Vaid Empire: Conquest
is a massive fantasy series that aims to mix
erotica
with the quality of a published novel. New chapters and artwork are released every month absolutely free, with the completely optional possibility to receive early access. The Series focuses heavily on worldbuilding, story, and characters.
The world of Ayphieal is shattered and chaotic, with kingdoms and tribes of six distinctive races vying for territory amongst themselves. It is only when a young human warrior finally pushes back against the chaos that the world begins to shift towards order.
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18th of Thriduin, 9 AVE.
Kingdom of Vaidrin, Domani.
A slight hiss escaped the doorway of the Pod as its metal surface slid open, sending a chill creeping down Vixin's back as she peered into its dark depths. Fully settled into the heart of The Grand Pyramid and incorporated into the very structure itself, The Chamber of Deliverance, as the former pod was now officially named, hadn't accepted another being into its depths besides The God Emperor in years.
Taking a single step inside the chamber she released a breath, finally returning to the site of her Vaidimation. Now fourteen, the second born princess of House Vaid was quickly developing into the beauty that many predicted she'd become. Her hair reached just below her elegant chin, loosely fluttering at the gentlest breeze and as dark as her father's. Her silver eyes studied the chamber, its curved walls blanketed in an oppressive darkness that seemed to swallow her as she ventured forth.
"Father...you summoned me?"
"Indeed, my child, approach." The powerful voice of The God Emperor echoed from the far side of the room.
She began to take several steps forwards, only to come to a stop in the center as her father emerged from the shadows. Dressed in his full armor stood the man who had protected and provided for her, though ultimately kept his distance throughout her short life. Vixin couldn't help but bite her lip nervously as he studied her, for what could he possibly want from her? Why show interest now, after so many years of cold questioning and distant acknowledgements?
Slowly he circled her, his arms folded in contemplation. "You've grown much these last few years. Matured, I think, as much as a Princess raised in comfort and safety can mature."
"Thank you...my lord." She nearly whispered, keenly aware of his assessing gaze that studied every inch of her.
"Yet it is not your physical being that holds importance. Aside from the advantages that your beauty grants you, as your mother has taught you well, it is what lies beneath that grants you the majority of your value. Beneath the veil of our physical reality."
Vixin felt a slight blush play across her pretty cheeks, though she remained silent.
"You've seen the power that our bloodline possesses...yet you've never truly
tasted
it for yourself."
"I'd like to, my lord...but Cendra has already surpassed me. I can hardly conjure a trickle of power before my-"
Dominax came to a stop in front of her before he held up his hand." Your sister's power is strong indeed, yet her skill lies more in the material world. She enhances her movements, her strength, her prowess. All are valid uses of our blood's abilities, yet what I sense in you delves
deeper
."
"Deeper, father?"
An insidious grin spread across his face as his silver eyes narrowed. He clasped his hands behind his back, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial pitch. "What
magnificent
potential I sense in you. If I can coax forth your power, if you can learn to harness your abilities...what a goddess of order you may become..."
"You'd...teach me?" Vixin asked, a flutter racing through her heart at the prospect.
"Of course, child, you shall serve The Empire well. Show me now, demonstrate that you are worthy of my teachings."
As her eyes slightly widened, she nervously glanced up at him. "Right now...my lord? I...am not accustomed to-"
"Now, Vixin." He commanded with no hint of negotiation. "I must sense your focus, your
drive
to seize the power of your birthright!"
She took a shaky breath, nodding obediently as she parted her lithe legs to adopt a firmer stance. Then, holding her hands outwards at her sides, she closed her eyes to concentrate.
Dominax watched with curiosity as her expression grew tense, sensing her power gathering throughout the young Princess's ethereal being. Little changed in the material world for several moments, until like a burning web thin trickles of electricity poured from her fingertips and onto the floor.
A strained whine escaped her delicate lips, unable to maintain her concentration for more than a few moments before the energy began to dissipate and die.
Silently, he watched her maturing body attempt to regain her breath, reaching up to stroke his beard in contemplation.
"W..well my lord?"
Dominax nodded in satisfaction. "For your age and lack of proper training, you are more than adequate. Yet now child, you shall feel the power that you may one day strive to achieve."
Vixin watched as he raised his hands, hardly able to release a gasp before arcs of power erupted from her father's fingertips and crashed into her, sending her seizing body sliding backwards across the smooth surface of the chamber floor.
Her world was consumed by pain, convulsing upon the floor as her muscles refused to obey her orders. Fourteen years of life hadn't granted her an agony comparable to The God Emperor's power, leaving her barely conscious as the remnants of the blast of power slowly faded away.
Carefully he approached, towering over her limp form. "Take heed child, for this path both gives...as much as it takes away. You may become a being of value, or you may succumb." He said, releasing a weary breath that reduced his harsh tone to a smirk. "What you have felt is but a fraction of the power I may bring to bear, a power that you must
crave
. In time you shall learn to defend against such attacks, yet for now simply bask in the pain and yearn for its source."
"Yes...
ahh
...father..." she managed to whisper, fighting to hold back tears of pain that threatened to well in her eyes.
"There shall be no more of that, child. I shall always be your father, yet from this moment onwards, I am your
master.
"
"I...understand..." she groaned, slowly regaining control over her fingers as the lingering sensation of pain gradually wore away. "...master..."
"Then your first lesson begins now, my apprentice. Remain here and savor the sensation of your fall. Let your body memorize the pain, for it is the very agony that you shall one day inflict upon the enemies of The Empire." He said, turning to make his way towards the door. There would be no need to send for a healer, as the small blast would leave nothing more than various bruises.
"
Interesting
..." Dorian's voice quietly echoed inside Dominax's mind as he pressed his hand against the door sensor. "
Hardly an apprentice yourself...yet you feel knowledgeable enough to teach? Be mindful of your arrogance...my boy.
"
Gritting his teeth, Dominax ignored the remark and sealed the chamber behind him.
34th of Thriduin, 9 AVE.
Kingdom of Vaidrin, Domani.
"I want to sleep..." Nafalya mumbled lightly as her eyes began to flutter. Resting her head against her mother's breast, the eight-year-old princess's breathing was nearly quiet enough to not be heard in the calm darkness of her personal quarters.
Lying in bed with her child, Irith gently ran her fingers through Nafalya's long black hair. "I know, we're almost done. Come, let us practice one more time."
The young girl let out a sigh as Irith once more held up the thin slab of wood with her free hand. Though carefully carved, the engraved image merely depicted a simple albeit stylized version of Ayphieal and its eight moons, each orbiting their world in a perfect unified circle.
"Fine..." Nafalya huffed, sitting up. She pointed from one moon to the next, beginning at the top and moving clockwise. "Onis, Twic, Thriduin, Fonic, Fixuin...uhh..."
"There's no rush, calm your mind and try to remember." Irith said with a patient smile.
"S...uh...it's Silla! That one is Silla." Nafalya said before continuing her list. "Next is Senin, then Iahta."
Irith laid the slab to her side and wrapped the princess in a tight embrace with both arms. "Fantastic! My little Princess learns quickly."
Nafalya relaxed against Irith once again, rotating in her tight embrace to press her cheek to the soft skin of her mother's chest. "Can I sleep now?"
"If you can tell me why our months are named after our moons." She replied with a chuckle.
"Because they...spin around us?" The princess answered, allowing her eyes to fall shut.