Horus Heresy Fulgrim

"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." "Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!" "If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing." In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the history of the Church. During his speech, he provided important guidance for the forthcoming de-divination work, emphasizing: "Now that both the Church and the heretics oppose me, it precisely shows I am on an exceedingly correct path!" ... The year 685. "It is not that the Evil God cannot be summoned, but that choosing him to take the stage is more cost-effective." Such was the assessment of the former holy woman of the demons, Yage Silvia. This statement, once made, instantly attracted attention from all sectors of society—the extensive documentary "The Legend of Pope An Su" continues to broadcast for you. —— This is a story of a top-tier heretical player speedrunning through a fantasy world.

In an age when the battle-scarred remnants of history gradually turn to cold dust, I open the ancient texts that record the Outer Gods—blasphemous, maddening, delirious words like the ravings of a lunatic—and within my clouded gaze, my fate begins to emerge. War will descend upon the world once more. Kingdoms and races shall be overturned and reborn in blood and fire. All living beings will wail for their suffering and fate, and the war shall never end. Beneath the flames of faith and profit, no one is innocent, and no one will be spared. Listen closely, Jeanne. Beneath my feet lie two paths. On one, I shall abandon reason and follow your justice, offering my soul, for I have become your knight. On the other, I shall curse all things with the madness and hatred of the Outer Gods. The flame shall be extinguished, life shall no longer shine, and all shall drift toward the end in ruin—for I was once a black sorcerer, a madman who communed with beings beyond...

In a world where the Sevengod Church rules with an iron fist, Oliver, a downtrodden acolyte fighting to survive, uncovers a chilling truth: the gods are dead, their thrones devoured by madness. The Church’s “Divine Circuits” are no sacred gift—they’re cursed chains, binding humanity to the rotting, ravenous deities they pretend to serve. Humans? Mere fodder, sacrificed to sustain the gods’ fading existence. Armed with the Blasphemy Codex System, Oliver embarks on a perilous path. With every god he defiles and every hypocritical priest he cuts down, the Codex fuels his power, growing stronger with each act of heresy. Divine beings cloaked in holy love, selfless clergy adored by all—Oliver rips away their shining masks to reveal the maggots squirming beneath. When the final lie crumbles in his bloodstained hands, the truth dawns: these gods never craved worship, only the terror in human eyes. Now, the Codex whispers of dead stars stirring awake, its pages brimming with secrets—keys to forge new gods from broken believers or shatter everything in a final, deafening roar. Will Oliver’s blade carve salvation, or crown him the deadliest monster this world has ever feared?

Elias Voss is a 21st-century economics student trapped in the body of Lorenzo di Civita , a debt-ridden spice trader in the oligarchic republic of Valenzo . In a world where merchant guilds control every aspect of trade—from silk roads to alchemical patents—Lorenzo’s only inheritance is a ramshackle stall and a death threat from the powerful Casa di Ferro guild. But Lorenzo has a weapon his enemies can’t fathom: modern economics . Using concepts like supply-chain optimization, futures markets, and decentralized networks, he begins smuggling contraband spices through pirate-infested waters, undercutting guild monopolies. As he recruits a ragtag alliance of sailors, alchemists, and disgraced nobles, Lorenzo’s shadow economy ignites a rebellion. Yet the guilds strike back. Assassins stalk his crew. A rival trader, Seraphina Contarini (heiress to a shipping dynasty), toys with him in a deadly game of romance and sabotage. Worse, Lorenzo’s innovations catch the eye of Duke Aurelio , the ailing republican leader, who sees in him a pawn to destabilize foreign rivals. When Lorenzo’s closest ally is publicly executed for heresy, he faces a choice: retreat to his newfound wealth or gamble everything to dismantle the guilds’ stranglehold. But as his revolution gains momentum, he realizes the greatest threat isn’t the oligarchs—it’s the vacuum of power he’ll leave behind.

