It is a strange thing to be free from the very chains I inadvertently forged myself. My recent journey has been one of burning bridges, seeking solace in the road ahead, and choosing my own way. I won’t deny a pang of sadness at closing my venue—it was a part of me, after all. Yet,…
Tales of the Past: Divine Awakening
The sky blazed with resplendent shades of gold as Kazumi and Z’to ventured through Dravania, the crisp autumn air carrying a serene stillness that seemed to embrace them. The trees, adorned in a dazzling array of colors, formed a breathtaking tapestry that felt almost otherworldly. Z’to stood beside Kazumi, his presence warm and steady as…
Tales from the Past: Homecoming
Threads of Reunion The rhythmic crash of waves against the ship’s hull filled Kazumi’s ears as she stood at the bow, eyes fixed on the distant city-state of Nym. Its familiar skyline stirred memories that spanned the last three years—years that had taken her far from these shores, back to before her fateful voyage to…
From Duty to Purpose: A Journey Toward Living
It is a peculiar thing, to find oneself with an abundance of time unclaimed by the specter of calamity or the call of duty. No longer is there an existential threat looming upon the horizon, no one to rescue from the clutches of despair. It seems the world, for now, is… stable. A rare and…
The Legacies We Leave Behind
Death is a frightening reality, especially in a world now sundered where it is no longer a choice. For those few blessed—or cursed, depending on your perspective—with immortality, the pain of watching loved ones age, grow infirm, and pass away is a constant sorrow, while we remain unchanged. Ultimately, what matters most is the legacy…
Tales from the Past: A New Journey
5 Second Umbral Moon 1205 5AE Today marks the beginning of my new journey. Over five years ago, Z’to and Delphine found me in the forest, and since then, I’ve had to learn a new language, adapt to a different culture, and master a unique type of magic due to my inability to wield traditional…
New Beginnings
They say that when one journey ends, another begins. I was born in Illyndor, Etheirys, known as the unsundered world. From there, I went to Akadaemia Anyder, where I graduated top of my class in healing magicks, destined to be mentored by the one who would become my wife and held the seat of Emmerololth….
Echoes in the Mirror
In a world of mirrored dreams I stand,Reality elusive, slipping from my hand.The mirror shows a stranger’s face,Leaving me adrift in an empty space. Voices of loved ones, faint and far,Echoing silently, like a distant star.Their words, once clear, now lost in mist,Meaning evaporates, an ungraspable twist. Yearning fills the void where clarity fades,Seeking truths…
Tales from the Past: Magic and Familiars
Kazumi was engrossed in her tinkering when a knock interrupted her focus. She set the device aside and walked to the door, her face lighting up with a smile as she recognized her visitors. “Z’to, Delphine! What a pleasant surprise! What brings you here?” she asked, leaving the door open in a welcoming gesture. As…
Hero or Traitor?
I’ve been called both a hero and a traitor. It’s challenging to uphold one’s principles without betraying someone along the way. But what’s worse is when betrayal stems not from those principles, but from letting them overshadow compassion and common sense. When you let your pain define you, betraying those once close to you becomes…