Childofashes Stories

In a world built on ashes and light, Kiel Ardent was born with fire in his veins and fear in his heart. Once, he survived the blaze that destroyed his entire village - a fire that came from his own hands. Since that day, he has lived with guilt and silence, believing himself to be a curse, a boy made of flame and regret. But when he discovers the ancient force within his Aether - the legendary First Flame - he's forced to walk a path of redemption. Within the walls of Aetherion Academy, Kiel trains to control the very fire that once destroyed him, meeting allies like Nathalie and Shinn, and confronting shadows that bear his own face. As his journey unfolds, Kiel learns that true strength isn't measured by power, but by the courage to face the parts of ourselves we fear the most. For every flame that burns, there is a heart that longs to heal.