Deathsworn (Wattys 2018 Winner)
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  • Wattys winner
  • Reads 13,439
  • Votes 1,450
  • Parts 19
  • Time 3h 5m
  • Wattys winner
Complete, First published Nov 22, 2017
Mature
** WATTYS 2018 WINNER **
Not one person in the history of the world ever said being Deathsworn was an easy thing. Fun, sometimes, and completely your fault, but never easy. You have one rule that you obey, unless, of course, you want to die. 

Your life is your list, your list is your life. 

For the Gallowmen, their journey as Deathsworn has seen them travel the broken realm of Oblivia. From Green Country to the Island Kingdoms, from Sand Country to the Scavania. Death follows where they go, their list gets shorter, and the dream of life becomes half-real. 

It would be fine if things were that simple. But curious things are happening in the west and the Burned Priests are charged with confronting the Empire's greatest threats. Where they point, the Deathsworn must go. 

They'll do their job, ask no questions, and get their freedom. Or they'll die trying. 

*Deathsworn is a spin-off story from a much larger trilogy I'm currently writing. Comments/reviews/feedback would be greatly appreciated wherever possible. Volume I of IV is COMPLETE ... Enjoy.
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