Band of Brigands

[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] [April 2026] Eating a meal every day is a boy's dream when they grow up starving in the streets. Begging only gets you so far, theiving a little further. When the offer of joining a band of brigands comes along, you take it. Why would I be worried about getting injured when life on the street is a guaranteed slow death? A little bit of violence, a little bit of risk, some luck, and a sharp sword will get you a meal each day and dignity. I have lived the life, made my own choices, and come out on top. I have my own Band of Brigands.  This story follows a small band as they travel across the country robbing merchants, fighting vagrants, and face off against soldiers as the wounds of a long past war continue to plague the country.