Baki Praying Mantis

Lucan Ironfist came from a noble family, but he wasn't the eldest son. When his brother became the head of the family and he turned 18, Lucan would become a commoner. A strange rule, but that's how it was. So Lucan began to think of a way to live a peaceful life. As he was considering this, his mother arranged for him to become a priest in another city. A priest didn't have to worry about food or housing, and all he had to do was watch over the temple and the statue. It was easy work, so he agreed and arrived at the city. One day, as he was watching over the temple and the statue, a poor-looking girl came to pray. When she prayed to God, light gathered around her body. Lucan was surprised and suddenly remembered the plot of a certain game. Originally, Lucan was from Earth and had traveled to this fantasy world. When he was on Earth, he played a game with a plot where a merchant family's illegitimate daughter, bullied by her family, awakened the power of a saint. Lucan decided to keep this secret and train the saint so that in the future, he could have an easy life and save himself from any crises. --- **Please do not rate the novel until you have read at least 20 chapters. This includes 5-star ratings. After reading 20 chapters, you are welcome to rate the novel as you see fit. However, please refrain from using any abusive language in your comments. Any comment containing abusive language will be deleted, even if it includes a 5-star rating. ** If there is something you do not like, please mention it. If it is something I can fix, I will do my best to address it. Similarly, if there is something you enjoy, please let me know. ** Feel free to ask questions, and I will do my best to answer them, provided they do not spoil the story.

With every move of her hands and every batting of her lashes, Selene was able to captivate the world with her delicate beauty. She was the "Queen of Showbiz," the beloved of the Castillo family, unlike Keira, the ugly duckling of the family. It didn't matter the context or truth behind the issue, Keira was to be blamed by everyone. "Selene can do no wrong! How can such a delicate, fragile thing think ill of someone? It must be Keira who is making up lies!" "How dare you cause your sister to become sick! Receive your punishment!" Such words were a norm for Keira. The place she called home was Hell's Gate, and the people she called family were poisonous demons. Her life was filled with blame and abuse hurled by her sister's supporters. She was schemed against, attacked, and ruined to the point of no return. The last nine months of her life were the worst. Her insomnia had developed into Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, causing her to lose weight as she suffered consistent sleepless nights. At the age of 23, Keira Castillo passed away alone in her dingy apartment. Her final moments were filled with dread as she begged and prayed to whichever god was listening. "If only I had one more chance..." To her delight, she had regressed to when she was 18. 'The man you love? I'm taking him. The title 'Queen of Showbiz'? That's also mine. Everything you gained from stepping all over me, I will take. My dear Selene, I will play you in the palms of my hands and live my life the way I was supposed to.'

Becoming stronger by becoming sicker - a world of people and monstrous creatures who are rotting. A dystopian future were the world is a wasteland, or is it? Read it. It gets better. The world is rotting, infested by something known as the rot. The only salvation in this world is something known as the facility, a housing run by the Church Lords. Entering into a world of rot, deities of bygone eras and forbidden knowledge. Where a harrowing tale unfolds. Our protagonist Konrad, who never knew anything but the Doctrine, faces a world of terrors and rotting creatures. Will he survive? Where it came from, or where it would go—these remain a mystery. And albeit an issue, it was much easier for the people of the earth to submit to the fear, rather than attempt to conquer whatever terrifying thing lay on the other side - they knew its futility. Some would yell, some would cry - all would pray to the earth beneath them, and the heavens above them. A deity would listen, heed their words. Who was it that heard them?

