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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

<p>Luna woke up the next morning with a groggy stretch, brushing strands of her messy hair from her face. "Weird dream," she muttered, shaking off the lingering haze of it. The day greeted her with the familiar sounds of the village — birds chirping, distant chatter, and the clanging of pots as people went about their morning routines.</p>

<p>Her life had returned to its usual rhythm. House chores, errands, and chatting with the neighbors filled her days. Yet, something weighed on her mind as she scrubbed the wooden kitchen counter that morning. The house of Morvane's grandmother had been untouched since her passing. Morvane himself hadn't set foot there since the funeral, and Luna thought it was only right to at least tidy up the place.</p>

Goddess Kali