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Front Matter |
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Introduction
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A pleasant welcoming. |
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The Cabal
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Who is the Foreworld Cabal? |
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About Subutai Corporation
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An introduction to Subutai Corporation. |
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Historical Scope
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Video |
Neal and Greg discuss the historical scope of the Foreworld project. |
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Chapter 1 |
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The Kinyen
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Wherein we meet the Shield-Brethren. |
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Map of Legnica
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Map |
A map of Legnica and environs. |
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Cnán and the Arrow
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Illustration |
"First arrow perfectly timed..." |
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Chapter 2 |
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The Khan of Khans
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Wherein young Gansukh arrives at court. |
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Ögedei's Palace
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Map |
A map of the palace at Karakorum. |
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Chapter Intro
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Video |
Writer Erik Bear introduces Chapter 2. |
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Mongol Tough
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Portrait |
Concept art from Aleksi Briclot |
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Mongol Tough (Second Portrait)
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Portrait |
Concept art from Aleksi Briclot |
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Chapter 3 |
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I Will Seek That Which Was Lost
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Wherein we enter Rome. |
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Rome in the 13th Century
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Map |
A Map of Rome and environs. |
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Color Study
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Illustration |
A color study sketch by Neal Von Flue. |
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Arrival in Rome
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Illustration |
Illustration by Neal Von Flue. |
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Chapter 4 |
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West Meets East
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Wherein young Haakon enters the arena. |
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Circus of Swords
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Illustration |
View of the Circus |
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Commentary on Fight Choreography
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Video |
The first part of Guy Windsor's commentary. |
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Circus of Swords
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Illustration |
View from the tunnel |
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Portrait of Haakon
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Portrait |
Art from Jamie Jones |
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Interlude 01 |
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How We Came To Fight
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Content |
A brief explanation of the rabbit hole you're about to fall into. |
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Circus Concept Sketch
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Illustration |
Chalkboard sketch by Erik Bear. |
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First Draft Part One
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Part 1 of the first draft of Haakon's fight. |
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First Draft Part Two
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Part 2 of the first draft of Haakon's fight. |
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First Draft Part Three
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Content |
Part 3 of the first draft of Haakon's fight. |
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Ellis Amdur Videos
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Video |
Several video interviews with Ellis Amdur. |
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Chapter 5 |
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The Journey Begins
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Wherein the Hunting Party begins their long journey. |
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Brethren Route Across Eastern Europe
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Map |
The route taken by the Brethren party in Chapter 5. |
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Portrait of Taran
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Portrait |
Portrait of Taran by Jason Norgaar. |
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Chapter 5 Introduction
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Video |
Greg and Neal introduce Chapter 5. |
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Chapter 6 |
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That Is How My Father Hunted
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A man is defined by the way he hunts. |
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Mongolian Archer
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Illustration of Mongolian archer by Jason Norgaar. |
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Chapter 7 |
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Preserve My Soul, For I Am Holy
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Wherein one priest dreams and another frets. |
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Father Rodrigo's Dream (pencils)
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Illustration |
Pencil study by Neal Von Flue. |
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Rodrigo's Dream (color)
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Illustration |
Illustration by Neal Von Flue. |
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Chapter 8 |
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The Parting of the Veil
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Wherein we meet an observer and Haakon and Zug finish their duel. |
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Portrait of Zug
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Illustration |
Illustration of Zug by Jason Norgaar. |
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Chapter 9 |
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The Way of the Lapwing
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Wherein the ambush is sprung. |
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Chapter 10 |
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The Needs of the Empire
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Wherein Gansukh pursues an assassin and discovers everything is not as it seems. |
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Portrait of Munokhoi
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Illustration |
Illustration of Munokhoi by Jason Norgaar. |
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Chapter 11 |
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Set The Light of Thy Countenance Upon Me