Simbi was mistreated by her cruel stepmother, who constantly punished her for things she hadn’t done. Unable to endure the constant abuse any longer, Simbi ran away from home. She eventually found a church and sought refuge there. She lied to the gatekeeper, claiming she had no parents and needed shelter. The gatekeeper shared her story with the pastor, who kindly allowed her to stay. While staying at the church, Simbi remembered someone advising her to pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit, as it would bring her favor. She fasted for three days, and by the end of her fast, she received a gift—the gift of prophecy. A few days later, while Simbi was sweeping the church, a man named Mr. Williams noticed her and asked if she’d be willing to work in his home. Simbi agreed and began working as a housemaid, where she was well paid. Mr. Williams’ son had been searching for a job for the past three years without success. Simbi advised him to seek God’s guidance through seven days of fasting and prayer. Initially, he was hesitant, but his parents encouraged him to follow her advice. After the week of fasting and prayer, he found a well-paying job. Simbi’s gift brought great blessings to the Williams family. Later, Simbi married a businessman and eventually became a prophet, founding a large church in town. One day, Simbi’s stepmother came to her church seeking help. What drove her stepmother to seek out Simbi? And how will these issues be resolved? Find out what happens next.

As one of GHOST FLEET's most formidable agents, ERIKA had spent her life honing her skills for a single purpose: vengeance. The monsters who tore her world apart, stripping her of family, pride, and dignity, had no idea she was coming for them. Armed with unyielding resolve, she believed she was ready to unleash hell. But vengeance is rarely simple, and the truth has a way of cutting deeper than any blade. The man she had silently loved, long before she even understood the depth of her feelings, stood revealed as her enemy’s most trusted ally. The love she once deemed unshakable was nothing more than a cruel illusion, a game in which she was but a pawn. Betrayed and broken, she did the unthinkable. Without a moment's hesitation, she leveled her gun at the one who once held her heart. Yet what Erika didn’t know was that, to him, she was not a pawn but the very center of his world. She was the dream he had dared to pray for, the light he craved in a life of shadows. And for her, he would set the entire world aflame—even if it meant turning it against himself. She was a phoenix, rising unbroken from the ashes of her past. He was the storm, destined to burn beneath her radiance. In a tale woven with betrayal and regret, friendship and greed, the unrelenting pursuit of power, and mysteries buried deep, one truth remained: Even in the face of hatred, even when stained with blood and vengeance, love does not die. It endures. It transforms. And it consumes.

Charles transmigrated to the Beast Mastery World and became a Beast Master. At the beginning, he participated in the Beast Awakening Ceremony, where there were thousands of pets with varying qualities. Which one should he choose? At the start, he participates in the Tamer Awakening Ceremony, with thousands of pets of varying qualities. Which one should he choose? Fortunately, he has awakened a system that allows him to see hints that only he can perceive. "Hint: 【The Double Sword Praying Mantis】, Lv1, decent skills but low quality, insufficient for later stages..." "Hint: 【The Four-Winged Tiger】, Lv1, strong and robust but timid, may abandon its master and run away..." "Hint: 【The Frost Wolf】, Lv5, Gold quality, extremely rare with both Ice and Fire attributes..." Charles: "I want to make a contract with the Frost Wolf!" Teacher: "The success rate for the first contract is 100%, which is very rare. Are you sure about your choice?" Guild: "This Frost Wolf is weak and has poor combat ability. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" Charles: "No need to reconsider. It’s the one!"

Business elite Wu Bin suddenly died and reincarnated into a college student in a parallel world. Just as he joined the freshman military training, Wu Bin realized something was off. Why was his body weaker than a woman’s? Wu Bin had thought he could use the system to change his physique and reach the pinnacle of life! But who knew, in the next second, the style shifted dramatically! Ding. 【Congratulations, Host, for successfully acquiring Acute Myocardial Infarction】 【Beware, when your heart rate exceeds 130, Acute Myocardial Infarction will be triggered 100%】 Hiss! Are you serious with this crappy system? 【High host dissatisfaction value detected, special gift package for beginners】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift— Scorn of Death】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift — Rebirth from Cocoon】 【Congratulations to the host on your gift — Iron Will】 Consequently, the ordinary college student Wu Bin became a regular at the major hospitals in Shanghai. The campus belle was smitten with him, the principal prayed for him, and the instructor treated him as his own biological father! “Why can you fracture a bone just by going to the bathroom!” “How dare you travel all over with only 1 platelet?” “This batch of college students, they're very fragile, hard to kill!”

