Blood and Shadows: A Witch Hunter's Tale

Shadows of the Past

In the heart of the ancient forest that bordered Prague, where the trees whispered secrets of old, a child was born under the pale light of a blood moon. His name was Viktor Valerian, son of the fabled Witch Hunter Lukas Valerian and the Blood Witcher Selene Blackwood.From the moment of his birth, Viktor was marked by destiny. The pale moonlight bathed him in an ethereal glow, and even as a babe, his eyes shimmered with a hint of magic. Raised within the secretive ranks of the Witchers by the Commander, Viktor grew with an innate mastery of magic that surpassed all before him.Under the tutelage of the Commander, Viktor honed his skills, his powers blossoming with each passing day. Yet, amidst the rigorous training and the camaraderie of his fellow Witchers, whispers of his true parentage began to haunt the halls of their fortress.Rumors spread like wildfire through the ancient halls, tales of the forbidden love between his parents, Lukas Valerian and Selene Blackwood. Some spoke of a tragic romance, others of a curse that had befallen their union. But one thing was certain - Viktor's bloodline was steeped in darkness and mystery.