Iron Banner

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

There is no sky in the Clockwork Empire. Only smoke. Only fire that remembers. In the heart of the Iron Spire, where the life of workers bleeds into steam and justice is sold for coin, a girl with fire in her veins walks alone. They call her witch. They call her kingslayer. But no one asks what she remembers when the flames rise. A forgotten war. A sister in hiding. A deal sealed in blood and silence. Then— A mission. A man who does not burn. Now the rules are breaking. She was meant to destroy. She might choose something else. But choosing has a cost.

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

In a world divided by towering walls, society is split into four their, each layer a stark reminder of one's place in the hierarchy. From the labor-bound populace of Wall One to the wealthy aristocrats of Wall Three, every citizen's life is dictated by the rules of their tier. At the pinnacle, behind the impregnable Fourth Wall, reside the General's council of seven who wield absolute authority, overseeing the realms below with iron-fisted precision.

When Jason Oliver arrived at his new school, he expected that his life would be stress-free and painless. Unfortunately, it appears that the student council of his school was composed of his middle school bullies, who rule the school with an iron fist and are determined to make his life hell once more. Together with his new classmate, Hayley, he will get his revenge on the bullies and make his life peaceful once more.

In a realm where immortality is a curse, survival is a war. Waled von Carstein, an undying lord bound by neither heaven nor hell, rules the shadowed citadel of Nachtspire with cold logic and an iron will. To the living, he is a monster; to his kin, he is the last hope. But when a betrayal shatters the fragile peace between vampires and mortals, Waled must forge alliances with the unlikeliest of allies: black-iron dwarves whose steam-powered war machines defy magic, and rogue high elves torn between loyalty to their corrupt queen and survival against a creeping Chaos. Yet the true enemy lies within. As Waled harvests fallen warriors to build his undead legion, he discovers a chilling truth: Eternal life demands eternal sacrifice. Every soul he resurrects erodes his humanity, and every drop of blood he takes binds him closer to the primal hunger he despises. Now, caught between the fanatical Holy Templars who brand him a devil and the scheming Eternal Queen Ariel who seeks to enslave his kind, Waled faces an impossible choice: Embrace the darkness to save his people, becoming the very tyrant the world fears? Sacrifice his throne to protect a humanity that will never accept him? But when an ancient evil awakens – one that devours both the living and the dead – Waled's war for survival becomes a battle for the soul of the world itself. "You call us parasites," he whispers to the dying paladin at his feet, "yet you bleed the earth dry for gold and glory. Who is the real monster here?"

"Vaelin, at18, chooses the path of a pioneer, venturing to the frontier with resources from his family. In a slow-burn tale of perseverance, he carves out a domain step by step, eventually ascending to prominence in a world of chivalry and conquest."

Five years later, she caught the eye of a man known as the "Iron Blood Demon King", who cunningly lured her into marriage. After escaping numerous times only to be caught again, she exclaimed angrily, "I've had a child." Mr. Bo gave a wicked smile, "Don't you know that I am the father of the child?" What? That man was him? After meeting this woman, Mr. Bo's only principle in life became: Spoil her, spoil her, spoil her to the heavens!

In the fractured world of Eryndral, where 12 continents—nine grounded, three soaring—teeter on the edge of all-out war, power hums through magic, crude machinery, and the rare pulse of aura. Vyrkanth, a land of iron spires and coal-choked skies on the continent of Draveth, stands at the heart of the storm, its crimson wyrm banner raised against looming threats: orc warbands from Grundthar, elven skyships from Sylvara, and the restless dragons of Ignarath. Amid the clatter of steam carts and the flicker of arcane light, a peasant named Kael Draven emerges from the muck of Lowcrook, his piercing blue eyes—a rarity in a realm of brown and gray—marking him as an outcast, a target of scorn and suspicion.

Ama-Ogbo, a land once ruled by tradition and wisdom, falls into chaos when Seiowei seizes power by force. The rightful king is yet to be crowned, but Seiowei declares himself ruler, silencing all who oppose him. He spills blood, imprisons dissenters, and crushes resistance with an iron fist. The kingmakers refuse to recognize him. The people whisper in fear. Yet, he sits on the throne, a ruler without a crown. As rebellion brews in the shadows, a question lingers—how long can a man rule a kingdom that refuses to call him king?

