Famine

Within two days of landing, he witnessed a Great Sun blossoming upon the earth, followed by a succession of events: storms, cold waves, famines, hungry ghosts, Evil Path, Divine Dynasty, Devils, one after another. Yu Ziqing first set a modest goal for himself, not to starve to death. Then he sought to secure for himself a sufficiently powerful backing, so he could cultivate in peace until nobody could kill him. ———————————————— As long as there is enough information, there is no enemy that can't be defeated.

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He was the feral Alpha King buried beneath the mountain. She was the cursed girl they offered to him as sacrifice to end the famine plaguing their lands. ...but what sleeps beneath the mountain is no myth. Ruvan, the first Alpha. Imprisoned, driven to utter madness, and starved of power. Solenne, the packless she-wolf known as the Harbinger of Misfortune. With the power of cursed speech, she is able to kill and bend the world to her will with only one word. To avoid hurting others, she hasn't spoken a single syllable since she was a child. Feared and rejected by her own people, she is given to the mountain in a forbidden ritual-sacrifice... and her scent stirs the beast that slumbers beneath it. His mate. Ruvan will stop at nothing to claim what's his, even if that means storming the heavens and finding the cure to her curse just to hear her speak his name. ---- She saw stars behind her eyes and felt constellations carved into her skin with every lingering touch and each press of his mouth. He painted the night sky onto her body, not with a brush, but with his lips, hands, and his insatiable hunger—until her lungs were empty and her heart soared so high it must’ve kissed the moon. “Solenne,” Ruvan murmured, voice low and reverent, like a prayer. She shivered; the sound of her name on his lips felt like heaven. Ruvan pressed his palm to her stomach, anchoring her as he leaned in, mouth brushing the hollow of her throat. His hand rose, slow and shaking, tracing the shape of her jaw like it was a sight made only for him. His thumb brushed the corner of her mouth and his eyes burned as he studied her. “You feel like the stars,” he whispered, “Mesmerizing and bright... something that I want to capture and keep to myself." And then he kissed her; it was a deep, aching vow he couldn’t speak aloud. A promise made only in breath, heat, and need. When they parted, he gently pressed his forehead against hers. His voice dipped lower… uncertain, maybe even afraid: “Say my name?” -- R18, werewolves, fated love, weak to strong... I hope you enjoy my second entry for 2025 WSA. :) give it a shot~

In a land of dying kings and broken oaths, only the sword remembers a man’s name. The kingdom of Calbray bleeds from a thousand wounds: old blood feuds, outlaw marches, and sellsword betrayals. The high lords squabble over plague-rotted cities while the borderlands burn. In this shattered world rides Garran of Holtmark, a bastard-born captain with nothing but an old sword, a dead father’s debts, and a war contract in a cursed marsh. Given command of Dreg’s Hollow, a decaying border fort no lord dares claim, Garran finds himself beset by famine, mutiny, mercenary war bands, and the debts of dead kings. One siege at a time, through murder-feasts, outlaw pacts, and blood-price duels. Garran will rise, not by right of birth, but by coin, blade, and broken oaths. But no land is claimed without old graves stirring. In a world of cursed ruins, outlaw cults, famine roads, and relic-bearers, every king was once a killer, every knight a betrayer. And in the hollow marches, the dead remember.

In a world devastated by famine, a nearly blind and impoverished boy sets out on a journey to recover the legendary - Sacred Rice Grain - the only hope to saving his village. Standing in the way is a mysterious force...

Après avoir été transmigrée de l'apocalypse aux temps anciens, Gu Yundong avait à peine eu le temps de reprendre son souffle qu'elle réalisa qu'elle était en plein milieu d'une fuite pour échapper à la famine. Pour aggraver la situation, toute sa famille avait été expulsée du groupe fuyant la famine par ses grands-parents pendant que d'autres observaient froidement. Avec son père disparu, sa mère faible d'esprit et son jeune frère affamé, Gu Yundong, qui avait à peine repris son souffle, ne sentait venir qu'un énorme mal de tête. N'ayant pas d'autre choix, elle retroussa ses manches et se mit au travail. Elle s'engagea dans le commerce, ouvrit une boutique et acquit des terres fertiles. Gu Yundong prospérait dans sa vie quotidienne. Si ce n'était pour les gens autour d'elle qui la considéraient comme une épouse potentielle, elle pourrait conquérir le ciel même.

