(there are some spoilers in this post... I would recommend not reading it unless you have caught up with the first four chapters which I have posted :)
I have made a slight change to an aspect of the novel, which involves Julius's past. This part of the story will also come in later, so I'm letting you all know so that it won't be confusing later on.
So originally, Julius had been hiding in the village near the castle Eurasia and was pretty much biding his time until he heard from his advisor Quinn, to give him advice on his next move. The after the battle, King Wulfred invited him to stay at Eurasia for as long as he needed to.
So that has been changed slightly. Instead of having been staying in the village, Julius was actually
passing through Eurasia on his way to another kingdom called Brystol. His uncle is king of Brystol and is an ally of Julius's. Here's a "family tree" that might help if you're confused. You should be able to click on the image to make it larger if you have trouble reading the small font. ;)
So... hopefully that helps. While Julius is fleeing to his uncle's in Brystol (disguised as a peasant to avoid recognition), he travels through Eurasia, unaware they they are about to be attacked by the Northmen. When he finds himself in the middle of the battle, and in a not so very safe position, King Wulfred invites him to stay until Quinn arrives to advise him on his next move. Julius does not want to chance travelling through Eurasia when it could be dangerous. So he waits in Eurasia for the arrival of Quinn. If you would like to read the changes I made in the book, I have included Julius's explanation to King Wulfred of his past.
“Then how did you come here?” the king asked. “You are so far from your native land. I’m sure you are aware of the disunity and separation the countries of Eurasia have. I have no knowledge of the affairs that take place among other kingdoms.”
"The tale you are requesting of me is very complicated, but in short, my father, King Rowan of Veridell, died several years ago, and the throne was taken over by my uncle, now Prince Randall. He is determined to begin a new line of kings, descending from himself, even though he has no right to the throne. I found my life in danger, and fled the kingdom. I have another uncle in the kingdom of Brystol, and he was an ally of my father’s and offered to protect me while I am in danger. My advisor Quinn suggested I dress as a peasant to avoid notice or possible recognition and I have been travelling to Brystol from Veridell. My uncle Randall has sent out men to hunt for me, because as long as I am alive, I am a threat to his plot.”
So at this point in the story, Julius is waiting in Eurasia to hear from Quinn, who he has sent a message to. An important point that is mentioned in the passage above is that the kingdoms are very separate from one another, as King Wulfred said. There is little communication or dealings between them, which is why neither Wulfred nor Julius knew about the affairs in the other's kingdom.
The reason I made this change is to make a part of the story coming up more realistic and possible. Sorry if this was confusing! Feel free to ask questions if you have any. :)
