by Kerrystinnet
A quick glimpse into the world of the Freebooters, the storied millennia old mercenary company. In an effort to attract some readers to this series, this short story, around 13,000 words is the origin of the brothers August. Before the legends, before the wars, there was a father who had already fought too many. When Marc and Thom, two headstrong boys, abandon their family farm in search of adventure, they are dragged back by the brutal hands of a man known only as the Bulwark: their father, a former mercenary who gave up the sword to raise them right. But the world won’t leave them in peace. War comes calling again, and this time, it demands the next generation. As duty clashes with blood, the sons must choose between what they owe their country and what they owe each other. A tale of hard men, harder choices, and the fierce, unyielding bond of family, The Bulwark is a gut-wrenching story of sacrifice, survival, and the quiet courage of staying home… when the whole world demands you leave. Set in the gritty, lived-in world of the Freebooters series, this standalone short story cuts deep and lingers long after the final page.
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