Su Xiao a modern woman from the apocalypse era transmigrated to the ancient times to encounter a famine. With a sickly husband and two kids she was dumbfounded. Luckily she had her space and skills. Watch how she navigates this era with her modern knowledge and builds a home for her family.

In the flourishing kingdom of Alenthara, the people worship Alentharcia, Goddess of Abundance — she who turns battlefields to orchards and famine to feast. But behind the cathedral's golden altars, the ancient Mother Reverend guards a dying truth: the goddess's power is fading, her true nature buried beneath centuries of hollow ritual. Serena, a quiet and emotionless young nun raised as an orphan within the sacred halls, has never known desire, fear, or even curiosity. It is this strange stillness within her that draws the eye of the Mother Reverend, who has served as the goddess's voice for over two centuries — and who knows her time is nearly over. As Alric, a loyal knight from the distant blood-soaked frontiers, arrives in the capital, fate begins to move. And far above them all, the enigmatic and wild Crown Prince watches Serena with curious eyes trying to denounce the religious roots of the kingdom. The wheels of fate stagnant for centuries move again. Discord: https://discord.gg/4TVJYuW3 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brekker Ten to Twelve advance chapters on Patreon Schedule: New chapter, Friday and Saturday. Patreon Update each day with bonus chapters and other perks including exclusive art each chapter.

While enjoying the favor of a handsome man, she learned that her country was ruined and her family was destroyed. What should a fallen princess do? Xiang Ying says, of course, she should use space to her advantage, empty the palace, and leave nothing for the enemy army! As the captain of a post-apocalyptic infrastructure team, she was thrown into a book by an explosion. The enemy army entered the palace, famine was impending, and she was encircled as a prisoner of war, taking care of three children. Such a catastrophic beginning made Xiang Ying exclaim, the good days are coming! Compared to the post-apocalypse, what is this? On the road to exile, while others suffered, she enjoyed melons. When everyone else was munching on dry bread, Xiang Ying and her children were savoring sumptuous meals. Everyone grew thinner, except for the three children who remained plump and cheerful, patting their bellies and saying wildly: Mother, we can’t eat any more, really! Xiang Ying, holding hot pot, milk tea, and roast chicken, enjoyed the scenery along the road, hoarding supplies as they fled, making life more flavorful. The villainess mocked her: What use is only having food? You're still a conquered slave! Xiang Ying pulled out the Imperial Jade Seal: Right, from today onwards, I will be the Empress. The enemy army was dumbfounded; she never said the thirty thousand wanderers she brought were elite troops! * On the day Xiang Ying restored her country, the man who accompanied her through hardships held her hand. Jie Chen: For the sake of our three children, can we finally become official? Xiang Ying: Men should keep to their places, not seek a title. Jie Chen: ...With the country as my betrothal, my Jade Seal and my nation are all yours. Xiang Ying: Deal! Tonight's our wedding night!

For five hundred years, the realms have been trapped in an endless cycle of war and famine. Kingdoms crumble, hope fades, and the people cling to an ancient prophecy that promises salvation through one who wields strange, unmatched power. Celine Achest, a quiet orphan from a struggling village, has spent her life trying to survive the brutal taxes and raids that plague her people. When the Vampire King’s soldiers descend upon her village, threatening to take what little they have—including her best friend—something inside her snaps. Power she cannot explain bursts free, setting her on a path she never chose. Suddenly, the eyes of kings are on her. Drawn into a political web she does not understand, Celine becomes mysteriously bonded to two of the most powerful rulers in the land—the Vampire King and the Lycan King—each convinced that fate has destined her to be theirs. Their connection runs deeper than attraction; it is ancient, magical, and inescapable. As Celine is swept into royal courts, secret wars, and shifting alliances, she must navigate her growing ties to both kings while struggling to control the power that everyone believes will end the centuries-long conflict. But as famine grips the land and whispers of rebellion grow louder, Celine begins to wonder:

