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In the enchanting land of Illtiir, four kingdoms stand together. Eques, a realm of endless grasslands and rich, dark soil, pulses with life and toil, its people mastering the art of survival and combat within the famed Ahl Scolah da Arma. Medha, cloaked in ancient forests and chilled by everpresent frost, whispers with the mysteries of its spiritual folk, who live in harmony with the land’s secrets. Azern, a forgotten domain sealed away by towering mountains, beckons with the allure of untold stories and lost history. And Arath, a rugged desert kingdom shaped by the restless sea, thrives on its raw cultural diversity, as a center for travelers from other lands. Evelyn's journey doesn’t begin in Illtiir but in the distant land of Avari, a place shrouded in mystery and magic. Avari is home to the Sorcenai, bearers of Magyk who have long been exiled from Illtiir, their gifts branded as dangerous and unwelcome. This banishment has bred simmering tensions among those whose veins pulse with innate power yet yearn for the wonders of Illtiir. Among them is Ilani, a shadowed figure of the Sorcenai, whose fate is entwined with the divine. Summoned by Aklys, the Death God, and Gayai, the Goddess of Magyk, Ilani is charged with an impossible mission to mend the fractured bond between the Sorcenai and Illtiir’s four kingdoms and to forge peace where there has only been strife. Driven by ambition as much as destiny, Ilani accepts his divine mission and sets sail for the fabled land of Illtiir. Upon arrival, he is awestruck—the land is even more breathtaking than whispered tales could capture. But awe soon gives way to greed. Consumed by his desires, Ilani devises a cunning plan to seize ultimate power. Betraying the gods who entrusted him—Aklys and Gayai—he schemes to twist the fragile balance of Illtiir to his will, starting his conquest in Eques, the land of inevitable triumph. Upon arriving in Eques, Ilani sets his sights on King Havre III, weaving a web of charm and cunning. He gains the king’s trust with subtle flattery and grand visions, all the while planting the seeds of his plan. Whispering tales of untapped potential, Ilani convinces the king that the Sorcenai prisoners, held in the infamous Roth Prison of Medha, could be the key to Eques’ prosperity and impenetrable defenses. Captivated by the promise of power, King Havre III is swayed and takes his plea to Medha’s ruler, King Alacho. But Alacho stands resolute, refusing to risk Illtiir’s fragile peace by unleashing the Sorcenai. Frustrated and emboldened, King Havre III turns to the Illtiirian Triad, a coalition of leaders from Eques, Arath, and Medha, to force the matter to a vote. When the Triad sides with King Alacho, Ilani’s manipulation bears bitter fruit King Havre III, feeling betrayed and desperate, declares war on Medha, shattering the uneasy peace of Illtiir. From their divine realms, Aklys and Gayai watch Ilani’s schemes unfold with growing fury. They demand he restore peace between Eques and Medha, threatening divine retribution if he refuses. Feigning compliance, Ilani seizes this as yet another opportunity to further his ambitions. With Medha battered and desperate from years of war, Ilani approaches King Alacho and Queen Serina with a chilling bargain their firstborn child in exchange for his aid in turning the tide of battle. The royal couple resists, unwilling to make such a devastating sacrifice. But as their lands crumble and their people suffer despair breaks their resolve. They make the blood bargain. Not long after the pact is forged, Queen Carea of Medha gives birth to a daughter unlike any other—a child radiant with divine power. From the moment the queen holds her, she senses the truth this is no ordinary child. Born of a blood bargain with the gods, the girl carries not only the lineage of her mortal parents but also the essence of Aklys and Gayai themselves. The king and queen, overwhelmed by their love for her, defy their pact with Ilani, vowing to protect her at all costs. Yet Ilani, ever patient and calculating, does not act immediately. For sixteen years, he waits in the shadows, allowing the child to flourish under the safety of her parents’ love. Then, when the time is right, he strikes. Under the cover of the night, Ilani kidnaps the girl and spirits her away to Eques. There, he uses his mindmelding powers to erase her memories, turning the divine child into a blank slate—ready to be shaped and wielded as the ultimate weapon in his insidious plan. The fall of Medha is swift and heartbreaking. The king and queen, consumed by grief and desperation, exhaust every resource and ally in their quest to reclaim their daughter. But their efforts only hasten their downfall. Medha crumbles, its proud forests, and frosted lands brought to heel under the iron rule of King Havre III. Once a sovereign kingdom, it is now reduced to a vassal state of Eques, its spirit is broken. Aklys and Gayai watch in outrage as Ilani’s deceit spirals further into chaos. Furious at his betrayal, they confront him, stripping him of their favor and severing the power they once bestowed. To ensure Ilani’s plans unravel, they curse the girl, binding her divine powers to a singular condition they will only awaken when she escapes Ilani’s control and commits herself to a cause of true peace. Until then, Evelyn remains locked in a state of blood lock, her immense potential silenced. Though her physical strength and combat prowess remain, her divine abilities are sealed, leaving her unaware of the legacy within her veins—a spark of godly power waiting for the right moment to