The Rise of Lucerne

The Rise of Lucerne is the second book of the New World series, and the largest of the books so far. The Rise of Lucerne deals heavily with the growth of the Kingdom of Lucerne following the events of the Battle of Berne, and the effect this growth has on several of the characters in the Kingdom of Lucerne.

The Rise of Lucerne is distinct in that it opens up the story to much of the outside world with significant chapters dealing with characters outside of the valley of Lucerne. The second largest chunk of the book from a POV point of view is a mixture of characters that have never entered the Valley of Lucerne or have any connection with the Kingdom Of Lucerne.

The Rise of Lucerne deals with many conflicts including the Civil War in Alcase which is dealt with from the POV of Lesiana Orsinio. The Invasion of Westbridge is heavily the source of parts of the book and over the span of six chapters their are six characters that give a POV of the events of the Invasion of Westbridge. The War between the Empire of Byzantine and Nehekhara is also dealt with and is only told from the POV of Antonia Constantine of whom has very obvious bias's.

Plot Summary
Main Article : Chapter Summaries

Prologue
Karl Franz is the POV Character of the Epilogue and during this chapter he describes the situation in The Empire, and the growing discomfort he feels over the rise of Lucerne, of which the line that ends the Prologue is a shot at the titles.

Chapter One
The Rise of Lucerne begins with William Lovie III. walking out of the Berne Palace holding the body of Amber Heard of whom died to the madness of his brother in the previous story. Leaving the castle he continues to walk out of Berne accompanied by Jasper and the others until finally he is stopped by Alice Lovie of whom was brought to Berne when Ezio had revealed to them that was Berne was killing itself.

Chapter Two
Jon Snow spends time with his siblings during Chapter Two, and his brother Robb is shown to be now preparing to ask Doran Martell for Obella Martell`s hand in marriage. As they talk they discuss how Jon Snow finally managed to leave the northern lands, and with a sadness he tells Robb how he was forced to leave Ygritte behind when he left the northern Lands. Jon Snow during the end of the chapter has a conversation with his uncle after he travels northward to Winterfell, and during this chapter his uncle is revealed as a depressed man that is lost in sadness. The two discuss returning north and Benjen tells Jon that when the day comes he will travel alongside him. As Jon Snow and Samwell are nearing Winterfell they are stopped on the road by Randyll Tarly his father and his brother Dickon Tarly, and after a short converstation they leave, and following this Samwell tells Jon that he thinks there both strangers in this land.

Chapter Three
Taking the third chapter as the POV character William Lovie II. continues his changing of the Kingdom of Lucerne, and he begins to outline the capture of the Riverlands of which will become further fleshed out in chapter Four by the POV time of Saiden Scarlet of whom describes much of the annexation of the Riverlands throughout his chapter. During Chapter Three the creation of the Order of the Dragons begins, and this changes dramatically the landscape of the land.

Chapter Four
Saiden Scarlet is introduces as a POV character in Chapter Four and further details the gaining of the Riverlands, and drama that arises from this and the expansion into the Hearthglen city. The alliance of House Scarlet, and House Blackwood begins in this chapter, and the friendship between Saiden Scarlet, and Eddard Starke increased further during this time.

Watching the coast disappear, and the vast city of Riverrun appear on the horizon I was shocked at its scope. The port itself ran for miles, and the port was guarded by two large castles on both edges, and in the distinct center was a massive tower the size of which I hadn`t seen since I saw the Cloud Tower back in Lucerne. Eddard approached from behind me, and I felt his hand go to my shoulder. ``Its quite the sight isn`t it Saiden.`` I looked still at Riverrun as he spoke, and the tide of Blue Flags carrying the Tully Fish were so many that it made the city appear blue.

``Were you as intimated the first time you were, or is it just me.``

``When I came here to marry Catelyn I was beyond scared.`` He walked away and towards the mast, and I followed in behind him. ``'''Back then the tower you see in the center was nothing but a wall, and now look at it. Its funny the way things change.'''`` He stared out into the port, and behind us I looked and saw the form of my squire, and other nobles coming from beneath. My family vassals in Sigmund Mien, and Tirrion Fraizen came into sight and Tirrion gave me a bow as he caught glimpse of me looking. I laughed at the gesture of Tirrion who through his mother was my blood relative and was older then me, and yet he still managed to be beyond loyal.

``Will Lady Catelyn be meeting us on the deck alone.``

``I would assume her brother Edmund will meet as well, along with any of the Lords that are in the city.`` He turned towards me and rested his hand on my shoulder. ``'''Never forget that you and I are Lords of Lands larger and more powerful then these Riverlords. While you may be intimidated by the larger port and the castles, never forget that they know what we represent. We represent a threat that their ships, and their trade cannot hope to resist.'''`` The boat finally reached the dock, and men poured themselves onto the side throwing ropes to the dock hands, and letting us go ashore.

Following behind Eddard he was enveloped in an intimate hug by his wife Catelyn, and looking at the two I couldn`t help but be envious of that kind of love. I had married Jessica when I was very young and she was already past her bloom. She was a beautiful women I would never say otherwise, but her beauty hid an anger and pettiness that was entirely unbecoming. For years I tried to love her, but despite her good and loyal work for me she was still nothing I cared for truly. Not the way Eddard loved his cat. Not the way William loved Bella. It was just so much lesser then what it should be. ``Lord Saiden shall you accompany us.`` It was a question but the man saying it said it with a hint of laughter and I realized I must have looked ridiculous lost in thought standing on the edge of the boat. I turned and bid my squire Fredick Clegane II. to bring my sword shield and I followed behind Eddard.

As we walked I looked into the bay and watched the ship of Jack Shephard, and the representatives of House Lovie  that had been sent to further the talks. We all knew that with Riverrun so went the entire Riverlands, and other then some hot spots the talks were going extremely well especially with the constant threat of the large Lannister and Starke combining with my houses forces. ``Fredrick have you ever seen ships this big.`` The young boy looked around and he was so awe struck it made me laugh.

``No my Lord I havn`t.``

``Well lets get moving, and perhaps we can find a pretty Brannish girl for you to marry while were here.`` It saddened me that this honorable young man was so mistreated by his father. Apparently his father had spent years working at a betrothal for his younger son, while letting poor Fredick the second of his name sit idle training with the Clegane forces. As he followed closely behind me I wondered whether there was some kind of silent failing in the father that had led to that kind of neglect, but the evidence was so widespread maybe loving your child unconditionally was the rarer act.

