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Last published Thu, Dec 21, 2017
In a dystopian medieval realm where order and hierarchy are at its strictest, four kingdoms challenge the ever-teetering balance of the land they walk on and the sanity of its people. These kingdoms wish to win the game and rule them all but in the pursuit of glory, one must spill their own blood to give way for their rulers.
The way of battle in this realm is different. Strategy and organization has always been held in such high regard, so much so that generations have been taught of fighting in small numbers that would resemble that of a large scale chess game.
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