Return, Synopsis
In the Triangulum Galaxy, one of a number of galaxies controlled by the Empire of The DARK LORD, JENNA OF CHRISTOS finds herself on the run after she killed a patrolman. Becoming pilot on a pirate craft, several years later she and other pirates are devastated by attacks of the Imperial Legion and are now trying to regroup. Seeking funds that will help them hide out for a time, their leader THURGOD DRISTA and JENNA meet with a PROFESSOR of galactic history who gives them information, a map and an ancient artifact described as a singing stone. He tells them that this could lead them safely to a legendary treasure trove, called THE DARK LORDS HOARD, on the forbidden planet TRILLA. The hoard is supposed to belong to the ruler of the empire who vanished close to one thousand years before and is presumed to be gone. The treasure is believed to be hidden in a tunnel accessible from the planet surface but no one who has gone into the tunnel has ever come out alive or sane.
Leaving the pirate hideout immediately after the meeting and avoiding a major attack by the legion, the pirates travel to the galactic rim for supplies and to leave a false trail. With them they take the PROFESSOR and ILISA, a serving girl. However CAPTAIN TRASKA the commander of a Legions task force called Detachment T, has guessed the pirates intentions and tracked them to the rim. The pirates leave on their next leg to TRILLA unaware that CAPTAIN TRASKA with his force of heavy cruisers, is already there and lying in wait for them. Allowing the pirates to land, including an unexpected second pirate ship, CAPTAIN TRASKA sends a force of troopers to capture both craft and their guards. Before they can do this, THURGOD, the PROFESSOR and others, numbering thirteen altogether and led by JENNA entered the tunnel complex. JENNA, warned by ILISA that she must be the one to hold the singing stone, carries it in the hope that it will guide her and her companions past the many dangers in the tunnel.
Shortly afterward, VIS VISTRICER the Legions overall commander travels to Trilla in an armoured planetoid, a spacecraft as large as a moon. On his arrival at TRILLA, VIS VISTRICER meets with CAPTAIN TRASKA but before they can do much, they are both surprised by one of the LADIES OF THE CIRCLE who is waiting for the outcome of what is happening in the tunnels.
In the tunnels, JENNA leads THURGOD and the rest of party through many dangers and tests. Four are killed in the tunnels but the rest finally come to their goal where, to their surprise, in a cavern they meet the DARK LORD who is alive and very well. He has been waiting for them so he can return to the Empire. JENNA finds out that the patrol officer is alive and that she and many others have been manipulated all this time by the DARK LORD. She also finds out that ILISA, whose real name is JURA, is a member of the CIRCLE OF LADIES and was sent to teach JENNA many years before on her home planet of Christos. The DARK LORD restores and fulfills a promise to release JURA from her service as a LADY. He next has each pirate declare their own fate and takes them to the surfaces of TRILLA. There, at their election, he executes two of the pirates while JENNA is pardoned and some have the death penalty reprieved. The rest will face the courts of the Legion. VIS VISTRICER is raised to the rank of STAR COMMANDER, the highest rank in the Legion while TRASKA becomes a COMMODORE.
The DARK LORD returns to Tihab, the administrative centre of the empire. There he takes up his residence in a surprised and disconcerted imperial palace. JENNA is returned by COMMODORE TRASKA to the planet Christos where she is welcomed by the planets rulers and her family, some of whom were aware of some of what was happening.
