An Inheritance of Fire

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Echoes of war still sound across the shadowy realm of Idria. Their lingering fervor causes an uneasy peace; while the elves grow their forest, the humans develop their technology. The dwarves, for their part, hide themselves in their mountain forges, eyes for naught but their craft. Regardless of their many differences, they all share in one thing: the constant struggle against the dark tides that push at their borders.

Only the hollows, a magicless race, live scattered against the shadows that shroud much of the land. They restlessly stalk the monsters that roam the essence-rich region and emerge only to sell the spoils of their endless hunt.

Despite the perils of such a life, Selerim is content to follow in his father's footsteps. But when, following a coming-of-age ceremony, his sister's illness forces him from the secluded village that he calls home, he finds himself entangled in events that promise to shape the course of history.

What to expect:

*Grimdark: while there will be moments of warmth and tenderness, the setting and tone will remain in line with what one should expect from a dark fantasy story. This is not an isekai or a LitRPG.

*Slow progression: characters growing stronger is both a plot point and a focus, but it will take time for them to grow comfortable with their individual powersets. Different characters will follow different routes to power.

*Character-driven story: while there are occasional sporadic events, for the most part, the plot is advanced by the characters and their actions. Each will have their own motivations that (I hope) make sense. This includes the overarching antagonist(s).

*Different POVs: there will be different "POVs." In quotations because the story is written in third person. Many will return, but some will be once-offs.

*A sprawling, exposition-esque story & world: I enjoy revealing worlds and stories bit by bit. It can be slow at times.

*A slow-burn romance subplot: I like romance that takes its time and really gives the involved characters the ability to understand their partner as a person. There will be romance, and while it will take time for it to blossom, there will be no love triangles or harems, because I find them irritating. Keep in mind that this is a grimdark story, however, and there will be ups and downs- just as there are in everything else.

Lastly, please heed the violence and content warnings. There won't be any outright murderhobos or murderhobo-ing (that's a word, right?), but there will be violence, and some of it will be both gruesome and graphic. In the same vein, darker topics will be present, but never the focus.

I hope you enjoy. Updates M/W/F, 2.5k-4k words/update.

Story is currently exclusive to RR. Any other distribution will be met with legal action.

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An Inheritance of Fire 36 Chapter 36- Closer to Home RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 35 Chapter 35- Stakes RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 34 Chapter 34- Following the Dead's Footsteps RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 33 Chapter 33- Resuming the Journey RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 32 Chapter 32- Another Meeting RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 31 Chapter 31- A Chance Meeting RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 30 Chapter 30- Guilt RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 29 Chapter 29- The Weight of a Moment RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 28 Chapter 28- Words From the Dead RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 27 Chapter 27- Oath RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 26 Chapter 26- Actions Start as Words RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 25 Chapter 25- Inheritance RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 24 Chapter 24- Taya el' Saran RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 23 Chapter 23- Journey's Start RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 22 Chapter 22- Rupture RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 21 Chapter 21- A Price to Pay RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 20 Chapter 20- The Day After RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 19 Chapter 19- Aftermath RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 18 Chapter 18- And Ruin RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 17 Chapter 17- Raze RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 16 Chapter 16- The Day Before RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 15 Chapter 15- Goodbyes RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 14 Chapter 14- Feast RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 13 Chapter 13- Return RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 12 Chapter 12- Kindling RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 11 Chapter 11- Encounter RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 10 Chapter 10- An Ashen Grave RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 9 Chapter 9- Family RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 8 Chapter 8- Trust RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 7 Chapter 7- Twined Fates RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 6 Chapter 6- Ceremony RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 5 Chapter 5- Challenge RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 4 Chapter 4- Suicide Mission RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 3 Chapter 3- Cress RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 2 Chapter 2- Loyalty RoyalRoadL
An Inheritance of Fire 1 Chapter 1- Once You Take a Life... RoyalRoadL