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The Mechanical Crown

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Reads 101,218
Votes 11,277
Parts 151
Time 21h 33m

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

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Waltz of Steam and Magic by Frank21188

In a world where steam and magic intertwine, ancient treaties collapse under the pressure of a new order, and two drastically different civilizations collide, shaking the entire continent. On one side, an advanced industrial civilization fueled by the power of steam and machinery; on the other, an ancient kingdom built upon the magical elements and arcane forces of old. As these forces clash, the entire continent is thrown into unprecedented chaos, signaling a transformative era that no one is prepared for. At the heart of this upheaval is a war without smoke, a battle between technology and magic. With the rise of the Steam Revolution, mechanical technology and strange magic intertwine, showcasing endless possibilities. From the blazing heat of bullets to the cold shield of ice, from the precise firing of mechanical arms to the stunning force of magical chants, every moment of battle crackles with tension and energy. This is not just a clash of steel and elements; it is a struggle of intelligence and willpower, where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Amid this turmoil, a young prince emerges from his homeland's palace, stepping onto a path destined to change the course of history. He is a brave and determined youth, burdened with the weight of his father's legacy and the responsibility to restore his kingdom, which faces both external invasion and internal strife. With his sword in hand and his father's expectations on his shoulders, he embarks on a quest to find answers and uncover the mysteries that lie ahead. However, the war in this world is far more complicated than it appears. The line between magic and machinery, between magic-wielders and engineers, between flying ships and steam-powered trains, is increasingly blurred. In the borderlands far from his kingdom, peaceful villages are destroyed by mechanical beasts, and ancient forests are disturbed by mysterious magical surges.

A Timely Knight by DaveNite27

2020 Watty Award Winner: Science Fiction In the city of Slatehallow, Eldon begins having strange dreams about a giant mechanical bird attacking the foreign city of Ironport. When his childhood friend, Timothy, arrives at Slatehallow, a strange power is awakened in Eldon, one he doesn't quite understand. Joining forces with the mysterious Marquise of Millingford and her Master, Eldon and Tim will begin training like they did in their youth, uncovering truths from their past and discovering who the real enemy is. #1 in #dystopianfuture: 12/12/20 IMPORTANT: If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe form, please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/story/218850058-a-timely-knight Thank you.

The Monarch | ✓ by JessaKaina

Years after the loss of their beloved King and Queen, the regency in Kaurtyn now has five months to prepare for the crowning of their new monarch. Neighbouring kingdoms are planning to strike while the monarchy in Kaurtyn is at its weakest, under the rule of a young queen. Navigating her impending royal duties with her friends at her side, the threat looming over Kaurtyn has Princess Malia wondering who truly has her, and the kingdom's, best interests at heart. Unraveling the secrets of the kingdom means more than discerning ally from foe. Becoming a monarch will have Malia finding the truth about her lineage, the hidden troubles of her kingdom, and the path that follows her heart. Can Malia be the monarch her kingdom deserves, or will another ruler seize her crown and end her parent's legacy? Great if you love: medieval fantasy, YA fiction, queens, first loves, and friendship. [Cover Photo Credit]: Bestbe Models, Pexels

Gods & Thieves ✔ by Daktalion

༄ WATTYS 2024 SHORTLIST + 12x WATTPAD FEATURED ༄ Queer. Slow-burn. Fantasy. Mature. ༄༄༄ Elisey is a thief, he steals...magic. Elisey has never felt worthy of wearing a crown, but as the throne of Cabracan has been stolen from his family many years ago, he and his siblings are now willing to do whatever it takes to deprive ruthless shamanic usurpers of their power. Even if it means playing dirty. When a fateful mistake gives Elisey a chance to strike a deal with Loretto--a shaman who recently returned from the mysterious city of St. Daktalion--he is determined to gain access to the shaman temple and destroy their evil magic from within. But once you step into the dark...you risk falling in love with its shadows. Or your enemies. Now Elisey finds himself facing another unexpected war. A war within his heart. ༄༄༄ Crossworlds fantasy LGBTQ+ slow-burn romance Upper YA MATURE for occasional strong language, mental health topics, scenes of violence, and sexual content further in the story. FEATURED on: ༄ @lgbtq ༄ @magic ༄ @superhero ༄ @WattpadDarkFantasy ༄ @WattpadAfterDark ༄ @WattpadESL ༄ @lowfantasy ༄ @WattpadUrbanFantasy ༄ @SpeculativeFiction ༄ @WattpadWitches ༄ @WattpadMulticultural ༄ @WattpadFairytales