One day humanity awoke to the news of a possible end. When an apocalyptic event unfolds on earth, a small nation are the first to experience the casualties of the end. Nothing is as it seems, no one is to be trusted but some will learn this a little too late. Nezro Dale is one of those few. Follow the story as it unfolds, and learn the terror of what the end that some of us pray for, brings. In such times, humanity is only faced with two options; evolve or die!.

“First were the Gates, and now you’re saying the world has been invaded by Aliens and we’re soon going to be turned into livestock…? Great…” —---------------- *Ding!* [You have awakened with the Idle Evolution System!] “The wha—” Suddenly thrown into a magical parallel world of the Earth he once knew, Cassius was greeted with powerful beings known as Hunters and the terrifying Gates that plagued the world. Moreover, he received a message… [To Idle, one must stay proactive!] [Firstly, you require Character Development!] “Character Development…?” [You seem a bit (A lot) overweight, and you resemble that of a goblin! What say we start there!?] {[Daily Quest 1:]} _________________ [Daily Quest - To Idle, one must stay proactive.] GOAL [INCOMPLETE] PUSH-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] SIT-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] CURL-UPS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] SQUATS — [0/100] [INCOMPLETE] RUNNING — [0/10km] REWARD - [1 Point in Charisma, 1 Point in Agility, 1 Point in Strength, and 1 Point in Endurance] _________________ “Is this torture!?” shouted the ugly, obese transmigrator Cassius. *Ding!* [No, it’s Character Development! ^-^] —---------------- 100 years ago, Earth was suddenly overwhelmed with the appearance of Gates and the horrifying monsters within those mystical portals. That was the First Major Calamity. Now, one hundred years later, the next major calamity has arrived—the subtle invasion of an Ancient Alien species from deep into the Milky Way Galaxy. Its undercurrents spread far and wide, with the threat an apocalyptic one. Yet, that is but the 2nd of Three Major Calamities as per prophesied by the famed prophet, Baba Yaga. The Third Calamity, and the most dangerous of the Calamities, is one that will bring about the true END of the world, but only if the Second Calamity can be overcome by humanity… What does this Third Calamity detail, one might ask…? To know the answer to that, one would have to brave past the first Two Calamities and stare into the abyss, praying to all Gods known to man that the Abyss does not stare back unto you…

To survive the war from the group of Alien, Tanya Amara pray to supreme being to send her the best hero in the universe. Her wish grants by the gods, they send her a hero immediately from the different dimension of Earth. The problem is... Zach Hammurabi (The hero that have been summon by Tanya), has zero experience for being a hero. He is just a young man who has fighting skills through Mixed Martial Arts amateur training. As Tanya reluctantly teams up with Zach, she wonders if this accidental hero is the key to defeating the aliens. Or is he just here to make things even worse? One thing’s for sure: Tanya’s in for a wild ride.

The world of Anexia is rotting. The Mist has taken hold over entire continents and continues to spread, not content until the entire world is under its control. Raorka, along with his mother Zoe and father Zack, are thrust into this world after an accident. However they wake up at different parts of the world. Raorka wakes up near the Domed Town of Temuril, where inhabitants speak of the cursed dragon in the woods and the exiled witch who teaches magik...for a price. Zack wakes up near the town of Odania where the red cloaked Chianti Hunters battle against the tyrant mayor and the last Great Kingdom. Zoe awakens near the abandoned Church of Laments, where the cries of persecuted nuns echo, praying for the return of their Goddess and her blessings. Now they journey separately, desperate to reunite with each other amidst the chaos of a dying world.

While escaping from her terrible husband, Anastasia, the queen of Rovis, was murdered violently. As she lay dying, she prayed for her husband's demise. Anastasia opened her eyes and found herself alive and well, yet in a prison. What will she do to endure? How will she seek her vengeance?

