The Villainous Heroes
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Last published Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Arthur Silverstone is a name known throughout the world, tales of adventure and heroic deeds attached to the name that are spoken by bards worldwide. The man has become a household name, but he isn't like the hero that the bards speak of when you meet him in person.
He's called back to the Eastern Continent, to the Acrean Empire, by Emperor Julian to be given a task in aiding the protection of the northern border between the empire and the Kingdom of Candred. But he quickly finds himself enthralled and trapped in the middle of a malicious plot between the Emperor and the King of Candred. Tyler Clawtelle, Nathaniel Sedlow, Mathias Rusche, Simon Rynger, and Jason Rous rescue Arthur from execution but discover secrets once thought kept hidden that enrage Arthur.
While Arthur aims to be in the way of the plot, he questions himself whether or not the Empire and Candred are worth saving after he finds out their role in the destruction of his homeland. In order to right the wrongs of the past and save their future, Arthur and his comrades must take on the role of the villains with the aid of old allies and enemies. But the question remains, will Arthur save the empire and Candred or will he let them crash and burn?
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