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It has been sixteen years since Morgarath's victory. King Oswald is dead and Duncan is in exile. Morgarath now sits upon Araluen's throne, thirsting for more power. With the Ranger Corps eradicated, there is no one strong enough to stop him, not alone at least. Will, a lowly farmer of the Aspienne fief, is bored. Life on the farm had never clicked with him, and he begins to long for more. The unknown calls to him, and saving his family is enough to push him on. Gilan is a rising star with the knights of the kingdom, though those around him know he hasn't been behaving well. After the death of Sir David, his father, Gilan is dismayed as everyone around him believes the death to be an accident. He knows in his heart that his death was murder, and he knows that Morgarath had something to do with it. Crowley moves through the forests of Araluen with an entourage of "real" rangers under his command. Never having the heart to leave, he and the rangers travel across the kingdom, doing their jobs in secret, waiting for an opportunity to restore the Ranger Corps. Halt is a renowned assassin. He lives the low life in Gallica, making coin by performing tasks for others. When a messenger from Morgarath finds him in his home, Halt does not hesitate to take up the biggest offer he has ever received. Traveling to Araluen with the thoughts of riches, he finds himself struggling with his identity and who he is really meant to be. A farmer, knight, ranger, and assassin. Four strangers destined to rebuild Araluen from havoc. Morgarath's reign is ending. Araluen needs to be saved. ~A Ranger's Apprentice Fanfiction~ ~An AU~
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