The golden age of Earth came to an end not with fire from the sky, but with a slow, grinding collapse. Natural resources dwindled. Oceans receded. Forests turned to ash, and the air grew thin with dust and radiation. Governments fell one by one, swallowed by famine, fear, and flames of rebellion. Civil wars erupted like a chain reaction, and in their wake came the weapons of last resort-nuclear strikes, engineered plagues, and artificial climate catastrophes. Humanity, once the architects of progress, had become the agents of their own undoing. The Earth didn't die all at once. It bled out slowly, a planet choked by the very hands that nurtured it. And yet, from the scorched remnants of a broken world, the survivors rose again. They built a fragile new order: the United Council, interstellar courts, Martian colonies. The dream was rebirth. The reality? A ticking bomb. Beneath the surface of renewed society, old tensions simmered-class divides, political corruption, territorial disputes. Peace became a thin veil stretched over growing cracks. Mars, the crown jewel of Earth's off-world ambitions, turned into a crucible of unrest.

For seven hundred years, the Carsen Empire stood untouchable—a dynasty carved in war, forged in blood, and ruled by the vision of a single man: Delecto K. Carsen. He did the impossible—ended a decade of war without staining his hands with innocent blood. His empire thrived. Until now. Until everything collapsed. The Northern Duke and Duchess—dead. Their son, Alex Luxembourg—seventeen, unprepared, and drowning in a kingdom that no longer respects him. His father’s land? Starving. Rotting. On the verge of rebellion. His enemies? Laughing. Waiting. Circling like vultures. Then comes the final blow. Bandits attack. Supplies vanish. Famine tightens its grip. The people cry out, and Alex reaches for the Emperor’s aid—only to watch it be stolen before his very eyes. This is no ordinary raid. Someone from within is feeding the enemy. A noble. A traitor. A snake in silk robes. And now, the Emperor speaks. Fix this. Or be erased from history. The solution? Marriage. A bond between Alex and Maria Morgan, the daughter of the most dangerous man in the empire. A deal that shackles Alex to a future he never wanted, with a woman he cannot trust. Is she a savior or a spy? A pawn, or a queen waiting to strike? The game is set. The court is filled with smiling assassins. The empire holds its breath. Now, Alex must do the impossible—outwit the wolves, find the traitor, save his people… and survive the throne that was never meant to be his. Because in the Carsen Empire, power isn’t given. It’s taken. And if Alex isn’t careful, he won’t just lose his land. He’ll lose his life.

"Waking up in a fantasy world? Fine. Being sold off to a ruthless Duke? Not on my to-do list." When Sienna Carter, a culinary arts graduate, who is also a doctor and scientist , dies in an accident, she never expects to wake up as Lady Althea Vale, the illegitimate daughter of a noble home. She has always been maltreated by her father, step mother and siblings, her future seems bleak—until her father sells her off in marriage to Duke Alistair Ravenshade, a feared warrior known as the "Demon Duke". But when she meets him, Althea realizes the rumors are wrong. Alistair isn't a monster—he's a desperate leader trying to save his crumbling duchy. War, famine, and corruption threaten his land, and Seraphina sees an opportunity. Armed with: - A magical skill that allows her to "create" anything she can fully conceptualize - 21st-century food, medical, and engineering knowledge - A stubborn streak that refuses to let her be a powerless noblewoman Althea begins to transform the war-torn duchy, introducing everything from efficient farming techniques and enchanted irrigation systems to soap, better textiles, and even coffee. But the biggest challenge? Winning the heart of her brooding, mysterious husband. With scheming nobles, magical creatures, and the shadow of war looming, can Althea modernize an ancient world while navigating romance and political intrigue?

** Not my story ** Original title: 開局逃荒: 反派相公是病 嬌 Author : Qingcheng Gongzi ( 傾城公子) Travel through time + space + escape from famine + natural disaster, yandere (double clean! mutual affection!) not a saint, not a saint, not a saint!! On the second day of traveling through the book, she fled with seven children (not the male protagonist's children!) and a vegetative husband (reborn). Ling Xin had no pressure at all. There was an endless supply of supermarket space and spiritual spring water for strengthening the body. When life was going well, the villain husband suddenly woke up and insisted on fucking the male protagonist in the book - the current emperor. What to do? Damn! Just spoil your own husband! The Emperor male protagonist: "...I just looked at your wife a little more, is that a big deal?" The Green Tea female protagonist: "...Where is the halo of the heroine?" The seven cute little kids admired: "The stepmother is mighty, the stepmother is domineering!"

