Introduction: New chapters daily, Mon-Fri!In the brutal Kingdom of Night, elite fighting men called Thorns train with blood magic and blade to protect their lords. Souls bound until death, they exist only to serve.But not always willingly.Izakiel, former crown prince, has the birthright torn from his hands and is sentenced to serve his younger brother, the newly named heir to the throne.Araam, piratical raider and son of the seas, watches his people slaughtered by the Kingdom of Night. Taken alive, he is enslaved to protect the very royal family he鈥檚 sworn vengeance against.A nameless brat鈥攖hief, liar, imp of the streets鈥攊s given the choice between the noose and a new life. The decision isn't a hard one, and becoming a thorn might even pay out in the long run. But the brat has a dark secret that jeopardizes everything the young rogue seeks to protect.United by fate, the dethroned prince, savage pirate, and thief will band together to fight the evil tyrant who enslaved them.Kingdoms will break. Armies will fall. Oceans of blood will flow.No one escapes the thorns unscathed.Warning: This is a grimdark epic fantasy. It contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers. Also, it isn't litrpg or progression, just straight fantasy. If that's your thing, enjoy!...