As stated at the beginning of the sequel, this one will also be extremely dark and likely very triggering for a multitude of reasons. It will arguably turn out darker than all of the other books in the series combined, but every single 'dark' storyline is based off of things that have actually happened in our world. I of course do not condone any of the actions that will be committed by certain characters.
The wattpad/ao3 version is and will remain a first draft.
This chapter is subject to change as the book goes on.
Trigger Warnings: Graphic depictions of Rape, Child marriage, homophobia, Domestic violence, War, Incest, Prostitution, pedophelia, Suicide, miscarriage.
Terminology
A.G-
After gods and goddesses walked the earth.
B.G-
Before gods and goddesses walked the earth.
Religion-
A way of worship to honor the gods/goddesses.
Ice Giants-
Creatures native to the continent Ebon that are EXACTLY what they sound like. Most commonly sighted in the forests of the continent Ebon during the last two months of the year. Sometimes violent, sometimes not. It is advised to treat all of them as if they are just in case. Their eyes, the only non-ice part of their bodies- are made out of a black substance that had never been identified.
Bastard -
Any child born outside of marriage.
The Cold Regions-
The continent Ebon and it's surrounding waters. It's air is a near unbearable cold year round- with the exception of a roughly three week period in the middle of the year when one can go outside without thick furs. Rains often during the warm period and has been known to snow near constantly during most freezing periods(the last month of the year).
High Lord/High Lady-
The lady/lord in charge of a major house that does not hold control of it's territory.
Commanding Lord/Lady-
The lady/lord in charge of the MOST major house in a territory; also controls diplomatic affairs and operations that would've been performed by kings or queens in the past.
The Boiling Lands-
The entire continent Bracari, land on which the territories of Dedor and Sharean sit. Air is of a near unbearable heat year round. Precipitation is uncommon but not unheard of.
Handmaiden-
A female servant to a lady who performs tasks often relating to their appearance or that of their living space. ( Hair brushing, washing their clothes , cleaning their room and occasionally bringing them food etc.) Often treated better than other types of servants in some parts of the world.
Oath of the Widower/Widow-
An oath to a dead wife/ husband's spirit that you will not lay with another as long as you live.
An Oath of the Lord/Lady-
The oath junior lords/ladies take upon the death of the commanding or high lord/lady to transition to that position.
House-
1. A family surname.
2.The castle/ large residence of a major family and those that rely on it, often with smaller cottages, a market, and walls around it to protect inhabitants from the creatures of the region.
Commanding House-
A family that controls the diplomacy, trade, and day to day decisions of a territory.
Army House-
Housing for unmarried soldiers without families, though certain exceptions are sometimes made for bastard children to live there if the mother died in childbirth or there is no other option, and the army commander's family can choose to as well.
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A Crown Of Blades(ARTK, Book 3)
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