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In a world transformed by miraculous innovation, the cities of Varethia shine like beacons against the endless dark. Magic fuels industry, lights the streets, and promises prosperity to those who can reach it. Yet for the countless poor who live in the shadows of the towers, there is only one sanctioned path to a better life: the Dungeons.
Legends call them ancient vaults of treasure and danger, gateways to fortune for any bold enough to enter. Every year, new hopefuls descend into their depths seeking gold, glory, or redemption—few ever return. Those who do are hailed as heroes, proof that courage and luck can still triumph in a cruel world.
But when one group of adventurers stumbles upon truths that should have remained buried, they find themselves caught between the myths that keep their world running and the horror that sustains it. As survivors and witnesses, they must decide whether revealing the secret will save the realm—or end it.