In the fractured Kingdom of Eldoria, where ancient magic slumbers and noble houses claw for power, a fallen soldier from Earth awakens to a destiny forged in myth. Once a land of harmony ruled by wise kings and queens who wielded arcane power, Eldoria now teeters on the brink of collapse. The high king is dead, his heir is a child, and a corrupt regency council battles the widowed queen for control. Famine spreads. Rebellions flare. And from the north and east, enemy nations threaten invasion. Into this storm is reborn Sgt. Ryan Mitchell, a warrior who died in battle only to awaken as Lord Luke, the heir to a quiet noble house near Eldoria’s volatile northern frontier. Raised amid courtly customs and noble bloodlines, he struggles to adapt, until his battlefield instincts and leadership begin to draw notice. But Luke’s resurrection was no accident. Long ago, the gods of Eldoria chose champions, mortal warriors marked by divine power, called the Godsworn. These rare souls once defended the realm against darkness, each bearing a unique gift tied to the god who chose them. Their legacy faded with time… until now. As ancient magic stirs and signs of the Godsworn return, whispers of prophecy echo through the land. A warrior reborn. A kingdom in peril. And a final reckoning that will decide the fate of Eldoria. Luke never asked to be part of legends. But legends have already begun to whisper his name. Meet the Characters- Lord Luke Greythorne of House Greythorne- former Sgt Ryan Mitchell Lord Cedric Greythorne- Luke's father Lady Selene Greythorne- Luke's mother Lady Elysia of the House of Ravenshade Princess Gwenevere Eldoria of the Royal Family Prince Ethan Eldoria of the Royal Family High Queen (Consort) Adrian Eldoria of the Royal Family And many others!

In a world rebuilt by scraps and technology after a devastating nuclear war, two teenagers–a soul-wounded assassin and an aspiring inventor–struggle to survive in a crumbling society. Just as humanity begins to recover from famine caused by the extinction of plants and animals, a asteroid crashes to Earth, turning the remains of dead into flesh-craving predators. As this new nightmare rises from the ashes of the last apocalypse, forcing humanity to adapt once more to a hostile habitat—will this be the end of humanity, or its next evolution?

Ye Mumu found that the ancestral vase in her home could magically connect to the ancient times two thousand years ago. So she met an ancient young general. The general guarded the important city on the border and was surrounded by 300,000 barbarian troops. There was a severe drought, the riverbed dried up, and 200,000 people starved to death, leaving only 80,000 people. With nowhere to go, the general and the people of the city could only wait to die passively! He begged the gods for water and food, hoping that the people would survive. Ye Mumu waved her hand and approved it! She hoarded a large amount of supplies to feed the soldiers and the people. Steamed buns, steamed buns, flower rolls, and meat sandwiches... every day is different, giving the ancients a little shock of modern food. Sending military books, hoarding food to recruit soldiers, building factory arsenals... giving the ancients a little shock of modern military. When she was deceived, the inherited family business faced bankruptcy. To repay her kindness, the general gave her a lot of money, paintings, antiques, and porcelain... With antiques, she saved the family business, became the richest woman, and reached the peak of her life! The general relied on Ye Mumu to provide modern military equipment to conquer the barbarians, recover the nine states, pacify the six kingdoms, and unify the world. He promised to build a temple for her and worship her for generations. The general sent a marriage certificate: With the mountains and rivers as a witness, I look forward to meeting you when the sea is clear and the river is calm. Under the marriage certificate is a phoenix crown and bridal robe. What a good young general, so this is what you are thinking!

Helena and her family endures life in the dead lands of Aelmere, a land of drought and famine. Known as soul travelers, they possess the power of soul wanderlust with the use of their crests. As she grew, Helena developed elemental powers of the wind, water and earth - making her a Celestial Soul Traveler that holds the power of life passed on in their kind every generation. However, ever since Helena's powers were born, she was forbidden to use them as much as her parents restrict themselves from soul traveling. Secretly, with the help of her father, she feeds her curiosity and soul travels whenever possible. One day, Helena's carelessness cost her, her crest, losing her precious artifact while she was in a soul wanderlust. As she look for it, Helena got trapped in a world different from hers, a place of deviled creatures, magic, and men. Sadly, when she found her crest, its magic have already worn out. To go back to her family, she found an utterly outrageous plan. Only, she had to pretend not to be just any man, but a warrior who kills, something that is against her magic of life. As she hide under the armor of a knight, Helena uncovers the truths of her identity, falling in love and choosing worlds to live in.

