K.A.H. Berger
@kahberger.bsky.social
A father, husband, writer of fairly grim fantasy, and fantasy podcaster.
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K.A.H. Berger
@kahberger.bsky.social
· Jan 28
Throne of the Cruel
Empires clash. Cruel tyrants wage wars over land and power, leaving devastation in their wake. Vurun is utterly ruined, and with it the realm's supply of aethium. With the loss of the catalyst aethium...
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Prologue and first chapter of the new book, Throne of the Cruel, are now available on Royal Road. Go check them out!
Just started up Book 4 of The Bloody 13th series, Ride of the Damned. I try to put up about a chapter a week.
Ride of the Damned
Vastrum's sprawling empire burns. The colonies of the subcontinent have risen in rebellion. As the armies of Vastrum rush back to establish control, those colonists left behind hold out, waiting for r...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Just started up Book 4 of The Bloody 13th series, Ride of the Damned. I try to put up about a chapter a week.
The final chapter for Throne of the Cruel went up this morning on Royal Road. It is book 3 of my history-inspired dark fantasy series on the ills of colonialism and imperialism. Go check it out!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1041...
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1041...
Throne of the Cruel
Empires clash. Cruel tyrants wage wars over land and power, leaving devastation in their wake. Vurun is utterly ruined, and with it the realm's supply of aethium. With the loss of the catalyst aethium...
www.royalroad.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The final chapter for Throne of the Cruel went up this morning on Royal Road. It is book 3 of my history-inspired dark fantasy series on the ills of colonialism and imperialism. Go check it out!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1041...
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1041...
The fancy version of The Devil's by Joe Abercrombie has arrived. A really gorgeous edition. We'll be doing a Drams and Dragons episode on the book soon.
May 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The fancy version of The Devil's by Joe Abercrombie has arrived. A really gorgeous edition. We'll be doing a Drams and Dragons episode on the book soon.
When your Thai waiter tells you it's gonna be really hot, lemme tell ya, believe them.
April 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
When your Thai waiter tells you it's gonna be really hot, lemme tell ya, believe them.
What does it mean when your fortune cookie doesn't have a fortune in it?
April 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What does it mean when your fortune cookie doesn't have a fortune in it?
We got home last night from our road trip to the Southwest. The trip was largely to visit family, but we also got to catch up with some old friends, eat some delicious food, and visit some stunning places along the way.
April 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We got home last night from our road trip to the Southwest. The trip was largely to visit family, but we also got to catch up with some old friends, eat some delicious food, and visit some stunning places along the way.
Went on a hike through the woods on the first really gorgeous day of spring.
March 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Went on a hike through the woods on the first really gorgeous day of spring.
I release new chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Go check out the series.
Act 2 - Interlude - The Wheel of Vengeance Unending - Throne of the Cruel
Act Two
Interlude
The Wheel of Vengeance Unending
Jaqu Rovan stood upon the deck of a djong, the type of large sailing ship used by Rhakan and the island kingdoms to its south and east. It was a l...
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March 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I release new chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays. Go check out the series.
Dropped another chapter this morning, just getting around to posting about it. Go read it!
Chapter Thirteen - The Shadow Of The Great Protector - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Thirteen
The Shadow Of The Great Protector
The crowd jostled and pushed against her. Hundreds of people quietly sitting and mourning had suddenly pushed forward to see the Qu...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Dropped another chapter this morning, just getting around to posting about it. Go read it!
Throne of the Cruel chapter dropped on Royal Road. Go read it!
Chapter Twelve - On The Third Day - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Twelve
On The Third Day
Gideon sat watching the boy while he slept. He was a young man, really, and not all that much younger than Gideon himself. The difference between man ...
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March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Throne of the Cruel chapter dropped on Royal Road. Go read it!
New Drams and Dragons episode up. Talking about Joe Abercrombie's book Red Country.
