The Liveship Paragon
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  • Reads 1,988
  • Votes 458
  • Parts 57
  • Time 7h 37m
Complete, First published Nov 03, 2020
The legends say there are two invincible ships: the elusive White Phantom, and the deadly Black Reaper. No storm, cannon, or magical attack can even attempt to damage their hulls, much less even think about sinking the vessels. Cannonballs bounce off if their hulls, and monstrous waves miles tall cannot overwhelm them. Large rocks break at their mere touch. 

Travis is a shipbuilder's son who wants to become a craftsman and carve wooden figures to sell all over the world. However, his father sends him off on a fishing vessel to become a sailor. 

When his ship sinks, Travis finds himself aboard a beautiful white ship with a silver sea serpent figurehead named Paragon. He soon learns the ship harbors a secret, the ship is alive. Paragon needs a captain to negotiate trades, and offers Travis the position. 

Will he accept?
What other secrets are lurking out of the open ocean?

This story occurs after my other story, "A Dragon's Ruin," but is not a sequel. You do not have to read anything else to be able to enjoy this! 

Updates on Saturday mornings whenever I can.

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