#king erlan

[trunyok]

Evil Monkey AU and JTTW AU where Wukong escaped the punishment from the Buddha.

Disclaimer: in the future some details may change. I read jttw a long time ago and because of this could have forgotten some of the details.

This AU begins at the time when Sun Wukong was captured by the heavenly troops, thanks to Erlan-shen, after a commotion in the heavenly palaces.

It was also not possible to execute the monkey, and attempts to "smelt" the elixir of immortality ended in utter failure. But this time Wukong manages to get out of the oven a little earlier than in the original book, thanks to Taibai Jinxing ('Great White Golden Star'), who decides to help him, but oh his own terms. One of the terms is that after the escape, Wukong will not leave his cave on the mountain of "flowers and fruits".

Reluctantly, the Monkey King agrees and so that the people from the heavenly palaces would not notice the loss, Taibai Jinxing poured the elixir of immortality and a few other things that he had prepared in advance in order to simulate the death of a monkey.

Sun Wukong returned to his cave but he couldn't accept that he had lost so shamefully, so he decided to wait for the right moment to take full revenge for his disgrace to everyone in the heavenly palaces in the future.

So 500 years passed until he found out about the Tang Monk, who was chosen by the goddess Guanyin herself, so that Xuanzang personally went to the Buddha for books to the West and brought them to China.

The Monkey King realized that this was a great opportunity for revenge, so he was determined to kidnap the unfortunate monk.

The Monkey King found a monk who, as usual, got into some kind of trouble. Wukong decided not to interfere and watch him for a bit longer. Wukong is a master of transformations, so it was easy for him to follow the monk unnoticed.

As the days passed, the Monkey King began to understand why the Tang monk had such bad luck, and also noticed that after overcoming the trials, he had a sacred aura. Wukong decides to wait a little longer for this aura to strengthen.

When the monk has already had 3 disciples, the Monkey King finally decides to act.

He gets into a fight with 3 apprentices and defeats them. The students barely survive by running away.

Wukong knew after observing that the monk was also guarded by the spirits sent by Guanyin, so he immediately threatened them that if at least one of them left the monk and tried to report the situation to the goddess, he would kill them and Xuanzang without hesitation...

And that's it for today! Thank you for taking the time to read!

[sailoryooons]

What are your fav fantasy fics???

Hi okay so I compiled a very long list of both new and pretty old fics on both Tumblr and ao3. Some of this I have reviewed, some I haven't, it's a really heavy mix of things. I will say the one thing really lacking were the Namjoon and Hoseok fics - they are much harder to find in the supernatural/fantasy genre so if literally anyone has recs please send them my way so I can read! These are in no particular order, I just slapped them on here like a lunatic

Also if u see anything on this linked wrong or info isn't right pls correct me!!

FANTASY

Blackthorn by @sweetestofchaos

Pairing: Dragon Emperor!Yoongi x Impundulu Empress!Keena

Type: Series 

Status: Ongoing 

Umbra by @kimvvantae

Pairing: King!Taehyung x Dragon shifter!reader

Type: Series

Status: Ongoing

Sanguine by @caelesjjk 

Pairing: Vampire King!Jungkook x Human Queen!Reader 

Type: Series

Status: Ongoing

Sacrificial by @miscelunaaa

Pairing: Cursed Beast!Namjoon x Sacrifice!Reader

Type: Series 

Status: Complete

The Land of Erlan anthology series by vminite

Pairing: Two Jungkook x Jimin and one Taehyung x Jimin

Type: Multi-series 

*On ao3

Status: Complete

The Seventh Key by agustjrg

Pairing: Witch!Yoongi x Witch!Jungkook

Type: Series

*On ao3 - twtfic turned full fic but it’s not written in threads

Status: Ongoing

Paths Crossed by @borathae

Pairing: Bandit!Seokjin x Healer!Reader

Type: Oneshot 

Status: Complete 

SUPERNATURAL

Trip No Further by @matchy6812

Pairing: Yoongi x f. Reader (soulmates)

