The Mechanical Crown
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  • Parts 151
  • Time 21h 33m
  • Reads 100,840
  • Votes 11,276
  • Parts 151
  • Time 21h 33m
Complete, First published Nov 01, 2016
An explorer, a princess, a slave and a sword. A belief that the world can be better. The Mechanical Crown is an epic adventure full of intrigue, mystery and romance.

When Tranton Seldon becomes the first to cross the mountains in hundreds of years, he sets in motion a series of events that will transform the forgotten kingdom of Lagonia and test its society like never before. The Mechanical Crown is about the impacts of intolerance, isolationism, prejudice and the abuse of power.
     
    **Selected for the Wattpad Picks FEATURED LIST March 2018**
     
    Amazing cover by @weeknder

Content warning: This story contains themes of prejudice and violence.
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