Destiny_Thought

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Rowan was just a freeloading college student—until an otherworldly force pulls him into the magical land of Laronia, a realm on the brink of collapse. Chosen alongside four legendary heroes, Rowan quickly realizes he’s not like the others. While they shine under prophecy and power, he struggles to find his place in a world that demands greatness.

But Rowan won’t be sidelined forever. In a land ruled by myth, magic, and expectation, he begins forging his own path—one that defies fate, challenges gods, and threatens to change everything.

The Wordless Mage

Rowan could only look on in confusion, standing still without so much as a single word leaving his mouth to reach her ears.

Slowly, he approached the opened door, stepping very carefully so as to not let down his guard.

Her yells were far too direct, a blaring red flag for Rowan.

He stepped back a little bit, turning his head to the right with closed eyes.

While the image before him was convincing, it was a little surreal. How was it that the town--a place fully evacuated in the king's own words--which was ravaged by the beasts held people both alive and untouched.

Whatever he was told by her, he didn't wish to step forward to greet her.

"Please, don't leave! If not me, at least save my child!"

Her yells grew louder, almost turning into a growl as her chest slammed into the ground.

The Unburnt House