Thank you! High praise indeed *grins* I didn't model the mythology in Fortress on anything concrete, I had a plot concept and worked the details in around it. I do a _lot_ of reading so it's not impossible I lifted things from various places, but nothing I can point to. I'm really pleased you have enjoyed it to this point and I hope you find the rest equally to your taste. I'm working on the sequel right now. Thanks for commenting!