Duchy Brass

The Night Has Come, and kermesinus moon ascends in the sky. Hoarse whispers flow at the street corners, and brass steam machines spew out bloody mist. Your brain is singing a hymn, eyes are chanting a melody. Skin cracks, and flesh buds swell. Amidst the Mist, the wall of flesh that has devoured thousands of corpses wails endlessly— "Weep not, our players don't bite, they just want to play with you." Annan, the lone strategist, the top player, the savior of the mist-covered continent, the leader of the Thirteen Saints, the friend of the Twelve True Gods, the king of pioneers, "the Just", the Gatekeeper of the Fourth Calamity, the uncrowned deity, advised kindly.

Follow the story and rise of a warrior from a family that once ruled the mighty Roman Empire, but after centuries now on another continent, he needs to establish himself as the man who will unify what the Western Romans created in the New World. Augustus Theodosius Maximus will face great enemies such as the frenchs, english, spanish and even the prussians.This alternative history takes place in the 18th century and 19th century , in which what would be the current United States, Mexico, Canada and Cuba, would be the Caesarian Empire that lasted from 486 to 1648, when the province of New Rome was taken by the Dutch and a few years later sold to the English and establishing territories in the former Caesarian provinces, leaving only a few Caesarian states made of buffer states such as the Grand Duchy of New Ravenna (state of Florida in real life), the Serene Republic of Londinium (state of Alabama in real life) and the Praetorian Confederacy (state of Tennessee in real life).So expect a series of upheavals, coups d'état and revolutions in the Caesarean provinces lost to the Europeans, as the period of reunification will last from 1772 until 1815.

Alternate Title: Steam Punks of Brass and Bronze In a world with different races, magical beasts, and a world full of mana, what would happen if said mana were to be corrupted? "Mana Demons", beings who ingested too much of corrupted mana, began to plague the lands of Lumidia, driving Humans, Elves, and Dwarves to be backed into a corner. Who could possibly stop such a threat? Enter, Steam Hunters, warriors clad in brass and bronze, using both mind and might to smash, slash, and blast through mana demons, slowly reclaiming the lands they have lost. Follow the journey of five young Steam Hunters, as they take on missions that the average human/dwarf/elf won't do! (New Chapter every Sunday!)

Genius, Prodigy, Envied, Lucky—Alexander was all these things. Now, people didn’t even know if he was alive. Thousands died during the attack on the Bellmont Duchy. Alexander Bellmont disappeared, his body never to be found. ----- Alex was alive, but barely. In a move against the Daemon attacking the Duchy, Alex had sacrificed himself to bring his enemy with him. Surprisingly, while supposed to be a suicide attack, Alex lived, finding himself deep underground in a dungeon. While Alex makes his way out, he must gain the strength to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar world. More than 5,000 miles from home, Alex is forced to make a new start as a human in the unfriendly Daitya Empire. Even with the power to return home, Alex is at a crossroads. Alex feels guilt for the thousands of people who died in the Daemon attack, including his best friend, who passed in front of his eyes. As the cause behind the attack, Alex is reluctant to return home and place his family in more danger. He could stay here, but that would mean abandoning everyone he loves back home and starting from scratch in a new world. Alex’s life in the Daitya Empire is a rollercoaster, and his responsibilities only add to his journey of self-destiny. Not only does he have to work his way up in his new life, but remnants of his old life start returning to him. Alex holds a secret. He knows of his past life, but it is only now that the memories start trickling in. While dealing with his current life, Alex also has to deal with his past life. Alex wrestles with his own identity while experiencing the duties of an adult in a brutal world.

In the dim light of the Musuem, Ethan stumbled upon an old, dust-covered pocket watch, its brass surface tarnished with age. As he turned it over in his hands, a strange energy pulsed through him, and the air shimmered like a mirage. Little did he know, this was no ordinary timepiece; it was a gateway to the past, a relic of a forgotten age.