Before I knew it we reached the base of the tower, and a giant tent was arrayed where Eddard, his wife and her brother the lord of Rivverun had gathered around a table. A skinny man in purple armor with a intricate beard approached me from the side, and clasped his hand on my shoulder. ``Lord Scarlet I bid you welcome to our beloved Riverlands.`` As he stared at me it dawned in his face that I had no idea who he was, and he laughed. ``I`m sorry my Lord where are my manners.`` He dusted his hands on his jacket before outstretching his hand for me to shake. ``'''I am Bryndan Blackwood son of Lord Tytos Blackwood of the Raventree. I am very glad to see your people today, as it is long due that Lucerne and Riverlands be joined together. In the coming days know that I am willing and greatly hopeful to help you with everything your people may need.`` '''Going back to the notes my Maester had given me on the boat, I remembered back to the Blackwood`s and realized the company I was with.

Byrdan Blackwood was the heir to the seasoned but not elderly Tytos Blackwood, and despite being the third oldest was the heir. Apparently some kind of mishap had broken faith in the oldest boy, and since then Bryndan had become the voice of House Blackwood. Maester Seryn told me that the Blackwood`s would be beyond important to us, and thus without another moment pause I reached and shook his hand. ``Lord Bryndan I believe Raventree has a lot to gain from our friendship.``

Chapter Five
Chapter Five introduces the character of Scotty Zegars of whom is the Emperor of the Empire of Valeria. The story begins with his reading of a letter sent by spies from Lorderon from the past about his brother Kevin Zegers becoming a servent to the forces of Chaos, and under his leadership the Empire of Valeria infects much of the region and leads to ever greater chaos, while at the same time he tells more about what happened between him and Natalia Portmane who makes her first true appearance as he watches her from afar. This is the first true introduction of Chaos and the effects of the Gods on the story. Kevin Zegars has a dramatic change in mind set in the chapter with at the beggining being a truly honorable knight, while at the end after being rejected by Natalie Portmane the chapter ends with his attempted rape on Natalie and fight with Jamie Lovie and then his eventual escape back to Valeria. From time stamps throughout the chapter it becomes clear that the war of Lorderon, Arnor, and Valeria happened years before The Journey.

Chapter Six
In chapter Six the return of Alice Lovie becomes important as she turns the attention to the inner workings of the royalty and nobles within the Kingdom of Lucerne, and during her chapter William and her relationship in background information is heavily featured. Alice Lovie attempts to make a romantic life with Jasper Hale, but it is revealed silently that she has love for William and that none can compare to that. Alice during this chapter also begins to hear rumors from her agents in Tree Hill that Brooke plans to kill Bella, and this horrifies her beyond belief. At the end of the chapter after sleeping with Jasper she goes to Maester Boestel of whom she asks for Moon Tea and she cries in her room while taking it in order to end any possible pregnancy between her and Jasper.

Chapter Seven
An Unknown little girl called Lucie by Natalie Portmane takes over control for a time as she describes an ever worsening situation in Arnor, and through letters she reads from Chris Hemsworth she tells much about the situation that threatens to unravel in the region. The girl goes with her mother Britney Hemsworth of whom meets with her brother and while there together she hides and listens as her mother tells him the full story of her and William Lovie III. and we learn for the first time that she had given birth to a child of which would be his oldest child in the form of Lucie Lovie.

I moved as quietly as I could, knowing with each step I risked my mothers ire, but her silence of late frightened me more then her anger. My mother had never kept anything from me, and now seeing her silent looks, and the hushed whispers I needed to know the truth.

I pressed my ear to the wall and I heard them talking, but I couldn't quite hear through the wall so I saw a few boxes piled against the wall and made my way to them. Climbing myself up I made my way onto the rafter above them, and it wasn't until I had stopped moving that I saw how high up I was from them. Maybe twenty feet up, and nothing beneath me but a table to protect me in case I fell.

My mothers voice pulled me from my fear of hieights. "Liam it was all coming together perfectly."

"You say that now dear sister, but I have my doubts how succesful your attempts would have proven to be." My mother scoffed at this, and I wondered who they were talking of. What had my mother attempted, and more importantly who had stopped her.

"You have never met the King. I spent years with him, and I know him better then anyone else in this world does. Not even his medelling sister truly knows him as I do."

"He has remarried Britney perhaps he has changed since you knew him all those years ago."

"I'm sure that Italien Swan has changed him somewhat, but his character is unchangeable. He was a perfect prince, and with age he will only be wiser." She spoke of this man with such admiration, and love, and it warmed my heart to hear it. My mother had never taken a lover. Never remarried despite numerous attempts from grandfather to make an arrangement for her, and perhaps this man was the reason. "With the success he has had leading Lucerne, I doubt it will be long before he comes to talk to us. Arnor and Lucerne are ancient allies, and his great-great uncle came here once before. He will follow the footsteps of that great member of House Lovie."

"You speak of him as if he is a god. He is just a man. Nothing more, and please understand my dear sister that he he cannot save Arnor from what is going to come to pass."

"If your so sure we shall be ruined why do you fight?"

Chapter Eight
Hermione Granger is the POV Character of Chapter Eight and during this chapter the Empire invasion of Hogwarts begins, and is detailed quite heavily. Hermione Granger and the love triangle of Ron, and Harry is then further detailed, while everything ends with the destruction of Greenhop by Hogwarts.

Chapter Nine
Alice Lovie is the POV Character of Chapter Nine and during her chapter she enters the Mountains of Lucerne alongside Leven Martell, and Nicoli Machiavelli where they plan to meet with the Dwarves of Karak Izor. The meeting goes well and the alliance continues between the two nations with an expansion of the Underway northward towards the Dwarven Holds. The Dwarven Lords tell Alice some of the horros that lurk within the Mountains of Lucerne, and she wonders the rest of the chapter whether they are ignoring the real threat to the Kingdom while they battle in the Riverlands, and other places. Also during this chapter she reveals to William that Brooke plans to kill Bella, and that he needs to step in and stop this.

"Surely young one you have heard of the Numenorians?"

"I know of the Numenorians Lord Snowblown, but I never knew they were so widespread in the area."

"For years my lady they built their cities around the area your city of Forks now lies. For years there numbers grew, and during this time all was well." His son entered the room alongside Leven and he waited for his son and Leven to take a seat before continueing. "Then one day our trading partners were just gone. Their vast city of Zeor-Ahrami was in ruins. Thousands upon thousands dead."

"What could have killed so many. The Numenorians were not a weak oponent." The maps of the old world showed that the Empire of Numeron had ruled over most of Europe outside of the valley we now lived. They had battled and destroyed every oponent they had ever fought, and only fell to their own failings. It seemed strange they could fall so easily in the night.