Episode 35 - Whisky and Westerns - Red Country
Drams and Dragons · Episode
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March 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
New Drams and Dragons episode up. Talking about Joe Abercrombie's book Red Country.
New chapter is up on Royal Road today. Look for them every Tuesday and Friday.
Chapter Eleven - A Black Business and Terrible Work - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Eleven
A Black Business and Terrible Work
Dawn found that the Bloody 13th still held the Bridge of Bogat. All day, Edmonds and Mar had held the far gatehouse. Volley after vo...
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March 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New chapter is up on Royal Road today. Look for them every Tuesday and Friday.
This just arrived. My kids absolutely adore this series.
March 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This just arrived. My kids absolutely adore this series.
Made pizza tonight instead of ordering it. Might do that more often, it came out so good.
March 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Made pizza tonight instead of ordering it. Might do that more often, it came out so good.
New chapter up this morning.
Chapter Ten - To The Queen! - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Ten
To The Queen!
The emerald-green forests of Ayodh rolled by as Julia, Helena, and the ladies of the court rode along in a long procession of carriages. Queen Ella had arri...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New chapter up this morning.
Did some hiking yesterday. Stunning weather and scenery.
February 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Did some hiking yesterday. Stunning weather and scenery.
More Chapters Are Up.
Chapter Nine - Dark Memories - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Nine
Dark Memories
Mar had climbed the bridge tower to get a better view. Below him, the men of the 13th were digging earthworks and trenches. Under Wolfgang's supervision, t...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
More Chapters Are Up.
Mammatus clouds at sunset.
February 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Mammatus clouds at sunset.
The new Drams and Dragons episode is up. In it, we complain about the Wheel of Time show's decision to skip Book 3. We also spend a good bit of time appreciating the book The Dragon Reborn itself because it is genuinely a good one.
Episode 34 - They Skipped What?!? - Dragon Reborn
Drams and Dragons · Episode
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February 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The new Drams and Dragons episode is up. In it, we complain about the Wheel of Time show's decision to skip Book 3. We also spend a good bit of time appreciating the book The Dragon Reborn itself because it is genuinely a good one.
New Chapter for Throne of the Cruel is up today on Royal Road.
Chapter Seven - The Dark Dreams of Soldiers - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Seven
The Dark Dreams of Soldiers
The column of exhausted soldiers that included Will, Ben, Tom, and Johnny filed into the fort occupied by the 13th just as the sun began falling below the h...
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February 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
New Chapter for Throne of the Cruel is up today on Royal Road.
As an author on Patreon, I'm always looking for ways to add value for paying members. I've been using image generators to create concept art. It started out for my own use, I posted a few of the images for fun, and members asked for more. Here is one that I generated for a recent chapter.
The Yali | K.A.H. Berger
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February 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As an author on Patreon, I'm always looking for ways to add value for paying members. I've been using image generators to create concept art. It started out for my own use, I posted a few of the images for fun, and members asked for more. Here is one that I generated for a recent chapter.
New chapter, go read.
Chapter Six - The King’s Hunt - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Six
The King’s Hunt
The big male elephant trumpeted and stamped its feet, its call echoing through the forests of Ayodh. Soon, its call was followed by more of the enormous b...
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February 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
New chapter, go read.
You know the power metal is getting real when the harpsichord kicks in.
February 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
You know the power metal is getting real when the harpsichord kicks in.
Watched the new trailer for Wheel of Time season 3. To my horror I discovered they are completely skipping book 3. Excuse me what?
February 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Watched the new trailer for Wheel of Time season 3. To my horror I discovered they are completely skipping book 3. Excuse me what?
New chapter dropped. Go read it.
Chapter Three - A Black Price To Pay - Throne of the Cruel
Chapter Three
A Black Price To Pay
The market of Kanmak was a packed warren of alleys, tiny shops, tea houses, and backroom gris dens. Two and three-story stone buildings loomed up and over the narr...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New chapter dropped. Go read it.