"Learning from mistakes was never my way. And this story that I want to tell you about is the price of my ambition. When my sister lost her life because of my mistakes, for the first time, I felt regret. 'If I had a normal life, this wouldn't have happened.' For the first time, I prayed. I, the proud Azima who relied on nothing and no one, now prayed to something she didn't believe in. "... God, please give me another chance..." Contrary to what I expected, that which I didn't even know its identity granted my wish. My sister and I were reborn in a world; no resemblance to the one we had lived in before. 'I will take care of you this time, Arina.' But everything didn’t go as I wanted. "I want to be a knight." 'wh_what?' Now that I want to lead a peaceful life, it's Arina who wants to get herself into trouble. And not just any world, but a world full of monsters and magic. 'Can I create a good ending for Arina this time?'”

There is a girl I love, beyond measure, her name whispered in my every prayer. I sacrificed everything for her, and now I depart, my final act dedicated to her. In a realm beyond this life, if our souls should meet once more I pray earnestly for one thing—may the Divine decree that we never again walk the same path. Then why? “Excuse me? If you're done, can I use the tap?” Why did our path across again? If our fate was predetermined, why had I been granted this second chance? Why!? Why was I transported back to the past!?

There was once an innocent little boy who was about to graduate high school. But suddenly, a truck ran him over before he could step foot in adult life. From his cruel twist of fate, he learns that after a person dies, they simply go to a result screen—a simple score system based on how publicly known they are. Being the nobody, he only had enough points to use the wheel spin—three shots that would determine his upcoming life. The wheel first landed on females, crushing his hope of keeping his gender. But he wasn't just going to give up so easily as the male section remained. The next spin didn't land on what he hoped for. With one last shot, he slammed the button and prayed. A miracle, almost as if god answered his prayer, appeared right before his eyes as it landed on a male. "Thank you, god! I knew you'd never give up on me like that——Wait, what do you mean that's a bug?" Before he could say anything, he was reborn into a fantasy world where magic and cultivation coexist. Want to find out what he got for his upcoming adventure? Well, let's just say he experiences the three stages of grief with his awful luck. --- Disclaimer: Some of the love interests are related to the main character, and the main character's love interests are only towards women. Four chapters a week. The upload schedule may be a little wacky, and no bonus chapter for now as I'm still currently in college. Discord server if you want to talk or have questions: https://discord.gg/hnXMFwfVR3

Fu Xiang's body jolted in anger."I will kill you". He spat. "I will make sure you and your family rot in hell, it's the only place fit for the likes of you". Zhao An Na laughed, lips curved in a taunting smirk to him Fu Xiang's words sounded like a joke and it might have well been one, if you were threatened by someone chained like an animal and as skinny as a skeleton, you too would think it was a joke. "Pray tell me how would you, you would be dead in a couple of days," Zhao An Na said. "Or maybe weeks if you are lucky". He added after some thinking. "Even if I have to crawl out from the out of hell, I promise you that I will make your life a nightmare," Fu Xiang said. "I would love to see you try" Zhao An Na smirked. " ****** Fu Xiang, a rising beta actor, seemed to have it all – a loving boyfriend, a loyal friend, a supportive family, and fame. However, his life took a dark turn when he uncovered a buried secret from his past. Betrayed by his closest confidants, he endured torment before his passing. Reborn as Feng Mei Hui, an omega heir to a multi-billion-dollar company, Fu Xiang seeks closure and faces the challenge of confronting those who wronged him. His only potential ally is Han Yichen, his supposed fiancé. Will Fu Xiang find it in his heart to trust again and open up to Han Yichen, or will the darkness of vengeance consume him entirely?

