<h4>Chapter 116: The Brontes Ind</h4>


    The Brontes Ind... home of the Lychos n, rulers of the werewolves, and seat of kings and queens... was where the King’s Castle stood tall and proud, and the royal court of the werewolves was held.


    In ancient times, when werewolves were scattered across the world in different packs and constant pack wars gued them, Alexander Brontes Lychos, the first king of the modern werewolf society, began his conquest. He united all werewolves under one banner and formed the Great Council,prising the ten most powerful ns, each with a distinct role in society. After countless years of suffering and war, the werewolves finally found unity and peace under his rule.


    After that final war, the werewolves began to live as a civilized society under strict yet weed rules. But Alexander’s efforts didn’t end there. He reached out to other supernatural beings and co-founded the Supernatural Council with none other than the Vampire King, d Drac Tepes.


    Their efforts were acknowledged by the World Tree, Yggdrasil and the dragons. As a gesture of appreciation, several pocket dimensions were granted to them... safe havens where supernatural beings could live without disturbing humanity. The supernaturalmunity was then tasked with guiding human civilization toward a sustainable future. Though noble in intention, this task proved difficult. Humans, with their self-destructive tendencies, were never easy to guide.


    The Brontes Ind Itself became the primary base of the Lychos n. Yggdrasil gifted a pocket dimension to the werewolf king and erected a barrier of natural phenomena around it... primarily violent thunderstorms, to keep outsiders away. The ind became a sanctuary, and its significance grew over time. Those in the Lychos n who awakened the ancestral power of lightning were granted the middle name "Brontes," and the ind was named in their honor.


    Before the magnificent castle was erected, the ind was mostly barren... only the towering Thunder Mountain and sparse vegetation filled thendscape. Legend says the first ancestor of the Lychos n received his power from Thunder Mountain itself. At its heart is a fossilized thunder stone, a relic that enhances the power of the Brontes bloodline.


    Living on the ind is not for the faint of heart. Continuous thunderstorms rage above Thunder Mountain, creating a tingling sensation in the air that unsettles most visitors. But for members of the Brontes n, it is simply part of daily life.


    Storms surround the ind, making entry nearly impossible for outsiders. Though it doesn’t appear on any human maps, some ships have asionally wandered too close. They are always forced to retreat after encountering the fierce storm front.


    The only way to reach Brontes Ind safely is by using special thunder-resistant ships crafted by the Lychos n or through air travel in their custom helicopters. These helicopters are piloted by n members who know the location instinctively, guided through the thick clouds without needing coordinates.


    Visitors and guests must coordinate with the Lychos n in advance. The n then dispatches a helicopter to pick them up from the nearest airport.


    When the ind became the king’s domain, the Lychos n constructed a magnificent ck castle worthy of its royal stature. Surrounding it, they built homes and halls. Each of the ten Great Council ns was granted a plot ofnd to construct a temporary residence.


    All ten ns of the council have built vis on their ownnds, which they use when visiting Brontes Ind or when attending the king’s court. Although the castle has a separate guest area reserved for them, the heads of therger ns often prefer to stay within their own domains.


    The Raynor n purchased some of the surroundingnd from the Lychos n to expand their vi grounds. Now, their estate includes a spacious vi, servant quarters, arge pond, several gardens, and a farnd where crops unique to Brontes Ind are cultivated. From the beginning, Raynor n Heads have preferred to spend their vacations here in peace, which is why these arrangements were made. However, Fiona enjoys traveling the world, so she visits the vi only when necessary.


    Other ns could also purchasend, but all ownership remained subject to Lychos n authority. The ind, for all intents and purposes, functions as an independent country governed by the King’s n.


    Thergestnd parcel outside the royal holdings is controlled by the Warlord n, responsible for the military might of the werewolves. They were granted a connected smaller ind, considered a part of Brontes Ind, often referred to as "the cantonment."


    The Lychos nmands its own military, formed of its members and loyal vassal ns. These vassals, originally from different parts of Greece, were the first to join Alexander’s cause. They were relocated to the ind from the start and now make up its foundational poption.


    Many smaller ns also send their youth to serve in the military for fixed terms. This service offers tax exemptions and represents one of the only ways these ns can earn honor and ess to greater opportunities... like ascendance to the Other World.


    Though there have been no wars among supernatural beings for decades... and participation in human conflicts has ceased since the founding of the Supernatural Council... the military remains a vital deterrent. It also ys another, less discussed role: exceptional soldiers are selected for advanced development and potential entry into the Other World, where they train to fight for Earth’s future.


    Larger ns with direct quotas to the Other World do not rely on military paths. But for smaller ns, this remains their only path to ascension.


    As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Fiona’s helicopter approached Brontes Ind. From above, the first thing she saw was the awe-inspiring sight of Thunder Mountain. Bolts of lightning licked the sky, their thunderous roar echoing across thend.


    Descending further, the natural beauty of the ind came into view. Aleppo and Cbrian pines, olive and cypress trees, tamarisk, and carob trees spread across thendscape, forming a sea of lush greenery. The juxtaposition between the violent mountain peaks and the tranquil flora gave the ind an ethereal beauty. It was as if a poet had poured two contrasting emotions into a Pulitzer-winning verse.


    The pilot broke her reverie, "We arending in ten. Brace for impact. Ten... nine..."