The guardsmen rotated shifts as the night watch ended. Dawn had arrived, and the golden light breaking through the darkness marked the third day since Lord Lansius had set foot in the fields of Korimor.
The Lord refused to sleep in the castle and chose instead to spend the night in a humble...
2023-10-17 09:14:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Korimor Castle
Inside the stone-walled chamber of Korimor Castle, a place that had witnessed countless strife, regime changes, and treachery, Lord Lansius sat alone facing a stone table. A silver platter glistened in the midday sun streaming through the narrow windows. Despite the food situ...
2023-10-13 11:47:34 +0000 UTC View Post
The Nicopolan Envoys
The three envoys had been waiting in the midday sun. They had asked to find some shade, but the guards and knights gave only a lukewarm response...
2023-10-10 09:44:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Dawn had just broken when Sir Michael and Hugo slipped through the city gate and arrived outside the cabin. The cool wind was blowing, and the grass was wet with morning de...
2023-10-06 11:45:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to Book 3. π
This marks the beginning of Book III.
Before you read: I want to remind you that this is the free web version. So don't expect professionally edited chapter; misspells, typos, or errors are common.
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2023-10-03 12:12:39 +0000 UTC View Post
The day had yet to grow hot when a formation of men assembled just outside Korelia. Lord Jorge led the formation, flanked by a modest number of cavalry. The horses had been either ransomed or loaned from Korelia, all backed by Lord Jorge's guarantee.
Lord Robert was also present, leading hi...
2023-09-29 10:43:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Audrey
After the meeting with Sir Morton, Audrey finally understood why Isolte, her Knight Master, had chosen herβa scrawny little servant from the outskirts of Elandia. She had assumed it was because she was born Centurian.
Located where the old capital of the first Imperium used t...
2023-09-26 12:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia City
Despite the looming military crisis and Sir Harold's departure, construction projects in Korelia continued to thrive. As Lord Lansius' highest-ranking staff member, Sir Justin was naturally involved in overseeing the main projects. Along with Calub and their team.
On beha...
2023-09-22 10:29:41 +0000 UTC View PostList of Named Recurring Characters in Horizon of War as of the Elven Calendar Year 4425.
1. Mother Arryn, Marc, and Tanya - Lansius' Family in Bellandia
2. Stefi, a Squire, born Stephania in west Centuria
3. Young Lord Arte and Lord Maurice of Arvena - ...
2023-09-22 10:17:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Felicity
The blonde Lady, still occupying the Master Chamber in the castle, was disassembling a new crossbow. Her desk was cluttered with tools, various cords, and spare parts for the trigger.
She wanted a more comfortable grip, and Hannei had given her the idea for a pistol grip. The...
2023-09-19 09:57:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia Castle
The court of Korelia was abuzz with a shocking revelation: Lady Audrey declared the captured man to be her cousin. Anticipating denial, the Lord of Korelia approached the man. A tall knight promptly pinned Lord Omin to the floor.
Lord Lansius glanced at Lady Audrey, who...
2023-09-15 10:06:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: This is a new bonus chapter to show more scenes between Lansius and Audrey after they reunited in Toruna. Many readers have requested this, and I hope you find it a good read. π€
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A gentle breeze swept through the mansion's private yard adjacent to...
2023-09-12 13:16:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Chateau de Cascasonne
"Tanya, help me with the cabbage," Mother Arryn called from the kitchen.
"I'm still fixing my gardening basket," Tanya replied.
"It can wait. We can't have a house without fermented cabbage," her mother said sternly.
Tanya groaned, set aside her work,...
2023-09-12 09:33:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Just for precaution. This chapter contains a small, toned-down explicit scene.
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Fleeting memories of conversa...
2023-09-08 10:39:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Korelia Castle
As the aftermath of the war largely subsided, the Lord of Korelia resumed his court. For three days, the court and council focused on matters of war, hostages, the new masons' guild, accommodations for a thousand laborers, and new alliances. However, today Lansius would addre...