MC found a wonderful door during the eve of the spirit energy revival. This door connected him to an endless miniature world and he realized that the living creatures in this world were smaller than even ants. He could create an endless tempest with a breath, cause a torrential downpour with a sneeze, shatter city walls with a punch, and level mountains with a footstep. The many dwarves revered him and regarded him as the creator of their world. They prayed fervently to him and offered him sacrifices . "Ding Dong, your devout follower has sacrificed a world item, Book of Wisdom, to you. You have obtained the ability to know everything." "Ding Dong, your devout follower has sacrificed a worlid item, Gravity Ball, to you. You have obtained the ability to control boundless gravity." "Ding Dong, your devout follower has sacrificed a world item, Lightning God's Hammer, to you. You have obtained the almighty power of lightning." With the help of what he gained in the alternate dimension, MC obtained almighty power on Earth. He looked down on humanity and became an omnipotent God, to the fervent prayers of millions of followers! All profit (powerstone) goes to webnovel. Part time Editor and Translator.

Richan is an ordinary Teenager, who lives in Indonesia, East Java Province, he born into such a warm and caring family, having some reliable friends, and he glad for it and prays gratitude to God for everything he got every day. But one day this youngster asks for an extraordinary request to God on his prayer, which is he asks for an "Eternal Friend and Companion" and that's where his life began to change. He encounters a strange dream for seven days straight, and what he got in the end? he got two new friends, these two friends of him are unnamed. And Richan our MC, decided to give them a name which is "Rayzal" and "Rizteyfal", just what gonna happen with this boy ordinary life? and what big fate gonna come for him??

“I hate my life.” Ivy Martin says this after being humiliated by her supervisor at work and sent home early. It feels like the end of the world and she believes that nothing could top this moment. Until she’s murdered that same day by a creep who was looking for her younger sister. Her life came to an early end and in the most terrible way possible. So, she wishes and begs for a second chance, to live a life that won’t Ivy hate. And luckily for her, her prayers have been heard. Reborn as Sorren Pryde, the only daughter to the researcher Owen Pryde, she’s met with an easy life. She’s an only child, loved by her father, and doesn’t have to deal with a supervisor who makes her feel small. It’s everything she expected, well, except for the fact that this is a world of magic. With kings, queens, a yearly ball, and monsters lurking deep within the forest. While very different from her past life, Sorren is happy with it and prays that her life continues being easy going. Though, things don’t go her way after learning more about her family’s background and who she is. Now she has to deal with a crown prince who doesn’t understand the word “no”, a knight with a savior complex, a grandfather who tries to control her life, and other nobles who constantly judge Sorren for her upbringing. Despite all of that, at least there are decent people in her life, such as the kingdom's wizard and the crown prince’s beautiful fiancé. What a chaotic and messy second life but hey, at least she doesn’t hate it.

Amina Lambo is the epitome of grace, modesty, and devotion to her faith. Raised in a strict but loving Muslim family, she has always followed the rules—until she meets Malik Haroon. He’s everything she’s ever dreamed of: a billionaire with charm, charisma, and the kind of love that makes her heart race. They fall in love quickly, and soon they’re engaged, but their relationship is not without its challenges. Malik is not your typical Muslim man. Though he prays and fasts, his high-status lifestyle often clashes with his faith. He is used to getting what he wants, and he wants Amina—completely, passionately, and without boundaries. Amina, torn between the deep love she feels for Malik and her devotion to her faith, finds herself on the edge. She wants to be a good Muslim wife, but her attraction to Malik is undeniable. Amina’s inner struggle intensifies as Malik’s desire for her grows stronger. He’s not just a lover—he’s a man with a deep need to possess her, body and soul. But Amina is afraid. Afraid of falling into temptation, of betraying her faith, and of losing herself in the whirlwind of his love. Malik, on the other hand, is willing to do anything to prove his love to her, even if it means pushing their relationship beyond the limits she’s set. As the wedding day approaches, the pressure mounts. Malik becomes more persistent, offering her a life of luxury and comfort, but Amina is conflicted. Can she stay true to her faith, or will the intensity of Malik’s love pull her away from the path she’s worked so hard to follow? In the midst of this struggle, both Amina and Malik will have to face their darkest fears: Amina’s fear of losing herself in sin, and Malik’s fear of losing her forever.