In a futuristic world governed by Nano—a technology that grants humans god-like abilities—Takakura Toji was an anomaly. Unlike his peers, he did not put his faith in technology but in something greater: the one true God. Despite growing up poor, and facing hardships, he devoted his life to spreading the gospel. He lived and died a preacher. But his story did not end with death. Toji awakens on a battlefield drenched in blood, in a world where magic stems from belief in multiple gods. Yet, he possesses neither divine magic nor any trace of the Nano technology that once defined his world. And despite his reincarnation, his name remains the same. With raw strength and instinctual combat abilities beyond human comprehension, Toji carves his way through enemies, catching the attention of warriors, nobles, and even kings. But in a world where faith grants power, what happens when the only god Toji acknowledges is one that no one else believes in? As he searches for answers, Toji faces a world where faith is power, heresy is death, and unseen forces move against him. He must uncover the secrets of his existence and forge a path of his own—a path that may challenge the very gods of this world. For Toji, this is not just an isekai adventure. This is a battle for the truth.

In a world where faith is law and desire is sin, a man awakens in the body of a humble priest—only to hear an unholy whisper in his mind. "Welcome, Host." [Holy Corruption System] [Mission: Seduce a Holy Sister] [Rewards: Insight, Silver Tongue] Trapped in the rigid hierarchy of the Holy Empire, he quickly learns that true power doesn’t come from prayer—it comes from temptation. With every righteous soul he corrupts, the System abandons his old body and places him into a higher-ranking identity, granting him influence and abilities no holy man should wield. From priest to bishop, from knight to inquisitor, each conquest reshapes his fate, pushing him closer to the throne of divinity itself. But the higher he ascends, the deadlier the game becomes. The Holy Church is filled with ruthless clergy, zealous warriors, and hidden heretics—not all will fall so easily. If he wants to rule the sacred, he must outwit the divine. In this game of sin and salvation, only the most wicked desires will survive.

In a fractured, steam-choked world haunted by a forgotten war, orphaned tinkerer Jace wields a mysterious bracelet that reveals hidden flaws in machinery—a gift from parents executed for heresy. When Lira, a cunning noble from a rival kingdom, recruits him to steal 'Aetherium', a volatile energy source the Church buried centuries ago, they uncover chilling truths: the Aetherium is alive, Jace’s bloodline is key to controlling it, and the Church plans to reignite a cataclysmic war. Torn between destroying the power that could save his world or wielding it at a terrible cost, Jace must outwit zealous Inquisitors, navigate Lira’s dangerous ambitions, and confront a legacy that binds him to a sentient vault hungering for freedom. *Steampunk intrigue meets dark fantasy* in a tale of forbidden power, fragile alliances, and the ghosts of progress.

A man whom overslept has awoken in a clone body of Horus Lupercal

The World's Number 1 Most Wanted Thief, the Black Cobra, an Egyptian youth specialized in ancient artifacts, was killed in an explosion he set up after being chased into a dead end in New York. Around his middle finger which he pointed at the face of every chaser from every world superpower, he carried the most prized item in the world, the Ring of Horus. When he kicked off life with a Bang! He returned with a lot of barf and vomit as poison was being cleansed of his body and a series of messages kept popping up. Long story short, he reincarnated into the body of Leon, an antagonist from a game he used to play and supposedly one who should already be dead. However, the Hunt for his Life never ended and he became the most wanted after reincarnation overnight. And there is System and Magic and Harem and Overpowered Oversmart Overcharismatic Hero who believes in gender equality and human's right to stay silent when he stabs them… good stuff, turly! (Author Note: The story tries to avoid the cliches and focuses on crime and politics. Not sure about titles with the same quality as this one but I take elements from the usual isekai and mash them with the Korean style characters and attention to details while avoiding the Chinese repetitive plots and the Japanese beta male leads. This is an Egyptian MC whom you have never seen any like before. He kisses babies and slaps bitches… or kisses bitches and slaps babies… depending on which day of the week it is. He's a mean guy and he knows kung fu. One time an author tried to write him in a novel, the novel almost absorbed the author and he went into a torturous isekai. What more can I say? Read it already!) -------------------------- Be sure to support on Patreon, I appreciate everyone there. And join our active community on Discord. URL: https://linktr.ee/donovel This story is on Royal Road and Scribble Hub.

