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Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate (The) by Harpy and HkdonXetG     

Conqueror | Ancient | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 136 pages | Finished | Jul-02 Cast: Gabrielle, Xena, Darnell, Conqueror, Quallas, Galates, Thessalia, Larissa, Ambracia, Lila Part 1 of the Sceptre of Fate Series Series List: Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate (The), Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part II: Harbinger Of Fate, Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part III: In th Hands of Fate
Gabrielle is an idealistic village girl with big dreams: to find adventure and make a difference in the world. Xena is a battle-hardened general with a mission: to conquer and rule the known world. A different timeline, a different Xena and Gabrielle - or are they? In Part I of this trilogy, Gabrielle leaves home and enlists in the Army of Xena the Conqueror. General Xena soon discovers her personal assistant possesses an unconventional wisdom, and comes to rely on Gabrielle's advice and friendship, over the objections of her senior officers. Will Gabrielle really make a difference or be scared off by the passion and cruelty of Xena's darker nature? Will Xena's quest for personal glory come at the expense of her personal happiness? As their entwined destinies unfold, will their relationship be strong enough to thwart the forces that might threaten them? Read on and find out what happens in this original and refreshing take on Xena and Gabrielle in the alternate timeline of the Conqueror!
If you enjoy conqueror stories,you will like this one! The story is very interesting. Great dialogue, intrigue and character development.Looking forward to the next part! - ESultaan - Sep 21st, 2003    Looking forward to the next part. - Bratisme - Nov 1st, 2003    You can go through it easily, has a way of keeping your attention with good dilogue and a fascinating story. KEEP IT COMNING! - Tina - Dec 1st, 2004    Excellent story! Once started, you couldn't stop. Well worth the hours spent. - Anonymous - May-06-2007    good first part of trilogy.. though that causes me concern.. i can only find two parts on this site.. anybody out there who knows where i can find the last part?? - xtra dog - Nov-03-2011    I emailed the authors asking if there was a chance they would be writing the third part to their trilogy and I have not heard back from either. However, neither of their emails came back as undeliverable so their email addresses appear to still be active, but the fact that they have not responded indicates to me, considering they wrote the last part back in 2006 and it's almost 2012 that it is not very likely they will be completing this trilogy. Real life some times does that to writers. Just saying. - K - Dec-25-2011    Hi everyone. Just a note to say we're still here and still working. Real Life has slowed progress, but progress is being made. Part 3 is almost complete (pause for cheers) and the first couple of chapters will be posted very soon. (Our apologies to K& we never received your email, but we appreciate your feedback). - Harpy & HkdonXetG - Jan-26-2012    Well, this is a delightfully different Conqueror, but very promising while not straying too far from the canon. Well executed :) and I find quite true to the characters. I am looking forward to reading part 2 asap and part 3 as soon as it is off the "press". Good to know in this shrinking xenaverse that some authors are still writing - when real life allows them to. - Georgia - Feb-08-2012    Doing a HAPPY DANCE that SOF Part III is now being posted. For any that hasn't read this wonderful triology - you're missing out. Go on, read it. It's nice to have such wonderful authors bringing us a fresh conqueror tale - Anonymous - Jun-19-2012    This is an incredible story. Well written with a fantastically good plot line. It is the kind of story that grabs you and takes you along for an exciting time. Definitely read it you won't be sorry. - ubergoober - Jul-10-2014

Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part II: Harbinger Of Fate by Harpy and HkdonXetG     