"They were not. Unfrotuantly they were knew to the land. In this inexperiance they discovered their enemies that lie deep in the world that are extremely dangerous. The Spiders of the western depths of the mountains had been stirred by the Dark Lord Sauron and had done his bidding."

"What happened after their city fell."

"They sent two large armies to the valley attempting to destroy the Spiders but each time they came they heard nothing from their army and after losing two armies they built a great tower where your Castamere ruins now stand and they forgot this place."

"The largest Empire in the history of the world just forgot about it."

"Even the powerful, and the wise are afraid sometimes."

Chapter Ten
Leven Martell is the POV Character of Chapter Ten and with the Lands of the Riverlands, and the conquest of Fairmarket the leadership of Lucerne decides to pressure first Kul Tiras into joining them, and long term the massive invasion of Westbridge is first planned. Leven helps Jasper Hale deal with the acceptance of his sister Rosalie into his family, and the betrayal of his mother happens during this chapter with William warning her never again to question Jasper. Following this Jasper needs an escape and thus she and Jasper travels with William to Tree Hill where they witness the love of William and Brooke when he tells her that he knows what she plans, and that she can`t do it because he`s going to be there for her.

Chapter Eleven
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV Character of Chapter Eleven and he details the trip to Kul Tiras where he joins the king in welcoming them into the Kingdom of Lucerne. During the tail end of the chapter he alongside the King, Robb Starke, and several other nobles meets with representatives of Lorderon of whom come on behalf of Arthas Menathil and wish to arrange a union between the two kingdoms.

Chapter 12
Lucas Scott is the POV Character of Chapter 12 of the Rise of Lucerne, and during this chapter he deals with the declining situation in Tree Hill following the discovery for him that Dan has begun to threaten Brooke and her baby. Realizing this he travels to Highgarden where he plots with the Tyrells and his uncle Kieth to remove Dan, but when it comes to it he is unable to actually pull the trigger on the plan and leaves Highgarden with less then he went with. Returning to Tree Hill he spends time with Morrigan who tells him of her time in the Circle of Magi, and tells him of a series of dreams she has been having of which all fortell the death of her sister by a dark man that Lucas comes to believe is his father.

Chapter Thirteen
Franklin Brent is the POV Character of Chapter 13 and he is forced to deal with the consequences of his father choosing Thomas to lead the newly planned and under construction Castle Stragnarax. Discussing the changing faces he sees around him he confronts his father who apologizes for the way he made him feel but he could no longer live in a dillusion where the younger brother would be lord, and Franklin had to accept this.

Chapter Fourteen
Edward Cullen is the POV Character of Chapter 14 and he would join William as the discussions happen between Arthas Menathil and William. Eventually after much debate the Kingdom of Lorderon is made a state within the Kingdom of Lucerne and thus Arthas is made an Arch Lord.

Chapter Fifteen
William Lovie III. is the POV Character of Chapter 15 and during this chapter he is approached by Bill Lovie of whom tells him about things. Among the things he discusses are the fact that he has another family living in Lorderon and that he is sorry that William never got to know them, but he knows that William will want to now. William and Alice discuss this, and it is quickly decided that they will make them members of House Lovie if they want, and if they do not then they will be made into members of their own cadet house. Travelling to Lorderon with the Shadow Council, his wife, the children and Alice the journey is long.

I was awoken by a crash near the bed. Despite the loud crash I looked beside me and Bella remained asleep, and looking over I saw Ashley playing with the rattle hanging from above her bed smiling as if the most happy thing in her life was right before her. Getting out of bed I went to where the noice had come from and discovered nothing, but again I heard a noice. This time the noice came from outside the room, and I walked through the door finding darkness outside of the few candles that remained flickering. Following the noice into the next room I walked inside and nearly fell down when I saw my father sitting in a chair.

"Do not scream son I mean you no harm." Everything in me wanted to scream. Everything inside my soul wanted to lash out at him and kill for everything he had done. Back when I last saw him I knew only a sliver of what he had done. The massacre of a plague, the destruction of Tree Hill, the attempted destruction of Gondor, it just kept going and going.

"You give me one good reason why I shouldn't slash your throat and bury you beside the son you forced into madness, and made me kill." Seeing him brought up everything that had happened at Berne. I thought of poor Amber lying broken beneath me as I carried her fallen body back home. I thought of my poor son Thomas who would now grow up never knowing the love his mother had for him. I could tell him as much as I wanted but it wouldn't change the fact that she was gone. For whatever reason though with him sitting in front of me I thought of my broken brother. In his final moments I had seen him for he was. A scared little boy who had just wanted to be loved, and when he realized he couldn't have that he broke.

"I'm sorry you were forced to deal with that, but I am not to blame for the madness in his soul." It was always an apology to me. Even as Alice was brutalized it was me he apologized too.

"He just wanted you to say one nice thing. How much different would he have been if you had said one god damn nice thing to him." For a moment he flickerered as if battling within himself, but in barely any time the battle ended and he continued.

"I didn't come here to talk of that brother. I came here to discuss more of the mistakes I have made. This is nothing but a spirit in the myst that I now inhabit, and already I have been senced by men better then I ever was. In the end I must tell you of things I have done wrong that you will never know if I do not."

"Thats a list too long for any man to keep track of."

"Perhaps it is, but I love you son and you deserve to know."

"Say it and begone from here spirit."

"Long ago. While you were just a baby I visited Lorderon briefly on my way to the wars in France. During this time I met a women. This women has three of my children. These three children do not have the shame of knowing who I am, or what I have done, and for that you must keep in mind. Find them in Lorderon, and make them whole. Do not make the mistakes I made with our family and hate those who deserve nothing of the kind."

"It never ends with you does it." He looked pained as he continued speaking

"This will be the last time we speak son. I know that may not pain you but for me that's the most painful thing to imagine in my entire life. I watched Kingdoms die. Watched armies destroyed in front of me. Those things don't even compare to the love I've had for you since the moment I first saw you. The first time I held you I knew you were it for me. You were the thing that would drive everything in my life, and I truly with everything inside of me wanted nothing more then your happiness. I know it all went to hell, and after this I'm going to be completely consumed by the things in my mind that are wrong...but I just want you to remember that you have a family now and you must protect it the way I never could. You must protect House Lovie. You must."

Chapter Sixteen
Leven Martell is the POV Character of Chapter 16 and she is there when William meets with the Portmane side of his family. While in Lorderon she joins Edward in meeting with Medivh of whom begins to discuss with them that all is not well in Lorderon.

He refused to tell me where we were going the entire time I followed him through the corridors. I knew we had time, but I wasn't used to being so out of the loop, and despite my long time as a friend of Edward there was a tinge of fear as we entered the increasingly dark tunnels beneath the palace. Finally he stopped at a door that had the sigil of an eye. "Do not fret Levia the secret shall soon be revealed." He went to open the door but I stopped him.