"Drenched in the sin of man, the world decayed, and untold horrors roamed the earth. At the end of days, a great war consumed the land, and when all hope seemed lost, God bestowed upon mankind a final chance at redemption—the golden seed of Yggdrasil. A pillar of light descended upon the heart of the world, and for seven days, at the blackest hour before dawn, the toll of a bell echoed across the sky. On the first toll, war ceased. On the third what famine stole the dawn restored . And on the seventh, the great tree bridged the earth and the heavens. Thus, an age of miracles was born." - The Lost Fantasy Chronincles

Synopsis: The Legacy of Omodukwu In the cursed heartland of Omodukwu, a once-thriving village now plagued by famine, fear, and forgotten gods, ancient secrets stir beneath the red earth. For generations, the community has lived under the shadow of a mysterious curse—one tied to betrayal, blood, and a wicked chief priest whose greed once doomed them all. Now, Sunday Amadi, a young man with a burdened heart and a strange connection to the spirits, returns home after years in the city, determined to uncover the truth behind Omodukwu’s fall. Alongside him is Wigwe, his childhood friend turned cunning opportunist, whose ambitions may be more dangerous than the curse itself. As strange visions and omens haunt the villagers, old tensions flare, and alliances shift like the harmattan winds. The village elder, Eze, guards a dying secret, while Obinna, a man of science, seeks to explain the unexplainable. But the legacy of Omodukwu cannot be erased with logic—it must be faced in the spirit realm, where the sins of the ancestors demand retribution. With time running out and the line between the living and the dead blurring, Sunday must choose between vengeance and redemption. For the curse will not lift until blood has paid for blood—and only the brave can confront the ghosts of a village that buried its truth too deep. The Legacy of Omodukwu is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the unbreakable bond between land and lineage, where every choice echoes through generations.

Joshua Martin was a military scientist, a visionary at the forefront of humanity’s greatest technological leap—the creation of a near-limitless energy source. But just as he stood on the precipice of success, his life was cut short. The reason for his death? A mystery he never got to solve. Now, he awakens in a world of swords and nobility, in the frail, dying body of Aldric Ravensbourne—a disgraced noble known for arrogance, wastefulness, and failure. With his newfound title comes from a prestigious house hold, Son of a Duke, and a people who curse his name. But Joshua now Aldric, is no ordinary noble. Armed with his knowledge of science, strategy, and leadership, he refuses to let this world’s limitations bind him. If war is inevitable, he will forge weapons unseen by any kingdom. If famine looms, he will revolutionize agriculture. If corruption festers, he will tear down the old order and rebuild it anew. But as he rises, whispers of his miraculous transformation spread. Old enemies lurk in the shadows, and even greater forces beyond his understanding take interest in the man who should have died. In a world ruled by tradition, will innovation be his greatest weapon—or his downfall? (This book was written with AI-assisted editing and refinement, but all ideas, characters, and storytelling still originate from me.)

World Concept: Centuries ago, the gods abandoned Earth and ascended to floating citadels known as Celestials, leaving humanity to rot beneath a sky they can’t reach. The world below is dying—plagued by war, corruption, famine, and "Divine Beasts" left behind to enforce divine order. But the gods made one mistake: > Every hundred years, a human is born with the potential to become a Heavenbreaker—a mortal weapon strong enough to bring the divine to its knees. This time, it’s a boy with a broken past and a reckless grin. ---

"I will avenge every drop of blood that was shed today!! Eldoria, prepare for your nemesis!!!" She yelled angrily again… Althea was born to rule. If everything had gone well, she would have become the next ruler of the Astoria kingdom. She has royal blood running through her veins. It was the famine that caused the war. As the rivers ran dry and crops withered in Astora, desperation clouded the hearts of its people. King Leander of Astora, a wise ruler known for his kindness, sought aid from his neighbor, imploring King Lucas of Eldoria to share their precious water sources. Lucas, known for his cruelty wouldn't agree to share his kingdom reserves which he felt was already dwindling and sharing might jeopardize his kingdom's survival. Despite the declining hope, King Leander didn't give up, and finally, his people were able to secure a secret reservoir deep in its border. They rejoiced and were happy but it was a short-lived one. Rumors of the secret reservoir was soon revealed to King Lucas, and since their own source was barely remaining, the king planned on forcefully taking over Astora's own. In the middle of the night, King Lucas and his soldiers took over the Astora kingdom forcefully without notice… Now, Althea will rise to be a queen and avenge her kingdom!

