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Fic title: The Road to Awe and Wonder
Author name:
twasadarkArtist name:
unfrosted_cakeGenre: RPF Gen (pre-slash) with het subplot*
Pairing: Jensen/Alona*
Rating: R
Word count: 35,000
Warnings: Infidelity
Summary: It is 700 ad and the world lies in ruin, the Dark Ages come to life. The Roman Empire has crumbled into something altogether new, Medieval Europe, hanging on to the remnants of Roman civilization while being shaped by the church.
In this land of relics and shrines knight Jensen of Ackerley wanders grief-stricken and purposeless until he takes on the challenge of guiding Lady Alona on a pilgrimage. Accompanied by the orphaned street thief Tristan of Jare, they travel from France to Rome to the center of the world - Jerusalem - across the glittering Mediterranean, facing dangers of the body and soul, the heart and mind.
Betas: Immeasurable thanks to
corbyinoz for her encouragement, keen eye for detail, and passion for historical accuracy and
jaimeykay for her honest critique and masterful understanding of characterization.
*Notes: Head over
here if you'd like to know about the gen rating, the history of the era, the character names or if you'd like to ask questions or leave constructive criticism.
Thanks as well to
wendy and
thehighwaywoman for running such an amazing challenge - and to all the writers and readers who participate.
Check out the wonderful art masterpost by
unfrosted_cake HERE.
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