The Nexus Chronicles

35 posts

The Dark Citadel - Chapter 25: Gathering Intelligence

Gregory is ambushed on the Huster road by disguised soldiers. A garrison-issue crossbow bolt reveals the queen's agents are hunting him. He reflects on the political resistance Bryce will face - nobles invested in Fulton's succession who will brand Bryce an imposter rather than lose their fortunes.
15 min read

The Dark Citadel - Chapter 24: Desperate Plans

Gregory and Bryce plan their next move at the Halvorn estate in Bridane. Bryce reveals his childhood friend Abigail Thorn, now a Ranger, as a potential ally beyond the queen's influence. He sends Gregory west to find her with a carved falcon token as proof.
7 min read

The Dark Citadel - Chapter 23: The Queen's Gambit

Gregory reflects on Bryce's warning about trust, acknowledging that his journey with Bryce has created genuine cracks in his defensive walls. In Bridane, he discovers sealed wells, buckled streets exposing dead earth, and a child who draws thousand-year-old Halvorn symbols in her sleep after...
11 min read

The Dark Citadel - Chapter 20: Arrived

Gregory and Bryce arrive at a city and secure lodging at a discreet inn. Bryce experiences strange pulling sensations from the citadel connection. The next morning, Gregory discovers a sealed quarter where wells turned black and cold, a mason came out speaking an unknown language with empty...
11 min read

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