Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby
Chapter 116: The Brontes Island

Chapter 116: The Brontes Island

The Brontes Island... home of the Lychos Clan, 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 plagued 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, comprising the ten most powerful clans, 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 welcomed 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, Vlad Dracula 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 supernatural community 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 Island Itself became the primary base of the Lychos Clan. 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 island became a sanctuary, and its significance grew over time. Those in the Lychos Clan who awakened the ancestral power of lightning were granted the middle name "Brontes," and the island was named in their honor.

Before the magnificent castle was erected, the island was mostly barren... only the towering Thunder Mountain and sparse vegetation filled the landscape. Legend says the first ancestor of the Lychos Clan 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 island 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 Clan, it is simply part of daily life.

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

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

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

When the island became the king’s domain, the Lychos Clan constructed a magnificent black castle worthy of its royal stature. Surrounding it, they built homes and halls. Each of the ten Great Council clans was granted a plot of land to construct a temporary residence.

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

The Raynor Clan purchased some of the surrounding land from the Lychos Clan to expand their villa grounds. Now, their estate includes a spacious villa, servant quarters, a large pond, several gardens, and a farmland where crops unique to Brontes Island are cultivated. From the beginning, Raynor Clan 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 villa only when necessary.

Other clans could also purchase land, but all ownership remained subject to Lychos Clan authority. The island, for all intents and purposes, functions as an independent country governed by the King’s Clan.

The largest land parcel outside the royal holdings is controlled by the Warlord Clan, responsible for the military might of the werewolves. They were granted a connected smaller island, considered a part of Brontes Island, often referred to as "the cantonment."

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

Many smaller clans 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 clans can earn honor and access 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 plays 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 clans with direct quotas to the Other World do not rely on military paths. But for smaller clans, this remains their only path to ascension.

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Fiona’s helicopter approached Brontes Island. 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 the land.

Descending further, the natural beauty of the island came into view. Aleppo and Calabrian pines, olive and cypress trees, tamarisk, and carob trees spread across the landscape, forming a sea of lush greenery. The juxtaposition between the violent mountain peaks and the tranquil flora gave the island 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 are landing in ten. Brace for impact. Ten... nine..."

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