Muse of the Fallen

Vero, a 20-year-old just returned to his hometown after years of captivity. His brother welcomes him dearly and the world sees him as a poor victim. He joins the Imperial Academy and in everyone's eyes, he's just an untalented crippled boy. That is until someone more observant catches on... his quick disappearances from sight, the spirits offering him gifts on occasion, and the shivers of those around him when he's in a foul mood.