Chapters from Monday to Saturday 14:00 You might be thinking that this is a normal reincarnation love story about a girl realizing that she had been born into a romance fantasy where she ultimately died and strives to survive right? You are very much wrong. Our story surrounds the main characters, Latrice Richardson and Orisis Evans. A 'Transmigrator' and a 'Re...' Latrice, is a girl who only remembers dying because of a Car accident and that she is in a novel she had read when she was still alive, but was her death really how she remembers it? Was she really in a novel? Latrice is a pessimistic person when it comes to love from a potential love interest. Her motto in this life is to survive and not die because of her greedy husband's endeavours. She is a brave and intellectual individual both logical and emotional. She knows when to stand her ground and does so without harming people she loves...or so she thought. Her 'Life' and existence have more secrets to it than she can remember... Orisis on the other hand... He is a person with a secret that is yet to be revealed... He is the Grand Duke of the Northern Aegis Duchy. He isn't your cold Northerner Duke who ki... He isn't your typical Northern Duke who hides his emotions, instead, he is a very intellectual person, logically and emotionally. He knows that Latrice is the woman he loves, and that's why he traps her in a five-year marriage contract with outrageous consequences through her father's desperate crisis. Orisis is a man who doesn't take a liking to anyone who is not his wife or his important informants. He speaks his mind and NEVER bows to anyone... unless it's his wife. But is his wife the right person for him? Is she who he remembers? Was he wrong? Or were some people trying to distract him so they could take away something he did not know of... Read the story to find out because the plot is deeper than you think it is

Lucian was your normal high school student who was returning home from school when truck-kun sent him to be reincarnated in a fantasy world.  He was now the prince of demons, and when Lucian came to know about it, he was ecstatic.  He was prepared to live a lazy and debaucherous life with his beautiful mother and sisters.  But, things didn't go as he imagined. His mother was a beautiful woman whose beauty can only be challenged by her ruthlessness.  She, one day, called him into her throne room and said, “Your brother is dead. He turned out to be a disappointment. I hope you're not like him.”  She then gave him a task, “Conquer me a duchy of the human kingdom within a year!”  Having no choice but to do things his mother's way, Lucian sets out to conquer the human duchy.  But, would he do just as his mother said? “No! I will become powerful and conquer these lands! I will conquer every beauty and once I become powerful, hehe… I will spank her butt and take her throne!”

Transmigrated in another world in the body of a weak minor noble on the run for his life, Paul, with the help of his loyal butler, hides himself in the Grand Duchy of Dalia, a nation where all races are accepted without discrimination. Hiding his identity and with his funds dwindling, our not-really-an-hero decides to start a business to make a living. “My lord, I don’t think that selling flatbread will make us any money. Uh? Why are you putting sauce on top of it? And Cheese? This… oh… mmmm…” Grab a slice and enjoy the ride, accompanying Paul in his quest to stay alive, make money, and possibly take revenge, all while garnishing new exciting pizzas!

Ale, the 'Incarnation of an ancient saint', 'An angel', 'The right hand of God', he goes by many names within the people of his duchy. And just like those names suggests, he's a kind, understanding, smart yet down to earth soul, someone you'd look for in times of despair.He was like a Messiah, an example for others to look up to. And he achieved all that within three years. Before that, nobody even acknowledged his existence. Now, you may ask what could've happened three years ago that changed him like this, which gave birth to this hero. To answer your question, it's 'death'. He died. Not three years ago but twenty years into the future. He died twenty years later in the future and then came back to the past, to the beginning of everything, to a time where nothing had gone wrong. He lived a miserable life and died a miserable death. All he wanted was to do was help people and be a good person, but what he received in return was a world of pain, the death of his loved ones and the title of 'The betrayer of humanity'. It was him against the entire world, a life full of misunderstanding. Yet, all he did was helping a wounded soul. He received all that for helping someone he shouldn't have, for befriending someone he should've killed at first site. He befriended a demon. But it was all in the past now. The future he experienced no longer existed. The naïve young master was no longer there. The Ale of present was a person with knowledge, experience and skill unlike no other. And this time, he wasn't going to repeat the mistakes of his past anymore. He wasn't going to walk a road of ignorance and foolishness. This time, what path will he choose? In this second chance, what mistakes will he undo and what enemies will he need to deal with? Will he be able to save his loved ones in this life? And in the end, what will happen to Ale, this man full of unseen scars and wounds? Will he actually be able to heal?