ignite. Ilani, unshaken by the wrath of the gods, sees their curse not as a punishment but as a challenge. Fueled by defiance, he crafts a new scheme. If Evelyn's powers can only awaken through rebellion and pursuit of peace, then he will orchestrate the ultimate deception. Ilani’s plan takes shape he will manipulate the girl into turning against him, carefully guiding her every step while ensuring she believes it is her own will. Through her rebellion, her dormant powers will awaken, and when the time is right, he will twist her newfound strength to serve his cause. It is a gamble steeped in darkness, a battle of wits and manipulation where Ilani intends to emerge as the architect of her destiny—and the master of her power. Within the shadowed halls of his newly established academy, Ahl Ohm Da Noct, Ilani begins shaping his ultimate weapon. Under the guise of training the girl, he scours the kingdom for others touched by Sorcenai blood—those broken by loss, consumed by anger, or desperate for purpose. To them, he offers salvation, power, and belonging. One by one, they arrive, scarred and ready to embrace his brutal teachings. Through relentless trials and merciless discipline, Ilani molds them into deadly instruments of his will. Out of the ten who dare to walk his treacherous path, only six survive his unforgiving training, including Evelyn. These six, forged in darkness and sharpened by despair, emerge not just as warriors but as assassins—devoted to Ilani’s cause, whether they realize it or not. Archaia, a striking and enigmatic young woman, wields her shapeshifting abilities with deadly precision, transforming allure into a weapon as sharp as any blade. She is a master of seduction, luring unsuspecting prey into their doom with a disarming smile and a fatal charm. Her talents don’t end there—Archaia’s expertise in medical training and her unmatched skill with throwing knives make her both a healer and a harbinger of death. Loyal to a fault, she thrives on order and discipline, carrying out commands with unwavering precision. To those who cross her path, she is a phantom—impossible to anticipate, impossible to escape. Mavric, a roguishly handsome and effortlessly skilled young man, masks his haunted past behind a devilmaycare attitude. Gifted with the uncanny ability to phase through objects, he navigates the world with an air of nonchalance, as if untouchable by its weight. But beneath the charm lies a fractured soul—scarred by a father who saw his Magyk as an abomination and sought his death. Dancing and drinking are his escapes, fleeting moments of joy in a life shaped by betrayal. Though he seems to care for little beyond a good time and a stiff drink, there’s one thing Mavric never treats lightly the contracts. When the mission calls, his carefree mask falls away, revealing a sharp focus and a deadly precision that few can match. To those around him, he is both a mystery and a force—a man who refuses to be bound by the past, yet cannot escape its shadow. Equen is the resident joker of the group, his quick wit and endless quips often lightening even the grimmest of situations. But beneath the humor lies a mind as sharp as a blade. A natural genius, Equen possesses a photographic memory—able to absorb anything he reads in a single glance, never needing a second look. His insight extends beyond the written word Equen has an uncanny ability to read people, effortlessly unraveling lies and uncovering hidden truths with a knowing smile. While his brilliance knows no bounds, Equen often struggles in physical confrontations, relying on quick thinking and resourcefulness to make up for his lack of brute force. His ingenuity shines as he uses his surroundings to deflect and outmaneuver his enemies. To top it off, he’s gifted with a unique power the ability to make objects disappear and reappear at will, turning even the simplest item into a tool—or a weapon. Clever, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining, Equen is proof that the mind can be mightier than the sword. Zao, the elder of the group aside from Alec, is a natural leader and a powerhouse in combat, his strength is unmatched, rivaling even Evelyn's formidable abilities. Gifted with extraordinary speed, Zao wields his agility with deadly precision. Focused and disciplined, Zao is often found honing his craft—whether through grueling workouts that push his limits or strategizing alongside Alec to ensure the flawless execution of their contracts. His presence commands respect, his every move is calculated and efficient. But beneath his stoic exterior lies a fierce loyalty to his team, a protector who will stop at nothing to keep them safe, no matter the cost. Alec exudes a quiet, mysterious confidence, the kind that comes from knowing far more than anyone else in the room. Though not physically imposing or skilled in combat, Alec’s true strength lies in his gift as a seer, granting him the rare ability to glimpse what others cannot. His visions give him an edge in even the most precarious situations, turning the tides of fate in their favor. Alec’s mind is as sharp as his foresight, making him a master strategist. He spends countless hours crafting meticulous plans, poring over every detail to ensure success in their missions. Yet, his gift is both a blessing and a curse. Haunted by the weight of the future he glimpses, Alec struggles with the burden of knowing too much. Still, he finds solace in Magyk, marveling at its beauty even as it shadows his existence. Alec is both a visionary and a guide, a man whose brilliance shapes the path ahead while concealing the ghosts of what he has already seen.