Type: Series

Status: Complete

Soul on Fire by @vyduan

Pairing: Seokjin x f. Reader (soulmates)

Type: Series

Status: Ongoing

Again by @kth1fics

Pairing: Vampire!Yoongi x f. Reader

Type: Oneshot 

Status: Complete

Nectar by @gimmethatagustd

Pairing: Human!Jimin x Vampire!Reader

Type: Twoshot 

Status: Complete

Monster for Rent by @yoonjinkooked

Pairing: Vampire!Yoongi x f. Reader

Type: Oneshot

Status: Complete 

The Hooksborough Demon by @nabiolive

Pairing: Yoongi x reader x Jimin

Type: Series

Status: Complete

Lifetimes Before by @amethystwritesbts

Pairing: Immortal!Hoseok x f. Reader

Type: Oneshot

Status: Complete

Vulpine by @jincherie

Pairing: Gumiho!Yoongi x f. Reader

Type: Oneshot 

Status: Complete

Repeat Offense by @gimmethatagustd

Pairing: Demon!Seokjin x Demon!Reader

Type: Oneshot

Status: Complete

Gods-blessed by @kpopfanfictrash

Pairing: Demon!Taehyung x Blessed!Reader

Type: Oneshot

Status: Complete

[thisnameisnotspokenfor]

A revised snippet

@aquamiun might be onto something. But I'm gonna tag @musa-style for the giggles too-

“You’re right,” the star said quietly, as he stood over her. “You do need more luck, don’t you? But that’s what you have me for.”

“What?” she paused, looking up towards him.

He smiled, taking a step towards her as she could feel the warmth that radiated from him. “I can level the playing field for you. Just like how Allepac did for Erlan. I can make all of your wants and deepest desires a reality. Doesn’t that sound nice?”

She hesitated. It…did sound nice. But then wouldn’t anything sound nice after the meeting she’d had with the king and his advisors earlier?

“And isn’t it only fair that little Asha deserved to see at least one of her dreams come to fruition?”

She shook her head,  as she rose to her feet“no…no. I think you’ve got it all wrong.”

“Do I?” 

She looked away, back to the kingdom in the distance as she’d answered. “Yes…What I want to do and achieve, isn’t about me. It’s about the future and technology of Rosas. The people deserve better!”

“And who are you to decide what this better looks like?” he’d asked. Had it been anyone else, she may very well have been offended. But she could tell from the genuine curiosity of his tone that he hadn’t meant any harm by saying it. Or at least she’d hoped he hadn’t.

“Sure I’m not the king-,” she started.

“Thank God for that,” Cepheus sighed.

 “But so many other countries have amazing technology. That I wish the people of Rosas had as well. Sure we might not need it as much as everyone else does because we have a powerful king. But the king won’t be around forever.” 

“You’re right. He won’t. I suppose after he dies his heir will assume the throne as per tradition,” Cepheus nodded. “But hadn’t that been one of your wishes? To be involved with the prince?”

She’d felt her cheeks flame as she’d looked away, “being a princess was and still is any girl’s wish in Rosas. Power aside, a lot of people do like the prince.”

“I see,” Cepheus hummed. “You know, if you wanted, I could give him to you.”

She did a double take. “P-pardon? What do you mean by…give him to me?”

The star smiled. “I could make him fall for you-,”

She shook her head. “No, you can’t! You can’t just make people fall in love!”

“Really? Because I beg to differ. Now all you, or rather he, would need is a curse.”

“A curse?!” she shrieked.

“Yes, a rather potent one. What?” He’d asked taking note of the questioning look she’d given him. “Everyone knows that most if not all princes are either cursed or live in a kingdom that is cursed.” He tapped his chin thoughtfully. “Now then, should I use a large curse or a small one? Goodness, there are certainly a lot of options! Aren’t there?”

“WHAT?!” She screeched. “What are you talking about?!”

“Yeah you’re right. I should go with a big one. For good luck.” The star hummed thoughtfully, blissfully ignoring the shrieks and screams of the incredulous girl before him. “Maybe I should curse him so that he’s stuck as a bird…” His eyes turned to hers, practically blazing with laughter. “How does a chicken sound?”

