Kurval

King Talgat orders Guard Captain Kurval to escort the condemned witch Aelisia to the Plains of Shadow and behead her, so her blood may feed the dark gods who dwell there. Kurval does not want to behead Aelisia, once he learns she is innocent. But if he lets Aelisia go free, he will not only have to face the wrath of Talgat, but also the fury of the dark gods who dwell upon the Plains of Shadow.

Before Kurval became King of Azakoria, he was a wandering mercenary and monster slayer for hire. One day, Kurval is hired to take out the monstrous wolves that have been besetting the village of Rajala. However, he quickly finds that the wolves are not what they seem. He also realises that the wolves have a very good reason for attacking the villagers… 8700 words

Before Kurval became King of Azakoria, he plied his trade as a wandering mercenary and sword for hire. Kurval and his friend and fellow mercenary Tsabo are planning to take up service at the citadel of Harjula in the frozen north of the kingdom of Simola. But when they finally reach the citadel, they find it deserted, its inhabitants in the thrall of dark magic…This is a short story of 5900 words

On his coronation day, King Kurval of Azakoria he consults the oracle of Ashvarya to gaze into a magical jewel called the Tear of Chronos. Before Kurval can receive a vision of the future, a woman named Stella appears. Stella is a deadringer for the goddess and wears the Tear of Chronos around her neck. Can Stella help Kurval retain the throne? And is she a goddess or just an imposter?

Before Kurval became King of Azakoria, he was commander of a mercenary company in service to his predecessor King Orkol. While helping to suppress a rebellion in the northern provinces, Kurval is ordered to hang twelve innocent young women as an example to the rebels. Kurval is disgusted by this cruelty. Can he find a way to save the twelve young women from the gallows? And dare he defy King Orkol

Kurval came from beyond the sea, slew King Orkol and became King of Azakoria. But the people despise him and the nobles plot against him. One day, a hooded assassin tries to stab him. The assassin is revealed to be Nelaira, daughter of a minor noble. But what are her reasons? As Kurval investigates her motives, he finds that he does not want to hang her. But a king has to do his duty. Or does he?

After a hunt, King Kurval of Azakoria and his entourage make camp at a village. However, the villagers are afraid of something. Kurval learns that the villagers are planning to sacrifice the young Celisa to the dread worm Thibunoth. Kurval is furious, for he outlawed human sacrifice in Azakoria. So he sets out to save Celisa, kill the monster and punish those who ignore his decree…

The Lords of Angilbert have long refused to accept the authority of the throne. Kurval, King of Azakoria, inherited the conflict with the Black Knight of Angilbert from his predecessor. But when Kurval faces with the Black Knight, he's in for a shock. The law demands that the Black Knight be executed. Can Kurval find a peaceful find a peaceful solution or must the conflict end in bloodshed?