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Ofria, the largest city on the planet, ruled by five kings. The district of Greyfall, the poorest and on the brink of financial collapse, is home to the Institute of Geographical discovery where one of the Apprentices finds himself searching for his  lost brother. His quest leads him to exploring the forbidden Kearlis Forests where he uncovers horrors of the past.

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