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B3 Chapter 24

“Take a seat, Lord Zesh,” Master Orin said with a sly smile.

Lucan glared at him as he lowered himself onto the chair across from his opponents. “If the good master of the Emporium will...

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B3 Chapter 23

The three ruffians turned towards them with apparent confusion, and the boy, terror on his face, looked at them with some hope.

“Be on your way, strangers,” one of the men said, ey...

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B3 Chapter 22

CHAPTER 22

Lucan tilted his head, giving Cedric a meaningful look before amending the freeblade’s address of him, “Lucan.”

Cedric frowned, but then, looking aroun...

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B3 Chapter 21

CHAPTER 21

“Now we have the chamber to ourselves,” Orin said. “Are you prepared to speak?”

Lucan smiled. “You would not happen to have a map, would you?” View Post

B3 Chapter 20

CHAPTER 20

They did little else that day, considering that the sky decided to recommence its fervent welcome after they put their belongings inside their room. After eating t...

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B3 Chapter 19

They got back on the road with little fervor, considering how much trouble they’d found so far. From there on, their expectations weren’t bright, but surprisingly, they camped the night ...

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B3 Chapter 18

CHAPTER 18

Hands on his knees, Lucan gasped for air, his men beside him, both faring no better, after the long uphill rush. They glanced behind them furtively, even if they k...

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Book 2 is out!

Hello everyone!

I am happy to announce that the 2nd book of The Elder Lands is out. It has been a long journey with this one. It took around 1 and a half years to finish, and it's almost 700 ...

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B3 Chapter 17

CHAPTER 17

Lucan and Lord Ravencroft met, hidden by night and branch. The lord gripped Lucan’s arm firmly after he dismounted and met him with a grin. “You look hale, Lor...

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B3 Chapter 16

Lucan woke up in a tangle of limbs, his and Lilian’s. He was under a heavy quilt, but it was not the only source of warmth. The softness that touched him was bliss before warmth. He wrappe...

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B3 Chapter 15

Lucan stood on the dais in the keep’s hall, his father looming behind him. The hall was full, crowded with a score of guests, yet it was quieter than a grave. Barely a whisper echoed out o...

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B3 Chapter 14

Master Saltner seemed frozen in time, his eyes wide and staring at him, then they finally moved, shifting around with the man’s thoughts. “This…how? Some of my peers may be able to cro...

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B3 Chapter 13

Lucan woke up as though he hadn’t slept at all. He wasn’t tired, but rather, he felt as though he’d gone from slumber to wakefulness without that fog that impeded one’s mind before t...

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B3 Chapter 12

CHAPTER 12

“I agree.”

Master Saltner leaned into his chair, seemingly taken aback by Lucan’s response. It only took him a moment to recover, however, quickly putt...

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Another Cover Concept. Feedback needed!

Hey, everyone.

This is another potential cover for Book 2. What do you think overall? And if you like it, which shade do you feel fits the most?

NOTE: There seems to be ...

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B3 Chapter 11

Lucan rode at the head of a small procession beside Lord Ravencroft, Sir Wolfe, and Sir Upton. Their horses trotted in a tight pack a dozen paces ahead of their combined retinues.

With...

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B3 Chapter 10

The custom of casting seals was an old one, almost ancient. It originated from a time when the legitimacy of royalty was but a suggestion, only elevated by support from the many minor nobles...

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B3 Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9

Lucan, along with his betrothed, drifted away from Lord Thornvale. His eyes looked through the hall and found Lord Drummond in a different corner, speaking to Lord ...

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B3 Chapter 8

With a sigh of relief, Lucan left the company of Lord Ravencroft and his two neighboring knights. The echo of a dozen murmurs populated the hall as he led Lilian to the other side, acknowled...

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B3 Chapter 7

CHAPTER 7

Lucan moved on from Lord Cassius, his eyes roaming the hall, seeking his next quarry. Lilian, still attached to him, walked beside him, her eyes following his.

<...

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B3 Chapter 6

Lucan ascended the stairs until he was on Lord Arden’s level, dipping his head respectfully to the old noble. Ren was already standing on one side of his grandfather with their steward and...

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B3 Chapter 5

Lucan and Lilian sat upon a long table laden with food. They both pretended to poke at what was on their plates, feeling the anxiousness permeating the air of Lord Arden’s hall. Lucan was ...

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B3 Chapter 4

Lucan walked out of the keep to the sound of grunts and the clash of metal echoing off the palisade. He glanced to the side and saw ten men in dirty tunics sitting on the ground with their k...

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B3 Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3

The sun was bearing down on him when he reached the Needles. Lucan had ridden through the small distance between the estates, accompanied only by Ryder, the rest of...

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B3 Chapter 2

“Sirs,” Lucan said, eying the three knights seated around his food-laden long table. “My thanks for your timely arrival.”

The knights nodded, their faces severe, and Lucan didn...

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B3 Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

Lucan leaned on the writing table, his eyes on the map but his mind elsewhere. Thomas and Cordell were standing around the table with him, while his father h...

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B2 Epilogue

EPILOGUE Aldous ran the horsehide strop along the length of the blade, his hand slow and measured. Once, twice, thrice, and then along the o

EPILOGUE

Aldous ran the hor...

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B2 Chapter 77

CHAPTER 77

LONG LIVE THE KING

Lucan stood on the sands of the training yard, watching Heath get disarmed by Aldous one more time. Still, ...

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B2 Chapter 76

Lucan opened the door to his father’s chamber once the latter gave him leave to enter. After shutting the door behind him, he saw the large, empty bed on one side of the chamber and...

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B2 Chapter 75

Lucan woke up to an empty keep, at least for the most part. He did come upon one of the bailey’s inhabitants who was rendering service, but

Lucan woke up to an empty keep, at least for the...

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