“Nope! No! You are not cursing the prince to become anything!”

“Why not? Don’t you think you deserve to be a princess? Perhaps even a queen someday?”

[thanksforthelaughs-inactive]

Your Mother Loved You (Chapter 8)

Summary:

Legolas dives further into his lies to deceive those around him in order to obtain more of that which is forbidden. Erlan has an audience with the King to lay bare all he suspects of the prince, regardless if it destroys the friendship with Legolas. He would see his friend supported, healing, and resenting him rather than dead. Thranduil devises a plan to prove Erlan's claims while his heart breaks with the information brought before him.

Chapter available to read here on Archive of Our Own.

Comments, loves and reblogs are so appreciated xx

[annelisterofhalifax]

Northgate Hotel, laying a stone and burying a time-capsule

Sept[embe]r 26 1835

8

12 1/4

No kiss rain last night fr[om] bet[ween] 11 and 12 to aft[e]r 1 – rainy morn[in]g b[u]t n[o]t heavy r[ai]n till n[ea]r

9 t[he]n fair and F[ahrenheit] 55° - br[eak]f[a]st at 9 1/4   A getting off her speech for the first stone lay

ing and I writing out mine put on my new pelisse and had my hair done – Mar[ia]n

w[a]s to ha[ve] gone to t[h]e 1st stone lay[in]g, b[u]t g[o]t nerv[ou]s and staid at ho[me] – A-[Ann] and I off at 10 3/4

in my own carr[ia]ge w[i]th our 2 men beh[in]d, to N[orth]g[a]te hotel – n[o]t qui[te] ready

for us - beg[a]n look[in]g ov[e]r t[h]e draw[in]gs of N[orth]g[a]te and by mista[ke] kept t[h]e people wait[in]g and d[i]d n[o]t begin t[h]e

ceremony till ab[ou]t 11 3/4

w[hi]ch last[e]d ab[ou]t 1/4 h[ou]r – A-[Ann] d[i]d h[e]r part ver[y] well – t[h]e coins of t[h]e King’s reign

, W[illia]m iV, i.e a sov[erig]n, ½ d[itt]o, 1/2 crown shil[ling] and sixp[en]ce ( c[oul]d n[o]t get a 7/. [7 shillin]g piece ver[y] scarce – Swanns

t[h]e

bankers in York h[a]d on[l]y seen two of W[illia]m Iv 7/. pieces. were put int[o] a large

mouth[e]d green glass bot[tle] as als[o] an inscript[io]n engrav[e]d on sheet-lead and roll[e]d up

tight – t[h]e cork w[a]s dipp[e]d in tar, t[he]n put int[o] t[h]e neck of t[h]e bot[tle] and cov[ere]d ov[e]r w[i]th course

red wax – Sh[oul]d ha[ve] been hermatic[all]y seal[e]d b[u]t  mess[e]rs Harper and Husb[an]d c[oul]d n[o]t get

it done – h[a]d no blowpipe -  I s[ai]d I c[oul]d ha[ve] g[o]t it done at old Ch[arle]s How[ar]th’s – no!

bec[ause] it w[a]s n[o]t plate glass – t[h]e green glass too diffic[ul]t to fuse! t[h]e stone in

w[hi]ch t[h]e hole w[a]s made t[ha]t put t[h]e bot[tle] int[o] w[a]s a large sq[uare] piece of rough stone

fr[om] one of Stock’s quarries, wh[en]ce co[me]s t[h]e rest of t[h]e stone want[e]d, and form[e]d t[h]e foot[in]g of

t[h]e front corn[e]r, n[ear]est H[alifa]x, of t[h]e Casino – ov[e]r t[h]e foot[in]g w[a]s put a ver[y] large mass of grit stone

quarried at N[orth]g[a]te in dig[gin]g for t[h]e cellar, w[hi]ch they call[e]d t[h]e foundat[io]n stone – t[he]re m[u]st

ha[ve] been a hund[re]d peop[le] collect[e]d r[ou]nd t[h]e spot – 2 neatly dress[e]d young lad[ie]s? so[me] respect[able]

look[ing] men and t[h]e rest rabble – t[he]re w[a]s a lit[tle] crowd to push thro[ugh] to get int[o] t[h]e wall –