Jade wanders as an exotic gypsy, bound by her community's expectations. Her ambition to become everyone's desire risks jeopardizing all she has built. During her travels, she soon discovers the horrors of the world. The terrified look she witnesses in the gaunt faces of victims of unforgivable sins. As she encounters the devastation left by a brutal war, she prays. Begging the gods to spare her community, she presents herself as a sacrifice. In the darkness of the fierce battle, she witnesses a monster she may never escape. An answer to the darkness that has haunted her all her life. Note: We will publish the story every Monday and Thursday to build a suitable backlog of 50+ chapters, then we will update the schedule to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Futuran. Sebuah universitas ternama di Indonesia. Namun, bukan ternama karena prestasi, melainkan karena mahasiswanya adalah berandalan-berandalan kelas atas. Adalah Rainer Dzulfiqar, pesilat muda dari perguruan 'Naga Harimau' yang ingin mengasah kekuatannya di kampus itu dan ingin menjadi yang terkuat. Akan tetapi, seseorang berjulukan 'One Hit' membayang-bayangi Rainer. Disebut One Hit karena orang itu mampu merobohkan lawan hanya dengan sekali pukulan atau tendangan. Bagaimanakah selanjutnya? Mampukah Rainer menggapai tujuannya? Inspirasi dan sedikit Adaptasi: Kengan Ashura, Baki Hanma, Crows Zero

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Crystal couldn't believe it. The Dragon Emperor, a man of perfect form, handsome looks, and great power, was lying on top of her! And they would share this very delicate and embarrassing position for three days!   Crystal Diante was a woman cursed with terrifying Fate and Destiny. She was fated in sorrow and destined in suffering. She was captured by powerful men who sought to challenge an Ancient Dragon. But the Dragon awakened was much more than a regular dragon. It was the Ancient Dragon Emperor, Adam, the Serpent of the Perfect Morning! He was like a god of the ancient era and revealed not a dragonic form, but that of a man. He was perfect. He was arrogant. He was handsome beyond the furthest dreams that Crystal could dream of. A battle raged as Adam fought Crystal's kidnappers which ended in Adam and Crystal being buried in a mountain. The young woman found herself protected and sheltered by Adam who bore the weight of the mountain. But he, could not leave for he was exhausted. The two shared a tight space. With only little room to move, Adam was forced to lay on top of her to carry the mountain, and Crystal was forced to lie under him. Their lips were always less than an inch apart from each other. When the proud Dragon Emperor spent hours with the girl, he began to use his powers to feed her by transferring energy through the mouth. Each kiss only drew Crystal deeper to the depths of love. For three days, the god and girl talked, kissed, and shared the most joyous moments that they could possible experience. Soon, the Dragon Emperor succumbed to his emotions and betrayed the purpose of his rebirth. He bestowed a Binding Kiss to Crystal. But such heaven could not continue. The gift bestows Crystal with great power, but Adam mysteriously vanishes. Will the magical binding kiss be enough for Crystal to overcome the shadows of treachery that lurk to slay her family? Will she reunite with the perfect stranger and find answers to the mysterious kiss? Will the Pray of the Dragon become the Partner? Dive into a tale of forbidden love, tragedy, betrayal, inherited destinies, and epic battles. Dive into a world of Wizardry and Will. A world of staves of magic and Swords of Power. Journey with Crystal as her life was forever changed when she was... Kissed by the Dragon Emperor.

"Your love is not passion without my consent. What your love is...is an attack." °°° Living in a city seized by the rebellion, the Eleven factions of Time, Space and Mind pray to the Goddess Harmonia to maintain balance. War had ended in their defeat, leaving them at the mercy of a people wronged by their actions for five centuries. The Amalgam, the descendants of Humans, and an evolutionary step heading towards unknown potential. However, both sides share a hidden secret, a fourth faction of those who share the blood of both. These dragon shifters, the Draven, are hunted by the Valsari when they succumb to the madness brought on by their connection to the Makhar; titan-like beasts that prowl around the Outerplanes. Deciding to escape that fate altogether, Roan has forcibly prevented himself from ever shifting for years; living inside a body that constantly tries to tear itself apart. Preventing madness was all that mattered, even if it meant death…but then he met Zarion…the boy dumb enough to convince him to step into the light. The Discord Trials, a fight to the death where contestants compete using their wit, skill, charm and strength. Twenty-seven chosen! Only three must return! Is the big bad wolf at fault, or a victim to his own instincts? And can Roan ever forgive the monster cursed by the moon, or, is the love of a mate just too deadly?