Max was your normal irresponsible teenager, doing some stunts to impress a few girls when truck-kun gave him a flying kiss and sent him to a fantasy world. Now transmigrated as Maximilian Blacksteel, the only son of a dead count, Max thought he had hit the jackpot! A noble title, handsome looks that made women shy, what could go wrong?! Well….everything. The land he got is worthless! Drowned in debt and plagued by drought, famine, and constant attacks from monsters! And to add salt to the wound, running away wasn't an option, not after he awakened his golden finger, the netori system! And it had some demands! [Ding!] [Quest: Clearing the debts of your lands!] [Timeline: 5 years!] [Penalty: Death!] ….. [Ding!] [Quest: Clear the monsters in the forest!] [Timeline: 2 years] [Penalty: Will be turned into a cripple!] ….. Max: What in the actual fuck?! Why does a netori system care about clearing the debts and killing monsters!!! Well, it wasn't just any other netori system. No! It was a system that helped him steal women… for the sake of his land! [Ding!] [Quest: Steal a farmer's wife!] [Rewards: Advanced Mana Agriculture, Most Potent Seeds!] [Penalty: The death of your county!] …. [Ding!] [Quest: Steal a merchant's wife!] [Rewards: The art of negotiation, 100,000 gold coins!] [Penalty: Depletion of your resources and death of your county!] ….. Max: Hehehe, then, for the prosperity of our lands… please, let me steal your wives, my subjects!!     

The Kingdom of Helloria was once bound by the sacred Orūzh, its power upheld by the three tenets of existence: Zūhren, Kaelth, and Væsh. When the great schism fractured the land, its roots were severed, each brother carving a fragment to forge their dynasties. The purity of the Orūzh’s power was lost to greed, and the land withered under war, famine and ruin. Yet deep within the untamed wilds of Velloria, the last of the Hellorian Laza endure. The keepers of forgotten wisdom live among the whispering flora, guarding the remnants of the Orūzh. A daughter of the Væsh Laza, Xymóra was born in blood and shadow, her arrival marked by the deaths of those sworn to protect her. Yet, when she is told she must never set foot beyond the bridge, she knows she will.

Modern farmer Mark Thompson unexpectedly finds himself transported to 1930s America, in the midst of the Great Depression, where he becomes a struggling, debt-ridden farmer. He has no supernatural abilities, no system to guide him, and no advanced technology at his disposal—only his agricultural expertise, survival skills from his past as a mercenary, and a vague knowledge of future history. In an era ravaged by famine, economic collapse, and social unrest, Mark must find a way to survive and turn his dire circumstances around. But even greater challenges lie ahead. With the looming Dust Bowl disaster, ruthless gangs, relentless debt collectors, and shifting government policies, can he rely on his intelligence and determination to change the fate of this land? This is a story of survival, perseverance, and the rise of a business empire—one man's journey to rebuild himself and seize control of the future in the darkest of times.