The year is 2544, through advances in bio-tech research humans have managed to combine human and animal DNA. As a result, humans now walk the planet with specific animal traits. Some have increased senses, speed or strength. Tails, scales, claws, fangs, ears ect. Most few these bio engineered humans as a way of advancing human evolution. Picking the best traits and moving on. Others view it as a heresy against God and faith. But one boy, 18 year old Gavin doesn't agree. He grew up with Erza as a baby sitter. And she was anything but ordinary.

Hello, there. This is my first story. There are some mature scenes, but they aren't that bad yet. This is a story about someone named Lunos. Their parents wanted a girl, but got a boy. Lunos has been dressing like a girl for as long as he can remember. He falls in love with a butler of his. When he finds out that a royal prince likes him, he decides to do a love triangle, with permission from his lover of course. He finds out a startling truth, and his entire world flips upside down. He learns that the death of his brother and father weren't accidental. He ventures to the capital for proof, but the king charges him with heresy. Will Lunos and his lovers be able to overcome this obstacle? Read to find out.

Betrayed. Condemned. Reborn in darkness. Kael Veyne was once a knight of the Holy Dominion, a warrior sworn to uphold the laws of the realm. But when he was falsely accused of heresy and burned at the stake, his story should have ended in the flames. Instead, something unnatural brought him back—a cursed revenant with a soul bound to the void. Now, Kael walks the war-torn kingdom of Eldros, a specter of vengeance shrouded in whispers of the damned. The world sees him as an abomination, hunted by the very order he once served. But Kael seeks only one thing: the truth. Who betrayed him? Why was he condemned? And what dark force resurrected him from the ashes? With the help of Lysara, a fugitive scholar obsessed with forbidden magic, and Dain, a former brother-in-arms torn between duty and loyalty, Kael must navigate a world that fears and despises him. The Holy Dominion wages war against the rebellious Ashen Pact, but beneath the bloodshed lurks a deeper conspiracy—one that ties Kael’s past to an ancient power long thought lost. As the whispers of the Pale Seer grow louder and the Black Veil threatens to consume what remains of his humanity, Kael must decide: Will he be the harbinger of destruction, or will he uncover the truth before it devours him? Vengeance is his only path. The only question is—who will burn in the end?

He saved a dying world with science. Now they’ll burn him for it." When 21st-century scientist Robert Klein awakens in plague-ridden medieval Europe, his survival depends on a dying AI wristband—and the lies he spins. Peasants worship his "miracles": antibiotics that halt the Black Death, gunpowder that shreds armies. But the Church sees only heresy. Now Robert walks a razor’s edge: Outwit a power-hungry noblewoman turning his tech into weapons. Outrun a fanatical inquisitor dissecting his "demonic" tools. Outlast his own creations sparking an industrial apocalypse. As the line between savior and Antichrist blurs, Robert must choose: erase every trace of his existence to save history, or let humanity leap forward—even if it means becoming the god this dark age deserves. For readers of The Pillars of the Earth and Dark Matter—where science clashes with superstition, and one man’s truth could ignite a holy war.

An ordinary if not slightly dull girl finds herself reborn in a strange fantasy world controlled by an authoritarian church. Judged to possess the talent to be a priest of the church she joins the ranks of the cult like organisation while learning about this new world.

--- **In the shadow of a cursed spire, the world of Cainoria teeters on the edge of annihilation.** The Wastelands—a land where twisted abominations prowl and eldritch whispers beckon—are spreading. The four kingdoms cling to a fragile alliance, their leaders blinded by centuries-old rivalries and bound to churches that preach salvation but hide their own heresies. Among the chaos, four teenagers, each marked by a Crest of unimaginable power, find themselves thrust into a prophecy they neither understand nor wish to fulfill. Known as the Four Hearts, their unity is said to be the key to halting the rise of the Old Ones—eldritch gods whose awakening would bring eternal madness and ruin. But unity comes at a price, and their pasts are stained with betrayal, guilt, and loss. Looming over them is the **Church of the Fallen**, a cult devoted to unleashing the mightiest of the Old Ones: the Ouroboros, the eternal serpent that devours worlds. As secrets of the gods unravel, the Four Hearts uncover a harrowing truth: the Old Ones are not separate beings, but fragments of an all-powerful entity long shattered, and the world itself is but a pawn in a cosmic game. **When loyalty wavers and darkness claws at their souls, will they rise as saviors... or fall as harbingers of destruction?** *The Realm of Eldritch Dawn* is a tale of betrayal and redemption, where heroes are forged in blood, and the line between savior and destroyer blurs with every choice. As the dawn of eldritch power looms, one question remains: will the light prevail, or will the serpent’s shadow consume all? ---

