The story centers on Isidor, who has relentlessly pursued the enigmatic Darcy, known as the "Heart Thief." However, the chase takes an unexpected turn when Isidor becomes the captive of the very person he was hunting. This twist sets the stage for a complex interplay of power and desire, as the dynamics between hunter and hunted shift dramatically.
Born in poverty, discrimination and fear... The fires that forged Luther throughout his young life were none too kind. Now a man hardened and angered by the trials he's faced, his many years serving active combat in the navy of his proud nation, and finally the loss of a lover and comrade-in-arms, Luther faces imprisonment and a possible death sentence for the crime of heresy. The charge... loving another man. Now the desperation of a noble family and the grave situation of one young woman may be his salvation. But to embrace it and pursue a future he has only ever dreamed of, Luther must learn to become a part of their world... a world of intrigue, dark secrets, courtesans, religious zealotry and assassination. Luther is a man accustomed to fighting his way through life. But sometimes, with love and family on the line, a battle waged by the sword can have terrible repercussions. And the secret which threatened to destroy Luther his entire life could land all of those he loves in shackles beside him. 9 years before the events of 'Red Lantern', Luther Denholme's story begins.Written and illustrated by Rukis
Grayson Reed, Privateer and infamous ne-er do well, famed... or perhaps more infamous, for both his daring exploits and embarrassing personal scandals, is a wolf known in nearly every port in the known world. For better or for worse. But that certainly wasn't always the case. The disinherited scion of a trade cartel, born to ill-gotten wealth and privilege, he turned against the very merchants he was born to. His knowledge of the wealthy society he now plunders generally serves him well. But now, fearing the very real threat of an equally infamous, and equally scandalous pirate hunter known for his ferocity and sharp mind, Grayson finds his usual tactics may not avail him. This is not a man he can predict. So perhaps, an alliance is in order. An unusual pact is struck. Misadventure is sure to follow.
Set in a world shaped by the aftermath of the events in Kindred - North, this narrative explores the complexities of identity and survival. Characters grapple with their pasts and the legacies of trauma while navigating a society that challenges their existence. Themes of resilience and the struggle for agency are woven throughout, as individuals confront both personal and collective histories. The story delves into the interplay between memory and reality, reflecting on how the past continues to influence the present.
In the Frontier Territories of Carvecia, a bear fisherman stopping briefly along a river trade town has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious canine gentleman on the run from dangerous bounty hunters.Circumstance brings these two unlikely men together on their travels. Pursued by agents of a conspiracy born in International waters, facing the elements and their own limitations, they must decide for themselves what is worth fighting for in life - and what connections matter most.
Kadar's search for his lost family continues, meanwhile. But even if he can reunite with his son, it may only be in chains. In a country where half the population is enslaved, the war for freedom continues.