
by elfshanx
New chapters Mon-Wed-Fri! In the brutal Kingdom of Night, elite fighting men called Thorns train with blood magic and blade to protect their lords. Souls bound until death, they exist only to serve. But not always willingly. Izakiel, former crown prince, has the birthright torn from his hands and is sentenced to serve his younger brother, the newly named heir to the throne. Araam, piratical raider and son of the seas, watches his people slaughtered by the Kingdom of Night. Taken alive, he is enslaved to protect the very royal family he’s sworn vengeance against. A nameless brat—thief, liar, imp of the streets—is given the choice between the noose and a new life. The decision isn't a hard one, and becoming a thorn might even pay out in the long run. But the brat has a dark secret that jeopardizes everything the young rogue seeks to protect. United by fate, the dethroned prince, savage pirate, and thief will band together to fight the evil tyrant who enslaved them. Kingdoms will break. Armies will fall. Oceans of blood will flow. No one escapes the thorns unscathed. (Book 4 currently posting. Books 1-3 + Prequel currently on Amazon by my author name eden Hudson.) Warning: This is a grimdark epic fantasy. It contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers. Also, it isn't litrpg or progression, just straight fantasy. If that's your thing, enjoy!
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| 1 | Prologue: Blessing of the Strong Gods | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 1: In the High Places & Low Streets | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 2: How to Lose a Crown | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 3: Raedrs | 0 |
| 5 | Chapter 4: Haelbringr | 0 |
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| Chapter 5: Raen |
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| 7 | Chapter 6: Close-Rats | 0 |
| 8 | The Strong Gods Book 2 Announcement | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 77: Not Quite Dead [book 2 begins here] | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 78: Flexible Loyalties | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 79: Nest of Vipers | 0 |
| 12 | Chapter 80: Raze It | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 78.5: Watered With Blood | 0 |
| 14 | The Strong Gods Book 3 Announcement | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 147: Ruled by The Moon [book 3 starts here] | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 148: You Can Never Go Home Again | 0 |
| 17 | - Book 4 Coming Soon Announcement - | 0 |
| 18 | [An Annoying Restructuring Notice] | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 194: Prologue [Book 4 Starts Here] | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 195: You Can Never Go Home Again | 0 |
| 21 | Chapter 196: Tying Up Loose Ends | 0 |
| 22 | Chapter 197: Unwanted, but Not Unmotivated | 0 |
| 23 | Chapter 198: Abomination | 0 |
| 24 | Chapter 199: Unexpected Visitor | 0 |
| 25 | Chapter 200: Dangers of the Ghost Planes | 0 |
| 26 | Chapter 201: The Blood Witch & The Fake Dyre* | 0 |
| 27 | Chapter 202: Inquisitor's Day Out | 0 |
| 28 | Chapter 203: A World Away | 0 |
| 29 | Chapter 204: The Lover Thorn vs. The Ice Princess* | 0 |
| 30 | Chapter 205: The Price of a Wagging Tongue* | 0 |
| 31 | Chapter 206: A Jungle Full of Death* | 0 |
| 32 | Chapter 207: Battle of the Eketra-Blessed* | 0 |
| 33 | Chapter 208: Run-Up to Rebellion | 0 |
| 34 | Chapter 209: Opening Volley | 0 |
| 35 | Chapter 210: Unforgiveable Hesitation | 0 |
| 36 | Chapter 210: Storm Trial | 0 |
| 37 | Chapter 211: Eye of the Godsquall | 0 |
| 38 | Chapter 212: Unleash the Fury | 0 |
| 39 | Chapter 213: Ambush* | 0 |
| 40 | Chapter 214: The Black Anchorage | 0 |
| 41 | Chapter 215: War Council | 0 |
| 42 | Chapter 216: Changing Tides | 0 |
| 43 | Chapter 217: War Chief | 0 |
| 44 | Chapter 218: Song of War | — |
| 45 | Chapter 219: Meeting in the Poisoner's Garden | — |
| 46 | Chapter 220: The Chance to Die Standing | — |
| 47 | Chapter 221: New Mad Queen | — |
| 48 | Chapter 222: The Zealot & the Hammer | — |
| 49 | Chapter 223: Death and the Chalice | — |
| 50 | Chapter 224: Warning from a Dead Love | — |
| 51 | Chapter 225: The Witless Lord & the Bloodthirsty Thurast | — |
| 52 | Chapter 226: Two Together | — |
| 53 | Chapter 227: Final Favor for a Brother | — |
| 54 | Chapter 228: Unforeseen Threat | — |
| 55 | Chapter 229: Rain of Consequences | — |
| 56 | Chapter 230: War is Hell | — |
| 57 | Chapter 231: The Khinet Reborn | — |
| 58 | Chapter 232: Mosquito Sickness | — |
| 59 | Chapter 194: - Prologue [Book 4 Starts Here] 1 month ago | 0 |
| 60 | Chapter 195: You Can Never Go Home Again 1 month ago | 0 |
| 61 | Chapter 196: Unwanted, but Not Unmotivated 1 month ago | 0 |
| 62 | Chapter 197: Pariah 30 days ago | 0 |
| 63 | Chapter 198: A World Away 28 days ago | 0 |
| 64 | Chapter 199: Inquisitor's Outing 25 days ago | 0 |
| 65 | Chapter 200: Unexpected Meetings 23 days ago | 0 |
| 66 | Chapter 201: Dangers of the Ghost Planes 21 days ago | 0 |
| 67 | Chapter 202: The Blood Witch & The Fake Dyre 19 days ago | 0 |
| 68 | Chapter 203: The Price of a Wagging Tongue 16 days ago | 0 |
| 69 | Chapter 204: Run-Up to Rebellion 14 days ago | 0 |
| 70 | Chapter 205: Opening Volley 12 days ago | 0 |
| 71 | Chapter 206: At the Center of the Battle 9 days ago | 0 |
| 72 | Chapter 207: Storm Trial 7 days ago | 0 |
| 73 | Chapter 208: Eye of the Godsquall 5 days ago | 0 |
| 74 | Chapter 209: Unleash the Fury 2 days ago | 0 |