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New Bad Beginning [eng]

The main character of the work is Morrigan. The one... The overbearing, intelligent, sarcastic and not-so-mysterious companion of the protagonist of Dragon Age: Origins. In contrast to the original, the entire focus of the story shifts to this amazing daughter of Flemette. By fate, as in the canon, the witch leaves Korkari. But it is not only the threat of Blight that drives her on her difficult adventures, relentlessly flooding the south of Ferelden with darkness and death. The attack... And the personal entanglements the Sorceress finds herself in force her to become more active. In the name of survival, she transforms from follower to leader. From now on, the girl no longer chooses who to stay with, but who is trustworthy, or at least curious enough to stay. Others will lose the support of the reluctant southerner. Ambition, growing amidst the gathering darkness of madness and the flames of civil war, will determine where the new path will take her. A tangle of wit, magic and contingency knows no bounds. The narrative is based on a classic Dragon Age episode, centred on a desperate band of disparate individuals facing the threat of the Fifth Dawn. There are changes of varying degrees to the series of events that have already occurred and future events that are inherent to the canon. Some are on the surface. Others are less visible. Who is the saviour here? And is there one at all? What if the familiar characters had a slightly different, more down-to-earth motivation? Or if a series of miraculous rescues didn't happen? Characters with a prominent role in the canon might be left behind, die or suffer unforeseen consequences. I invite the reader to the fire, to experience this small but hopefully fascinating experiment together.
Konstantin_Minakov · 32.5k Views

Moonbound: The Rogue's Second Chance

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."
PrimordialStardust · 155.2k Views

Crown of Aeloria

In a kingdom torn by betrayal, ancient magic, and political intrigue, Serenya, a young woman raised in a quiet coastal village, discovers she is the last surviving heir of a once-powerful royal family. Unaware of her true lineage, Serenya’s world is turned upside down when royal guards arrive to escort her to the capital city of Vireth. There, she learns that she is the rightful heir to the throne of Aeloria, a kingdom on the brink of civil war.As Serenya enters the royal court, she quickly realizes that the throne is not only coveted by enemies but also burdened with secrets, lies, and dangerous alliances. She possesses the rare and powerful Celestial Flame, a magical force tied to her bloodline, but mastering it is no easy task. As her powers grow, so does the danger she faces from both her allies and her enemies. Among the many who seek her power are the enigmatic Prince Kaelen, who offers her both guidance and shadowed affection, and the kind-hearted Prince Dorian, who sees a chance for peace but is naive to the brutal nature of the court.Torn between the promises of love and the weight of her destiny, Serenya must navigate a world filled with treachery, where every step could lead her to the throne—or to her death. As war erupts and dark secrets from her family’s past resurface, Serenya must make the ultimate choice: to embrace her royal bloodline and claim her place as queen, or to reject the crown and forge her own path, knowing the cost of power might destroy everything she holds dear. In a land where magic and ambition collide, only the strongest will survive the flames of destiny.
Gabriella_Francis_2505 · 10.6k Views