The first mistake lead to the death of my brothers and my fellow soldiers, the shining cities of the God Emperor's now turned to nothing but ruins of past glory, yet this is after months of constant fighting. I am Lieutenant Titerus Vain I have served my Legion the Sons of Horus for almost two centuries and bestowed many honours for countless battles and victories, my Captain is Garviel Loken a legend among the legion and I am proud to be by his side. Our mission is to travel to Istvaan III and reclaim it from any traitorous elements, how ever Loken order me to stay on board the vengeful sprite and wait to reinforce them if necessary, though I could tell his mind was else were and this worried me. I will be posting chapters every Friday and depending on my work schedule I will try to post one to two chapters a week. Hello there, this is my first time writing a novel ever, lets see how it goes. This is another TAG this is R18 please keep that in mind when reading and their is swearing in this novel and much worse. Enjoy This is an unofficial story and I don't own any of Warhammer 40k names, characters or any of the places that are in the universe. All credit goes to Games Workshop(Please Games Workshop Gods don't kill my novel) if the owner of the cover doesn't wish me to use it tell me. Thanks

The sacred stone gigaroth of the beginning was fragmented by the god of heresy El Sof, in his fight against the original gods, the fragmentation of gigaroth was the precursor of the advent of the end it was the pillar of the world without it the world is now in an unstable state, when humanity was about to sink, all the people of the world decided to bring together all the most powerful warriors in the world and invite them to a tournament the winner will be the one who will have to defeat El Sof and put down the project of the original gods, in addition to give him the strength to fight he will then have all the power in the world to make him the ultimate being "god". Fact : I am the strongest, I am God, I will go beyond unification, praise the name that has been bestowed upon me beyond the worlds, my original name cannot be pronounced, he who aspires to be above, who am I? Act 1 : The tournament of unification will now begin, the kings of humans, all the lands of Pangea must prepare the greatest warriors that the earth has ever carried, the ambitious, the nobles, the commoners among all these people one will become the being by which everything will end and everything will be reborn, the time has come to determine the being who will be the pillar of unification, conspiracy, love, betrayal, combat will be at the appointments in the quest for salvation

Horus, a 20-year-old male, dies after a tragic accident involving him and his sister. He is sentenced to go to Hell for the atrocities he committed, but for some reason, God changes his mind. Heaven is involved in a holy war and God needs Horus' help to win! However, Horus soon finds out that everything is not what it seems.

When 2035 particle physicist Adrian is blasted into 1418 Bohemia by his own experiment, he carries three things: a family heirloom pocket watch engraved "Time is Blood", a bone-deep gash on his arm, and modern knowledge that could get him burned as a heretic. In this age where rusted armor clanks alongside psalms, the Hussite Reformation smolders beneath the Church's shadow. Adrian soon discovers his watch not only freezes assassins mid-strike, but bears a six-century-old warning from a spectral knight—Those who reshape history become its ash. To survive, he claims lineage from Iron Cross nobility, only to be ensnared in Lady Alena's plot to reclaim her dynasty; he teaches peasants to forge gunpowder, accidentally fueling holy madness worse than war; when he uses penicillin to save his lover in childbirth, Europe erupts with whispers of "mechanical witchcraft defiling God's design". Now twin timelines unravel—2035 scientists claw to retrieve their "lost specimen" while 1430 Ottoman cannons breach the Danube. Catholic spies infiltrate parliament, radical reformers sharpen daggers, and new glyphs materialize inside the watch: Every life saved rewrites Armageddon. This is a death gamble between gears and gospels: Where steam chariots crush papal indulgences, Where cesarean births become heresy trials, Where the man who predicted history's bloodiest war... ...just lit the fuse.

