The Barbarians

In a shattered future where feudal titles have resurfaced on the American East Coast, young artillery officer Giulion Geoffrey finds himself amid a chaotic clash between the mechanized Seaboard League and a relentless invading force. The battle erupts in a night of exploding cannon fire, broken steel, and sudden betrayal as a fellow League commander turns his gun on Geoffrey, leaving him battered among the rocky foothills. Just as consciousness fades, a massive stranger appears, offering water and a chance to survive, revealing an unexpected twist: the feared “Barbarian” leader has taken a personal interest in the wounded officer.

Now, with his ribs broken and his mind reeling, Geoffrey must navigate a fragile truce with this enigmatic savior, whose calm confidence commands respect even in the midst of war. The uneasy alliance hints at deeper motives, as the Barbarian speaks of raising another army and escaping the battlefield. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor, ambition, and survival collide, setting the stage for a conflict that will reshape the shattered remnants of a once-familiar nation.