"I do not like keeping secrets from William, and in your current position I would think you'd be more careful of being seen as keeping secrets." I knew it was harsh, and from the hurt in his eyes I regreted saying it, but he had hit at a gnawing piece of me that worried what Edward's plans were. Had he come to the conclusion that with Jasper and myself as the right and left hand of William that he had lost his place, and that perhaps made him dangerous. Since he had joined the Blue Dragons he had been even more distant. I know he kept talking to William but I had barely seen him, and I know Jasper barely recegnized him anymore.

"Were not keeping secrets from William. He knows what I am doing, and he has blessed my mission."

"Then why all the secrets." I said it louder and more rudely then I had meant to, and I could tell he was torn by what to say, but after a moment he continued.

"The secrets are because the man were going to meet would be placed in great danger if anyone knew where we were going. I kept it a secret because here in Lorderon." He stopped and moved closer to me. "Were in a place none of us fully understand. This place is old. Older then anything elce we have dealt with, and I'm not alone in thinking that age may have corupted it." He turned back to the door placing his hand on the handle. "Do you not feel the darkness here. This place has darkness I have not felt since Berne." Without another word he opened the door and I followed him inside, and without meaning to as soon as I did my hand grasped my sword at my side. It disapointed me more then I thought it would in that moment that I still didn't trust Edward.

"I'm glad to see you Lord Cullen." I turned to the voice and saw a man sitting at a table in the corner nearly consumed by a large hood. He got up from the table removing his hood and looked directly at me. "You must be Lady Martell." He held out his hand, and not wanting to be rude despite my reservations of this situation I took his hand in return. "There is no reason to be frightened of my intentions Lady Martell, I mean you and Lord Cullen no harm." Noone frightened me. Certainly not this man. He had a sullen look to his face despite the smile that covered it. On his left cheek was a scar that stretched to his ear, and it looked like no sword or weapon I had ever seen as it nearly glowed blue. Whatever this man wanted, or whatever he was capable of he did not intimidate me.

"You do not frighten me Ser." He laughed before walking into the room and towards the back of the room. Looking back at me he waved at us to follow him.

"I am no Ser my Lady. I am Medivh a german just like you who happened to be born with the abilities as your friend Lord Cullen. I joined the Kirin Tor when I was young."He stopped for a moment and a splash of hurt went across his face clearly remembering a pain in the past, but he moved on walking further into the room as he continued talking. "'''Think of the Kirin Tor as the Lorderon version of your Blue Dragons, except for the fact that we serve no king. We serve Lorderon and the people that live within it. That means there are times. Times like now where our duty is to make those who are able to do something about problems, aware that these problems exist." '''He spoke with an aura of regality that made me think he was either noble born, or been around them long enough know how we spoke and what manurisms worked best in conversations.

"And what sort of problems exist here?"

"I still cannot believe that you don't feel the darkness here. Something evil lurks in this place, and I'm hoping that by working with Medivh we can destroy the evil." He looked at me as if I was some sort of alien for not being able to feel it, and it made me mad. Who was this man to bellitle me and what I could or could not see.

"I feel nothing." I said it with no emotion and turned my face from Edward as quickly as possible not wanting him to get anytthing from me.

"Be happy you fell nothing Lady Martell as the pain I feel when near him is unbearable." Stopping at the table he held his head down in a sort of ashamed look.

"You never mentioned it being a person before this Medivh." I felt a sence of relief that atleast I was not the only one out of the loop.

"I'm sorry for the lieing Lord Cullen but I had to make sure your Kingdom continued down the path of taking control of Lorderon this way."

"Who is this man that causes this darkness." Medivh raised his head an bid us to sit down which Edward did but I remained standing. I never liked the feel of a chair in these sorts of situations. Locking myself in just felt reckless, and I was anything but reckless.

"He was once a noble man. The people spoke of him in barely restrained whispers. They loved him, and his german bride from Kul Tiras. He defeated bandits learned his craft and everything was fine. " He stopped and looked to be in heavy thought for a moment. A smile crossed his scarred face as he must have remmebered the good times of this man. "Then one day, and I saw one day because I do not know what day, or what transpired. One day he was just gone. As if another had taken control of his body and replaced him with a demon. I was approached back then by several Magi from the Kirin Tor of whom said they had felt a terrible presence when near him, so I travelled to Lorderon to see for myself. When I did the two men had been executed for crimes created against them, but the truth they had told me remained. Walking near him was like walking near an empty space in the world."

"Who is this man you speak of Medivh."

"I know him as Azsharion Menathil, but in the toghnue of the germans he is known as Arthas Menathil."

Chapter Seventeen
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV Character for Chapter 17 and during this chapter he travels to the Divine Lands where he meets with the leadership of the region in Koenisburg. Hedrik would witness the building of the relationship alongside Nicholi Machieveli and then taking part in the meeting at Koenisburg he witnessed yet another fight between Robb Starke and the Freys after Hosteen Frey tried to pick a fight with him.

I watched from my window as Robb Starke walked out of the tower and into the street. I wondered what he was doing until I saw the weasely Frey he was walking towards. I could hear that Britt was still talking but despite the loveliness of her conversation I couldn't let Robb get into a duel in the streets. The last thing we needed was a fight with the Frey's at a time like this. "I'm sorry my Lady but I must take your leave for a time my friend is in for some trouble outside."

"Trouble amongst the children of Glaurung on the streets of his city is city isn't something I can ignore. I shall accompany you." Lady Lancave followed closely behind me as we exited the room.

"Alright my Lady but we must hurry." We made our way down the steps and into the street to find the Frey man with a sword pointed at the direction of Obella Martell of whom was being shielded by Robb who had his hand on his own sword. Three of the Frey's men stood behind him hands on their swords, while more then ten Martell, and Starke men stood around behind Robb. Reaching them I finally could hear their words.

"At some point this must end Frey." Robb held his hands out peacefully and you hoped the Frey would accept this, but he spit at Robbs hands before speaking. It was dark but I knew this Frey to be Hosteen Frey one of the endless sons of Walder Frey. Hosteen is a husky man with a square face, and despite his size he wasn't fate just very large. When we were told of the Freys that had arrived they had made a special point to say that he is very much comparable to a bull, slow to anger but implacable when aroused.

"This could have been so much different wolf, but you chose that whore over a true lady." He looked at Obella with such discust that her cousin Obara nearly charged forward until I saw Britt move infront of her stopping her dead in her tracks. Alongside his anger it was apparent that Hosteen is either dim and stupid, or arrogant and foolish.

