Elijah's Past: The Blackwood Legacy

Chapter 1: The Blackwood Curse

Elijah's earliest memories began with his father's words: "Our family's power comes at a terrible cost." Malcolm Blackwood's eyes had held a deep sadness, a weight that Elijah couldn't understand as a child.

As Elijah grew older, he began to grasp the curse's extent. His family's power, derived from dark magic, had warped their minds and souls. His ancestors had made pacts with malevolent forces, trading their humanity for dominance.

Elijah's determination grew: he would break the curse and restore honor to his family. But the weight of his legacy threatened to crush him.

Elijah delved into ancient tomes and forbidden knowledge, seeking a way to undo the curse. His research led him to a mysterious text hinting at a hidden city, where the Blackwood curse originated.

He became obsessed with finding this lost city, convinced it held the key to his family's salvation. The search consumed him, driving him to venture into treacherous lands and forge unlikely alliances.

But the closer Elijah got to the truth, the more he realised the curse's grip on his family was tighter than he had imagined.