The_Red_Lands

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A big hello to my Patrons who have joined me to support this venture.

I have taken some time to try and familiarize myself with this platform. It is said that the biggest problem Creators face in starting their pages is to find that first special Patron.

I consider myself very fortunate and honored to have gotten not only my first Patron but 8 very appreciated supporters. I have not seen any forums on Patreon or any means to attract new Patrons to view my work. 

For the time b...

Chapter 73 -Bringing in new older members

 Bringing in new older members.

It was near the end of autumn when Ming returned on the wagon with Mr Thomas bringing word of the results of his task.

The next weekend Chu and Mr Thomas returned with him to the village. They conducted the meetings in the village home. This time Mr Thomas was the one who conducted the interviews with Chu sitting at the side like a bystander.

It was the same as the first time he looked for new helpers.

The young men in the slums wer...

Map of Village and Surroundings

Word of Caution-Spoilers!

Included the two points of interest between the farm and village. Should I release this map as a stand alone or within a post?

Maps and Layouts

Please not there may be spoilers in these maps. 

I took these straight out from my wordpress blog that was not published. I would like some feedback as if to post them on a 'Map and Layout' titled post, or fit them into the novel contents. 

I would also like some thoughts as to how to share them among the reward tiers before going public with them. I want to try to include as much input and discussion among supporters.

I also want to dish out extras ...

Chapter 72 -Do the crime, pay the time.

Do the crime, pay the time.

Singh returned quickly to the others.

Currently, they are constructing the palisade for the south wall. Five young men busied themselves in digging holes and hoisting up the closely placed logs.

"Chong, guide the horses and wagon up to the stable. Master Clod will meet you there. We're done for the day."

Chong helped finish setting the ...

Chapter 71 - Fight Club Anyone?

Fight Club Anyone?

It was dumbfounding how simple it was to attract attention in the Slums. Chu found it even more surprising how effortless it was to become a victim. He kept thanking the Heavens he didn't stay there for too long.

Of course, he completely forgot about the 'special' companion next to him. With a year of experience in attracting attention and beatings...

Chapter 70 -Revenge and a beating

Revenge and a beating

When Ming returned to the barn after the weekend, he was sporting a small string necklace. It had four smaller wooden beads with a larger one in the center. Since the look was not too eye-catching and enough to incite greed, Chu left him alone.

Dyna was busy in the kitchen with Sue and Mrs Thomas. They had taken up the role of pill maker for the little girl. The large tome she had, contained countless medicinal formulas to aid in a Hound's development.

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Chapter 69-A childish scuffle

A childish scuffle

The Slums was a place where the unwanted and the destitute gathered. Although it was a place where lawlessness was prevalent, it ended mostly with little beatings for resources.

The slum residents were not so easy to bully. The groups had to tread carefully lest they pick on the wrong person at the wrong time. A person tethering at the end of their rope with nothing to lose is not one to antagonize.

As such the little gangs served as protectio...

The Red Lands

So I have finally taken the plunge into trying to see how much my writing is actually worth. Maybe it will take months, maybe years only time will tell if I am simply spinning a top in mud.

The Patreon releases will begin with two chapters per week like the website. The main difference will be that Patreon users will be two chapters ahead of the rest. 

As the Patreons increase, according to my goals they will soon increase their lead over the others.