MasQuerade

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

A quiet, exhausted sigh slipped past Aristellus's lips, lost beneath the low murmurs of the gathered spectators. His fingers flexed around the wooden blade, shifting his grip absentmindedly—tight, loose, firm, relaxed—until finally settling into something comfortable. His pulse thrummed beneath his skin, not from fear, but from something far more intoxicating. 


His violet gaze flicked toward the railing, where Gaia lounged lazily, tail flicking idly behind her. She wore a knowing grin, watching him like a predator amused by its prey. 


Beside her, Solaine stood stiffly, arms crossed, golden eyes burning with something unreadable. Aristellus met his gaze for only a moment before the older boy scoffed, turning away—toward the opposite side of the training grounds. 


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