Whispers of Arathia

CH 1

3rd person:

On Earth, before Mel lived on Arathia he had always been surrounded by happiness, cherished by his friends and family. However, his world took a devastating turn two weeks after celebrating his 24th birthday, Mel received the heart-wrenching news of his late-stage 3 cancer diagnosis. Aware that no cure could reverse his condition, Mel made a decision to make the most of his remaining time.

With a courageous spirit, Mel embarked on a series of journeys, traveling far and wide around the world. He explored numerous destinations in Asia and the Middle East, immersing himself in diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Mel seized the opportunity to create cherished memories, enjoying every moment to its fullest.

Eventually, the pain was too immense and he returned home, where he sought solace and comfort in the presence of his beloved family. Aware that his days were numbered, he treasured the time spent with his loved ones, cherishing each precious interaction. As his life drew to a close, Mel peacefully passed away in his sleep.

However, as Mel closed his eyes for the final time, he was met with an unexpected occurrence—a voice resonating within his mind, initiating a conversation that he had never anticipated.

"I am the godly system, you have been chosen to become a celestial being, and it is my job to help you accomplish that, you have been picked because you have a strong spirit. Rivaling, even the greatest on Arathia. As the clock strikes midnight on your 16th birthday you will be presented with a choice, magic or the mundane; this will be your choice and only yours. For now it is the god's will that you train your body and mind to prepare for what's coming, you will still be able to use your magic but it's restricted until you make your choice. Take your time and study hard. You have 1 year " The voice in Mel's head sounded almost like a goddess, it sounded feminine and like it knew everything about the world and everything beyond it.

"What is Arathia?" Mel asked, starting to panic. All he could see was an all-encompassing black, he was floating in a dark abyss with no escape.

"Arathia is your new home, you have been reincarnated as a part of this world's population. Your mission that the gods have given you is to change this world for the better" she sounded comforting almost, slightly easing his worry but not completely, he's nervous but ready to take on what comes ahead of him.

"What should I call you miss?"

"I am Khione the Goddess of Wisdom, Creation, And Knowledge and I am here to aid you on your path in cultivation. after you've made your selection of classes you'll move forward and begin your journey"

After the interaction with the goddess he appeared before a screen with different classes, on the screen it told him to pick a class and there were ten to choose from. Mel wasn't worried about picking his class because he played a lot of games similar to this and he always picked the same class .

Barbarian

Cleric

Druid

Monk

Assassin

Beast tamer

Alchemist

Healer

Thief

Mage

He wanted to be a Beast Tamer or an Alchemist but he wasn't sure, he loved playing and reading about them both. So he figured that if he had time being a Beast Tamer he would work on his Alchemy

Alchemy is gonna be his second job when he adjusts to his new life, but his main focus is going to be Beast Taming. Mel clicked the 'Beast Tamer' option, then a notification popped up "you have picked Beast Tamer do you want to proceed?"

"Yes" Mel spoke with a quavering voice, spooked by the uncertain path ahead of him.

Meanwhile on Arathia...

Clattering could be heard in the hall, and just down the way sleeping in his bed was the notorious 'Erin Dahak'. The door these bandits are standing in front of is his son's, Melrose. Erin had let a Bilwis into their camp and ruined all their crops, now their boss Natalia Rouge wanted payback, all they need to do is hold Melrose for ransom and if Erin compensates them *with interest* he will get his son back unharmed and safe. The bandits slip in with ease, fast and silent like a snake. Deadly too. Within a matter of minutes Melrose was bound and taken away with no way to fight back.

" The kid as promised Lady Rouge." The plan set by The Lady was working marvelously in her favor and she couldn't be happier. She put him in a cell and right as she locked the cell the alarms went off all across her compound, Natalia knew it was Erin. She was more than ready for him.

"Ma'am Erin is here, we counted about 20 men." She could hear a bunch of commotion coming from above, so she went to go help but when she got up there she realized she had severely underestimated Erin. All of her soldiers are dead or being killed with only her high ranking officers still holding their own. She was fighting a losing battle, the only thing that Natalia had over Him was his son.

She ran to get Melrose but as soon as she laid hands on him she got kicked in the back and was sent flying into the wall. Out of breath she got up from the rubble but Erin was getting away, Even though she was injured she pushed herself to still go after him and kill Melrose.

". . .Life Force Manipulation. . .'' Natalia used one of her most powerful spells, this spell lets her take 5 people's life force at once and she used it just in time..

Thinking she had killed them, Natalia took their bodies and had them put in the carriage.

"It wasn't supposed to happen this way, I'm sorry Melrose. You deserved a long life" She hated Erin for what he did to her and her people but what she hated even more was what she did to Melrose, and so she laid him to rest in a Valley of flowers. It was a magical place, a lush field made mostly of Yarrow, Lavender, and Dahlias.

"Rest easy" she spoke softly into the wind.

Unlike Melrose, Erin was found out front of his home by his wife Cosmia and eldest son Wren but she wasn't worried because this family had a secret, one that has kept them in power for far longer than they should've been

"Wren grab the chalk, i'll bring him in"

Wren had been through this 4 times so far, now five.

Five times of grabbing the chalk

Five times of drawing the same huge pentagram

and five times of bringing his dad back to life.

- A/N  I wanted to thank all my friends and everyone who helped me proofread this and make this what it is now without them this story wouldn't be where it is now <3 

thank you for reading it means a lot!