In the kingdom of Emerald, the name Soru'draigg stands as a symbol of power and prestige, a lineage that guards the empire with unmatched prowess. But beneath this legacy lies a ruthless truth—only the strong are named, and the weak are forgotten.

Born without magic, a nameless child is cast into the shadows of his family, exiled to a hidden branch where failures are discarded. Yet, he is plagued by visions—fragments of a past he does not recall and a future he cannot avoid.

As he embarks on a journey across the continent, honing his skills and forging unexpected bonds, the nameless boy uncovers the dark truths buried within his family and the empire they serve. His quest for acceptance turns into a struggle for survival as he delves deeper into the mysteries of the Soru'draigg legacy and the curse that binds him to a fate far more sinister than he imagined.

Everyman's Nightmare

The entrance was wide open, with people trickling in from the road. Guards flanked the gate, leaning against the stone walls and chatting idly, barely glancing at those entering the city. A few slouched against their spears, eyes half-lidded, clearly more interested in their own conversations than in checking who was coming through. 


Aristellus frowned, irritation prickling beneath his calm exterior. Watching these guards lounging around, barely noticing the refugees slipping past, struck him as deeply wrong. 


He stepped through the gate, and the grim reality of Garnet hit him like a blow. 


The streets were crowded, lined with makeshift tents and tarps strung between buildings. Families huddled together in alleyways, faces etched with exhaustion and worry. Children clutched their mothers' skirts, eyes wide with hunger and fear. And all around them, Garnet's guards strolled by, laughing and chatting as if nothing were amiss. 


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