The last surviving son of House Rotwald is on the run. Chased by his enemies into the heart of a long forgotten wasteland, he is forded to traverse an unholy place of power. With the pursuers hot on his heels, can Victorian find shelter in the realm of the living dead? Or will he become just another walking corpse, doomed to wonder the land for all eternity?
Everything that he believed in, everything that he held sacred – gods, kings and their laws – has already betrayed him. With nothing left to lose could the young paladin be persuaded to accept a new master? Could he bargain away his life to a dark power in exchange for vengeance? And what would he be required to do in return?
The Kingdom of Leidemar is on the verge of ruin. Rival powers seek to divide it, but there is an opportunity for a new ruler to arise from within its own nobility. And even a lowly nobleman, if positioned correctly, could end up a king. Someone with the right allies, perhaps? Or maybe cruel allies would suffice?
But for now the last surviving son of House Rotwald is on the run.
*This story is as much about the monsters as it is about the people facing them. Some become allies while others become wet stains on the floor. I firmly believe that villains can make for some of the most endearing characters. Monsters need not be sour and droll. Have a bit of fun - indulge in a bit of villainy. Enjoy the gray morality and colorful cast of this story!
*I have a Discord server now: https://discord.gg/4phDRU2
**Artwork by Shane Pierre: https://007access.deviantart.com/
***I am not a native English speaker, so feel free to help me improve my use of the language!
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The Better Side Of Evil | 1 | Map of the Marsh Counties [End of Book 1] | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 33 | Chapter 33 – Bloodlust | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 32 | Chapter 32 – Dead Men Talk | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 31 | Chapter 31 – A Choice | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 30 | Chapter 30 – A Valiant Heart | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 29 | Chapter 29 – Borrowed Nightmares | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 28 | Chapter 28 – The King Of Pawns | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 27 | Chapter 27 – The Pawn Of Kings | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 26 | Chapter 26 – Your Concerns Have Been Noted | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 25 | Chapter 25 – Death Comes Knocking | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 24 | Chapter 24 – A Red Dawn | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 23 | Chapter 23 – Power And Willpower | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 22 | Chapter 22 – Smoke On The Horizon | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 21 | Chapter 21: We, The Damned | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 20 | Chapter 20 – Welcome to Hell | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 19 | Chapter #19 – Accursed Gifts | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 19 | Chapter 19 – Epilogue | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 18 | Chapter #18 – Let The Blood Flow | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 18 | Chapter #18 – Let The Blood Flow | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 18 | Chapter 18 – In Gloria Infernum | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 17 | Chapter #17 – The Devil And The Duke | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 17 | Chapter #17 – The Devil And The Duke | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 17 | Chapter 17 – Justice And Retribution | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 17 | Chapter #17 – Let The Blood Flow | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 16 | Chapter #16 – The Feast Begins | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 16 | Chapter #16 – The Devil And The Duke | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 16 | Chapter #16 – The Feast Begins | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 16 | Chapter 16 – The Nightmares Of Monsters | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 15 | Chapter #15 – Reaper Of Souls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 15 | Chapter #15 – Reaper Of Souls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 15 | Chapter 15 – Vengeance Is A Dish Best Served Cold | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 15 | Chapter #15 – The Feast Begins | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 14 | Chapter #14 – Homecoming | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 14 | Chapter #14 – Homecoming | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 14 | Chapter 14 – The Soul Collector | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 14 | Chapter #14 – Reaper Of Souls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 13 | Chapter 13 – The Breaking Point | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 13 | Chapter #13 – The Siege Is Lifted | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 13 | Chapter #13 – The Siege Is Lifted | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 13 | Chapter #13 – Homecoming | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 12 | Chapter #12 – The Final Test | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 12 | Chapter 12 – A Light Shining In The Darkness | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 12 | Chapter #12 – The Final Test | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 12 | Chapter #12 – The Siege Is Lifted | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 11 | Chapter #11 – For Whom The Bell Tolls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 11 | Chapter #11 – For Whom The Bell Tolls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 11 | Chapter 11 – The Better Side Of Evil | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 11 | Chapter #11 – The Final Test | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 10 | Chapter 10 – The Long Night | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 10 | Chapter #10 – Vile People, Vile Spells | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 10 | Chapter #10 – Vile People, Vile Spells | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 10 | Chapter #10 – For Whom The Bell Tolls | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 9 | Chapter #9 – An Offer Is Made | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 9 | Chapter #9 – An Offer Is Made | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 9 | Chapter #9 – Vile People, Vile Spells | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 8 | Chapter #8 – No Time For Regrets | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 8 | Chapter #8 – No Time For Regrets | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 8 | Chapter #8 – An Offer Is Made | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 7 | Chapter #7 – Lords Of The Land | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 7 | Chapter #7 – Lords Of The Land | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 7 | Chapter #7 – No Time For Regrets | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 6 | Chapter #6 – Demons Dress To Impress | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 6 | Chapter #6 – Demons Dress To Impress | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 6 | Chapter #6 – Lords Of The Land | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 5 | Chapter #5 – Bitter Memories | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 5 | Chapter #5 – Demons Dress To Impress | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 4 | Chapter 4 – To Serve Again | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 4 | Chapter #4 – Behind The Lies | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 3 | Chapter 3 – A Band Of Men | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 3 | Chapter #3 – Dungeons and Demons | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 2 | Chapter #2 – A Deal Sealed In Blood | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 2 | Chapter #2 – A Deal Sealed In Blood | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 2 | Chapter 2 – A Deal Sealed In Blood | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 2 | Chapter #2 – A Deal Sealed in Blood | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 1 | Chapter 1 – From Bad To Worse | RoyalRoadL | |
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The Better Side Of Evil | 1 | Chapter #1 – Forlorn Hope | RoyalRoadL |