Bloodbound Dynasty — Chapter list
Bloodbound Dynasty is a dark adult fantasy saga spanning magic, court intrigue, dynastic succession, noble academies, and the seven bloodline authorities. In a kingdom where magic is monopolized by seven noble houses, an exiled bastard returns to the Black Tower Academy.
Volume One: The Blacktower Heir
In the winter-solstice month of Year 1218 of the Crimson Ring Calendar, the capital's heirs die one after another. 18-year-old Roen the Nameless is recalled by a three-house joint summons from his northern exile to the capital, entering Blacktower Academy as a collateral 'eighth-branch descendant' hostage. On the surface a pawn in the seven houses' balance of power; in truth, his blood hides the 'Zeroth Permission' excised at the dynasty's founding.
- Ch. 001PublishedThe Northern Recall
A sealed summons drags an exiled bastard back toward the capital.
4099 words12 min - Ch. 002PublishedOn the Road to the Capital
Twelve days south with Raymond. A merchant's warning on the road, a blank page where the Eighth Branch should be, and on the ridge outside Graycrown the brass clasp turns warm for a single breath.
4474 words13 min - Ch. 003PublishedThe Gates of Graycrown
A guarded gate, a bronze token, and a pull toward the tower.
3796 words11 min - Ch. 004PublishedThe Southern Suburb Waystation
Raymond leaves the shortsword on the table and rides north without a farewell. A sealed case arrives with one instruction: do not mention your mother. At the Hour of the Ox, cold blue light spreads under the door.
3463 words10 min - Ch. 005PublishedRendezvous at the Hour of the Rabbit
The guide who calls herself Ge arrives without performing the noble forms. On the public coach into the eastern city, the warmth of the clasp holds one breath longer than the day before.
3030 words9 min