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Arthurian Cultivation
An Arthurian legend + Fae lore + Cultivation mash-up. Taliesin had one plan: escape the Harkley family, dodge their blood curse, and live a quiet life far from trouble. What he got instead was death (briefly), an arranged marriage gone wrong (knives were involved), and a volatile new power, the dreaded death glamour. Armed with his magical lute, a dry sense of humour, and a loyal but chaotic group of Knights (who have a touch of destiny themselves), he’s determined to carve out a life as a bard in this dangerous world.But Taliesin must decide his fate when political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and a Divine Cultivator conspiracy all come calling. Will he play the role the Lady of the Lake has cast him in, or craft his own melody? Updates Mondays and Fridays! Book 1 is complete, with Book 2 uploading now. Average chapter length 2.5KWhat to expectAn MC who is not overpowered, just competent.A character-centered story, told 80-90% from Taliesin's point of view.A plot centred around cultivator things, plus Arthurian things. Whatever meshes well. A system of cultivation consistent with most major cultivation stories just differently flavoured.Fae shenanigans including names, speaking only the truth, and oathsCharacter progression that stems from effort, reflection and just the occasional death. A Europe-based cultivation world where Ki is Glamour and connected to the Fae realm. Enough Arthurian Lore that you get a sense of who the major players are and some idea of what to expect when names are dropped.What it won't beNo haremNo OP MCHistorically accurate to the time-period.A story entirely accurate to Arthurian Lore or your preferred cultivation system.
- Chapter 1 - Too many knives for a wedding night
- Chapter 2 - Winning takes blood, sweat, and tears of blood.
- Chapter 3 - Reborn with death
- Chapter 4 - Dance in the pale moonlight
- Chapter 5 - A blade in the right place at the right time
- Chapter 6 - I'm not a planner
- Chapter 7 - A new lute, and a Knight Errant
- Chapter 8 - Beware the white hare
- Chapter 9 - Knowledge of the Mystic East
- Chapter 10 - Lady Grady
- Chapter 11 - The Illuminated Text
- Chapter 12 - Positioning is not retreating
- Chapter 13 - You can call me Pell
- Chapter 14 - Mystery of the Mist Lynx
- Chapter 15 - Revelations of Smoke and Death
- Chapter 16 - Ballad of Bors the Titan
- Chapter 17 - Gale Hare Rematch
- Chapter 18 - Miss Peaches
- Chapter 19 - Secrets over treacle pudding
- Chapter 20 - Moon Glamour
- Chapter 21 - Dream weaving
- Chapter 22 - I'm not a changeling am I?
- Chapter 23 - Teatime, clothes optional
- Chapter 24 - Autumn Court No.5
- Chapter 25 - How a bard fights
- Chapter 26 - A bag of tricks
- Chapter 27 - Meeting the Fos
- Chapter 28 - On the subject of Moon and Dream
- Chapter 29 - War on the horizon
- Chapter 30 - Don't poke the bear
- Chapter 31 - Gifts and partings
- Chapter 32 - Hard to do stamina training in a cage
- Chapter 33 - Death, Smoke and Frothing fools
- Chapter 34 - What part of ‘I’m a fucking Bard’ do you people not get!
- Chapter 35 -Screw a proper relationship with mortality
- Chapter 36 - The knight at the ready or the knight at ease?
- Chapter 37 - The Book of Lesser Death Curses
- Chapter 38 - Jester and the thief
- Chapter 39 - A sad lack of Mares
- Chapter 40 - Talks of Tiffs and Tigers
- Chapter 41 - Lightning to find, fire to cleanse
- Chapter 42 - Break the foe, bring them down low
- Chapter 43 - Ulfast the Ugly
- Chapter 44 - It better be able to turn back
- Chapter 45 - Flirting with danger
- Chapter 46 - The Tale of Taliesin
- Chapter 47 - Raven and the Fox
- Chapter 48 - That watery tart
- Chapter 49 - I don’t like it, Taliesin, I don’t like it!
- Chapter 50 - Furry fortress
- Chapter 51 - Making plans
- Chapter 52 - One thing led to another
- Chapter 53 - The art of the parfumier
- Chapter 54 - The Abominable Snow-Saint
- Chapter 55 - The Reluctant Shepherd
- Chapter 56 - Step Four: Profit?
- Chapter 57 - Bear Witness
- Chapter 58 - Gift giving
- Chapter 59 - A realm of trees and sunsets made of leaves
- Chapter 60 - Gawain has a very punchable face
- Chapter 61 - Difference between a genius and a fool
- Chapter 62 - New face, who dis?
