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Battle Born
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In an age of war an orphan child survives by taking from the dead of countless battlefields. His massive frame drives other scavengers away he is a monster they say I blasted ogre and troll spawn. Borgen is his name and he is just trying to survive he dreams of becoming a mercenary Stranger's destroyed his village and killed his family he knows not why despite being far larger than even the biggest human he is still only 13 years old and regeneration has saved him from countless attacks that would have crippled him.
Chapters
- 1The Ogre of the Ash PlainsBorgen, a colossal 13-year-old, scavenges a brutal battlefield. His immense size wards off other scavengers, earning him monstrous names. He endures, driven by a buried dream and a forgotten past.
- 2Echoes of a Lost VillageHaunted by fragmented memories of his destroyed village and murdered family, Borgen clings to survival. He knows only that 'Strangers' were responsible, fueling his silent, burning need for answers.
- 3A Monster's ResilienceBorgen's massive frame belies his youth. His remarkable regenerative abilities have saved him from countless fatal wounds. He is a survivor, a testament to a strength he doesn't fully comprehend.
- 4The Crimson Blades ArriveA seasoned mercenary company, the Crimson Blades, marches onto the battlefield. Their captain, Valerius, notices the solitary, enormous figure of Borgen, an anomaly amidst the carnage.
- 5An Unlikely OfferIntrigued by Borgen's raw power and resilience, Captain Valerius offers the young outcast a chance: join the Crimson Blades. Borgen sees a path to survival and perhaps, answers.
- 7Lyra's Curious GazeAgile scout Lyra observes Borgen, seeing past the monstrous exterior. A tentative understanding forms between them, offering Borgen a flicker of acceptance within the harsh mercenary life.
- 8The Shadowed ContractThe Crimson Blades accept a perilous contract. Borgen's first major mission takes them to the frontier, a region rumored to have seen the 'Strangers' before, stirring Borgen's hope and fear.
- 9Whispers of the StrangersOn the mission, Borgen uncovers fragmented clues—scorched earth, strange artifacts—hinting at the 'Strangers' methods. These discoveries resonate with his buried trauma.
- 10Ambush in the RuinsThe mission turns deadly as the Crimson Blades fall into an ambush. Borgen's immense strength and regeneration are pushed to their limits as they fight an unknown, ruthless enemy.
- 11Confronting the PastThe ambush forces Borgen to confront a horrifying truth: the attackers bear hallmarks of the 'Strangers'. He witnesses their brutality firsthand, solidifying his resolve for vengeance.
- 12A Mercenary's VowHaving survived the ambush and glimpsed his enemy, Borgen makes a solemn vow. He will not only survive but hunt down those who destroyed his life, using his unique abilities.
- 13The Road AheadBorgen stands at a crossroads. With the Crimson Blades, he has found a semblance of belonging, but his personal quest for vengeance against the 'Strangers' has just begun.
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