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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

Years passed, and Aradon mastered his new ability. The creatures of the forest were his to command, their loyalty unquestionable. When he returned to the castle, he was no longer the same reckless, curious boy.

When Avirinth launched another attack against his kingdom, Aradon did not raise an army.

As enemy forces stormed the castle gates, shadows moved. The creatures ripped through the invaders, their screams swallowed by the night.

Word of the massacre spread quickly.

The other kingdoms—Avirinth, Galdoria, and Velkar—once eager to destroy Vaeloria, now feared it.

And at the center of this terror was Aradon the Dark, the prince who commanded monsters.

The Rise of a King