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  1835

Sept[embe]r

Vc

race – Mr Nelson jun[io]r and his men were in work[in]g costume – t[h]e bot[tl]e w[a]s held

in h[a]nd by A-[Ann] whi[le] she address[e]d Mr N-[Nelson] as foll[ow]s ‘ Mr Nelson, I ha[ve] been request[e]d

‘by my fr[ien]d Miss List[e]r, to lay t[h]e 1st stone of a casino, w[hi]ch will form a spac[iou]s and commod[atiou]s saloon

‘to be annex[e]d to t[h]e Northgate hotel – I will on[l]y add t[ha]t we hope and trust t[ha]t t[h]e und[er]tak[in]g

‘will prove an accommodate[io]n to t[h]e inhab[itan]ts of t[hi]s town and neighb[ourhoo]d, in wh[o]se prosper[it]y

‘we feel interest[e]d; t[ha]t it will be a gr[ea]t an accommodate[io]n to t[h]e pub[lic] at large, and t[ha]t it will

‘do cred[i]t to all t[h]e individ[ua]ls concern[e]d in its erect[io]n’ -  t[hi]s s[ai]d A-[Ann] deposit[e]d t[h]e bottle – 8 or

10 men low[ere]d d[o]wn and prop[erl]y plac[e]d ov[e]r it t[h]e foundat[io]n stone w[hi]ch A-[Ann] t[he]n ga[ve] 3 right

earnest strokes w[i]th her mallet, and I spo[ke] as foll[ow]s look[in]g now at Mr N-[Nelson] and now at t[h]e peop[le]

assembl[e]d r[ou]nd – Mr Nelson – my fr[ien]d Miss Walker h[a]s done us a gr[ea]t honour; and

‘I trust her good wishes will n[o]t be in vain – I am ver[y] anx[iou]s t[ha]t t[hi]s Casino

‘w[i[th its annex[e]d Hotel sh[oul]d be an accomm[oda[tion] to t[h]e pub[lic] at large, b[u]t mo[re] espec[iall]y to

‘t[hi]s my native town in whose prosper[it]y I ev[e]r ha[ve] felt, and ev[e]r shall feel, deeply

‘interest[e]d – I earnest[l]y hope t[ha]t t[hi]s work we are now begin[in]g, will do credit

‘to us all – may t[h]e voice of Discord be nev[e]r heard w[i]thin its walls, and may

‘persons of every shard of varying opin[io]n meet togeth[e]r here in amity and in charity,

‘and may none ever go away dissatisfied b[u]t s[u]ch, if s[u]ch t[he]re be, whom good cheer

‘and good humour can[no]t please!’ – I heard so[me]one of t[h]e crowd say ‘ver[y] well’ – A-[Ann]

and I hurr[ie]d b[a]ck int[o] t[h]e carr[ia]ge 3 cheers were given – Mr Harper ga[ve] us b[a]ck t[h]e silver trowel, and we dr[ove] off to call

on Mr and Mrs Musgrave at t[h]e vicarg vicarage – t[h]e inscript[io]n on t[h]e sheet-lead put

int[o] t[h]e bot[tle], writ[ten] by Mr Gray on Tues[day], w[a]s as foll[ow]s –                

                                                                                                                              sat 3/4 h[ou]r fr[om] 12.5 to 12.50 at t[h]e vic[ara]ge w[i]th Mr

The first stone                                                                                     and Mrs M-[Musgrave] I ment[ione]d A-[Ann]’s hav[in]g been lay[in]g t[h]e        

of a spacious Casino,                                                                       1st stone of t[h]e Casino – t[he]y, or rath[e]r Mrs M-[Musgrave],

w[hi]ch will be annex[e]d to                                                             let out t[he]re belief t[hs]t t[h]e th[in]g w[oul]d n[o]t ans[we]r – s[ai]d

a handsome pub[lic] hotel,                                                                 it w[a]s report[e]d Mr Carr of t[h]e White Swan had

to be erect[e]d at Halifax,                                                                   tak[e]n it – of w[hi]ch I s[ai]d I knew noth[in]g – I      

was laid on t[h]e 26th day of Septemb[e]r                                         m[o]st peop[le] th[in]k t[h]e th[in]g will be a losing concern, and laugh

