more especially, the iron will that would grant him the ability to withstand difficult situations. However, unlikely as it seems, it has been proven that he has the bigger heart. And how ironic is that? Yes, he began by committing an atrocious deed against his brother. But that happened when he was drunk, at a particularly low point in his life and he regretted it the very next morning. That was in fact the turning point in their relationship. Anaxantis' situation and position improved not by something that Anaxantis himself did, but because Ehandar regretted his actions and began to treat him better, not to mention fall in love with him. It's important to keep that in mind.

Anaxantis on the other hand, despite proclaiming that he was in love with Ehandar from the very beginning, unfortunately never stopped planning Ehandar's demise. I will admit I was severely disappointed when I first discovered what Anaxantis had planned for Ehandar. I had honestly hoped he would have forgiven him after Ehandar's profound change of heart. And while up to a certain point, I could somewhat excuse it on the grounds of the severity of Ehandar's initial actions, Anaxantis has now gone way, waaaaaay beyond anything Ehandar might have done. Which means that he has unfortunately dropped below even Ehandar's initial low standing in my eyes by now. Ehandar treated him badly at first, but at least even he had allowed him a small measure of self and self-esteem. Anaxantis has ripped everything away from poor Ehandar, he's gone way farther from Ehandar ever did, and what's more, he did it while wielding the cruelest possible weapon, Ehandar's own love. What's worse? Ehandar gave it up willingly because he loves Anaxantis, while Anaxantis, who's also supposed to be in love with Ehandar, can't stop himself from taking more and more. How am I supposed to sympathize with Anaxantis then, when all I see is Ehandar sacrificing bits of himself on the temple of his love for Anaxantis, and Anaxantis ungratefully stepping all over those little sacrifices and asking for more?

On the matter of Ehandar's test, unlike others I got the impression that Anaxantis is in fact looking for the emergence of the 'beast' in Ehandar. But if that is the case, then how come Ehandar failed? I will admit I was a little confused there, or probably missed something. Or maybe Anaxantis is waiting for Ehandar to prove to him that he's 'worthy' of bringing back together, by behaving as Anaxantis would have in his case. However, they are different people, and I would be even more disappointed of that was the excuse Anaxantis is using right now.

All in all, I would have to say that I would be more upset is something bad happened to Ehandar/Tarno than to Anaxantis right now, hehe. Still, I somehow feel that simply separating those two would leave too many gaps still empty and I would certainly feel unfulfilled. So I'm waiting with bated breath and I fairly cheer whenever I discover a passage about those two. I would like to see their relationship straightened out and fixed and both of them stepping on more even ground. Perhaps if Ehandar got away but still returned to help Anaxantis, only this time standing on his own two feet? But that would still leave Anaxantis as the lesser man in my eyes. I don't know, and that's the single best part of this story that keeps me hooked and coming back for more.

Hestia

You can find it here: Ximerion

Dark Tales★Bk I: The Invisible Chains★Chapter 44: Unforgivable

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:45:27 GMT

Chapter 44 of Dark Tales, "Unforgivable" is posted, at the moment for registered readers only.

You can find it here: Ximerion

A Dish Served Cold

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:21:00 GMT

This is the first Yaoi - Slash - M/M - Gay story I wrote.

A Dish Served Cold

I started posting it on 2009-01-22. It has problems, some of which I will try to correct. Not all are easily correctable, I'm afraid. Also, it was riddled with typos. As if the Despot of Typoland had called on all his subjects. "Hey, let's all go to Eury's story and wreak havoc as much as we can. Just remember, when he's looking: hide. When somebody else is reading come forth in all your glory, draw as much attention to yourself as you can. It will embarrass him no end." I swear, I will be known as the Van Helsing of typos in Typoland before I am done. I will hunt them down mercilessly and stamp them out. No doubt some of the little critters will escape...

I hope to repost it fairly quickly, depending on how bored I get with the typo-hunt. In total there will be some sixteen chapters and an epilogue.

So what's it about?

Andrew Ashton grows up in a world very similar to ours, but where slavery has been reintroduced. While trying to deal with growing up gay and looking for romance, the institution of slavery begins to intrude uncomfortably in his life.

Andrew is a spoiled, little rich kid. So are his friends. He's not a bad person. He's just a bit conceited. He knows he will one day inherit the family fortune, so who cares about grades, work or whatever. He discovers that people seem to find him reasonably attractive, which only goes to confirm him in his complacency.

Little rich kids have their troubles too. He realizes he's gay and that he has a major crush on his best friend Sean Denham, the youngest scion of a political dynasty. In his society slavery is an accepted institution. More, it is regarded as a vital component to keep the economy running smoothly. It is the least of Andrew's concerns, wrapped up as he is in his own romantic troubles.

That is, until the institution of slavery becomes more and more a real, even menacing factor.

At the time I wrote in the Warning:

This story is definitely 18+. There will be smut, though not as much as you might expect. There will be non-con, rape, physical and mental torture, extreme humiliation, domination and slavery. But there also will be romance, true love, loyalty and sincere friendship. There will be fiendish plots, betrayals and cruel destinies. But there also will be sweet revenge and healing redemption. And lots and lots of angst.

I will try to take you on a roller coaster from the smutty to the mushy. I will try to rip your guts out, but also your heart. I definitely want to make you cry, but I also hope to make you laugh once in a while. Sometimes I will paint you scenes of a very graphical nature but there will be occasions that I will bring you to the very edge and leave it to your imagination to finish what, anyway, couldn't be stopped anymore. I want to touch your most sexual organ: your brain. What you do with your other sexual organs is of course your own affair.

I am a kind person, so I will not brutally rape your mind from the very beginning. The first four, five chapters are relatively mild. Gradually however, the mood will darken and at a certain point events will take a sharp, nasty turn. You will need a strong stomach.

If you should decide to give it a try, please leave a comment (here, or preferably a review on my own site). I'd love to hear from you

Link: Ximerion

Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse★Bk I: The Invisible Chains

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:34:48 GMT

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Format: Original - Novel
Length: 190 000 (November 14, 2009)
Status: WIP
Rating: M - NC-17
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees
Link: Ximerion
Summary: (by the author) A long and brooding chronicle with bitterness, savage tribes, bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. About friendship in arms, love in bonds, devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. M/M Slash

Review: The story is set in a kind of Middle Ages. Although very recognizable, there are some differences with our actual Middle Ages. Some regions in this world have more a feel of ancient Greece.

The kingdom of Ximerion is under threat of an attack on both its southern and northern border. The danger coming from the north is far less serious and the high king sends his youngest sons to the Northern Marches, under the guidance of an old and trusted friend, both to handle the situation and to safeguard them from the far more serious situation in the south.

Almost immediately strife breaks out between the half brothers, although they also feel attracted to each other... though this attraction takes some strange forms.

Like the author states in the summary it is a long and brooding tale. It requires some investment of the reader, especially in the beginning. Those who get past the first three or four chapters are well rewarded however.

Out of the Introduction-Warning by the author:

This will be a long and brooding chronicle with bitterness and savage tribes and bloody battles and crowns lost and gained. It will tell about foul betrayal and fighting in desperate situations. About friendship in arms and love in bonds. About devotion against all odds and undeserved tenderness. About reversal of fortunes and growth in adversity.

Be warned: there will be scenes of domination and rape, but never random or unexplained. Of course there will be smut. There will also be incest. The graphic description of armed conflict and the sacking of villages and cities may not be to everybody's taste. Characters you might have grown to love will die and their death will not always be an easy one.

It is doubtful that at the end of the story there will be anybody left who is totally innocent.