Humility, honesty, compassion, courage, justice, sacrifice, honor—this is the war-torn land of knights. Dragons soar through the skies, humans rule the earth, while Avians, Sea Folk, and others are forced to dwell in the untamed wilds of the continent. Three mighty empires dominate the land, kingdoms hold their secluded corners, and duchies sparkle like stars scattered across the map. Knights take pride in taming dragons, and their glory lies in conquering new frontiers. May the light of knightly honor shine upon you all!

Following her attempted assassination, Fatima found herself amidst a meticulously staged slave auction orchestrated by her mysterious rescuers in the capital city of a prospective ally empire. Now a slave of the Kartier Duchy, her life as a princess seems far behind her as she spends her days toiling the farms under the scorching sun. Just when all hopes seem to be lost, Fatima’s painful days eased upon meeting the strikingly handsome heir of the Kartier duchy along with his cold and seemingly gruff knight. Will she ever overcome the shackles of slavery and return home to reclaim her title or will spend the rest of her life enduring the cruel treatments of the duchess? Torn between a charming heir and a dubious knight as her potential escape routes, which hand will she grasp?

A young adult who is just getting ready to get a job after graduating as a top student with IQ160 from university but just as he is about to arrive at the workplace he gets into an accident with the truck. He is reborn as the youngest son of a duke of the Kingdom of Aragon. Duchy of Pendragon is the second most powerful household after the royal family. He is born as a baby with a heavenly body that makes him immune to poison, 10x healing than a normal person, and a photography memory. He also has a status to makes him overpowered.

The Abandoned boy from the Raven duchy Argon Raven starts his journey as a saint as he vowed to become a existence that everyone will respect but as he becomes stronger he learns about things that one should had never found out about.

A young men with no direction is suddently transported to a mediaval world and wakes up in the body of a duke of fallen duchy. With no powers and surrounded by ruins, he discovers a misteryous system that challenges him to rebuild his broken land and conquer the impossible. With each trial, the system rewards his resiliance, pushing him to the limits. But his powers grows, he uncovers a world filled betrayal, war and cospirancies. To survive, he must confront not only external enemies but also the inner demons that threatan to undo him. A fallen duke. A chance to rise. The path of greatness is his to claim.

“The daughters of a man like that doesn’t deserve to live.” The crowd chattered angrily, they were ready to tear them apart. “The princesses of Elderslot should be put to death.” She raised her head slowly, she glanced at the current emperor of the Aubreun Empire, he wasn’t very much different from how she remembered him; he was only dressed in the clothes of the imperial palace and his name had changed. “Heads down you insolent witch!” One of the palace guards snapped before smacking her cheeks, her head snapped to the side and blood seeped from the cut. “The princesses of Elderslot should be put to death!” The crowd kept on chanting. “The tyranny of the duchy of Elderslot has come to an end his majesty should do us a favor and kill them all.” “Kill them all!” “Show no mercy!” “Off with their heads!” “Silence!” The Emperor yells and the crowd grew silent. “The house of Elderslot has indeed committed treason against the imperial family and the empire as a whole, but I assure you, the Duke of Elderslot and all those responsible has been executed.” Her heart hammered in her chest, and once again she dared to look up at him, he spoke with a dignified arrogance whilst radiating kingly aura; he was like a stranger. “My verdict is mercy, they shall be given their lives but their positions will be reduced to nothing.” The tears that well in her eyes, slipped and fell to her blooded dress. The Emperor turned in her direction as he spoke. “They shall be left with nothing,” their eyes met and his hardened immediately. “Nothing but shame and pain to clothe them.”