A.D 1835,                                                                                           at me for so throw[in]g away my mon[e]y - nons

in t[h]e sixth year of t[h]e reign of King                                             venons – call[e]d at Mr Parker’s off[i]ce, - he

Will[ia]m iV,                                                                                       ca[me] to t[h]e carr[ia]ge door, to say t[h]e Suth[erlan]ds were to be

by Miss Ann Walker t[h]e younger,                                                   in H-[Halifax] we suppos[e]d at Mr P-[Parker]’s at 2 1/2 -

of Cliffhill, Yorkshire,                                                                       I ord[ere]d handbills to be put up ag[ain]st holly stealers

in t[h]e name and at t[h]e req[ue]st of                                                 and wood and young tree damages offer[in]g 10/. reward for each

her partic[ula]r friend,                                                                         one taken, or convict[io]n – ho[me] ab[ou]t 1 ½ - so[me]

Miss Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Yorkshire,                                   whi[le] w[i]th mt a[un]t – repeated our speeches and amus[e]d her-

owner of t[h]e property.                                                                   f[ou]nd A-[Ann]’s quond[a]m Highland[e]r serv[an]t Ja[me]s co[me] to see her -

[itunesbooks]

A Sacred Storm - Theodore Brun

A Sacred Storm Theodore Brun Genre: Historical Price: $9.99 Publish Date: June 7, 2018 Publisher: Atlantic Books Seller: Chicago Review Press, Inc. DBA Independent Publishers Group Bound by honour. Haunted by loss. 8th Century Sweden: Erlan Aurvandil, a Viking outlander, has pledged his sword to Sviggar Ivarsson, King of the Sveärs, and sworn enemy of the Danish king Harald Wartooth. But Wartooth, hungry for power, is stirring violence in the borderlands. As the fires of this ancient feud are reignited Erlan is bound by honour and oath to stand with King Sviggar. But, unbeknownst to the old King his daughter, Princess Lilla, has fallen under Erlan's spell. As the armies gather Erlan and Lilla must choose between their duty to Sviggar and their love for each other. Blooded young, betrayed often, Erlan is no stranger to battle. And hidden in the shadows, there are always those determined to bring about the maelstrom of war... http://bit.ly/2VYUpyU

[parchmentandquillchronicle]

8th Century Sweden: Erlan Aurvandil, a Viking outlander, has pledged his sword to Sviggar Ivarsson, King of the Sveärs, and sworn enemy of the Danish King Harald Wartooth. But Wartooth, hungry for power, is stirring violence in the borderlands. As the fires of this ancient feud are reignited Erlan is bound by honour and oath to stand with King Sviggar.

But, unbeknownst to the old King, his daughter, Princess Lilla, has fallen under Erlan’s spell. As the armies gather Erlan and Lilla must choose between their duty to Sviggar and their love for each other.

Blooded young, betrayed often, Erlan is no stranger to battle. And hidden in the shadows, there are always those determined to bring about the maelstrom of war…

A Sacred Storm is the second instalment in The Wanderer Chronicles, a fact I wasn’t aware of until I had finished the book! This book review is part of the blog tour organised by Anne Cater that started on the 7th June. Read through to the end for a surprise!

