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The ultimate mamluk

This is the story of one Georgian man called Davit Manvelashvili.He was born in the family of peasants in Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia.He was separated from his parents and brothers at the age of 5.This happened because he was kidnapped by thugs who traded with slaves.These thugs took him to the Ottoman capital-Istanbul,where he changed several masters and eventually ended up with the man called-Mustafa.He bestowed 11 year-old Davit to the governor of Iraq-Suleiman pasha the Great,who was Georgian.This governor named him Davut and send him to the islamic school-Madrassie.There he learned islamic law,Quran and oriental languages:Arabic,Ottoman Turkish and Persian.He learned all of these subjects very well and as a result,his master paid him special attention.Suleiman personally taught Davut horseriding,swordsmanship and archery.After finishing his studies Suleiman released Davut from slavery and made him free man.Davut became his official bodyguard.At the age of 27,Davut got married with Suleiman's daughter-Rabia.They had 3 sons and 1 daughter. In 1822,he officially became the governor of Iraq.He made Iraq flourish with irrigation channels and wells.He constructed libraries,mosques,silk factories,public bathhouses,hospitals and bridges.He also founded the very first publishing house in 1828-1829.Besides,he had extremely strong army that consisted of 100 thousand Georgian mamluk soldiers.This army was divided in 3 units among his 3 sons.In 1831,he attempted to make Iraq independent from Ottoman empire,but he failed and was captured by Ottoman forces with his family.The Ottoman sultan-Mahmud II exiled him in Bursa(City in Turkey).
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Trenchbound:The Great War Across Europa

In the turbulent era of Europa from 1913 to 1920, a devastating world war ignites following the assassination of Great Duke Francis, heir to the Middle Nations of Germano-Hungry—loyal allies of the formidable Great Empire. This spark escalates into a brutal clash, with the Great Empire locked in combat against a coalition of powers: the steadfast Republic of France, the shadowy Transnatia (formerly Romania), the expansive Great United Front of Russia, and the naval-dominant Island Nation of Commonwealth (Britain), as additional nations are pulled into the conflict across the years. "Trenchbound" chronicles the war through shifting perspectives of soldiers on the battlefield, each chapter capturing a unique viewpoint at critical junctures. From the desperate struggles of everyday infantrymen navigating treacherous trenches and mechanized assaults—featuring colossal steam-driven tanks and armored contraptions—to the elite magic divisions, where mages command ethereal flying machines (distinct from conventional aircraft) to soar above the fray. These sorcerers enchant bullets with devastating spells, causing them to explode on impact or unerringly track their targets, turning the odds lethally against ordinary troops and amplifying the chaos of combat. Through these personal narratives, the novel delves into the grim realities of a war where arcane enhancements merge with industrial might, exposing the fragility of life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the shattering consequences of enchanted warfare that reshapes Europa's destiny. This alternate historical epic blends authentic period tensions with limited magical intrigue, painting a vivid portrait of survival amid enchanted peril.
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MIST ISLAND: THE AWAKENING

The last order I gave before everything went black was clear—Retreat K - 06. There was nothing left to live for—until the voice returned. “System subject identified. Formal system introduction commencing. Choose to live forever as a divine entity or die a mortal. Morgan chose his daughter over a life of uncertainty He wanted his own happiness. The system commenced his search for the next subject Mist Island was meant to be classified. What truly happened there was never supposed to survive. Captain Dan is one of the few soldiers who made it out alive. What he witnessed on the island—humanoid creatures that learned, adapted, and fed on fear—left scars deeper than any wound. When the military buries the truth and moves on, Dan is ordered to do the same. But the island isn’t finished with him. After delivering the death note of his fallen commander, Dan is chosen by the Kasperlian Divine System, a force that claims humanity is already on the edge of extinction. The system offers power, growth, and knowledge—but at a cost. Its rules are absolute. Its judgment is unforgiving. And its purpose is clear: survival of the human race above all else. As strange signals begin appearing across the world, including a quiet town in France, Dan realizes the humanoids have escaped containment. They are no longer hiding in mist-filled islands—they are studying human society, wearing human skin, and preparing for something far worse. Branded as unstable by military command and removed from active operations, Dan finds an unexpected ally in Reeve, another survivor of Mist Island long believed dead. Together, they uncover a terrifying truth: the enemy doesn’t rush into battle—it waits, observes, and evolves. Caught between military denial, a ruthless divine system, and creatures that grow stronger with fear, Dan must decide how far he is willing to go. Because this time, if humanity falls, there will be no island to blame.
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