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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5th of Silla, 10 AVE.
Kingdom of Kinia, Near Taroi.
Cheers erupted from the legion nestled along the beach as several ships made landfall, their ramps lowering to the sand. They had finally left Argin behind, placed under the command of a new High Lord firmly loyal to The Empire.
King Foin began to descend the ramp of the lead ship, reaching back to hold the hand of his Concubine Queen Enalia. Together they reached the beach, immediately kneeling before Dominax as he stood before them.
"Your holiness, we are honored to bow before you." Foin said in reverence before his ruler allowed him to stand. Ten years of life as a eunuch had clearly made their effect upon the once eager and fit young man, for his now mellowed eyes gazed to Dominax from a face far fatter than the formerly slim king. A long robe of deep crimson concealed his slightly rounded form, while he squeezed his Queen's hand with fingers lined with delicate gold rings.
Dominax squinted with concealed disgust at the castrated king, yet his expression softened at the sight of Enalia. The Concubine Queen appeared just as beautiful as the day she was presented to him, her lithe and alluring body wrapped in a thin skirt and wrapped top. Her legs were concealed by skintight stockings that stopped halfway up her feminine thighs, a style slowly becoming more common as the population of The Empire experimented with the resilient material of chimira silk. Her brown hair was held in neat braids, holding patterns that were more intricate than in their prior meeting. She blushed as he took her hand from Foin's loose grasp, kissing it. "Welcome to Kinia, as I can truly say it's a pleasure to lay eyes upon you once more after all this time."
The result of their previous royal bargain marched loudly down the ramp to join his parents, the very heir to Foin's throne himself. Even at ten years of age the boy bore a striking resemblance to Dominax, causing Cendra to peer closer as she and Vixin stood at either side of their father.
"My lord, allow me to introduce you to Prince Fonax, heir to Domexia." Foin said as he brought the boy forwards, placing his hands on his small shoulders. He then leaned down. "Fonax, this is The God Emperor, King of Kings. When I am gone you shall serve him, yet until then you shall bow."
"Nonsense, let the boy stand." Dominax chuckled with a dismissive wave before his tone grew noticeably stern. "A being of value doesn't bow."
"Of course..." Foin replied with a hint of embarrassment as Dominax instead shook Fonax's small hand.
"Come, it is rare for royalty to meet royalty these days." The God Emperor said, guiding the boy to shake the hands of his daughters.
Even before Cendra's fingers touched Fonax's she felt an odd sensation in the pit of her stomach, only for her expression to harden as she realized his focus rested squarely on her chest.
"The boy will be safe amongst the legion, though there is much to discuss." Dominax said before turning to his daughters. "Escort Lady Enalia and Prince Fonax to their quarters, my flowers."
Dutifully Cendra nodded, taking the lead while Dominax and Foin waited upon the shore. The soldiers were enthusiastic about the arrival of Domexia's royal family, yet the supplies being unloaded from the fleet truly held their attention. Since leaving Argin they had made their way across the northern border of Kinia, taking the towns and villages between the two great cities as they marched towards Taroi.
"I take it you've received my gifts?" Foin asked as they watched a second fleet of only three ships slowly approach.
A smirk appeared on his lips as he folded his arms. "Indeed. They were quite beautiful, even more so now that they've fallen pregnant. A true shame you weren't able to use them."
Foin tugged at his sleeve with a grimace. "Better to put them to some use...I suppose."
The second fleet plowed into the beach, preparing to lower their own ramps as the royal pair prepared to greet them. Yet as the ramp hit the sand, Dominax filled the final moment of semi privacy with a statement. "Fonax has grown well, Foin. He shall one day be a king of true worth, and for that you should feel honored to have raised him."
Princess Elmia of House Gala, daughter of King Galis of Cendia disembarked, bowing before her ruler as a boy of her own followed closely behind. "My God Emperor, King Galis sends his regards. He only wishes that he could have spared more supplies."
Dominax took her hand, guiding her to rise to her feet as he assessed her. With straight black hair cut at chin length, her curvy body was just as alluring as the day she had been bound and bred. What a specimen she had been, begging Xenia to torment her as he filled her womb.
Xenia...
"To see the beautiful result of his seed is apology enough." Dominax replied, receiving a devious smile as she clasped her hands behind her back. The tight tunic concealing her wide hips ended several inches above her knees, revealing much of her womanly thighs. The chimira silk fabric was a far more appropriate display of quality for a princess than the barbaric rags she had once worn, displaying every detail of her toned midriff through the nearly skintight material. "We'll discuss his progress in the east momentarily, though this must be Prince Galis The Younger."