To love is to die. "All I did was fall in love. Why is it a sin?" "Your so called 'love' is harmful. No men in this world would want your love!" Set in the 19th Century, Leticia Carstens is a young lady living peacefully deep within the forest. On a certain night when the moon had risen to it's highest, treacherous men filled with enmity came raiding her humble little dwelling. Fortunately, she was able to sense the immense malice that was about to come to her and with her swift action, she narrowly escaped her demise. Dylan Caess Rozen, the only son of the Rozen Duchy is an exceptionally talented noble knight with exceptional achievements despite only being twenty-seven. In the battlefield, he was ruthless and showed no mercy to his nemesis. His strikes were swift with not a single movements wasted like a sparrow. With every strikes he made, blood will gush out undoubtedly, thus earning him the title of the Bloodstained Cardinal. He was the kingdom's hope, their pride and their hero. He was perfect in any way you see him except for a one fatal flaw in his character. He was void with emotions. He has a heart of steel and is cold to anyone without any exception. One fateful night when Leticia stumble upon a cave to hide from her pursuers, she found the Bloodstained Cardinal, Dylan gravely wounded and was lying flat on the ground. Leticia did not hesitate and came running to Dylan to care for his wounded self despite having no knowledge about his identity, clueless as to whether he was one of her pursuers or not. However, Dylan was very weak that time and had a hazy vision. He could not see the lady's appearance at all and his memory was nowhere near intact. So came tomorrow, and when he woke from his slumber, the lady was nowhere to be found. On that very day, Dylan, who was void of anything but ruthlessness finally felt his heart burning like the sun's temper. It was the first time he felt the sensation of falling in love and he didn't dislike it. Instead he was overcome with joy and warmth that made him human again. So he made an oath to find that girl who saved him from death's door even to the gates of hell itself. And once he finds her, he was resolute to take her as his bride. No one but her is to become his wife, he promised. Leticia on the other hand, does not wish to come in contact with anyone. She wish to lock herself from the outside world and just live peacefully. The reason? Because Leticia herself is harboring a curse within her. What could be the curse that made Leticia decide to hide her existence from the face of the earth? And what would Dylan do if he finds out that the girl he swore to devote his life with was hiding a deadly secret with her? .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. The names of all individuals (living, dead or stolen by fairies), or any real animals, witches, countries and events (magical or otherwise) that appear in this novel are fictitious and any similarity to those existence in the real world may be blamed to the vivid imagination of the reader. *evil laugh* Discord: enoyann#6045 Note: Temporary cover image edited by me. Extreme refining will be done after.

Far in the northern lands of the Andouran isles lies the duchy of Varland, a ruthless and cold land. Perfect for those hiding from their crimes. However for Leon his crime was his own birth, being the illegitimate son of the Duke of Galia meant he would inevitably be kicked out of his home after his father's death. Leon wasn't too keen on staying in that cold inhospitible place and left home. However things don't go as planned, receiving a letter one year later informing him of his fathers sudden death under suspicious events would drag Leon through many years of searching for the truth.

The protagonist, Alex Kane, an ordinary 21-year-old university student, finds himself abruptly transported into a world he vaguely recognizes: the setting of Celestia Academy Chronicles, a famous RPG game he had once played obsessively. But this wasn’t just any world. He wasn’t the hero or a sidekick. He was thrown into the role of Caelum Von Astralis, the villainous son of Lady Eryndis, the powerful and ruthless Dutchess of the Astralis Duchy. Caelum was infamous in the game’s story for his arrogance, cruelty, and betrayal of the heroes, leading to his demise at their hands in the final arc. The academy was his stage, a place where he had alienated everyone with his sharp tongue and disdainful demeanor, setting the pieces for his downfall. But Alex wasn’t about to follow the same path.

