The New World (2013-ongoing) Each full act is being released episodically after being shown in a local magazine close to where I live. Low fantasy setting with a dark, mature narrative over a long period of time. Act 1: Chapters 1-6, focusing on the birth of a conspiracy in the old world. Act 2: Chapters 7-12, focusing on a different plot entirely, across the approximately 16 years following act 1. Act 3: Currently being written - est. Summer

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Religion, or whatever people believe in, is an interesting thing because it requires people to believe what they’re told. Knowledge is control over the masses. There are many cases in which control is quite forceful but religion, it would seem, is not one of these cases. People want to believe in it; not strictly believe exactly what they’re told perhaps but there are elements in sermons and preaches that adhere to what we truly want to believe in. That there is something more to life. Nicolas Worthing A study on the condition of being human X December, 2E.1064; on an island in the Vimé lagoon The mist hung in the a

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“For years I hunted down those bastards, getting closer and closer, and then they’d vanish I’d have to start all over again. At times it would seem hopeless and I would return home, to Léo, to Caterina. And then everything would be better again.” Hassan of the House of Allarror IX December, 2E.1057; the home of Gian Regaino, in the town of Léo. “When is dad’s ship getting in uncle Gian?” “Caterina, you know how much Hassan doesn’t like it when you call him ‘dad’.” “Yes, but…” “But what?” “Hassan doesn’t li

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The subject, or the protagonist, of a story, is often referred to as being the character subjected to the story. And the story gives them an arc to play out, a journey to undergo. However, we create stories in our lives with ourselves as protagonists, and we interact with hundreds of other stories going on at the same time – those of other people. A story of fiction then, that we may ground ourselves in, also takes in this level of interaction and merging together. This means that we may find a number of protagonists to the stories we tell. Know then that an antagonist (a person or force who represents a direct contradiction to the succ

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Following the death of Emperor Victor Francisco in 2E.1048 the imperial courts went into meltdown. After the death of a revolutionary who had left no heir, the empire was in dire straits – a regency council was declared (said council would later take full power) but it was across the burning sea in the new continent where the empire truly lost control. It was now that the new world gained its second name – the name still used by inhabitants of Vimé and Rialto today – The Independence States. Imperial historian Anna Avana One-hundred years on; The life of Victor Francisco Politics is solely for the politicians. Unfortu

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Let it be known that the following individuals are wanted for the heinous crime of regicide: Manuss Ofelia, Hassan Allarror, Lentz Allarror, Rolunn de Tchekkov, Zainsurra Sybban, Felde Grana, Romunn Pellinor & Bron de Terre WANTED ALIVE IF POSSIBLE Be warned that these men are so called ‘immortals’ – heathens and freaks who delight in making others feel pain. Do not approach unless armed. A bounty of two thousand ducats shall be paid for each conspirator brought to justice. Imperial proclamation send to all four corners of the earth One of the many as yet unsolved questions in the history of the imperial navy remains the

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Victor Francisco’s reign as Emperor over the known world was marred by war. The way is it is remembered; he never lost a war, even though he only fought in one battle. From his own revolt for the throne to defending his throne from revolt in the opening weeks of the year 1048. The man who, today, is never remembered for his role in Victor’s wars though perhaps should be, was Manuss of the House of Ofelia: an immortal. Imperial historian Anna Avana One-hundred years on; The life of Victor Francisco V March, 2E.1048; in the grand city of Rialto in the old world. Gimignano squeezed the shot glass in his hand as hard as he

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Rialto has often been referred to as the real capital of the empire of Vimé. The city of Vimé has the courthouses, the archives and the imperial palace for sure but the city of Vimé is a city of officials only. It is a city of fake smiles and fake power. It is in Rialto where the true power lies. It is in Rialto where the florins flow freely with the current of the canal, for is it not known that money makes the world go round? Introduction to a guide on Rialto, published 1E.1045 I remember in 1040, ten imperial florins could buy you a large cake to feed twelve, with your colour of icing and a personal message on the top. And

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All crimes are bad. That’s why they’re crimes and that’s why criminals are punished: for doing these bad things. Human nature tells us that some crimes are worse than other crimes and that the punishment for these must be greater. As an example murder is just one ‘greater’ crime. Humanity argues over what punishment to give. And it never seems to be enough. For whatever reason, to some people, the punishment is never enough whether the crime be murder or whatever else. Nicolas Worthing A study on the condition of being human III January, 2E.1048; Suralla Gimignano sat on the stone spiral steps which l

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