The Art of Blood and Power (Book 2 in The Gifted Trilogy) by chlo_dance

As long as people believed that there was a division between the Gifted and the non-Gifted, that one was superior to the other, I wasn't done. As long as there were kings on thrones to reinforce the idea that people like Porter and Briar and everyone else I cared about were unworthy of this world, I wasn't done. "And then," I continued, a resolution forming in my mind. "I'm going to destroy those six thrones." ********************************************** Wren Heatherfield has been through hell and back, surviving the deadly trials of the Garner and claiming the title of Garner Champion. However, her fight is far from over, with the real challenges only just beginning. Adjusting to her new life in the Ember Court with her insufferable enemy-turned-friend Kesserian Cinis, Wren is forced to face the truth of how close the six courts of Naturian are to a civil war, with Nox and Wren leading the opposing sides. But the fight for allies she can trust might turn out to be just as hard as her internal fight: coming to terms with her true identity. With the loyalties and beliefs of her past and present self at war with each other, Wren must decide who she is and what she stands for if she has any hope of surviving this upcoming war. Plagued by nightmares and trauma from her time in the Garner, Wren must find a way to keep moving forward. With the weight of a crumbling nation on her shoulders, Wren has one chance to fix the injustices that plague Naturian and achieve her dreams of toppling tyranny, but the alluring power of the throne might prove too intoxicating for even her to resist. A fight for her loved ones. A fight for the oppressed. A fight to save the remaining good in Naturian. The chains have been released. Now the real fight begins.

Shadows Peak |✔ by SpratleyMac

"I don't trust your people." "I'm not asking you to trust them. I'm asking you to trust me." ◇Highest Rank: #2 in Journey, #8 in StrongFemaleLead, #11 in Adventure, #24 in Dystopian◇ Sydney Donovan. An 18 year old soldier in training. From Galdon, Eastern Region. Trouble in her homeland forces her to leave home and venture west. Can she survive long enough to clear her name and return home? Or will she die in the strange land she's been driven into? Casey Graham. A 20 year old hunter. From LeHorn, Western Region. Hungry to avenge the death of a loved one, he follows the only lead he has. But, it requires him to join forces with the enemy. Will he be able to put his reservations down long enough to find justice? Or will he ultimately fail? Neither was expecting the turn of events that would lead them across the treacherous mountains that separated their homes. Shadows Peak. When life, death, and justice hang in the balance, will they be able to survive the battles ahead? Read "Shadows Peak" to find out. *1st Place in Action/Adventure (The Albina Awards) *1st Place in General Fiction (The Tattoo Awards) *1st Place in Action/Adventure (The Rose Awards 2017) *1st Place in Action/Adventure (World of Champions Awards 2018) *2nd Place in General Fiction (The Polaroid Awards Winter 2017/2018) First published: Oct. 2, 2017 Cover made by me.

Gamleon's Tail ~ Welcome to the worlds of : Within ~ by Cicada3300

I wrote this for EVERYONE. An introduction to my universe.Best for slow , attentive , close reading. Stick with it. When you get to the action parts (which doesn't take long ) you should be invested enough to want to unravel the mystery and enjoy its intrigue.. The flood is raging. A terrifying, heartless mountain of water, swallowing the world in inevitable finality. The tunnel networks? Of course, that won't save them. The forests? Like leaves in a breeze. The lookout towers and trade hubs? Gone. Washed clean. What does it take to take everything? Every home, every name, every last trace of what once was. And who would do such a thing? And how? No one has ever seen anything that would make them believe in magic. Gamleon is the first to see and to survive. His mind near collapse under the strain, his heart broken. He runs. What would you do? What could anyone do? A world of mythological beasts and medieval men, where Gorgon hordes slither beneath the earth, clawing for metal, for power, for anything. But they come for your children. Opulent kings wage wars over things no one can even recall, blind to the coming obliteration. There is an isolated, forgotten place. A cavern, magnificent and vast, older than civilization. A place where the weird and the unwanted might ride out the cataclysm. In this special place, something incredible, cut off from the outside, lurks. Something... you won't be ready for or ever expect. Our weary, world-worn adventurer is a paradox: terrifying perhaps, yet tender, grotesque but with a quiet dignity bordering on noble, intimidating and innately intelligent. With no choice but to navigate the unexpected Gorgon tunnels, his inner thoughts help us all learn how to persist and triumph in the face of impossible odds. Join him and be swept away as he reconciles never-before-seen innovations and insurmountable challenges. Dignity and hope. Self-respect and courage.

No Adults Allowed by SimonKJones

The grown-ups are all gone and children rule the new world. Harry lives in a strange utopia: resources are plentiful, the climate has stabilised, there is peace. His village is watched over by an invisible force that keeps them all from danger - but is it protecting them, or holding them back? Join Harry and his friends as they embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of what happened to the old world, and what is wrong with the new. They might not like what they discover. From the writer of the Watty-winning A Day of Faces and The Mechanical Crown.

The Dawn of Malice by RLKietz

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Enter Abyss by The_twilight_writer

A battle for the throne, a prophecy, an inventor, and a game of life and death. Enter Mafaria; a world that has outlived its time of castles and knights and has moved to an era of technology powered by steam. Though for all their ingenious inventions, the people are enslaved to the Abyss keepers-- terrible worshipers of the abyss that sits near the edge of their city. The Abyss is said to have been a punishment from the gods; each day swallowing a bit more of the city. Yet to please the Abyss, one human is lowered as sacrifice and joins those known as the Lost. But when a young inventor dares to defy the law, he finds that all is not what it seems and he dares...to enter the Abyss. Note; The cover for this book was made by me

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