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Riven Eternally

The Empire of Sanressia is rapidly approaching the end of one year of civil war. The chances of it ending soon are vanishingly low. In the south, Grand Duke Cyrus, the Commander of the Army of Restoration, still reels from the defeat his forces suffered in the defence of Port Remembrance. While his armies are still determined and his supporters still loyal, the gulf between the strength of nephew and uncle grows starker every day. In the north, the self-proclaimed Emperor Godfrey has triumphed over the traitorous General Theoderic, and now controls almost half of the Empire. As his armies march forth once more, this time against the Capital, it seems as though his ultimate victory is only a matter of time. Yekaterina, the Crown Princess and acting ruler of the Kingdom of Mir finds herself caught at a crossroads. Before her stands the choice to secure independence for her homeland, or to commit herself wholeheartedly to deciding who will rule Sanressia. With the legitimate Emperor, Friedrich, awakening months after being poisoned, and caught in the middle of the three forces, the battle for the future of the Empire has only become more complex. For peace to be restored, one of them must win. But it may be that the Empire is past the point of being saved.

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Riven Eternally

Blessed & Accursed - ONC 2026

Once, the Sorceresses of House Ifan were legendary for their service to the Sanctified Kingdom of Alkith. Invading Empires, malicious Demons and wicked wielders of the arcane were all foiled by their wisdom and the power of their magic. A curse placed upon their bloodline brought an end to those days, the final spiteful act of one of the last foes they defeated ensuring all who followed after would be beset by eternal dire luck. Centuries have passed since that day, and the passage of time, the arrival of new heroes to the Kingdom, and the march of technology has only cemented the decline of House Ifan's legacy. Lady Morgan has known this story all her life. Abysmal fortune is as natural to her as breathing. Leading a (relatively) quiet life as a breaker of less persistent curses and all-around aid in sorcerous matters, she has long since accepted that her idle explorations of her family's curse are unlikely to truly bear any fruit. But when the curse inexplicably begins to worsen, she is left with no choice but to deepen her investigation, even if it requires her to trust in a mysterious, impossibly kind stranger, and unveil secrets that some may have preferred to remain buried forever. Content Warnings: Light violence, references to depression, references to past religious and cultural discrimination, references to past child neglect.

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Blessed & Accursed - ONC 2026

Tales of Sanctuary

A collection of oneshots in the Records of the Third Sundering/Fading to Ruin universe. Mainly fluffy, but with the occasional angst. Some stories will have spoilers for the main books, but these will be designated so that they can be avoided if desired. :)

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Tales of Sanctuary

Falling Angels

Once, Dolores was a useful tool, a weapon wielded by the Rampart Confederacy to crush those who resisted their designs for conquest. Those days have long since passed. Now, she finds herself as the Commander of the Heavy Reconnaissance Division of the Angels of Retribution, those who liberated her when death seemed certain. For years, the Angels have fought against all oppressors, no matter who they might be, or where they might hide. Throughout it all, they have always been on the backfoot, always outnumbered, always outgunned and always outmatched. After years of preparation, that is about to change. The Angels are prepared to launch their largest campaign yet, aiming straight for the very heart of their greatest enemy. Victory could see the collapse of the cruellest faction upon Heim, while defeat could shatter the Angels forever. Dolores and her team will give anything to see the Rampart fall. But they may not have enough to sacrifice.

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Falling Angels

The Broken Empire

For months, Emperor Godfrey of House Richter has prepared his forces, watching and waiting as his birthright is torn apart by those who question his right to rule. In the south, his uncle stubbornly refuses to accept the reality of the state of the nation, while in the west, the treacherous General Theoderic dares to claim the crown for himself. With his preparations finally complete, Godfrey and his allies strike out at last, planning to eliminate his two greatest rivals with the simultaneous launch of two campaigns, one against the wealthiest city in the land, and the other into the desolate Ashfields. Lady Marshal Frieda is no stranger to war, but for the first time in her life, she now draws her blade against her compatriots, willing to sacrifice her honour and if necessary, her life for the sake of her lord's vision for the Empire. Lady Mallory von Gerd, one of the only souls in all the realms to know the truth that lies within the Emperor's heart, has already surrendered the woman she was for the cause of order and peace, though the ordeal ahead may prove all her efforts fruitless. Lady Erika von Dieter, a feared and mistrusted Death Maiden, cares nothing for noble intentions or rightful claims. Driven only by her desire for revenge, Godfrey's enemies are her own for as long as it takes her vengeance to be completed. Failure is not an option. Compromise with traitors is unconscionable. The broken Empire of Sanressia shall be restored by force, or not at all.

