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Born into a kingdom surrounded by enemies, Prince Aradon was destined for war. When he ventured into the Forbidden Forest, he discovered a terrifying secret—the ability to command monstrous creatures from the shadows.

With his newfound power, he crushed his enemies and became the most feared ruler in history. Armies fell before him, kingdoms burned, and no one dared challenge his reign.

But as his legend grew, so did the darkness within him. When he met Selene Noctara, a mysterious woman with an aura as dark as his own, they ruled together as King and Queen of Shadows. Yet Selene held a secret—one that would bring about the fall of Aradon himself.

As centuries passed, his name faded into legend. But whispers remained—that one day, when his bloodline was threatened, the beasts would rise again.

Aradon the Dark

The deeper he ventured, the stranger the world around him became. The trees twisted into unnatural shapes, their roots forming eerie patterns on the ground. The air thickened, carrying the scent of decay and damp earth.

A strange unease crept over him, but he pressed on.

Then—the ground collapsed beneath him.

Aradon fell into a hidden cavern, slamming hard onto a stone floor. Pain shot through his body, but before he could recover, he heard something move.

From the shadows, creatures emerged.

Their red eyes glowed like embers in the darkness, their grotesque forms shifting as they surrounded him. Their clawed hands twitched, their fanged mouths parted in silent hunger.

At first, Aradon did not understand. But then, he felt it—a strange, invisible connection tying him to them. He lifted his hand, and the creatures obeyed.

The Forest of Beasts