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WSA 2025 ENTRY

In the Grand Land of Baltalaha, the Awakening Ceremony is the most anticipated event of the year, where 15-year-olds from across the kingdoms discover their innate powers. Morvane, an orphan raised by a healer grandmother, eagerly joins the celebration with his best friends, Luna and Esmael, each dreaming of the abilities that will shape their destinies.

As rulers from the six kingdoms display their awe-inspiring powers, the arena buzzes with excitement and wonder. One by one, children receive marks signifying their newfound abilities, the crowd erupting in cheers with each display of elemental magic, healing, and unique gifts.

However, when it’s Morvane’s turn, silence falls over the arena. No mark appears on his shoulder. Confusion ripples through the crowd, and Morvane’s heart sinks. In a moment meant to define his future, he faces an unimaginable question: What does it mean to have no power in a world where everyone else awakens?

Unbeknownst to all, Morvane’s fate is tied to a mystery that could reshape the balance of Baltalaha forever.

SPIRITBINDER: The Boy Without A Mark

The lamp cast pale light over the cell of morvane, the light that adds tension to their confrontation. Medas stood across from Morvane, the tension between them as taut as a drawn bowstring.

"You're the one who stabbed Hiraya," Morvane repeated, voice sharp with accusation.

"You're lying," Medas shot back, his voice unwavering despite the storm inside him. "If you're doing this to provoke me, you'll have to try harder."

"I'm not provoking you," Morvane hissed, stepping closer. "I'm telling you the truth. Drevon and I were there. Yes, it's true—I was tasked with killing her, to end the prophecy that would ruin Ketamran. The prophecy that forbids you and Hiraya to be together. I was told it was the only way to save the kingdom. But I was too weak. My emotions… they got the better of me. I couldn't do it."

Medas clenched his fists, his voice trembling with suppressed rage. "Then why say it was me?"

Truth Covered With Lie