The Northward Journey
Description
Lorist's convoy crosses the former Krisen Empire, torn by civil war. The roads swarm with bandits and disguised lords; the convoy beats off ambush after ambush, slaughtering attackers and seizing manors. Lorist turns a trade caravan into a fighting battle-merchant convoy.
Along the way he is drawn into nobles' wars, taking forts and cities, gathering men and gear. By journey's end he nears the Northland itself, having earned a reputation before he even reaches home.
Timeline
- Chapter 51Chapter 51: Slaughter
The convoy slaughters its attackers and seizes its first manor.
- Chapter 63Chapter 63: Snowy Night Slaughter
A snowy-night raid wipes out the enemy camp.
- Chapter 68Chapter 68: War Begins
A war of nobles erupts, drawing in the convoy.
- Chapter 83Chapter 83: Capturing the City
The convoy crosses the river and storms a fortress.
- Chapter 85Chapter 85 — Candidate for the City
The Kemmes family offers a candidate and a site to build a fortress in the Morgan Hills.