In his efforts to eradicate the rebellious Nephilim, Livne Atniel the Skywrath Comforter accidentally created a crack in the Doldrio Plane, the barrier that separates Second Heaven from the universe below. Unbeknownst to him, there was a Nephilim who had been pretending to be dead among the corpses, and had been waiting for that moment. Before the crack in the barrier closed, the essence of the Nephilim left its body and fled to the lowest Universe, to a planet called Bastardia. Not wanting that last Nephilim to spread more heresy in Bastardia, Atniel was forced to go down there to hunt the said veil creature. The plan was, with the help of an angel, he would incarnate his essence into the body of someone who had just died. However, he was incarnated into the body of a young man named Irvine Donovan, who turned out to not actually be dead yet. The young man did try to commit suicide, but ultimately survived with Atniel trapped inside him. Now having trapped in someone’s body, how will Atniel complete the task of hunting down the renegade Nephilim, and save Bastardia from the apostasy it causes?

Raised in secrecy by the seasoned hunter Oblea, Eska’s life has been shaped by the constant threat of the wilds—and the even greater danger posed by the church. In their secluded home beyond the city walls, Eska was taught the skills to survive in a world teeming with monstrous creatures, her childhood marked by rigorous training, resourceful hunting, and unyielding discipline. Yet beneath her stoic exterior lies a dangerous secret: her mastery of Bloodcraft, a rare and forbidden magic that allows her to manipulate her own blood as a weapon. The church views her power as heresy, branding those like her as abominations. Their relentless hunt for Bloodcraft users has forced Eska and Oblea to live a life of quiet exile, far from the safety of the towering walls that protect humanity. But the wilds are unforgiving, and no amount of isolation can keep Eska hidden forever. As whispers of her existence reach dangerous ears, Eska's carefully constructed world begins to unravel and her survival skills are put to the ultimate test.

The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows a young boy named Set, born in Saqqara, a city in the heart of the Egyptian Empire. Orphaned at a young age, Horus must navigate a world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and powerful gods. As he grows, he discovers that he possesses unique abilities and is destined for something greater. Along his journey, he faces dangerous enemies and uncovers a dark force threatening the balance of the world. Driven by a strong desire to protect his people, Set sets his sights on becoming Pharaoh, the ruler of the desert. But he soon learns that true leadership is not just about power,it's about wisdom, courage, and the will to fight for what is right.

Lucius, a sickly orphan, dies after the world was plunged into World War 3, and suddenly finds himself in the Middle Ages—summoned by the Heresy Cult as Lord Mors, the embodiment of death. In this Dark Age, humanity has not yet advanced in technology, but he soon discovers the strange and supernatural realities that were never recorded in history. Worst of all, as the new leader of the Heresy Cult, he must now become the enemy of the world and lead mankind out of the current era of chaos. This leads him down the path of atrocities and abominations… marking his grim existence as the Lord Of The Dead. Tags: Transmigration. Reincarnation. Historical Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Magic. Villain. WeaktoStrong. Overpowered. Romance. Dark. Superpowers. KingdomBuilding.

He is known as Horus, an adventurer who travels the world in search of power to battle and conquer the demons responsible for kidnapping his younger brother for a mysterious purpose that even he does not fully understand. However, he faces numerous obstacles as he exists in a world where magic takes the form of Ryuk, yet he lacks the ability to control it. Society rejects and labels him as a monster. Thus, how will he manage to achieve his objective? This is the story of a man who will ascend to great heights and exhibit tremendous strength in order to reach his goal, regardless of having to battle bloodthirsty demons or skyscraping dragons. His determination is unwavering and his strength remains unshakeable. Accompany him as he delves into the mystery of his brother's abduction, discovering that things are more complicated than he initially believed.

In a world where sorcery and spells reign supreme, a twist of fate transports Jason, a software developer from our digital age, into the heart of Sylandria, a realm of ancient magic. Struggling to understand his new surroundings, he stumbles upon the Codebook of Arakiel, a mysterious tome that translates the raw magic of Sylandria into a computer language that he can comprehend. With the unique ability to blend traditional spellcraft with digital coding, Jason becomes the "Code Sorcerer," capable of weaving potent spells through the interface of his advanced tech watch. While many in Sylandria are fascinated by Jason's novel approach to magic, some purists, led by the powerful Sorceress Elara, view his methods as heresy. As Jason allies with the Council of Mages to understand his newfound powers and seek a way home, he finds himself in a race against time. Elara and her followers, driven by a belief in the purity of untouched magic, plot to seize the Codebook and eliminate the Code Sorcerer. In this thrilling fusion of fantasy and technology, Jason must navigate the challenges of two worlds colliding. With battles of wits and magic, "Code Sorcerer" delves deep into the balance between innovation and tradition, exploring what happens when the past meets the future in a dance of destiny.

