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  1. Public Bookmark 7

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    Mydeimos is the Kremnoan heir apparent and only son of King Eurypon, and to the victor of the Ceremonial Tournament of Betrothal will the spoils of his hand be won.

    Phainon, a peasant of Aedes Elysiae, infiltrates the Ceremony for one reason alone: to emerge victorious. Only then can he reroute the forces within the power-hungry nation away from its path threatening to conquer his idyllic homeland.

    Equipped with nothing but his wits and determination, Phainon knows he will need to procure allies deep within enemy lines if he ever hopes to prevail. What he doesn't expect is the emergent relationship he fosters with Mydeimos himself, and the layers of love and betrayal that reveal themselves the deeper he delves into the heart of his destined mission.

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    19 Mar 2026

  2. Rec 48

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    "I'll what?" Mydei asks.

    "You'll—" Phainon's teeth are gritted. His breath comes in harsh pants. He takes a hit to the side, lands one to Mydei's face. "—Take me with you," he finishes. That's the moment when he falters, losing his balance after taking a knee to the gut, glaring furiously but not struggling when he finds himself pinned. His eyes, up close, are frightfully blue.

    "You're smiling," he says.

    Mydei smiles a little wider. "You'd be wise to assume I'm baring my teeth."
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    Mydei fights monsters and travels alone. Emphasis on that last part. That is, until some village boy starts following him around, desperate to get stronger.

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    16 Mar 2026

  3. Rec *

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    When the Infection ended without explanation, the Dreamers arose from their slumber, and the land of Hallownest began to drag itself back to life, Hornet knew there would be troubles yet to come. With most resources scarce, many of the surviving bugs left disabled by the disease, and the vast majority of agricultural infrastructure devastated, Hallownest may yet be undone: not by a higher being, but the mortal logistics of hunger. When scouts from Pharloom arrive and attempt to capture a Weaverling, Hornet sees an opportunity to turn what could be another disaster into a chance for Hallownest to recover.

    Pharloom is, as always, starved for Silk. When the Grand Mother's wayward daughters are located, under the protection of a Wyrm, forcibly reclaiming them would be dangerous. Fortunately, Hallownest is willing to offer up its Weaver princess for marriage in exchange for supplies that can easily be spared. Accompanied only by her silent knight, such a creature will surely be vulnerable to the manipulations of Pharloom's court.

    One third political drama, one third weird sword lesbian situationship, one third Five Knights At Pharloom's Is At The Organ And Going To The Play Me.

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    06 Feb 2026

  4. Rec 2

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    of comfort and warmth; of opening up; of those near to the heart, however briefly it may beat

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    10 Jan 2026

  5. Rec 3

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    The East and The North have been liberated, and for awhile it was nothing but celebration for the two drifters. On top of these two locales being freed from their own corruption, Drifter and Guardian inched ever closer to their goal of unlocking the secrets of the central underground.. where they believe lies an answer for a cure to their shared illness. After spending a day off in The West, and finding and fixing the warp pad, they both return home.. both noticing Guardians increasingly deteriorating state. Sharing a dinner, and a much needed conversation.

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    10 Jan 2026