#KINGDOMBUILDING #MILITARY #SLICEOFLIFE ***THIS NOVEL HAVE BEEN ABANDONED/DROPPED*** Un groupe d'amis en la noirceur de la nuit se font dévorer par un phénomène pour qui le mot d'étrange n'est point suffisant a le décrire . Années 1200 les Almohade/Al Muwahhidun une entité surpuissante règne en maître sur l'Afrique du nord et la péninsule Ibérique , rien et personne n'aurait pus prédire que cette même superpuissance vivait ses dernières heures de gloire et qu'une sombre ère qui allait durer la moitié d'un siècle pointait son nez sur le cœur de cet empire du Maghreb . Nos protagonistes se retrouvent en plein dans la tourmente de cette période trouble où Sultans/Califes de l'empire se succèdent a un rythme alarmant rappelant la période l'Empire Romain d'Occident , la criminalité connais une hausse , l'empire recule de face aux chrétiens Ibériques et les dynasties vassales à l'empire , pour la première fois depuis 2 siècles les routes commerciales transSaharienne , d'Al Andalus et du Maghreb son sujettes à des raids constants des bandits et criminels en tous genres , le commerce ralentit , l'instabilité se repend , les vivres et marchandises ne circulent plus , les famines accompagnées d'épidémies se déclarent dans tous l'empire , les officiers et bureaucrates de l'empire meurts de façon étrange et misterieuse , ceux qui leur succèdent ne font chaque années que renforcer leur image d'incompétence et de corruption , tous dans l'empire espèrent un messie qui les sauveras eux et cet dernier rempart de l'Occident islamique des loups affamés d'Europe . que fera nos protagonistes pour survivre et vivre en cette période trouble et confuse ? parviendront ils a survivre face aux imprévus de la vie en cet empire qui n'est qu'une simulations titanesques du concept de décadence. English version A group of friends in the dark of night are devoured by a phenomenon for which the word "strange" is not enough to describe it. In the year 1200, the Almohads/Al Muwahhidun, an overpowering entity, reigned supreme over North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. Nothing and no-one could have predicted that this same superpower was living out its final hours of glory and that a dark era that would last half a century was about to dawn on the heart of this Maghreb empire. Our protagonists find themselves in the midst of the turmoil of this troubled period, when the empire's sultans and caliphs succeed one another at an alarming rate, reminiscent of the period of the Western Roman Empire, crime is on the rise, the empire is retreating in the face of the Iberian Christians and the dynasties vassal to the empire, for the first time in 2 centuries the trans-Saharan trade routes of Al Andalus and the Maghreb are subject to constant raids by bandits and criminals of all kinds, Trade was slowing down, instability was spreading, food and goods were no longer circulating, famines accompanied by epidemics were breaking out throughout the empire, the empire's officers and bureaucrats were dying in strange and misterious ways, and those who succeeded them every year only reinforced their image of incompetence and corruption, everyone in the empire was hoping for a messiah who would save them and this last bulwark of the Islamic West from the the hungry wolves of Europe. What will our protagonists do to survive and live in these troubled and confused times? Will they manage to survive in the face of the unforeseen events of life in this empire, which is nothing more than a titanic simulation of the concept of decadence?

Mythos: Birth of Empire In an age before recorded history, when gods still whispered to mortals and magic coursed through the land, five mythical heroes rose from different tribes, bound by fate and divine ancestry. Zephiron, the Sunborn King, seeks to unite warring nations under a single banner. Seraphis, the Stormcaller, wields the fury of the skies. Vaelor, the Earthshaker, commands the strength of mountains. Elyon, the Guardian of the Ironwood, defends the sacred lands of his ancestors. And Xaros, the Shadowblade, moves unseen, carrying secrets that could shape—or destroy—their destiny. As they forge an empire from chaos, they face relentless enemies: rival warlords, supernatural forces, internal betrayals, and famine that tests the will of nations. Yet, love and ambition intertwine, shaping political alliances and cultural evolution. Friendships will be tested, loyalties shattered, and gods themselves may intervene. But among them lurks a traitor, whispering to their enemies, threatening to unravel everything they build. In a world where legends are born and history is yet unwritten, who will rise, and who will fall? ---

In his previous life, he lived selflessly, finding solace in the happiness of others. But in his new life, all he desired was peace. A quiet existence with his family, far removed from the world’s cruelty. Yet, even that was torn from him. His family and village were massacred, not by war or famine, but by the bored whims of a pampered and spoiled daughter from one of the wealthiest families. Broken and enraged, he realizes that kindness and passivity cannot shield him from the world's malice. He laughs bitterly at his own naivety for believing that living away from the world would bring him peace. Determined never to lose what he holds dear again, he resolves to take control of his fate. Vengeance ignites within him as he embarks on a journey to rise above all. He will crush those who stand in his way, bend the world to his will, and build a future where no one can take from him again. No kings, no gods, and not even fate will decide his path. This time, he will not live for others. This time, he will conquer everything. This time, he will live for himself.