The boy peaked around from behind his mother, a clear combination of both his grandfather and Dominax.
Elmia chuckled as he remained behind, holding to her leg. "Apologies, your holiness. He warms slowly to strangers."
Disappointment tugged at the corner of Dominax's mouth. "Is he aware?"
"Of..." she began to say, her eyes gesturing from her ruler to her son in a way that caused Foin's lips to slightly part in realization. "No, my lord. Just as you've requested."
The God Emperor nodded in response. "That will suffice for now. Come, we'll leave the men to unload your ships, as I'd have us delve directly into the business at hand."
***
Cendra and Vixin strolled slowly through the camp towards their father's command tent, having left Enalia and Fonax in their personal quarters. Cendra hardly acknowledged the men and women bowing as they passed, nor the sneaky glances of desire shot towards the two princesses. A single thought consumed her mind, blocking out the world.
"That boy seemed so...familiar."
Vixin giggled at the statement, each of her steps carefully displaying an elegant seduction that she had quickly come to enjoy. She could sense the arousal of the surrounding warriors, their lustful gazes studying her. "Of course he did."
A scowl broke out across Cendra's pretty face at the sound of her sister's alluring voice. "Oh? Care to fill me in?"
"You weren't able to sense his paternal bond?" Vixin said, smirking at a soldier that clumsily hurried to bow, only to slip in the mud.
"No Vixin, unfortunately for some of us, we don't receive expert training directly from father." Cendra fired back, folding her arms.
Clearly seeing her sister's genuine anger, Vixin eased compassion into her typically smug tone. "I...yes, I'm aware. But surely you could sense it as clearly as I? There was NO mistaking who his true father is."
"He is King Foin's heir, is he not?" Cendra asked with remnants of annoyance. "Heir to House Feun?"
Vixin nodded, switching from a light smile towards her sister, to a smirk at the surrounding warriors. "Oh he is...though Foin is clearly not his father. No Cendra,
our
father sired Fonax. The spiritual bond between them is as clear as ours."
Cendra came to a stop, forcing Vixin to turn around and face her directly. "What nonsense do you speak?"
"Oh it's not nonsense, the signs are all there." She replied with a devious grin. "Even if you ignore the spiritual bonds, the boy looks EXACTLY like father! Poor Foin...he must surely be aware."
"Father has sired other children with slaves, of course, though not...
queens...
" Cendra said as she resumed walking, her silver eyes lost in thought. "Is he truly that powerful...to cuckold a king?"
"He takes any female he desires." Vixin replied with pride, biting her lower lip. She felt a sudden warmth in her belly, a feeling she put out of her mind as she continued to sway her hips.
Cendra recalled how the boy had stared at her chest, yet another sign as he shared their father's libido. The thought made her grimace. "Yes, and sometimes he takes women that do nothing but harm him."
The statement ripped Vixin's smile away, and she subconsciously lowered her eyes to the wet ground. "Cendra...please don't start this again."
"Don't want to talk about your mother? Fine."
Vixin took a cautious breath. "I was too young to know what she did to Briza..."
"Yet she must have told you at some point." Cendra quickly retorted, only to throw her hands up in exasperation. "But it matters little, as you're still
Xenia's
daughter."
Hearing her sister pronounce her mother's name with such hatred sent daggers through her heart, yet after a moment Vixin attempted to resume her seductive glances, using her false confidence like a mask. The very mask she had displayed during the trial.
The remainder of their walk passed in silence before they finally reached The God Emperor's tent.
***
Dominax, Foin, Enalia, and all four of the royal advisors stood around the round stone table that sat in the center of the command room, with only Clin and Salduin glancing towards the fabric door as the two princesses entered.
The Sword of Order sat upon the table, its otherworldly orb fused in its crossguard projecting the globe of Ayphieal just above the table's surface as everyone studied its details. With silent commands from their father's mind, the translucent image homed in on Kinia, focusing directly on Taroi.
Cendra knew she could never grow accustomed to the strange powers of the orb, yet a kind smile from Clin broke her from her thoughts as she neared the table. Vixin found her way to the other side, standing as close as possible to their father.
"
No improvement?"
Clin whispered to Cendra as Dominax pointed to an area several miles from Taroi's walls.
"We currently rest here, yet as we proceed-" Dominax explained.
Cendra shook her head, leaning close to the blonde warrior. "