A young worker sees his end on the tracks of a train. He prays to an entity to have a second chance and it grants his wish. And he is reborn in a fantasy world of magic and mechas called Armor. But to his misfortune he is living in a game world where he is the VILLAIN. Can the young man named Rudel survive in a world where the world wants him dead for the sake of the protagonist?

She was made a villainess and died in the guillotine while staring back at the only man she loves holding the woman who made her appear wicked, hiding a victorious smile behind her weakened facade. "If there's a world parallel to us like I always believed, I prayed that she won't love you like I do. Loving you wasn't a mistake. But chasing you until there's nothing left of me, was." Her last thought before she died. And when she thought it was over, she woke up to a different world, where magic, monsters, and knights were only a work of fiction. Bewildered, she saw a scattered drafts of papers beneath her bed just to be even more surprised upon reading the exact thing that happened to her before she died. And in the blink of an eye, unknown memories flash before her, making her feel bitterness when she realizes that the author of the life, she had was none other than the person her soul transferred to. "So even in this life, you devoted yourself to him." "But I won't do it again."

In this cage...there was no afterlife... Within the birdcage...there were neither deities, nor captors... Life was simple and meaningless. Death was truly and bluntly, an end. The birds held captive in their cage were unable to escape, for no matter how starved or frantic a chick was, they couldn't dent steel with their soft beaks. Who could feed the starving birds? They couldn't even feed themselves? The birds, trapped in their infuriating prison and desperate for any food at all, celebrated in joy when a banquet started! Food for as far as their eyes wished to imagine! And what a FEAST it WAS! The survivors stood over the leftovers of their meals, their ravenous beaks licking away the blood staining their tainted feathers. They knew this solution wasn't sustainable, and rather than waste away by praying to a non-existent heaven, they grafted their own Gods out of the bones of their former kin. ___________________________________ "The Birdcage" is a world with a barrier made of an indestructible material at its edges, from earth to sky. Inside this confined land, lavish resources filled the fields for as far as one could wish for, though its inhabitants were alone without any other living creatures outside of themselves. The world was peaceful and prosperous, until an unknown cataclysmic plague swept the land, poisoning and rotting almost all natural resources and food that existed. The people, starving and in despair without so much as a god to pray to for help, resorted to the only food left in the entire birdcage. Themselves. After the ensuing frenzy, they forged a ritual for a chance at salvation. They created their own Gods known as, “Concepts,” that embodied their artificial beliefs and ideas, though their desperation only furthered the destruction of what was considered natural. The world is fading away. There’s no point in family, society, nor unity. Either find a fleeting, pointless escape, or succumb to your fate and be devoured by the starving.

1453, a year that marked the end of an era With one city's fall, a shift from Medieval to Modern Constantinople, a name etched in time For a thousand years, stood strong and sublime Against foes that dreamed to take her down She persisted, unbroken, a true crown But tonight, everything changes Guns fired, women weep, men yell in ranges Praying to God for a savior's grace To rescue their city, to restore its place In history's twist, God answered their plea Sending a new emperor, the one they'd need Antonius, born of the seas To lead the Romans, a new destiny To reach another pinnacle of might And end the city's terrible plight 1453, a year that will forever divide Medieval and Modern, with a fallen city as the divide ------------------------------------------------------------------- AD1453, as the city of Constantinople prepares for its final fate, a pirate captain and crew sailed into the golden horn, history made an abrupt turn from this point onward.... Discord: https://discord.gg/fqm22ERK2C