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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 cold night air hung heavy in Morvane's room, thick with tension. Shadows flickered ominously as Drevon leaned casually against the wall, his presence dark and foreboding.

Morvane stood between Meira and Drevon, his fists clenched, his body taut with defiance. "I will never kill you, Meira!" he shouted, his voice raw with conviction. "I will never kill an innocent being!"

Drevon's eyes gleamed with amusement, his tone calm but insistent. "You're being foolish, Morvane. This isn't about morality. This is about survival — hers, yours, and the future of Baltalaha. You have the chance to claim power that could change everything."

Meira, though weak and trembling, raised her voice in defiance. "Morvane," she said, her voice breaking but determined, "I'm not going to hate you for this. If my death can give you the strength to protect others, then I will trust that you'll use my power for the greater good."

The Unyielding Choice