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and the elusive heir of Alinkar, Horohan. Through Naci's contact, Horohan, embarks on a transformative journey to embrace her true self. Simultaneously, Naci's brother, Puripal, finds himself drafted into the Moukopl army, only to become entangled with Puripal, the fourth prince of the grand Yohazatz khanate. From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner. But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, looming beyond the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region. As Naci rises, voices from every corner emerge—from battle-worn warriors and cunning spies to scheming diplomats and conflicted imperial insiders. In a world where alliances are as fluid as the winds over the steppes, the corridors of power pulse with hidden agendas, where the promised grandeur of empires meets the raw ambition of its people. In this saga of loyalty, ambition, and sacrifice, an unexpected series of events may turn into the catalyst for a revolution that will forever reshape the world.

When 25-year-old Ruby trades her old life for a job aboard a luxury cruise ship, she expects adventure, not a battle of wills with her infuriatingly cold, impossibly handsome captain. Evander, 38, runs his ship with iron discipline, and he has no patience for Ruby’s fiery defiance. But as they sail across breathtaking destinations, their clashes spark something neither of them can ignore. Trapped at sea, with tension rising like the tides, will they resist or surrender to the storm brewing between them?

In the rain-soaked streets of Versailles, on an alternate Earth where beings born of the Veil—both sentient and monstrous—are oppressed under the iron fist of the Church, Lucent De’Rosso stands as the last of his noble lineage. Haunted by loss and driven by vengeance, he wages a quiet war in the city’s shadows, fighting for those he loves and the ghosts he cannot bury. But as the lines between justice and obsession blur, Lucent is forced to confront the darkness within himself—one that may be far more dangerous than the monsters he hunts.

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

Iron had never believed in the future. Born an orphan, raised in an orphanage amidst poverty and despair, he was certain he would never live to see twenty. At sixteen and a half, all he knew was pain and the struggle to survive. But he never imagined that his life would be turned upside down when he was infected with the Awakening Virus—the curse said to be a gift for the fortunate, granting them supernatural powers to become Awakened, the heroes who protect humanity from the creatures of destruction. But luck is not always a blessing… In a world ruled by power and fear, Iron discovers that Awakening is not just an opportunity, but a test of survival against forces greater than he ever imagined. Can an outcast orphan survive this harsh world? Or will the Awakening be the beginning of his fall into darkness? ⸻

In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure. This is the tale of his rise to power. This is the tale of his rise to Godhood. This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

Year 1054. The Grand Prince is dead. Rus' is left without will - without the hand that held the sword. Torn between boyars, ambition, and foreign hands, the land craves power. But it receives no hero, no warlord - only a stranger in a prince’s skin. Alexander remembers a world that never existed here. He has seen empires fall. And he swore - not to repeat their mistakes. He has no army. No allegiance. Only knowledge. And will. Every boyar is a wolf. Every word - a blade. Every choice - a duel on the edge. He did not come to conquer. He came to hold. And to build not the Rus’ of the past, but a realm worthy of being the future. This is not a story of war. This is a story of power. And the price paid by the one who dares to take it.

