TroyWayland
The rating is M because there are depictions of violence and occasional strong language.
In the lands of Naunthia'(Non-thee-uh), there's a place where smoke kissed mountains lay as a crescent arc around its vast valley and spikey cooled-molten rocks. This place was Khazmarac. As their mountains hold a rare and exquisite crystal used to craft magical gems, used as ingredients, heal wounds, and when used improperly it becomes an addictive substance known as The Andrite Curse.
A centralized factory has been processing these Crystals and as a byproduct, Andrite Sludge has been dripping into the isolated cavern below forming The Under Grove. A dangerous mushroom grove that must be maintained by the factory. When things go south Rivin is faced with difficult decisions of survival, love, and family ties.
By being tied to Khaztin valley, his family, and the Andrite Curse, Rivin must now decide where to take his travels. Will he go to the wayward town of Everton and, furthermore, towards the forests of the "Shifting Shadows" to find his guiding light? Or remain as a protectorate of the land and keeper of the Under Grove of Khazmarac in hopes of finding a cure to the Andrite Curse?
"I hear there are voices, whispers, whispers in the night that make your nightmares scream. I haunt the dead. I've been blessed by death and saved by the gods and walk-in purgatory while being in this wretched physical realm. When you cross, I'll be there, but just be on my good side; enemies call me death, and allies call me savior."
But you can call me Rivin Straundles.