Sword Brother
Since the Great Fracture and the partial destruction of the Moon, Earth has become nothing more than a wasteland, devoured by corruption. An unknown gigantic sword, emerging from the infinitely distant reaches of the universe, pierced the Unnameable, impaling it upon the star of dreams. Now, humanity lives in a waking nightmare, struggling to survive in a world where Umbra and Lumen wage an endless battle.
Cities are built around sacred sites, where Lumen, the only source of purification, is wielded to repel the creeping darkness. But Umbra, with its abominations born of the shadows, relentlessly threatens what remains of humanity.
Gaël is stained by this darkness. Umbra flows within him, eating away at his body and mind, and each time he draws upon this forbidden power, he edges closer to madness. He knows his fate is sealed, that his chances of surviving what he is becoming are slim.
But rather than cower in fear, he chooses another path.
He wants to follow in the footsteps of the Brothers of the Sword.
Where the chosen of Lumen purify, the Brothers cut and annihilate. Where the cities hide behind the light, they plunge into the darkness. Feared, revered, and shrouded in legend, these warriors are, for most, nothing more than children’s tales.
Gaël knows his life will be short. So before he vanishes, he wants to uncover the truth behind these fables, and if possible, live a brief, glorious saga, cutting down a few abominations along the way.
As the author, it might be my responsibility to start the comments! :) Since I want to follow in the footsteps of the illustrious author of my favorite webnovel, one that holds the #1 spot for countless readers (yes, you guessed it, it’s Shadow Slave), let me introduce you to SwordBrother in the only way that makes sense and juste like he does: by answering the questions you’re probably already asking yourself! - "So, what is this book about?" It’s about Gaël, a young warrior walking the perilous path of the Severance, a sword art so sharp it can cut through more than just steel. In a world torn between the Lumen, the Umbra, and forces that defy both, Gaël must fight, grow, and survive against enemies far stronger than himself. Expect intense training, brutal duels, and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. - "What kind of protagonist is Gaël?" He’s determined, fiercely loyal, and sometimes reckless, but he never stops pushing forward. He’s not the strongest, not yet, but he has the heart of a warrior. He’s the kind of guy who gets back up, even when the world cuts him down. - "Is he overpowered?" Nope. Every victory must be earned. Gaël starts out with talent, but talent alone doesn’t mean survival. His growth is hard-fought, and every battle pushes him closer to the razor’s edge, literally. - "Will there be romance?" Yes, but slow-burn and meaningful. This is a story about bonds forged in battle, trust, and sacrifice, so don’t expect instant love confessions or unnecessary drama. - "A harem, then?" Nope. But there will be plenty of rivals, allies, and powerful figures crossing Gaël’s path, some of them beautiful, some of them terrifying, and some… both. - "How often do you update?" Right now, I’m trying to add at least one chapter every day. So, if you love wuxia-inspired fantasy set in western lands, intense fights, deep character growth, and a world where every choice carves a path, SwordBrother is for you! Try it. You might just find yourself walking the Severance path too! ;)