Conqueror | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 164 pages | Finished | May-06 Part 2 of the Sceptre of Fate Series Series List: Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate (The), Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part II: Harbinger Of Fate, Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part III: In th Hands of Fate
A different timeline, a different Xena and Gabrielle - or are they? In The Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate, Part II: Harbinger of Fate, Gabrielle is no longer a naive village girl: she is senior advisor to the Empress of Greece with more power and influence to do good than she had ever dreamed possible. Xena is Empress of Greece with ambitions to rule an empire that eclipses even Alexander the Great. Together their mutual attraction has grown into love, but they soon find that being in love is easy compared to building a relationship  especially when Xena insists it must be kept secret. "I am a target for my enemies; I can live with that. But if they know about you, about us, then you will become a target as well, and that I could never live with." Will Gabrielle be able to bring about social reforms and secure a treaty with the Amazons, or will political rivals thwart her efforts? Will Xena be able to stay focused on her plans for conquering Asia Minor, or will her relationship with Gabrielle prove to be too much of a distraction? Will their love be strong enough to navigate the treacherous waters of political intrigue, personal relationships, and potential enemies? Read Sceptre of Fate, Part II and find out in this original and refreshing take on Xena and Gabrielle in the alternate timeline of the Conqueror.
Was hoping part II would be coming soon, definitely recommend this series - Anonymous - May-17-2006    I simply loved the story, fascinating and really engaging. Beware don't read at night... - Leticia - Jun-28-2006    What a great story! And the ending? Wow, what an exciting cliffhanger! I hope Part 3 will be available soon. - Barbara - Apr-26-2007    Wonderful continuation to the series. I need Part III...soon! - Anonymous - May-06-2007    I have been absolutely enthralled and give it my highest recommendation!! I beg the authors for Part III...please don't make us wait much longer!!! - JC - Feb-06-2008    Great story, but beware, it ends with a cliffhanger and the time from part 1 to part 2 was 4 years. If the authors don't speed up the next part is finished in 2010. - Anonymous - Mar-01-2008    Its a great series. So pleeease Authors bring it on. I really can't wait for Part III. - Candy - Nov-17-2008    I read the this story and the prequel. im sad the sequel is not yet ready. leaves me wondering what would happen next. This Xena and Gabriel character in the story is quite different from the other personalities that i've read about. but anyways,,, it is entertaining. - rec - Apr-15-2009    Great story both this and the pre, to bad there isn't a part 3 yet, argh! The writer better hurry up -.- - Eliane - May-06-2009    Wonderful story one of the best I have read.....where is part 3...please writers :-) - Shayleuk - Jul-05-2009    Excellent story!! Need part three please!! - kjviking - Jul-06-2009    Waiting anxiously for part 3. - Anonymous - Jul-18-2010    One of my favorites. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-01-2010    What an excellent conqueror series. Here's wishing for part 111. Anxiously awaiting the conclusion to this cliff-hanger. highly recommended. - colorado fan - Aug-24-2011    Wonderful love story, perfect characterization... 10/10 -To the authors ...please...I'm begging you...write or post part 3...pretty please !!! xoxo - Anonymous - Sep-13-2011    It is now 2912 ^ still no part 111. I think we'll have to be satisfied with the 2 we have. Too bad. - Anonymous - Jan-21-2012    Hi everyone. Just a note to say we're still here and still working. Real Life has slowed progress, but progress is being made. Part 3 is almost complete (pause for cheers) and the first couple of chapters will be posted very soon. - Harpy & HkdonXetG - Jan-26-2012    Yaaaaay!!!! - k - Jan-27-2012    I've been patiently waiting for Part 111 and its finally here !! yeah. Don't know when the Athenium will post updates, but you can find it on Academy of Bards. First couple of chapters are posted. - colorado fan - Jun-19-2012    Wow this series is great. It keeps the good times rolling and keeps delivering a great sequel you can sink your teeth in to. It is so well written you just want it to keep going. - ubergoober - Jul-10-2014

Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part III: In th Hands of Fate by Harpy and HkdonXetG     