"And I am sorry that this has offended your family but you can either accept my apology or you won't." The slight was so small that it seemed almost insane that someone would still be angry over it. These Frey's held a grudge over what I had heard was the fact that a few men laughed at them.

"We will not."

"I am sorry Ser Hosteen but you are causing undue problems for the City of the Dragon, and I must ask that you leave." She stood strong, and I gained even more respect for Britt then I already had as she stood in the middle of two very angry groups barely looking like she was afraid at all.

"The rivers will run red with your blood wolf." He turned and walked back before turning one last time and looking at Robb. "Trust me when I say that. You'll one day be surrounded by death and wonder how it could have all gone so wrong." With that he left and Robb turned towards Obella of whom held onto him tighter then her strength should have allowed her to.

Chapter Eighteen
Edward Cullen makes his appearance in Chapter 18 as the POV Character and during this chapter he details the growth in the Order of the Blue Dragon. Travelling to the Temple of Magi he is there as the Magi create the stone of communication.

Chapter 19
Jon Snow is the POV Character of Chapter 19 and during this chapter he travels to Seagard with several nobles in order to try and create an alliance between the two kingdoms. Unwilling to back down as Lorderon and others did he leaves there meeting his brother Robb Starke in Kul Tiras where they share stories with several amongst House Proudmoore including many that once again point to darkness within Lorderon and also forshadowing a darkness deep in the Kingdom of Bolten. Robb details with him how he has proposed to Obella after taking her to Riverrun on vacation, and she has accepted. The Kingdom of Bolten is described in heavy detail for the first time in this chapter, and the information given is not promicing to future relations. On the return trip they stop on Bear Island where Jon Snow spends time with his friend Alysanne Mormont and watches his brother get closer to Dacey Mormont.

Chapter 20
Saiden Scarlet is the POV Character for Chapter 20 and he travels into the Riverlands in order to deal with basically the only remaining holdout in the form of the Vale of Mallister. Visiting the Vail he is able to gain their alliance only after promicing marriages, and after agreeing that they would be independant in everything but sending men if the need desperatly needed their assistence. Saiden Scarlet would then travel further north where he met with scouts from the Order of the Red Dragon as well as men from House Scott. The city of Braedin was infiltrated and this would be the first steps of the incoming barrage of the Invasion of Westbridge.

Chapter 21
Ezio Ederiz is the POV Character of Chapter 21 and during this chapter he alongside many other Order of the Violet Dragon members infiltrate Westbridge where they begin to plot at the continueing of their actions in Westbridge.

Chapter 22
Franklin Brent is the POV Character of Chapter 22 as he travels northward to Westbridge, and the further north to first Valeria and then Arnor. His time in Westbridge is brief after the Malfoys place a ban on Lucernian diplomats in the city, and he is forced to travel northward to Noveria where he meets with their leadership. He travels then the Kingdom of Arnor where he meets with the prince of Arnor in Chris Hemsworth and then the princess Natalie Portmane. Following this meeting he briefly goes to the Empire of Valeria in order to meet with The Empire in secret back channels. His meetin in Valeria is with Leighton Zegers who discloses silently to him the dark changes that are happening in Valeria and warns him not to return here again as she is losing influence with the Emperor. Finally he meets with a diplomat from The Empire of whom he gives one of the Magi stones of the Order of the Blue Dragon too and says that the King will contact him soon.

Chapter 23
Edward Cullen is the POV Character of Chapter 23 and during this chapter he visits the capital where he sees his friends for the first time in months after spending a long period of time at Tower of Magi doing his duty for the Order of the Blue Dragon. His wife and children now live in Tarnbooth the village near the tower, and he has abandoned the control of House Cullen to his father who is raising Niklas, Gemma, and Joshua who are the children of his brother who fell during the Plague. Arriving in Lucerne he is greeted with hostility by Jasper Hale of whom believes he has abandoned the Shadow Council and should be removed. After nearly fighting he is escorted the rest of the way by Leven Martell, and they finally arrive in the throne room. Going deeper into the mountain they arrive at the Order of the Blue Dragon tower which is built into the side of the mountain, and it is here that they enter a room shielded with runes that inside of sits a massive Stone device which allows them to communicate with the Stones they have created. They are able to communicate with Charles Toppenheim who is the Duke of the near Province of Toppenheim and he takes a very severe stand on their proposals almost being argumentitive. Demanding to speak with the Emperor Charles Toppenheim says he will pass that along and the emperor will respond with a raven first.

Chapter 24
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV Character of Chapter 24 and during this chapter he travels to the Riverlands where is forced to deal with problems with the Blackwoods. After spending time with the Blackwoods he travels further north to the lands of House Goodbrooke where he met with Padme Oakheart of whom told him of the problems that were going on in the Riverlands.

Chapter 25
Lucie Lovie is the POV Character for Chapter 25, and during this chapter she travels southward with her mother to the Kingdom of Strom and the lands of Dale where she watches her mother create connecctions in these lands, and when she asks why her mother reveals that she too believes that Arnor will fall and that she wants a place they can go to once everything fall apart. During this time travelling her mother reveals to her more of her relationship with William and Lucie following this writes another letter to her father of which she once again hands to her mother.

Chapter 26
Jon Snow is the POV Character of Chapter 26 and during this chapter he is named regent of Stormwind as his family leaves for the Riverlands where they are preparing to mobilize for the Invasion of Westbridge weeks from that point. During this chapter he is watching from a balcony as Robb Starke and Dacey Mormont speak together and during this conversation an attraction is in place of which Robb is torn between. Jon would later in the chapter recieve a letter from Jeorh Mormont delivered by his niece Dacey Mormont, and in the letter it would detail the declining situation in the Frostfangs. He would be crying when Catelyn Starke came in and in one of their few moments of positivity she would give him advise on how to to balance life as a lord and love.

Chapter 27
Hermione Granger is the POV Character of Chapter 27 and during this chapter she Ron and Hermione have had their confrontation and she leaves Hogwarts for the Lands of Alcase where she learns through her conversation with Dumbledore is the location of the closest of the Deathly Grails. Travelling to the capital of Alcase she finds nothing to indicate where the Grails are but by chance she discovers that the princess of the Kingdom keeps an item near her that resembles what shes looking for. Forced to find the army of Alcase she finds them fighting against chaos forces, and her assistence proves invaluable in the devestating battle that follows.

Chapter 28
Scotty Zegers is the POV Character of Chapter 28 and he deals with communication between the Kingdom of Lucerne and Valeria. Confronting his sister she all but admits that she is losing faith in valeria and wants Scotty to understand that Kevin is lost. Not wanting to harm his brother after the horror he still feels over his failure to protect his father he refused her council and she would retreat to her home west of Munchen.