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 42 | Chapter Forty Two. The Dark Lord Returns. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 42 | Chapter Forty Two. The Dark Lord Returns. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 41 | Chapter Forty One. Christos. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 41 | Chapter Forty One. Christos. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 40 | Chapter Forty. Jenna And Her Escort Leave Trilla. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 40 | Chapter Forty. Jenna And Her Escort Leave Trilla. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 39 | Chapter Thirty Nine. The Dark Lord and The Legion. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 39 | Chapter Thirty Nine. The Dark Lord and The Legion. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 38 | Chapter Thirty Eight. The Black Sword. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 38 | Chapter Thirty Eight. The Black Sword. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 37 | Chapter Thirty Seven. Two Executions And A Promotion. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 37 | Chapter Thirty Seven. Two Executions And A Promotion. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 36-8 | Part Eight Return, Christos and Beyond. Chapter Thirty Six. In The Cavern Of The Dark Lord. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 36-8 | Part Eight Return, Christos and Beyond. Chapter Thirty Six. In The Cavern Of The Dark Lord. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 35 | Chapter Thirty Five. The Worthy One And The Library. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 35 | Chapter Thirty Five. The Worthy One And The Library. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 34 | Chapter Thirty Four. The Next Test. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 34 | Chapter Thirty Four. The Next Test. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 33 | Chapter Thirty Three. Treasure, And Other Things. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 33 | Chapter Thirty Three. Treasure, And Other Things. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 32-7 | Part Seven In The Tunnels Chapter Thirty Two. The Pirates Search For Treasure. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 32-7 | Part Seven In The Tunnels Chapter Thirty Two. The Pirates Search For Treasure. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 31 | Chapter Thirty One. The Troopers Strike, The Fleet Admiral Arrives, And Another. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 31 | Chapter Thirty One. The Troopers Strike, The Fleet Admiral Arrives, And Another. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 30 | Chapter Thirty. Jenna Takes Over The Stone That Sings. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 30 | Chapter Thirty. Jenna Takes Over The Stone That Sings. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 29 | Chapter Twenty Nine. The Pirates Debate Then Land. The Legion Takes Its Own Steps. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 29 | Chapter Twenty Nine. The Pirates Debate Then Land. The Legion Takes Its Own Steps. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 28-6 | Part 6 Arrival. Chapter Twenty Eight. Arrival And A Surprise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 28-6 | Part 6 Arrival. Chapter Twenty Eight. Arrival And A Surprise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 27 | Chapter Twenty Seven. Master Moon Arrives at Trilla | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 27 | Chapter Twenty Seven. Master Moon Arrives at Trilla | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 26-5 | Part Five. Into The Web. Chapter Twenty Six. Costos Lays His Own Plans But Gets A Surprise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 26-5 | Part Five. Into The Web. Chapter Twenty Six. Costos Lays His Own Plans But Gets A Surprise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 25 | Chapter Twenty Five Clearing The Decks. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 25 | Chapter Twenty Five Clearing The Decks. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 24 | Chapter Twenty Four. Almost There. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 24 | Chapter Twenty Four. Almost There. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 23 | Chapter Twenty Three Jenna, Ilisa Talk and Jenna Remembers More. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 23 | Chapter Twenty Three Jenna, Ilisa Talk and Jenna Remembers More. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 22 | Chapter Twenty Two. Thurgod Considers His Next Move | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 22 | Chapter Twenty Two. Thurgod Considers His Next Move | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 21 | Chapter Twenty One. Jenna Opens Up To Fastos And Learns Something Surprising. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 21 | Chapter Twenty One. Jenna Opens Up To Fastos And Learns Something Surprising. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 20 | Chapter Twenty. Lista Surprises Devano. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 20 | Chapter Twenty. Lista Surprises Devano. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 19-4 | Part 4 The Pirates Approach. Chapter Nineteen. Problems Arise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 19-4 | Part 4 The Pirates Approach. Chapter Nineteen. Problems Arise. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 18 | Chapter Eighteen. The Captains Debate. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 18 | Chapter Eighteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 18 | Chapter Eighteen. The Captains Debate. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 17 | Chapter Seventeen. New Mission for Captain Traska. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 17 | Chapter Seventeen. New Mission for Captain Traska. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 17 | Chapter Seventeen | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 16-3 | Part 3 The Legions Dance. Chapter Sixteen. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 16-3 | Part 3 The Legions Dance. Chapter Sixteen. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 15 | Chapter Fifteen. Christos and Quellar II. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 15 | Chapter Fifteen. Christos and Quellar II. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 14 | Chapter Fourteen. Jenna and Ilisa | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 14 | Chapter Fourteen. Jenna and Ilisa | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 13 | Chapter Thirteen. Lista and The Professor. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 13 | Chapter Thirteen. Lista and The Professor. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 12 | Chapter Twelve. The Professor Again. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 12 | Chapter Twelve. The Professor Again. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 11 | Chapter Eleven. Get Away! | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 11 | Chapter Eleven. Get Away! | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 10 | Chapter Ten. Ilisa | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 10 | Chapter Ten. Ilisa | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 9 | Chapter Nine. A New Passenger. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 9 | Chapter Nine. A New Passenger. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 8 | Chapter Eight. The Professor Expounds On Some History | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 8 | Chapter Eight. The Professor Expounds On Some History | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 7 | Chapter Seven. A Simple Disagreement. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 7 | Chapter Seven. A Simple Disagreement. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 6 | Chapter Six. A Brief Respite. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 6 | Chapter Six. A Brief Respite. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 5-2 | Part Two, Pirate Life and Death. Chapter Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 5-2 | Part Two, Pirate Life and Death. Chapter Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 4 | Chapter Four, Don't Look Back. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 4 | Chapter Four, Don't Look Back. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 3 | Chapter Three, Decisions. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 3 | Chapter Three, Decisions. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 2 | Chapter Two, A way out. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 2 | Chapter Two, A way out. | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 1-1 | Part One, Running Blind, Chapter One. A Knife In The Dark | RoyalRoadL | |
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RETURN, A Dark Lord story. | 1-1 | Part One, Running Blind, Chapter One. A Knife In The Dark | RoyalRoadL |