The Oathbreaker's Creed

Crazy Tree

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217.1K words

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Featured Fiction Premium Web Fiction WitchcraftSocial ObservationAlicePsychological InsightGrowing UpPopular NarrativeNordic StyleWestern FantasyYouth

Summary

On the border of the Reltel Empire in the southeastern part of the continent, the boy Norin lives with his cousin Reval and his sister Alice in the isolated village of Vado, far from the feuds of royal power. A sudden attack shatters the peace; men in black burn the village and hunt them down, and the three flee for their lives. Norin thus sets out on a journey, passing through bounty guilds, Harns Academy, and a war of wizards, meeting many companions and gradually touching on the origins of the Oathbreakers and the fate of his own family. The story blends magic and sorcery, light and darkness, creed and betrayal, intelligence and war, spanning the Cloud Hall of the Somrun Mountains, the frozen far north, and the prosperous western seaports, exploring the mysteries and truths of the world through adventure.

Editor's review

This is a Western fantasy with the pacing of a traditionally published novel; the author states it avoids power-fantasy formulas and focuses on worldbuilding and character relationships. The villages, border towns, and magical phenomena are rendered with fine texture, suiting readers who enjoy slow-burn adventure and a Nordic medieval atmosphere. The weaknesses are clear too: the early pacing is slow with few payoff moments, which may not suit readers used to high-conflict web fiction; the serialized word count is limited, the story is still unfolding, and some setting details are revealed slowly.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the author's preface first to understand the book's traditionally published pacing and adjust expectations
  2. Pay attention to place names and national relations; keep simple notes on settings like Reltel and Molovoi as you read
  3. Don't rush for payoff moments; treat the early chapters as worldbuilding and character setup

FAQ

Is this book a power fantasy? No. The author explicitly states the pacing is close to a traditionally published novel, not driven by payoff moments but by atmosphere and worldbuilding.
Who is the protagonist? Norin, a boy from a border village; the story revolves around his flight, growth, and origins.
Is it suitable for newcomers to Western fantasy? Yes. There is a lot of setting, but the narration is plain; read the first few chapters patiently and you'll get into it.

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About the author

Crazy Tree Author

Crazy Tree is an author with limited publicly available information. At present, only one work by this author can be confirmed in the library: The Creed of the Oathbreaker. Judging from the existing categories, the work is classified as a premium novel and quality online fiction, which indicates that it is aimed at online literature readers and follows a serialized or completed route recognized by platforms and readers. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, and writing career are not found in public sources, this profile makes no speculation and invents no details about mentors, awards, or personal experience. As for subject matter and style, the title The Creed of the Oathbreaker suggests a flavor of fantasy and adventure, evoking narrative elements such as oaths, betrayal, and choices of faith. Readers interested in fantasy settings and the fate of characters in online fiction may take this work as an entry point for understanding the author's writing; a fuller picture of the author's creative trajectory will have to wait for more public information.