The Basics

Genre: Historical fantasy

Length: 704 pages

Release Date: 7th June 2018 (Corvus)

Available Formats: Kindle and Hardback

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  Theodore Brun studied Dark Age archaeology at Cambridge, where he graduated with a BA in Archaeology and Anthropology and an MPhil in History.  He also rowed in the Boat Race for the university.  Professionally, Theodore qualified and worked as an arbitration lawyer, in London, Moscow, Paris and finally Hong Kong.  In 2010, he quit his job in Hong Kong and cycled 10,000 miles across the whole of Asia and Europe (crossing 20 countries) to his home in Norfolk. Theodore is a third generation Viking immigrant – his Danish grandfather having settled in England in 1932.  He is married and divides his time between London and Norfolk. A Sacred Storm is his second novel.

  My Thoughts

A Sacred Storm by Theodore Brun

Yes that’s a real sword.

A Sacred Storm is a very intriguing read from the start as you follow Erlan as he moves through the higher levels of Viking society. This book promises secrets, magic and a lot of fighting and it delivers on it all. You read about the politics between two kingdoms long at war with each other.

When I first signed up to participate in this blog tour I admit I didn’t do much research into the novel, I just liked the blurb I was given! So imagine my surprise when a rather huge package was delivered a couple weeks later and out comes this 700-page book! Now I found this a little daunting as it has been several years since I last read a book of this size but I found myself enjoying it throughout.

The character development is slow but meaningful. Even though the plot itself covers a couple of months at most, some of the characters find themselves having to change and grow to adapt to changing surroundings. We see how they handle difficult situations; physical, emotional and political of nature. I found the characters getting strong reactions from me before the halfway point, much to my chagrin when towards the end I found myself cursing the author for one particular scene.

The plot develops naturally and comes to what felt like the only conclusion that would make sense. Brun writes the fight scenes throughout the novel in great detail, not shying away from the brutality of medieval warfare. The reader follows Erlan through several battles on various scales so you get to read what war would have been like it that period from a close POV.

I tagged a few places in the novel as there were a few aspects I wanted to talk about specifically. The first simply has to be my favourite line of the whole book, ‘Though without his shield, he’d be about as much use in the sheildwall as a bull with a broken cock.’ I don’t know why this line stuck with me, it’s rude but effective. It demonstrates how important sheildwalls were during combat during that era but with a little humorous imagery attached to it. The second tag is about the relationship between Erlan and Saldas, though now I’m writing this I find I can’t say much without giving spoilers. But I will say that their relationship challenged what I believed about the Vikings and their gender roles in a positive way. The final tag is for a scene that showcases the differences between the classes in the novel and how war affects them. It is parallel to wars throughout history, the higher classes declare war on another country when the political situation doesn’t affect the lower classes. So what are they fighting for?

Overall I found this book very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the Viking era who wants a little bit of magic thrown into the mix.

I promised a surprise didn’t I? Well I am hosting my second giveaway of the month! That’s right, you can read all about Erlan and the events in 8th Century Scandinavia! All you have to do is fill out this form to enter. The giveaway is open for a month (13/7) and the winner will be announced within a week of closing.

Book Review: A Sacred Storm by Theodore Brun @theodorebrun #asacredstorm @annecater #bookreview #bookrecommendation @bloggerstribe @discoverblogRT 8th Century Sweden: Erlan Aurvandil, a Viking outlander, has pledged his sword to Sviggar Ivarsson, King of the Sveärs, and sworn enemy of the Danish King Harald Wartooth.

[ramonag-if]

Read the latest ask and crying at the fact that "Irus would have tagged along without seeing why Erlan would need to be informed" 😂 all this effort for nothing.

"Finally! I've separated MC from Irus so now- what. Irus is where???"

Pls what's Erlan's reaction once he finds out? Since he at least holds Ahlf in high regard, would he ever accept MC? 🤔 I'm guessing Ahlf himself still doesn't really accept Irus since nothing would change that Irus really could still turn out like his father

Irus isn't very good at obeying rules 😆

Erlan does hold Ahlf in high regard - I didn't want to include it in the AU because I realised I was getting too invested, but in the AU, Ahlf is the one who kills Salyra in exchange for proving his loyalty to Erlan and to safeguard the MC. Erlan would accept the relationship between Irus and the MC after Ahlf talks him into accepting it and if the MC can prove to be a beneficial asset to the kingdom.