Chapter 29
William Lovie III. is the POV Character of Chapter 29 and during this chapter he meets with all of the Arch Lords in the capital, and during this they discuss the plans for the Invasion of Wesbridge. The plans are extensive and involve massive espionage. As the talks continue the leadership of each of the Orders of the Dragon that are needed (Blue, Green, Violet, and Red) are brought into the conversation and their roles made clear.

Chapter 30
Lucas Scott is the POV Character of Chapter 30 and he travels alongside his father and brother along with all of their vassals basically towards Braedin. Camping in secret near the town they meet with several Lords and commanders travelling east of Braedin sneaking past it during the night including Lucas having a long conversation with Jack Shephard of whom was moving north to besiege Westian. Lucas and Morrigan of whom has joined the House Scott forces know that they are days away from having to take the city, and thus scouting is the main persuit but during the nights he and Morrigan become intimate.

Chapter 31
Franklin Brent is the POV Character of Chapter 31 and during this chapter they return from the meeting in Lucerne to the knowledge that they are tasked with defending the west alongside Ordos, and Greymane. Hearing reports from the scouts at the eyes that a very large Orcish force is making its way through the gap forces are mobilized and the first hints of true danger begin to shine through.

Chapter 32
Ezio Ederiz is the POV Character of Chapter 32 and during this chapter the complete infiltration of the city of Westbridge is completed including the capture and murder of many men within the city.

Chapter 33
Leven Martell is the POV Character of Chapter 33 and during this chapter she leads the forces of House Martell and their vassals northward into the area south of Westbridge itself. As she travels northward she meets with Evin Scorpian and Sawyer Shepard of whom tell her about the victory at Westian and the fact that the main army is going to remaing at Westian but elements including House Scorpians and the more elite sections of the other houses were coming northward to join for the main battle.

Chapter 34
Tytos Lannister is the POV Character of Chapter 34 and during this chapter he travels alongside the army of HOuse Lannister and House Starke as they make their way by ship to Kul Tiras. Forced to travel through the Frey's fortress of the Trident rumors are spread by the Order of the Green Dragon before hand that the Riverlands is in open rebellion and they are going their to assist in the fighting. The Frey's force them to pay a very large duty but they are able to pass through. Fighting between Jamie Lannister and Robb Starke begins after this and the two armies are forced to port in two different cities on Kul Tiras.

Chapter 35
Lucie Lovie is the POV Character of Chapter 35 and during her chapter

Chapter 36
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV Character of Chapter 36 and during this chapter he joins the Swan forces for the prepared attack on the Port of Yerness.

Chapter 37
Edward Cullen is the POV Character of Chapter 38 and during this chapter he goes through a portal conjured in the Kingdom of Heathfall of which is led by a Lucernian noble who was exiled under Bill Lovie but loyal to William. Horrified of the threat of Lord Voldermorte and needed to take control of the northern gatehouse the army of Heathfall and their other ally in the Kingdom of Dowenshire are mobilized for the coming attack on the northern gate. A number of Magi would arrive from Hogwarts in order to assist in the capture of the city as allies of Lucerne including Snape of whom by this point was known as the destroyer.

Chapter 38
William Lovie III. is the POV Character of Chapter 38 and he arrives at the meeting point for the main army of Lucerne, and he spends the day and night preparing for the coming days battle.

Chapter 39
Franklin Brent arrives at Castle Stragnarax to find the castle infested with Orcs, but the reinforcements he brings alongside the defenders are able to smash the Orcish attack and route their army. Chasing after them he runs most of them down, while the remainder are targeted by House Mountain skirmishers coming southward as well as the scouts of the western banks and destroyed. Entering Castle Stragnarax his brother tells him how he was victorious in the battle, and further jelously rises between the two brothers.

Chapter 40
Tyrek Lannister is the POV Character of this chapter and he narrates the inital assault on Westbridge of which is launched by House Lannister, and House Starke's forces against the main Westbridge island. The fighting is intense, but the defenders are fighting on all fronts, as they discover as they see fires all across the banks of the rivers, and during the fighting retreating forces across the northern and southern bridge indicate those two strongpoints have fallen to Lucernian attack.

Chapter 41
Saiden Scarlet is the POV Character of this chapter and during this chapter he joins William Lovie III. and the main army in assaulting the main gatehouse of the southern bridge. Rebels fighting for Lucerne cause horrendous damage to the defenders allowing the attacking Lucernians to easily get past the formidle defences, and take control of the gatehouse allowing entrance to the castle.

Chapter 42
Leven Martell is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter she joins William in clearing out the dust of the occupation of not only the city of Westbridge but the massive region of Westbridge as well. Meeting with House Labeouf they name the Labeoufs the new Lords of the city and make Westbridge a Grand State and in the position of Arch Lord of Lucerne. House Starke, House Scarlet, and some of the more loyal Riverlands, and Westbridge are to remain in the area to assist in the fortifications. The allied northern states arrive near the end of the chapter and tell William that the forces of Lord Voldermorte have fallen back north of Westbridge and are nowhere to be found.

Chapter 43
Lucas Scott is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he travels northward with Morrigan to Westbridge where he meets with Edward Cullen in the large Lucernian camp south of the city. Meeting there Edwrd and Morrigan meet as equal members of the Order of the Blue Dragon and using her charisma she convinses him to introduce her to the King in William. During the walking to see William Edward lets slip to Lucas that Brooke is coming northward to see William, while Bella was remaining in Lucerne.

Chapter 44
Jon Snow is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he recieves word from his father and brother that the main leadership of House Starke will be remaining in Westbridge for some time and that Catelyn and many wives may come northward to visit them, but the younger children should remain behind with Jon as the road is not safe enough for children. Jon Snow during this chapter recieves a letter form Jeor Mormont at the southern wall of which details the fact that the Wildlings north of the wall are being brutalized and are forming forces trying to break through and get south for protection. Armies of Whites have been seen approaching the wall but each time they are pushed back by the defenders of the wall, but the most recent attack they suffered casualties as the White Walkers were able to get close enough to somehow summon dead back to life on the southern side of the wall.

Chapter 45
Alice Lovie is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter Alice greets William of whom has returned from Westbridge at the head of the main section of the Kingdom of Lucerne army. Alice and William argue heavily over the fact that rumors are beggining about Brooke Scott, and it will only be a matter of time until these rumors begin about her children. During this convseration he reveals to her his feelings for Brooke, and he admits to fathering both of her children. Alice during this conversation warns him that despite the earlier warning not to try and assasinate Bella she is once again becoming targeted by Brooke.

