Voyage of Alexandria
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Heron of Alexandria, gravely injured and branded a fugitive, finds herself aboard the formidable iron ship, Jรถrmungandr, escaping the vengeful remnants of the Roman navy. Commanded by the enigmatic Hoth the Black, their desperate voyage pushes beyond known maps, into waters where ancient myths of krakens, cyclops, and even dragons are not just storโฆ Heron of Alexandria, gravely injured and branded a fugitive, finds herself aboard the formidable iron ship, Jรถrmungandr, escaping the vengeful remnants of the Roman navy. Commanded by the enigmatic Hoth the Black, their desperate voyage pushes beyond known maps, into waters where ancient myths of krakens, cyclops, and even dragons are not just stories, but living terrors. As the relentless pursuit closes in and fantastical beasts emerge from the depths, Heron must confront her own shattered beliefs and the horrifying truth of what transpired in the Roman Senate. With her life and sanity hanging in the balance, she must decide, once and for all, what she truly believes in as she sails to the very edge of civilization.
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