In this case, Ahlf accepts Irus. He hates himself more and the only reason he's hesitant about a relationship between the MC and Irus is because he fears it'll make the MC a target of political scheming due to their 'low' status and Ishari blood 😬

[ramonag-if]

Oh how i want that au become a real thing, like im so happy Alf in MC life againnn

Also speaking of Alf, do you think many nobles will try to court him? Lol

I miss Ahlf too 😔 He's always so fun to write since he's an emotional rock. There definitely would have been nobles interested in courting him, either for his proximity to Erlan or because they found him to be an attractive, potential husband but Ahlf would have rejected them. Mostly, his focus is keeping the MC safe (they're still an outsider) and also, he's hung up on Salyra in this timeline 😅

[ramonag-if]

Read the AU and am now gently holding on to the fact that Ahlf calls us "little lamb" 🥺🥺 still emotionally constipated tho 😬

But back to Irus, I cannot believe that the servants caught us and word made it back to our dads like ????? The way I would perish if my dad knew anything more than surface-level about my love life

+ Erlan in the main timeline wonders if MC and Irus would get along but then disapproving when we do get along really well in this AU... smh pick a lane, my guy

There was another side story where it features Ahlf's POV and that was his nickname for the MC before he left Ishari 😅 Plus it was easier to use since I kept the MC nameless in the AU.

Oh yes, you can only be so discreet before someone notices something 😅 Ahlf and Erlan have known for a while although most of the court sort of understands what's going on between the MC and Irus, considering Irus isn't bothered who knows about his relationship with the MC.

The difference between the main timeline and the AU one is the war was won here. Erlan has had plenty of time to know the MC as a child and watched them grow up beside Irus. Unfortunately, the MC reminds Erlan of Salyra who's now dead in the AU story. He's also displeased not because the MC and Irus are close but more because they're romantically involved. Erlan had hoped for a political marriage between Irus and Elora, even in the AU story.

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It is true that Erlan declared war on Ishari out of pettiness, wounded pride and misguided duty to protect Cyre from the Ishari’s gods… but we should all remember that it was Salyra who brought Erlan to that point by meddling in his marriage alliance. He wanted to remove the temporal power from the spiritual faction in a pacifistic way, but nope Salyra’s gods induced vision -that she wasn’t capable to interprete correctly- broke it so war it was…

If we really stop to think about it you could blame -other than Erlan- the gods, Salyra’s attempt to stop the war actually causing it, or just fate if you believe that it was always meant to be regardless of anyone actions. So Erlan has half, a third of the blame here (in case that wes what the gods wanted, if they are actually real in universe) or none at all lol.

But again Salyra is a narcissist hypocrite sooo to her probably is all Erlan fault, and she was totally justified in creating political instability that has caused: a continental war; the death of many innocent (her baby-daddy included ); immense sorrow to the many who survived the ravings of war (her abandoned child included).

As you can see Salyra was totally justified in her hypothetical selfish and reckless attempt to right her past mistakes and find relief from her guilty conscience by eliminating the evil tyrant. /j 💀

I actually love to hate these two characters they are so complex and stupid at the same time ahsbhdjd. This is a testament to your good writing dear author 😍

It's definitely a concoction of different people, bad decisions and a lot of anger, hate and pride that created the war that began. Of course, some would say it's fate because the MC meeting Irus just feels too perfect to be a mere coincidence. On the other hand, who has ever seen the gods walking amongst those in the game world?

Thank you so much for your kind words! I love writing about all these complex relationships and dynamics between the older characters - especially the parents. It's really fun getting to explore their different views on how everything started and needless to say, it's affected everyone around them in a very big way.

Thank you for playing and for the support ❤️️

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Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Irus dad the reason Ishari town's are getting burnt down and the blood guard being nothing more than vicious dogs? I can't exactly blame Salyara for taking him out if she did.

Exactly, it's all a matter of perspective 😋

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Will there be a way, some variable that keeps track of choices, that will make Irus a good leader, to like leadership or to make him more comfortable with the role of King?