"What do you want from me Alice?"

"I want you to finally tell me if your going to do what is right."

"If you mean stop seeing Brooke I'm sorry sister but I cannot do that. She has ahold of something within me, and no matter how hard I try I cannot accept my life without her in it."

"It is far past the time of continueing this affair. I gave you time sweet brother, but it must end. The people scream of your greatness, but soon the whispers of your affair will become louder, until the day comes that all the victories in the world wont shelter us from the noise."

"How could people know about my relationship with Brooke."

"They know the same way that we know. You don't hide well. You called her to come to Westbridge? Did you honestly thing noone would notice the noble lady of House Scott coming to Westbridge and spending all of her time with the King."

"Maybe what people think isn't the end all for me Alice."

"It should be Will, but if your saying you need more I have more."

"What more could you have?"

"Morrigan reported to an agent of ours in the Green Dragon's that Brooke has entered into a number of poison shops. I can show you the letters, but the action speaks for itself."

"God Dammit!"

"William I'm sorry."

"Your not sorry. Don't you see that this breaks me? Dont you understand that without her I feel hollow."

"Think about Bella."

"If I didn't love Bella I would have divorsed her years ago and been with Brooke. Thats the problem. I do love Bella. I love her for everything she is, and I couldn't think of a more perfect wife."

"Then you need to forget about seeing Brooke."

Chapter 46
Edward Cullen is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he is approached by his cousin Gemma Cullen of whom shows him a letter she has recieved from Medivh one of the Lorderon Magi of the Kirin Tor.

Chapter 47
Brooke Scott is the POV Character of this chapter and during this

Chapter 48
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 49
Leven Martell is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter she travels to Tree Hill with William Lovie of whom is going to basically say goodbye to Brooke realizing that he can't be the cause of all this pain for his family. Arriving there she cannot help but be nearbye when William and Brooke speak and she is shocked when the two make love as he says goodbye to her. Leaving the city he begins crying to Leven and she holds him close to her realizing in that moment that any hope for another lover are gone for her and she accepts being alone but having William in this way.

Chapter 50
Scotty Zegars is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he is attending a meeting of the family when his sister Leighton arrives in a panic warning him that Keven is preparing to invade the city and that his goal is to murder Scotty and take his place. Scotty refuses her and she says goodbye to him before leaving in tears. Scotty is forced to deal with a mass exodus of the city as the followers of Leighton abandon the city with her, and he is forced to close the gates, but finds his orders not being followed. He alerted to the army of Keven's arrival and they break the little resistence that was still loyal to Scotty and break inside the city burning and killing as they go. Keven enters the throne room and murders Scotty of whom is no longer willing to live seeing everything burning around him.

Chapter 51
Tyrek Lannister is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he returns to Castamere with his family where they are rewarded with many terrible news. In the east Joffrey Lannister has turned on the Grand Lord of the eastern state and sacked their seat, while in Castamere Tommen Lannister was nearly murdered by assassins who having been tortured revealed they had been paid by Tywin Lannister.

Chapter 52
Lucie Lovie is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 53
Alice Lovie is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter and she travels alongside Michelle Trachtenburg and Robb Starke of whom accompany her into the Riverlands where she is to marry Seth Green in order to tie in more of the relationship. Alice discusses with her the relationship that she has kept so secret in Steven Lane and the pain she feels over not being able to be with him.

Chapter 54
Franklin Brent is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 55
Saiden Scarlet is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 56
Brooke Scott is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter she is visited by a dark man in shadow and noone else can see the man. The man emotionally tortures her to the point that she eventually accepts her death is unavoidable but believes that if one person could save her it would be William Lovie. Morrigan accompanies her to Lucerne where they arrive and storm into a meeting with William and several of his bannermen of which ends with the two making love before she runs out now knowing noone can save her. The chapter ends with The Dark Man finally goading her into suicide of which she follows through with when she jumps over the side of a cliff.

Chapter 57
William Lovie III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he is heartbroken by the death of Brooke, but is unable to show it as his wife Bella is constantly around and he cares for her enough to not wish to hurt her. He has sent away Leven and Jasper to try and find out what has happened and it isn't until Alice arrives back from the Riverlands that he finally breaks down with her.

Chapter 58
Leven Martell is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter she returns home to Lucerne with the information that noone knows what happened to her to cause her to jump off the cliff, but she is dead her body is found to prove it. William cannot obviously attend the funeral and this breaks his heart but Emmett goes in his stead to make sure her final goodbye is greeted by words from William.

Chapter 59
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 60
Edward Cullen is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he arrived in Lorderon with the members of his group of whom would meet with Medivh and discover how deeply Medivh believed the coruption of Arthas ran inside Lorderon. Edward would take part in the torture of a cultist of whom lied and was found lying through a trick and Edward was nearly killed during the trick the cultist played.


 * I walked into the room and was shocked to find a man clearly brutalized chained to what was seemingly every piece of the room. "Why has he been chained so many times?"


 * "Do not be taken in by what you see on the surface. This man is beyond contempt. He has done things, and planned things that no rational human would ever do." Medivh walked to the man and raised his head so that we could see his face. His eyes remained closed but I saw nothing in his face that screamed that he was a monster. "His mind is completely the domain of a demon now. Nothing remains of what was once someone's child."


 * I moved closer to the man and as I did he must have realized my presence and opened his eyes. His eyes were sad, and despite the reservations I had due to what Medivh had said I found myself wanting to help this man. "How could you know that?"


 * Medivh walked away from the man and stood against the wall for a moment before speaking again. "Edward this is the moment you are going to learn about the demon within all of us. Your demon is slight but still there. You don't know the demon yet and that is something that you need to understand if your going to help your people through this. Talk to the man. Prove me wrong if you can."


 * I stopped for a moment unsure of how to move forward, but when I looked around for Hilary I saw her waiting. Her eyes showed that she believed in me, and I knew I couldn't fail that kind of trust. Moving closer to the man I kneeled on the floor and spoke. "What is your name?"


 * He coughed a bit before speaking "Tilder Meanist of House Meanist."


 * He spoke with an aura of nobility despite the surroundings he was in or the condition, and that made me know very quickly that he was either a well of noble or one used to pretending he was. "What have you done to make my friend believe you a demon?"


 * He coughed again this time for a longer period of time before being able to speak. "I woke up and found myself in this tower with that monster doing...doing unimagineable things to my friends. He won't let me explain but I know you'll hear me...you'll believe me won't you?"


 * The man sounded utterly frantic, and the way he spoke of his friends made me wonder how much of all of this that Medivh had left out. "You need to tell me before I can say anything."