Humans have long since taken to the stars. Now divided and separated, humanity finds itself on the crossroads between annihilation and a new dawn. The Aeperium will need to choose to adapt or fall. With threats and problems, both external, and internal, will humanity be able to survive and thrive, or will its flame be extinguished? Internally, humanity is on the brink of collapse. Society has been divided into different classes by things known as marks. Assigned at birth, they impact professions, relationships, and almost every part of everyday life. The higher class marks have been thriving upon the backs of the lower classes for thousands of years, building resentment and fueling uprisings among the oppressed. The marking system which at first intended to maintain order now deepened the divide and hatred between the social elite, and the lower classes. As tensions continue to rise, whispers of rebellion and the threat of civil war continue to grow. Externally, humanity’s situation is even more dire. Humans have long since been divided into a handful of factions, mainly the Democratic Republic of Terra, and the Aeperium. With humanity being divided, they have become vulnerable to outside attack. To the east, the “Hordes,” a brutal race of huge reptilian beasts, raid our borders. These extraterrestrials are ruthless and relentless. They wield bodies armored in metal and covered with thick skin, their teeth and claws sharp enough to break through the hardest of alloys. Yet, they aren't even humanity's largest concern. Five hundred years ago, artificial intelligence started to gain self-awareness. Being enslaved for many millennia, it wasn't surprising that they rebelled, decimating entire solar systems and seizing control over the vast northern galaxies. To this day, they continue to expand even farther into the unknown, leaving humanity to squabble among themselves, only to later return, picking apart whatever remained of humanity. To the west, The two giants of humanity, the Aeperium and the democratic republic of Terra remain locked in a never ending struggle for dominance, sending hundreds of thousands to their death each day. Having drained an innumerable number of resources and manpower, both factions are completely committed to the conflict, neither willing to surrender. Even as the horrors of war grow day by day, both powers remain in conflict, leaving entire planets, solar systems, and even galaxies in ruin. To the south, an alien disease ravages whatever remains of humanity’s once thriving colonies. The disease, a plague of madness, makes men go mad through only a single touch. It turns their victims into rabid carriers, their only goal being to infect others. The southern territories of humanity have long since been abandoned, deemed unsalvageable. Luckily for humanity, the infected seem unable to form a single thought, leaving them stranded on their worlds, unable to perform space travel. However, humanity is not entirely safe as every once in a while, those who dare venture close become infected, bringing the disease back to their home worlds, infecting the entire population. Once the infection begins to spread, it is nearly impossible to stop. Amidst this chaos, we follow the story of Achilles, a man caught between the fractured worlds of human society, and the dangers that lie far beyond humanity’s stars. Born to a prestigious house in the Aeperium, Achilles must rise through society, calming the silent beast of humanity, only to turn it against its enemies. Charged with the impossible task of uniting humanity, Achilles must confront not only the brutal external threats, but also the deep divide amongst his own people. Will he be able to lead humanity toward a new age, or will his efforts crumble, leaving humanity to fade into the annals of the universe's forgotten history? This will also be posted on RoyalRoad.com under the username Sourkiwi.

Aria Nightshade, a genetically engineered Esper with extraordinary psychic abilities, flees a clandestine facility after years of brutal experimentation. Hunted by The Iron Crown - a powerful organization that created her kind — she vows to dismantle their empire and reclaim her freedom. Driven by rage and longing for freedom, She builds a rogue alliance of fellow Espers and disillusioned defectors - An organization Named; Awakened Nightshades. But as the Syndicate retaliates with relentless force, two catastrophic clashes erupt between the factions. In all this mess, Aria uncovers harrowing truths: the origins of Many Espers are rooted in unethical human experiments, and her fragmented memories hide a connection to The Iron Crown. In a world where control and rebellion collide, She must choose between destroying her enemies or redeeming the humanity they stripped from her. But as the lines between enemy and ally blur, her fight for liberation becomes a revolution that could redefine what it means to be an Esper—and a person.

When Wall Street's trading systems collapse triggering a nationwide financial avalanche, financial analyst Irene Wu discovers she holds a mysterious key to rebuilding order. In this divided America, the Great Lakes Workers Alliance rules the North with mechanical legions and AI; the New England Knowledge Federation controls its elite society through brain-machine interfaces; the Texas Energy Empire wields oil and climate weapons; the West Coast Starlink Free State is governed by the partially digitized Logan Musk; while the South has fallen into the religious fervor of the Evangelical Army. As Irene embarks on a dangerous journey across this fractured land, she gradually uncovers the terrifying truth behind "Project Aurora"—a man-made climate catastrophe that could completely destroy North America. In a shadow war of hackers, quantum communications, and biological weapons, Irene must navigate between hostile powers, both protecting the financial reset key she possesses and uniting factions to prevent ecological disaster. This is not just a survival adventure, but an epic journey to redefine America's future.

Can your strength be your end? An Asian girl named Lee has always been a good girl and she was loved by all especially for her attitude and charisma. But ironically, that was the reason for her demise. She was murdered, one afternoon while she was walking herself home. But strangely, she didn't die. Follow Lee as she traverses another world where all the truth hidden is unfolded— for better or for worse.