I'd like my man to stop stressing 😔. And to have some confidence—

Yes, the variable is called $irusLead_style 😆 And it comes into play a bit in Chapter 10 depending on your choices but it also gives a bit of flavour text here and there. The leadership variable tracks how aggressive, diplomatic or neutral he responds to foes. The more aggressive he is, the more likely he's going to respond viciously towards enemies and make decisions that will come off as more military-focussed than if he was diplomatic and prefer negotiations and treaties. The neutral style uses both, so it's a more pragmatic approach.

That said, Irus is never going to be comfortable being king until he's had a few years of actually wearing the crown before he feels like he's ready to lead people. He became Erlan's successor only in the year leading up to Erlan's death so before then, Virion was very much going to become king. Irus wasn't exactly groomed or pressured to become the king so he spent most of his days just doing whatever he wanted. Becoming king is something Irus never wanted but he's doing it because of the war and because he knows Virion isn't the best choice to lead.

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The May side stories are now all ready to read for my Patrons! If you want to get more insight into the characters and their thoughts, consider joining my Patreon. You will also unlock all previous side stories (NSFW included) if you join Cyre Tiers and up.

The Burdened Heir - King Erlan's POV: This side story features King Erlan's perspective on his early life before he became king. In this story, read about his early days as a prince and get a glimpse into the beginning of his friendship with Ahlf. Available for Cyre Tier Patrons and up.

A Prince's Honour - Prince Irus' POV: This side story features Prince Irus' perspective as he discovers an old battleground in Urur. Read more about his thoughts as the reality of war sets in. This story features events that take place during Chapter 9. Available for Vinia and Ishari Tier Patrons.

The Queen's Dilemma - Queen Elora's POV: This side story was determined by a randomiser. In this story, read about Queen Elora's thoughts on her return to Vinia and the plan she has to secure control over Hadi. This story features the events of Chapter Nine. Available for Cyre and Ishari Tier Patrons.

A Determined Captain - Sir Oren's POV: In this side story, read more about Sir Oren's concerns as the preparations for his departure nears. Get a glimpse into the possible reasons for his need to sacrifice himself to protect others. This side story was determined by a randomiser wheel as it was tied for second place. It features events of Chapter 9. Available for Vinia and Ishari Tier Patrons.

A Warrior's Oath - Anu's POV: In this side story, read about Anu's thoughts on travelling to meet with the Nomad Tribes as she has a heart-to-heart conversation with Sargon. This story features events that take place during Chapter 9. Available for Ishari Tier Patrons.

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I think it will be more dramatic If Prince Irus's mother who is Solus's priestess was high priestess in normad tribes because she want follow true Solus or she just want to run away from King Erlan so here is my question what if Prince Irus's mother become high priestess to normed tribes what will Prince Irus react when he see her again? (Also i think MC going to understand Prince Irus's feeling in this case because Salyra become high priestess to Ishari too) sorry from talking nonsense.

You are off on the mark. The gang return to Cyre in the final part of the game for a reason 😉

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Hello, i have question about Cyre kingdom and i am really sorry if this question come out as sexist question. Did Cyre have Queens ruled before? I was see so many kingdoms have both male and female rulers but Cyre have only Kings (i was curious and i didn't mean to make anyone upset).

I'm really sorry, if this question upset you or anyone.

No need to apologise! Cyre has had many female rulers previously, but this was when Ishari and Cyre were technically one kingdom. Quite a few of the queens who ruled Cyre were from Ishari and followed the Ancient Ones. Once Erlan's grandfather took over, followed by his father and ultimately led to the current royal family, any mention of these previous rulers were destroyed by Erlan because it wouldn't do well for people to know that worship of the Ancient Ones was commonplace in Cyre and permitted by previous rulers. You'll also - depending on your playthrough - learn about rulers from previous ages lived for thousands of years at a time, so a lot of those very ancient texts have been lost, destroyed or stolen and sold by merchants who left the kingdom when the war started around thirty years ago. I hope this answered you 😊