 * "This man believes me some sort of demon, but I just want the freedom of my people. Your a Lucernian I can tell. Your people were not meant to come here. This land..."He stopped and coughed again before speaking. "This land isn't yours. Listen to me none of that is important right now. That monster has killed all of my men, and left me alone while my family waits for me at home."


 * I looked at Medivh for a moment wanting to understand what was happening here. "What proof do you have Tilder that you are not a cultist?"


 * He looked hopefully at me, and I felt a slight tinge of arrogance come from him "The same proof I told the monster about. Talk to my wife. She will show you that I am who I say that I am."


 * "And if I speak to her and find a different outcome?" I could see Medivh in the corner shaking his head, and for a moment I looked at this young man before me and wondered if he truly was a demon. If he wasn't a demon then Medivh was a liar and that meant all of this could be some sort of trap.


 * "Then I am lost and you should kill me."


 * From the look on Medivh's face he told me silently that he knew where his wife was, and would take me to her. "Your putting a lot of faith in how one conversation will go arnt you."


 * "I have faith in what I see your eyes. You are a good soul, and I know you will try and do what is right."


 * "I will speak to your wife, and when that is done we will all know the truth."


 * "The truth will be known by all."

Returning he

Chapter 61
Lucie Lovie is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 62
Ezio Ederiz is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he is reported to by members of his Order of the Violet Dragon of information pertaining to the location of Bill Lovie. Dama Rossom begs to be placed onto this mission and this is accepted and she joins a group of others heading to find the location of Bill Lovie. This begins the short story Ruins. Ezio Ederiz would later hear reports of the change within the leadership of the Order of the Raven, and would become horrified of the state of this.

I was still reading the notes when a knock to the door moved my vision upwards for the first time in hours. "Come in" From the openeing door came Doma Rossan and Tobias Henkel of whom the former entered holding a letter. "What can I do for the two of you?"

"My Lord we have intercepted a letter meant for Paris that may reveal the location of the former King." Tobias remained kneeled until I bid him to rise, while Doma was known for her lack of understanding of such graces, and remained in a sort of half bow and the other half some sort of lazy lean.

"Show it to me please." Doma stepped forward and handed me the letter of which wasn't sealed. "I assume you opened the seal, and their are little questions of its authenticity?" Tobias stepped forward bowing before me and then speaking.

"Yes we killed the three men carrying the letter and they all carried the badge of the false king."

"Good." I opened the letter from the rope that kept it together and begin reading.


 * May the true King of Lucerne rule forever,


 * We are preparing the latest shipment from Orleans, and it should arrive to you no later then two months. We have been having problems on the road so make sure to tell your Orcish overlords that they need to protect the roads better or else they risk us not being able to send out product to them.


 * There will be a squire from the lands of the Franks coming to join you. Teach him what you can until the slaves arrive, and from there send him south to Orleans with ten of your best men. He must reach Orleans this is of great importance as he is of great importance. Do not ask who he is, and do not harm a hair on his person or else the true king shall send you to hell in the most painful trip of your life.


 * In other news we need you to keep your ears out for the location of a certain Teutonic man named Aerin Toldenhammer of whom is meant to give you a series of books that are of great importance to us. He may not come here and if he suggests this then make sure to tell him that if he comes here then we shall burn him alive and take the books. Make sure he understands that this is us forgiving him, and he should be thankful for that.

-Kieth Schwartz

I knew who Kieth Schwartz was and that made it all the more terrifying to hear that he still lived. It showed their stupidity that they simply stated they were in Orleans, and so stupid was this that I wondered immediatly whether this was a trap. "What information do we have on the Orleans area of France?"

"Ezio from our talking to several Elves of Quel'Thalas the area of Orleans was especially hit by the Orcs, and there is nothing of any kind of population of humans that remains in the area." Sometimes the way she spoke to me without using proper titles made me think she was the only one with any real bravery around me, but sometimes I wondered whether she was some kind of noble. It would make sence for her to have come from some kind of money, as she spoke far too good of the language to

"Have the Elves been to Orleans?" I knew the Elves travelled northward many times during the recent years as they attempted to both locate more humans to funnle into the area they were trying to grow into a buffer zone for themselves, and I hoped they might have gone as far north as Orleans during these trips.

"They say that they rescued several slaves of whom were being sent to Paris from the ruins of Orleans, and the hellishness of life in Orleans was very clear from their reports." Tobias stopped when Doma put a hand to his arm and we both waited for her to speak.

"My Lord." She paused for a moment and it gave me time to think about the fact that she had called me by my title. "I believe I am the perfect soldier to be sent to find out whether this is the location of Bill Lovie. Me and Tobias can take our Whelps and fly by Griffin to the area and scout it out without any problems."

"You are correct Doma you would be the perfect person, but I must ask why you want it so badly. In my years wanting something with passion can be either a very good thing, or a very bad thing."

"King William third of his name has given us so much, and I just want...I just need to do something for him. I spoke with him when we were in Westbridge, and the care with which he spoke to me was something I shall never forget. He knew I was a member of the Violet Dragons, and that didn't matter to him. He spoke to me as if I was the highest of ladies when he knew I wasn't, and for that he deserves someone to help him. Help him find the truth that he needs to know." I watched her as I thought. It was clear she was skilled enough for the task, but I worried about what her alterierve motives were, and whether these motives would be a hinderance or a boon to the mission. I watched her face though and saw a change. Something in her eyes when she looked at me changed. It was like watching the purpose behind one's entire life, and I knew which side of the ledger her involvement would sit.

"When do you depart Doma?"

Chapter 63
Tyrek Lannister is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 64
Alice Lovie is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 65
Saiden Scarlet is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 66
William Lovie III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 67
Leven Martell is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 68
Lucas Scott is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 69
Hermione Granger is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter she travels westward from Alcase into the destroyed ruins of Lyons where she finds remnents of human survivors eking out a terrible excistence within the city, and from these humans she learns of the location of Bill Lovie being in the ruins of Orleans and not the ruins of Lyons as she had assumed.

Chapter 70
Jon Snow is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 71
Hedrik Clegane III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter.

Chapter 72
Edward Cullen is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he enters the Cult Temple and frees Taylor Swift while also destroying the remnents of the Cult within the Temple. Finding the temple closed to them following entering they are forced to make their way back to

Chapter 73
William Lovie III. is the POV CHaracter of this chapter and during this chapter he commands the forces of House Lannister, House Clegane, and House Starke to make for Koenisburg with all force. Commanding Jamie specifically to move towards Grandlen where he will move behind the Bolten armies and prepare to ambush them.

Epilogue
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