Conqueror | Ancient | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 32 pages | Unfinished | Oct-12 Part 3 of the Sceptre of Fate Series Series List: Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate (The), Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part II: Harbinger Of Fate, Conqueror: Sceptre Of Fate (The) : Part III: In th Hands of Fate
In The Conqueror: Sceptre of Fate, Part III: In the Hands of Fate, Xena's worse fears have come true and knowledge of her relationship with Gabrielle has made Gabrielle a target for those who oppose the Empress. Intrigue, betrayal, and conspiracy imperil alliances, friendships, and lives. Xena soon discovers that no one is above suspicion as she exposes a plot that threatens to thwart her plans of conquest. Will Xena rescue Gabrielle or will Xena be too late to save her? Will the Treaty with the Amazons be ratified or will the Amazon Queen be collateral damage in the growing conspiracy? Will Xena and Gabrielle be reunited or will unforeseen forces jeopardise their happiness and risk the fate of all whom they love? A different timeline, a different Xena and Gabrielle - or are they? Read Sceptre of Fate, Part III and find out in this original and refreshing take on Xena and Gabrielle in the alternate timeline of the Conqueror.
If the author's of this story are still out there please, please, please finish this wonderful tale you have woven thus far. It is far too good to never come to a conclusion. I really hope you will finish it some day. - ubergoober - Jul-10-2014    A NOTE FROM THE AUTHORS: We have finally completed Part III of the Sceptre of Fate Series and are awaiting its inclusion here on the Athenaeum. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us. - HkdonXet - Aug-16-2014    Link to finished story https://thestoreelounge.wordpress.com/authors/the-conqueror-sceptre-of-fate-part-iii-in-the-hands-of-fate-by-harpy-hkdonxetg/ - JAC - Mar-16-2015    Loving this series!! Unfortunately, I have to the unfinished end and left frustrated. The link posted above for the ending says, oops, can't be found. Arrrggghhhhh. As you can tell by my frustration, the story has me completely involved! Great work! Please, please bring us the conclusion quickly. - lorimv - Mar-23-2015    All three COMPLETED stories in the series can be found here: https://thestoreelounge.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/the-conqueror-sceptre-of-fate-series-by-harpy-hkdonxetg/ - Anonymous - Apr-02-2015    I was so glad to see the authors of this story finish it. This is a wonderfully crafted and well written piece of writing, however I felt like the ending was a little rushed and it still left you wanting to read more, to have a little bit more closure to the tale. Having said that, a sequel would be wonderful. Hint, hint. And although the site hasn't up dated the ending yet, the link listed in the recommendations does work. - ubergoober - May-19-2015

Orion Spur (The): Family Business by Harpy and HkdonXetG     

Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 239 pages | Finished | Aug-16 Part 1 of the The Orion Spur Series Series List:
For over two thousand years, Humankind had colonised the local area of the galaxy known as The Orion Spur. In that time, factions rose and fell. Some were conquered. Others were conquerors. One such faction, The Kalenth Hegemony, a rigidly oppressive regime, had become one of the dominant powers in the region. Kikola ap Karthen, a young woman from an illustrious family of ruling elite, has been selected to lead the next great expansion and secure The Kalenth Hegemony as the only dominant power. Initially unaware of the life planned out for her, Kikola meets Tehvay, a woman from the opposite end of The Hegemony's strict social order – a slave. However, Tehvay is no ordinary slave, and Kikola finds herself drawn to the outspoken and captivating woman. Love and duty come into conflict, and Kikola has to make a fateful choice – a choice that could have dire consequences for herself and Tehvay, and the very society she had sworn to serve. Will Kikola risk everything – her position, her family, her destiny – for a chance at happiness and a life of her own choosing with the woman she loves?
Very good start to a promising series. I've enjoyed everything these two talented authors have graciously shared with the readers. Looking forward to the next installment. Please hurry :) - colorado fan - Aug-23-2016    This was a great story it was well crafted, the world building was expertly done and I found myself sympathizing with a lot of the characters. Well Done - LsC - Aug-26-2016    Captivating story, I love it! Can't wait for part 2! - Jess - Oct-04-2016    dYg7ea http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - nRkOKVIl - Jan-03-2017    KdQS7s http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - qQsOVBOdWRUdLDg - Jan-03-2017    5XQMJ6 http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - YvVzncXd - Jan-06-2017    YP5BUI http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - voPomioYmcbQ - Jan-08-2017    77abu9 http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - aizaJBHnItZDfaXlKH - Jan-09-2017    WRI1Vy http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com - sbCdGjXWiHNrCAm - Jan-09-2017    1bCUzi http://www.LnAJ7K8QSpkiStk3sLL0hQP6MO2wQ8gO.com - RQZsodxPDWc - Apr-01-2017    Great story. Please do write part 2. - dolorka - Apr-03-2017    Loved that story very much and reread it again. Please write the second part of it. Thank you. - taz - Jan-06-2018