Brass was just an ordinary guy, navigating his early thirties like anyone else. He’d been a fighter his whole life, toughened by hardship, but what he’s facing now is on a whole different level. Sure, he always figured death would come early for him—it was just part of the deal. But what he didn’t expect was for things to get even stranger after dying. Turns out, gods are real. The digital realm? Also real, apparently. And souls? They exist too. Oh, and just for kicks, they can be sent to new worlds with new bodies, only to be bossed around by some irritating entity that calls itself “The Great System”—or at least that’s what a god who’s now obsessed with video games has named it. So here’s to a new life in a new world… I guess.

How can you tell that the love you have is unconditional? Would you notice that the love you helped blossomed may turn into a ravaging poison that'll kill you in a second notice? Felicia Montreal is a secluded lady of the Montreal Duchy, she may be a princess but for her mother she is only a tool for political gain.

Orphan at the age of 5, kidnapped at the age of 9, Arlott's life was a tragedy. Trained to become an assassin for 10 years, he had a single objective in his life. To assassinate the kingdom’s strongest Magi Master, the Duke Zordian. But little did he know, how much his life would change after he completed the impossible sounding task. [You have slain the Champion of Sloth! You have received the Sin of Sloth. Awakening the Cardinal System of Sloth. Awakening the Idle Cultivation System.] Captured, tortured and betrayed, Arlott awakens the Idle Cultivation System. “There are 6 other duchy in the empire… Does that mean…”

**** Only 17+ are allowed, more steamy scenesare included in this novel. Read on your own risk . Please Enjoy. **** Cassie Claudel, the despised of the Duchy of Deorc. The employees of the mansion gave her the cold shoulder. While the Duke’s adopted son, Ace Deorc, have sex with her continuously. Then, one day, the Duke’s successor, Jack Deorc, returns from the battlefield— The man Olivia had a terrible crush on. The joy of reuniting with her crush lasted for a moment. That is until Leonard finds out about Olivia’s relationship with Ace “Is it true that you said you couldn’t live without a man?” Jack’s words left her in a deeper abyss. It was because no one can prove it even if it is not true… Will this man believe in her even if she says she’s innocent? She already knew that would never be the case. “What are you going to do?” “….” “Why? Are you going to replace Ace?” As Olivia’s eyes were about to tear up, Jack’s voice could be heard again. “I’m willing to.” “What…?” “I mean, I’ll satisfy you instead of him. So, don’t do that with my brother anymore.” His face was as serious as it could be. Although her face was filled with confusion, he went out of the room as if he had killed. “I’ll come back when the moon tilts west.”

Sebastian and Rezel are two teenagers with no problem who both study at the same history university. Both passionate about military history, these two friends complement each other although they disagree on certain points. However Rezel finds his daily life boring to the point of wishing to want to reincarnate in a world at war where he can experience what the ideal life is according to his fantasm. Things that Ares the god of war will grant by making him die before bringing him back to the Duchy of Elysion with only one goal. Create the biggest mayhem this world had never seen and make the war that not end wars. To counter him Athena decide to use his best friend Seb as an assassin and sent him to the same world with only one goal, Kill Ares Champion and prevent the world to fall underchaos. Seb accept gladly since he too want a little more action in his life. But Both of them doesn't even know each other involvment in this game between gods.

After finally escaping the prison Marie believed she'd never be free from, she's left with nowhere to escape to since all paths lead to eminent death, but after being given a second chance at life by a disillusioned sword mistress of a prestigious family whose young mistress looks exactly like her she decides to survive even if hope is as thin as a string of thread and if it meant hiding every single aspect of herself to adapt and evolve but as she spends more time in Thornclaw duchy, she starts to realize that she is not the only one with secrets

[Mature content] In the arcane duchy of Echt, where ancient secrets slumber and whispers of the unknown lingers, Yuki Adlerian has lived her entire life shrouded in mystery. Her past is a shady mess that she tries to uncover by all means possible. When the enigmatic Duke of Echt suddenly returns to the duchy after many years, Yuki’s simple existence is disrupted. As the Duke’s presence stirs the long-dormant secrets of the duchy. Yuki’s own truth begins to unravel. Strange occurrences and whispered stories force Yuki to doubt her very existence, meanwhile, the duke’s piercing gaze seems to hold the answers to all Yuki's doubts. As the mysteries unfold, Yuki must confront the darkness within herself and face the ultimate revelation; she is more than just a mere human girl. And the Duke’s arrival marks the beginning of a battle for the duchy’s very soul. Will Yuki embrace her true identity? Or will the shadows of her past and her fate consume her, dooming the duchy to an eternal darkness!