This is the world of Valusa, a world with magic. If you are born with magic you are known as a spellborn, if you are born with no magic power or even skill at all you are known as a norborne. A spell plagued is someone cursed by magic. Yes they are born with magic but it acts more as a curse the reason is unknown but its tragic because a spell plagued person has more potential then a spellborn person but their magic is actually killing them as they use it. A warborn is a person born with no magic but that's ok because they have other powers they are unbelievably strong their strength is enhanced by 100 percent and their reflexes as well, most of them are soldiers they are even better with weapon combat. God touched is someone enhanced by a god they are chosen by one of the 14 gods. God born is someone who is half god. Spiritoborn is someone whos magic is passed down from their family. They also have more than one type of magic as well, they are very strong. Now the last info you will need is the 14 gods of this realm they are. Hades the god of the underworld, and the hellflame, he is the first born of Cronos. Cronos the god of time, he is known for being the first god. Rieka, goddess of the wolves, is known as the wolf goddess. And or the wolf Queen. Thor a hammer wielding god, associated with thunder and lighting, he is also the son of Odin and freyja, which makes him even stronger since he's a second generation god Zeus is the sky and thunder god, he is the son of Cronos and the current ruler of Mount Olympus that hails above the sky. Poseidon the god over the sea, storms and earthquakes he is also one of the sons of Cronos. Loki is known as the trickster god, he is also a son of Odin and Freyja, other than that not much is known about him. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and warfare, she is the shared god of war along with her twin brother Aries. Her father is zeus. Aries is one of the gods of war along with his twin sister Athena, his father is also Zeus, Aries is known to cause war wherever he goes. Aphrodite is the goddess of sex and love and beauty; her father is also zeus. Anubis is the protector of the underworld and the guide of the underworld. Horus is the third and final god of war, he also protects the skies Odin is known as the god of runes and wisdom and also the god of gods. Freyja is known as the god over magic as she is one of the main gods who allowed humans to use magic she is also said to be the most beautiful woman of all.

In the grim darkness of the 31st millennium, the Blood Angels stand as paragons of nobility and martial prowess. Among them, Thaddeus Valen rises from the ranks of initiates to become a legend. "Blood and Honor" chronicles his journey through the Great Crusade, the discovery of his Primarch, and the horrors of the Horus Heresy. This epic tale of bravery, sacrifice, and brotherhood explores the triumphs and tragedies of war, the bonds forged in battle, and the relentless pursuit of honor in the face of insurmountable odds. Join Thaddeus as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, the darkness of the Warp, and the unyielding spirit of the Blood Angels. Unofficial work. Writing this for hobby. Fan Fiction.

, where the hustle of modern life intertwines with echoes of ancient civilization, the ancient gods of Egypt are reborn as skilled assassins. Divided into factions of light and darkness, these godly beings awaken to a new reality where their powers and motives are refashioned by the trials of human life. As the Eye of Horus re-emerges, both factions must confront their legacies and each other in a battle that will determine the fate of humanity.

“To follow the path of the Eclipse is to walk the unexplored, the alien, the unnatural, and the heresy” On a faithful night, Isaya is taken from his home to an alien place, his soul forced into the body of Ellianor, a vessel of an ominous and foreign entity as a System and a Mysterious Voice takes hold of his mind and soul. Ellianor is now forced into a new world of hardships, alien technology, and space travel, dealing with the Voice inside the system and its hidden agenda, while uncovering the truths of the universe, and the truth about Ellianor’s existence. Now he shall wield the mysterious power of the Void Slayer System, while paving his way towards the death of the Primordial God, Void itself. [IT SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE STARTED, DEAR VESSEL. I WELCOME THEE INTO THE BIG BIG WORLD. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME, ELLIANOR] ____ A/N: The story is a space fantasy, with fantasy themes and concepts applied to a sci-fi and interstellar setting.