2023-09-05 09:39:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Audrey, Eastern Mansion
Two weeks after the battle, Lansius discovered he could exert force with his left wrist again. The physician was confident that the bone had mended, noting that the recovery was faster and better than they had hoped. Many, including Audrey, believed his quick recover...
2023-09-01 10:48:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Eastern Mansion
The cold breeze around dawn awoke Cecile from slumber. She tried to rub her eyes but felt that it was prickly to the touch. That didn't slow her down from her morning routine. She rose from her bed and approached the wooden table and basin, where she carefully washed her fac...
2023-08-29 10:10:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Battle fatigue had finally caught up to Lansius. After the meeting with Sir Michael and Hugo concluded, he fell asleep on the daybed. However, it was not a peaceful rest; he found himself suddenly thrust back onto the battlefield in a dream.
The scene was vivid, with blackened men running a...
2023-08-25 12:15:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Today, I want to make a very special Patreon shout-out to my mentor and dear friend, known as Fowl on Royal Road. I'd be thrilled if you could check out his work: ...
2023-08-22 12:41:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The Lord of Korelia yawned and stretched out. He had just dictated a letter to Batu, officially informing him about the Market Post route and urging the nomadic tribes to produce more yurts. He also conveyed his wish to purchase or borrow more yurts to house the one-thousand captured men intended...
2023-08-18 11:28:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Sterling was recovering in the guest chamber inside the castle, one of the fortunate ones who survived the cold grip of death. The night before, many had succumbed to their injuries. Even among those who seemed to be recovering, a few were suddenly overcome by fever and died.
He was lucky t...
2023-08-15 09:38:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Eastern Mansion
One hundred troops, bolstered by the militia, were mobilized under Sir Justin's command. Sir Harold to lead the column and greet the approaching relief force from White Lake. It was an unusual sight, as the siege had already been lifted, and Korelia had been freed.
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Lord Lansius had made his intention clear to counterattack and seize Korimor, causing cold sweat to form on Hugo's back.
"My Lord, I'm with you, but is this even possible?" asked the deputy.
Lansius looked him in the eye and asked, "Do you think we can't make it?"
"We don't even...
2023-08-08 12:23:31 +0000 UTC View Post
P.S: Ok we're trying something new today. If anyone found it hard to read let me know. Pateron won't allow me to put tables so I'm using pictures instead.
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2023-08-04 12:56:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Many things happened in Korelia after the war. Tending to the wounded was a top priority, followed by burial and mourning. On behalf of the Lord, his retinue had dedicated several places as hospices in town to treat the wounded.
Following yesterdayβs battle, Three Hills and Korelia agreed...
2023-08-01 13:15:58 +0000 UTC View Post
The room inside the guardhouse was bathed in the soft glow from a small chandelier. There Hugo sat in silence. He had emerged from the battle relatively unscathed, save for some minor lacerations that had since dried. He was alone, his only companions a humble jug of water and a smaller jug of wi...
2023-07-31 02:20:15 +0000 UTC View Post
The scent of smoke and charred vegetation filled the air, while ash rained down like grim snowflakes, blanketing the ground with a layer of grey dust. The once verdant steppe had transformed into a smoldering wasteland.
Lansius and his knights had been searching for Audrey for quite some ti...
2023-07-27 11:15:35 +0000 UTC View PostTwo things to note.
1. Patreon-wide problems have affected all its users, myself included. Since last week there are many patrons who disappear without traces, no cancel, no nothing, just vanish (which explained why the numbers keep going down). π¨
This happened because Patreon for ...
2023-07-26 11:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Encampment
The camp for the six-thousand was swallowed by thick black smoke. Fire encroached from the southern side, growing stronger by the minute. Suddenly, thirty-four horsemen appeared. They had crossed a small stream, wetting their horses and attire in an effort to shield themselve...
2023-07-23 08:30:08 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes I'm too focused on 'show, don't tell,' but it can be frustrating. So, I consulted my draft and added several bits of extra to improve the scene. π
This particular scene takes place after Lansius got into an unsatisfying chat with Audrey, and before he rides into the forest and ...
2023-07-20 04:41:41 +0000 UTC View Post