The four great duchies of Duslan, each charged with protecting the territories of the Kingdom...had fallen And with them, came the kingdom itself. By the time Duslan's king discovered the trail of betrayal within his court, it was already too late. The war turned against them long before the legion of traitors were revealed. And what great personalities they were. Highlords, naval commanders, generals and members of the privy court. All of these great men were led by a single motive and two powerful leaders... * * * Nasir Hamed Aveenlaziz sultan of the eastern empire of Gania, and Caspian Greyhorn master of the Red company, would bring the prosperous Kingdom of Duslan to it's knees. Only Ophelia knows this, and only she can stop it. But just how is she suppose to save the entire kingdom, when she is nothing but a powerless princess.

**Synopsis:** The protagonist awakens to a shocking reality—he has been reincarnated as the Grand Duke of the Solstern Empire. His new life is immediately fraught with challenges. The grand duchy is crumbling after the sudden death of his parents, and once-glorious lands are now devastated by relentless monster invasions. The harsh blizzard and a severe food shortage have left his people on the brink of survival, while the duchy’s treasury is almost empty, making it impossible to aid them. But the problems don’t stop there. He discovers he has a younger sister, now under his care, and to make matters worse, the imperial family—long-standing enemies of the Grand Duke—refuses to provide any assistance. With no allies in sight and the weight of his duchy on his shoulders, the protagonist must navigate political strife, fend off monster attacks, and find a way to restore his land to its former glory. However, there’s a hidden truth that even he isn’t aware of: in this world, he is the villain of a romance-fantasy novel, destined to rebel against the empire itself. As the story unfolds, will he succumb to this fate, or will he forge a new path to overcome his dire circumstances?

Dual point of view! ······· Isabelle Baudelaire. Noble Princess, the third child and only daughter of Duke Florentin Baudelaire, with the title of Countess. 22 years old. Dimitri Delacroix. Noble Prince, Duke of the Delacroix Duchy, only son of the retired Duchess Genevieve Delacroix that came to be after her one-night stand with Marquis Olivier Carpentier. 26 years old. Two free-spirited people, with lots of bad rumors on their backs. She is the most hated noble Lady in the Kingdom, for being overbearing and straightforward in a Royal society where women are condemned for such. But possessing a secret that could make her get under the spotlight of not only her Kingdom but the world. All of that because she's the writer of the most famous fantasy-romance series of books in the world, under a male alias. While he's the biggest fan of her books, without having the slightest idea of who she actually is. Before her mother died because of an incurable disease when she was a child, her mother, late Duchess Adelaide and Dimitri's mother were best friends from childhood, but after that tragedy, their Houses lost contact. However, they didn't have memories of each other anymore. Until they met again when Duke Baudelaire and the retired Duchess Delacroix contacted each other, and Isabelle's father invited them to spend the winter season in their manor at Desmoulins, the Royal Capital. Little did they know what that would cause... Right from the beginning, Isabelle and Dimitri hated each other. There was no helping them out, they were bound to loathe each other to death. That is... if the dangerous attraction they also felt for one another wasn't stronger than that. ······· IMPORTANT!!! It's a dark historical fictional romance, so be aware that this novel has lots of triggers. Such as cursing, life threats, deaths, torture, manipulation, psychological abuse, and mention of sexual activities. If you are underaged or sensitive to those, I suggest that you think carefully before getting into the story. The novel won't be so long compared to the others I'm still writing.