A brutal war. A girl raised as a proud soldier, all too willing to fight and die for her country. A man whose life has been shattered, remade into one of fear and rage and hate. A boy who is caught in the web of politics, who experiences horrible things not meant for anyone, much less a child as young as he. This is a tale of two countries at war, and the lives of the people who reside there, featuring some supernatural powers, heavy religion, and some quite frankly terrible people. The story and its characters are my creation; any similarity to other works or to current events is not intended. Plagiarism is not acceptable... honestly, have a bit of self-respect. I don't particularly care if you vote for this work or not. My only desire is feedback so that I can become a better writer. AWARDS * FGU Awards November: Best Death Scene (1st Place). * Drill Sergeant Award (Best Dialogue). * Seraph Awards: Honorable Mention. * Snowflake Awards: 2nd Place, Fantasy. REVIEWS https://www.wattpad.com/550562523-honest-book-reviews-forever-closed-the-balance

Twin brothers Frei and Qionne are separated by a cursed mirror. The younger is forced to shoulder the burden of the throne, while the older must learn to have courage and return to his world. In their wake is an empire at the brink of war, and a dark wonderland that cages the most horrifying of creatures. Amidst their circumstances, a darker force threatens to tear apart the world of Terra. Fate searches for tools in the princes' possession; tools that can either save or destroy everything the brothers hold dear. For the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life are what controls the hearts of men. And only the Maribagoth can save Arcana from the menacing darkness. ... ... ... Author's Note: This is the first, rough draft. Though, I do my best to keep errors minimal, expect that there may be errors that slipped past my notice. English is not my spoken language, so feel free to point out any mistakes to help me improve! I hope you enjoy the reading experience. Graphics from cover to headers and character art are all made by me. ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - REVISING OFFLINE 1st Place Winner of The Seraph Awards 2017 Fantasy Category 2nd Place Winner of The Zombie Awards 2017 Fantasy Category 3rd Place Winner of The Freedom Awards (September 2017) Round 2 qualifier for The Bicycle Awards 2017 Supernatural Category Highest Ranking: #96 (May 21, 2018) Wattpad Featured Story (March 30, 2018) I will be posting this story on RoyalRoadl.com under the same username (someday) :D See you there!