- Chapter 63 - Bacon bias
- Chapter 64 - Moment of discord
- Chapter 65 - I meant some offence
- Chapter 66 - The meeting
- Chapter 67 - And that's how Regus Harkley Died
- Chapter 68 - Silver eyes and red faces
- Chapter 69 - Intent
- Chapter 70 - Damsel in Distress
- Chapter 71 - In death, I shall sow discord
- Chapter 72 - Regus's Eulogy
- Chapter 73 - Fresh from the source
- Chapter 74 - You may call me Mercury
- Chapter 75 - How many times do I have to say this? I. Am. A. Bard! [End Book 1]
- Book 2, Chapter 1 - Just the beginning of your problems
- Book 2 Chapter 2 - The Little Banqueting Hall
- Book 2 Chapter 3 - Dupliciflorous
- Book 2 Chapter 4 - What comes next
- Book 2 Chapter 5 - Competition and challenges
- Book 2 Chapter 6 - A bit peckish
- Book 2 Chapter 7 - In the study of Death glamour
- Book 2 Chapter 8 - Not good at sharing
- Book 2 Chapter 9 - A contractual arrangement
- Book 2 Chapter 10 - Conversion rates
- Book 2 Chapter 11 - Prancing Pegasus
- Book 2 Chapter 12 - Lessons, Secrets, and Truths
- Book 2 Chapter 13 - Deviation
- Book 2 Chapter 14 - Oh, Gringolet, sky’s noble steed
- Book 2 Chapter 15 - First, find the Grail and then SMASH IT WITH A HAMMER!
- Book 2 Chapter 16 - Lead a pegasus to water
- Book 2 Chapter 17 - A minor side of treason
- Book 2 - Chapter 18 - Bad Wolf
- Book 2 Chapter 19 - Pig Iron
- Book 2 Chapter 20 - Quest for Slumber
- Book 2 Chapter 21 - Gift of the Heart
- Book 2 Chapter 22 - Guard Duty
- Book 2 Chapter 23 - Lewd Weavers
- Book 2 Chapter 24 - Cold and calculating
- Book 2 Chapter 25 - Druidic Circle
- Book 2 Chapter 26 - Dastardly Knave
- Book 2 Chapter 27 - The Ode to Gringolet, Noble Steed of the Skies
- Book 2 Chapter 28 - Glamour enhanced hangover
- Book 2 Chapter 29 - A Saint and her hounds
- Book 2 Chapter 30 - Power respects power
- Book 2 Chapter 31 - Old wounds
- Book 2 Chapter 32 - Marching out
- Book 2 Chapter 33 - Bandit's education in equality
- Book 2 Chapter 34 - The Golden Keep
- Book 2 Chapter 35 - You've insulted my honour!
- Book 2 Chapter 36 - Dead heads and con men
- Book 2 - Chapter 37 Can lead a Pegasus to water but can't make it drink
- Book 2 Chapter 38 - Virtuoso [and new story reveal!]
- Book 2 Chapter 39 - Blood cultivator on a battlefield
- Book 2 Chapter 40 - You think you've got it tough?
- Book 2 Chapter 41 - Petty Squabbles of Petty Kings
- Book 2 Chapter 42 - Private prayer session
- Book 2 Chapter 42 - To hunt a Sorcerer
- Book 2 Chapter 44 - What's in the box?
- Book 2 Chapter 45 - The Green Knight
- Chapter 46 - Some worrying bandits
- Book 2 Chapter 47 - Things don't go to plan
- Book 2 Chapter 48 - In the dark halls of memory
- Book 2 Chapter 49 - Unboxing
- Book 2 Chapter 50 - A gift for a king
- Chapter 51 - A conman called Merlin
- Book 2 Chapter 52 - New unboxing just dropped
- Book 2 Chapter 53 - A story about a wizard
- Book 2 Chapter 54 - Armour and duty
- Book 2 Chapter 55 - Properly Armed - Plus some announcements!
- Book 2 Chapter 56 Find the Lead
- Book 2 Chapter 57 - The tale of the Verdant Folly
- Book 2 Chapter 58 - Lucky Socks
- Book 2 Chapter 59 - Mordred's Oath
- Book 2 Chapter 60 - The cost of the Grail
- Book 2 Chapter 61 - Whoops
- Book 2 Chapter 62 Power of Words
- Book 2 Chapter 63 - Fires in the distance
- Book 2 Chapter 64 - A squirrel and its nut
- Book 2 Chapter 65 - Of Fae whispers and Merciful prayer
- Book 2 Chapter 66 - It's Ominous
- Book 2 Chapter 67 - A Wizard's Tower
- Book 2 Chapter 68 - False Prophecy
- Book 2 Chapter 69 - Unchanging nature of cultivators
- Book 2 Chapter 70 - Villains and Allies
- Book 2 Chapter 71 - Meeting a conman
- Book 2 Chapter 72 To catch a Nermil
- Book 2 Chapter 73 - Mordred is here
- Book 2 Chapter 74 - Clash of Steel
- Book 2 Chapter 75 - Broken Steel
- Book 2 Chapter 76 - Behold the grail
- Book 2 Chapter 77 - The power of relics
- Book 2 Chapter 78 - A Woodsman
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