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The Broken Empire

Hope Amidst The Flames

Falsely accused of treason against the Empire, Princess Yekaterina Petrova finds shelter in her homeland of Mir. Though she is amongst friends once more, the Imperial Regent remains unshakeable in his conviction that she is guilty of attempting to assassinate the Emperor. Now, one of the largest armies ever assembled in the Empire's history prepares to march upon Mir, under orders to deliver the so-called "Traitor Princess" to justice at all costs. With the rest of the Empire descending into civil war, the people of Mir can rely on none but themselves. Lady Ladislava Chernova doubts her capacity to contribute to the defence of the realm, and increasingly finds herself struggling with her sentiments towards her Princess, but remains just as devoted to her as ever. Lady Beatrice Willows, the confident and wise Court Sorceress of Mir, is no stranger to guiding the kingdom through myriad ordeals, but the Regent's threat may finally prove to be the one that is beyond her abilties, not least when he may not be the greatest source of danger. Father Maxim Drozdov, a humble priest, has no experience in the worlds of politics and warfare, but when his quiet hometown becomes a critical site to the war effort, his peaceful life is shattered, and he finds himself more involved in the conflict that he ever imagined was possible. Will Yekaterina and her allies prevail against the insurmountable odds arrayed against them? Or does her kingdom have no choice but to accept total subjugation?

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Hope Amidst The Flames

Fading to Ruin

After decades of misrule, the fate of the Empire of Sanressia hangs in the balance. Throughout the realm, the great and powerful await the demise of the ailing Emperor Sigismund, eager to exploit the uncertainty of succession for their own ends. As the most influential people of the realm descend upon the capital of Renewal, the future of the Empire appears murky. The court is powerless to stop the re-emergence of factions and contradictory visions for the future. Within the growing chaos are three who may yet have a larger role to play than they believe. Lady Ladislava, a young noblewoman of one of Sanressia's subject kingdoms, dreams of assisting her best friend in her mission to bring long overdue reform and support the people of the Empire. Sir Zachary, the only son of a house accused of treachery twice over and derided as heretics, longs to restore the honour of his family and faith in the eyes of the those that once counted his forebears as equals. General Frieda, a rising star of the Imperial Army from the humblest of origins, wants only to uphold her oath and defend the Empire and its citizens from all enemies, both those without, and those within. All of them wish for a peaceful and more just Empire. But as plans laid long in advance come to fruition, deals are struck behind closed doors, and engines of war are made ready, the fate of Sanressia may already be sealed. Content Warnings: Violence, war, poisoning, disease, religious persecution and xenophobia.

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Fading to Ruin

Leaving Sanctuary

For three years, Hua has mourned the loss of her best friend and teammate, Ivy. When the centuries-old Artefact that Ivy died in the process of retrieving is revealed to be the key to a weapon that could shape the fate of the world, Hua and the rest of her team accept the mission to secure it without hesitation. To have any chance of success, they shall have to traverse miles of hostile territory, fend off the deadly monsters that infest the surface of their ruined planet, and reach their destination before the weapon falls into the hands of the other factions who covet it. Between the ghosts of the past returning to haunt her, and the growing evidence that her superiors know far more about the mission than they let on, Hua must find a way to push forward and keep her friends safe at the same time. Even if she may have been doomed to failure from the moment she said yes. Content Warnings: Violence, serious injuries (loss of limbs), dehumanisation.

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Leaving Sanctuary