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Wherein a solitary pilgrim discovers he is not alone on his journey. |
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Cardinal Rainiero Capocci
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Portrait |
Portrait of Rainiero Capocci by Neal Von Flue |
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Chapter 12 |
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A Pleasant Stroll
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Wherein Kim goes for a stroll and finds trouble. |
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Chapter 13 |
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A Change of Plans
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Wherein the Brethren bury an old friend. |
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Chapter 14 |
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The Agitation of the Heart
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Wherein Ocyrhoe and Ferenc discover the secret of the Septizodium. |
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Chapter 15 |
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To Save The Empire
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Wherein Gansukh wrestles, with his dilemma and a champion. |
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Interlude 2 |
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High Speed Naginata Video
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Wherein we witness some examples of Araki-ryu Naginatajutsu. |
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High Speed Naginata Video
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Wherein we witness some examples of Araki-ryu Naginatajutsu. |
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Chapter 16 |
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An Affable Excursion
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Wherein Brother Andreas wanders into Hünern. |
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Chapter 17 |
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Pilgrims
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Wherein the Hunting Party enters Kiev and makes some unexpected discoveries. |
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Pilgrims' Progress
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Wherein we discover there is more to tell about the events in Kiev. |
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Chapter 18 |
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The Needs of Men
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Wherein the source of Ögedei's great pain is revealed. |
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Naked, Upon the Steppes
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Wherein Gansukh and Ögedei come to an understanding |
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Chapter 19 |
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Servus Servorum Dei
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Wherein Cardinal Fieschi tries to make the best of a bad situation. |
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Lucerna Corporis Est Oculus
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Wherein light becomes darkness and darkness becomes light. |
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Robert of Somercotes
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Portrait |
Portait of Robert of Somercotes by Neal Von Flue |
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Somercotes Portrait Art Process Video
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Video |
A Video of Neal Von Flue's process for the Somercotes portrait. |
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Somercotes Portrait Art Process Video
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Video |
A Video of Neal Von Flue's process for the Somercotes portrait.. |
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Sinibaldo de Fieschi
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Portrait |
Portait of Sinibaldo Fieschi by Neal Von Flue |
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Chapter 20 |
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Into The Land of the Khazars
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Wherein the Hunting Party depart from Kiev. |
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Chapter 21 |
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A Good Strategist
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Wherein Andreas faces the wrath of his master. |
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An Afternoon At First Field
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Wherein Andreas and Kim meet. |
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Video Intro of Kim Alcheon
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Video |
Brandon Uttech offering some background on Kim Alcheon |
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Chapter 22 |
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Boy Meets Gruel
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Wherein we find out what happend to young Haakon. |
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Chapter 23 |
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To The Place of The Cliff
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Wherein Ögedei departs Karakorum for Burqan-qaldun. |
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Chapter 24 |
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The Orphan's Tale
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Wherein Ocyrhoe and Ferenc have a most surprising encounter. |
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Chapter Introduction
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Video |
Wherein we set up this chapter's adventure. |
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Chapter 25 |
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Waiting For The Storm
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Wherein the Circus begins once again, and the noose tightens. |
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Chapter 25 Commentary
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Wherein writer Joseph Brassey talks about the chapter. |
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Chapter 26 |
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Raedwulf's Bow
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Wherein the Shield-Brethren pause to address a lingering concern. |
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Entering Asia
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Wherein the Mongols learn the meaning of fear. |
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Chapter 27 |
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Factus Sum Tamquam Vas Perditum
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Wherein the Cardinals and the Bear go to the Circus. |
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Portrait of Orsini
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Illustration |
Portait of Matteo Rosso Orsini by Neal Von Flue. |
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Chapter Commentary
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Video |
Writer Mark Teppo offers commentary on Chapters 26 & 27. |
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Chapter 28 |
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The Paten and the Chalice
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Wherein the Cardinals attend to a vote. |
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Chapter 29 |
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Pillow Fight
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Wherein the Khan's caravan is attacked. |
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Chapter 30 |
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Lian's Dagger
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Wherein the nighttime raid on the Khan's caravan continues. |