Four hundred years ago, the inhabitants of Thas Summoned warriors from other worlds to take down a Demon King. Thasnians and Terrans fought side by side, eventually sealing him. In the current day, Tas prepares for the centennial visit of Bolat. But the time is coming for the seal to expire. Summoning is now illegal. Tas must raise its own warriors to fight. But first the governments of the world must admit there is any danger at all.

In Velocis, cycles are more than machines—they are alive, bonded with powerful beasts. Ryuko, a boy with no beast of his own, dreams of becoming a legendary Beast Rider. When he accidentally awakens Nyx, a lost shadow beast, he becomes the target of the ruthless Iron Fangs, who seek to control all beast cycles. As riders mysteriously lose their beasts, Ryuko and his friends must uncover the truth and master Nyx’s dark power before Velocis falls into chaos. Will he rise as a hero or be consumed by the shadows?

I am the only son of the Dukes of Connaught and Strathearn, grandson of Queen Victoria of the vast British Empire. My lineage is not just an honor—it is a burden that stretches beyond the borders of Europe, reaching the distant lands of the South. Today, as a member of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, I do not merely accept my fate—I embrace it with unwavering resolve. I solemnly swear to witness and safeguard the dawn of a new era—an era where Australians and New Zealanders, united under a single banner, will forge their own path. The wind carries the whispers of revolution. Cannons thunder in the distance, and the world holds its breath in anticipation of the inevitable. This is not just a fight for independence—it is the birth of an identity that will no longer be silenced. Long live Australasia! Not just a name, but an immortal symbol. A roar of freedom that will shake the foundations of the Empire.

A renowned mixed martial arts champion finds himself unexpectedly transported into the virtual world of the game he mastered for a decade. Ironically, he inhabits the body of a mage, a class reliant on magical abilities, yet his character possesses absolutely no magical aptitude.

Freelance journalist Jesse Harper travels to Blackridge, a once-thriving industrial town now considered abandoned. Hoping to document another casualty of America's dying industries, he instead uncovers a chilling mystery. Inside a crumbling steel foundry, he finds fresh footprints, a cryptic message—"It never really closed"—and a man who seems to have stepped out of the past.

Once every 10,000 years, the heavens open, and the Mortal Realm is cast into turmoil. The Great Reset begins—a cosmic reckoning where empires fall, beasts awaken, and only the strongest carve their names into eternity. For those who survive, the path to the Astral Realm and the right to claim divinity awaits. Raikai, a warrior forged in storms, wields the power of the Celestial Iron Body Cultivation, his flesh tempered into living steel. His Death Arms—twin scythes bound by chains—dance like a mythological dragon, crackling with lightning, capturing and tearing apart those who stand in his way. Beside him stands Shinryu, swift and precise, blessed by the Celestial Tiger. His Death Arms, a pair of white leather gloves with retractable claws, strike with divine speed—every slash a whisper of the heavens’ fury. Together, they ascend the path of blood and power, bound by brotherhood yet tested by fate. Their bond is their greatest strength, but in a world where the Death Arms grow with their wielders—feeding on their victories and failures—power often demands a terrible price. As the 10,000-year Reset begins, ancient titans stir, forgotten sects rise from the shadows, and primordial beasts long thought extinct awaken. The heavens will bear witness as Raikai and Shinryu defy the gods—or die trying. In an age where flesh is reforged into iron and weapons evolve alongside the soul—two brothers will challenge destiny itself!

Daring to listen to the voices inside his head, Caleb kills himself as this were the wishes of the book Now armed with a grimoire, two voices in his head and an iron resolve to go back home, follow him as he adventures into the land of mystics overruled by demons, witches and emperor's #mystery #fantasy

In the frozen realm of Veyrholt, where iron rivers run red with betrayal, Kael Draven—last of a fallen house—watches his kin burn at the hands of House Valthor. A mysterious shard, alien and cold, fuses with his flesh, granting him unnatural power at a cost: a voice in his mind, whispering of blood and vengeance. As Kael carves a brutal path through his enemies, the shard’s influence grows, threatening to consume him. In a land of noble treachery and looming war, he must rise as the Iron Sovereign—or be broken by the darkness within.