Participant in the Writathon challenge, November 2024! In the continent of Boreatica, where chivalry masks a thirst for power, knights are fierce and selfish individuals who cloak themselves in grandiose ideals to conceal their blind lust for dominance. The knights of the Royal Order of Ferlonia are no exception. In the year 973 P.C. newly accoladed recruits are thrust into a trial by fire for their first mission. Divided into pairs, they are dispatched to retrieve Exoplions, enchanted breastplates, from fallen knights now deemed enemies of the Kingdom of Ferlonia. Anker and Madja have been tasked with retrieving the silver Exoplion of Viryl of the White Gale, an elusive fallen knight who has lived in seclusion on the desolate Horn of Morghorou for years. However, the idyllic pastures and autumnal foliage conceal unexpected dangers, and a single careless decision can prove fatal. This premise sets the stage for an unforeseen adventure, leading Anker to embark on a quest alongside his enemy to recover a stolen artifact, the ancient and obscure Stele of Demetriscus of the Temple of Ghorou. The true quest, however, is an internal, human one, of a novice knight who is still unaware of the harsh reality of the world that surrounds him. What to expect: - Strategic action - Monster slaying - Enemy base infiltration - Mediterranean setting This is not a progression story, in fact it’s quite the opposite. It’s more an adaptation story, even if adaptation it is not a genre. The concept is that the characters train for years to learn specific spells and skills. After that point, further training is an uncommon occurrence. The characters have to learn how to find new and creative uses to the spells they have learned during the Academy years, facing increasing hardships with decreasing resources. SCHEDULE: This is writathon time! So for this month the release schedule will change. Expect a new chapter every two or three days!  Normal chapter release: Friday, at random hours  Note: I am changing the format of the dialogue and editing the first chapters. I am also adding a glossary section at the end of the chapters, instead of relying on the hefty introductory notes to introduce lore elements. There are no changes in the story, so there is no need to go back and check the changes for the readers who are up to date with the chapter release.