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Chapter 31 |
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Cantate Domino Canticum Novum
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Wherein the new Pope is chosen, and he goes for a walk. |
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Chapter 32 |
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Rough Beasts
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Wherein the Khan's Arena re-opens. |
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Chapter 33 |
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Summus Pontifex Ecclesiae Universalis
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Wherein word gets out that there is a new Pope. |
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Chapter 34 |
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Munokhoi's Folly
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Wherein Munokhoi loses his temper and Chucai pauses for thought. |
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Chapter 35 |
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Calicem Salutaris Accipiam
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Wherein we follow Father Bendrito on his mad Crusade. |
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Chapter 36 |
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A Fateful Choice
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Wherein the Shield-Brethren enter the Arena once more. |
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Kristaps, In The Arena
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Content |
An illustration by Neal Von Flue |
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Chapter 37 |
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Congregabo Te
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With great mercy, I will gather thee. |
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Chapter 38 |
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Under The Night Sky
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Wherein the Brethren find themselves on the steppes. |
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Chapter 39 |
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The Roots Of Our Stories
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Wherein the Brethren conduct a second Kinyen. |
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Chapter 40 |
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Seeking Spirits
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Wherein Gansukh and Chucai question their respective destinies. |
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Chapter 41 |
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In The Aftermath
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Wherein Hünern seethes. |
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Chapter 42 |
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The Frog And The Stone
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Wherein the Khan's caravan continues to rest. |
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Chapter 43 |
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In The Shadow of Burqan-qaldun
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Wherein the Khan's caravan reaches Burqan-qaldun. |
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Chapter 44 |
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The Noose Tightens
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Wherein pressures increase in Hünern. |
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Smoke Signals
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Wherein a trap is sprung. |
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A Tree Grows In Hünern
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Content |
Illustration by Neal Von Flue |
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Chapter 45 |
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The Gift Of The Spirits
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Wherein Ögedei reaches his destination. |
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The Night of the Fish Gutter
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Wherein Gansukh pokes a dangerous animal and Master Chucai goes exploring. |
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Chapter 46 |
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A Day of Rest
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Wherein the sun rises, and Ögedei has a headache. |
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To Eternal Glory
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Wherein Ögedei's great hunt gets underway. |
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The Nerge
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Content |
Wherein Ögedei has a flashback. |
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Chapter 47 |
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Mongol-a-Mongol
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Wherein a long-standing feud is settled. |
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Chapter 48 |
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Uncaged
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Wherein prisoners are freed. |
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Holding The Line
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Wherein the Shield-Brethren fight for their lives. |
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Chapter 49 |
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The Frantic Heart of the Caged Bird
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Wherein Lian chooses her own destiny. |
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The Cave of the Great Bear
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Chapter |
Wherein the hunting party arrives. |
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Chapter 50 |
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Into Hyperborea
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Chapter |
Wherein we catch up with the Shield-Brethren. |
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Chapter 51 |
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Face-to-Face
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Chapter |
Wherein old enemies finally meet. |
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Chapter 52 |
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The Long and Winding Road
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Wherein the Brethren reach the Gap. |
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Chapter 53 |
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The Big Boss
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Content |
Wherein someone gets a chance to level up. |
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Chapter 54 |
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One of Our Khans Is Missing
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Wherein the Brethren nearly reach their goal. |
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Chapter 55 |
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Forest Spirits
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Content |
Wherein Ögedei meets the Shield-Brethren. |
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Chapter 56 |
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Plans, Gone Awry
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Content |
Wherein the end approaches. |
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Chapter 57 |
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Ögedei's Legacy
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Wherein the fate of an empire is decided. |
Epilogue |
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A Tree Has Many Branches
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Wherein we tease our audience mercilessly. |