Oathbreaker: A Dark Fantasy Web Serial

Alken is the Headsman of Seydis, an executioner tasked by the divine powers of his homeland to hunt traitors and warmongers in a war-afflicted land haunted by demons and the restless dead. Once a paladin, this role ill suits him. Torn between principle, knightly oaths, and a tangled web of loyalties, Alken seeks an elusive redemption through his penance of blood. During his lonely battles through a broken land inhabited by time weary elves and brooding demigods, his journey becomes increasingly strange and personal. — A setting heavily inspired by Forgotten Realms, Planescape, Fromsoft games, and by the works of Michael Moorcock, Robin Hobb, and Kentauro Miura.  — A first person POV from an older protagonist who already knows a lot about his world’s history and cultures, who shares this information with the reader as it becomes relevant. — A mix of action adventure and quieter moments with a focus on character development. — A heavy focus on mystery, both with the setting and the protagonist. The main character’s backstory isn’t shared up front. — A semi-soft magic system. No stats or gamelit elements. — Romantic elements. Though the story doesn't get too graphic or delve into erotica, scenes don't always fade to black. — A variety of supernatural beings, such as elves, vampires, gargoyles, chimera, and trolls. Many are familiar, some are not, and most of the familiar ones have my own twists put on them. —A dark fantasy. The world is often themed around tragedy and horror, but it’s not dedicated to being gritty. There are elements of high fantasy intermixed with the scarier stuff. This is my first web serial! I hope everyone enjoys it. For trigger warnings, readers should beware that there are some heavy topics in here. When I think something might upset certain readers, I’ll put a warning in the author notes above a chapter. If I miss or overlook anything, feel free to let me know in the comments!   Note: Arc 1 has been replaced with a heavily revised version as of 4/15/2025. Changes start from chapter 8 New chapters are released three times a week, usually after midnight CST on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Art done by 98tofuyi