The Goldsmith
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  • Reads 271
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  • Parts 13
  • Time 2h 57m
Ongoing, First published Jun 22, 2022
The continent of Kalahari bore the scars of the brutal war that birthed a mysterious weapon. After four decades of fragile peace, the threat of looms as an old enemy returns from across the vast sea. The Crown Princess of Lieta embarks on a perilous quest for the ancient artifact of boundless power. Her aim: to match the invaders' military might with a force capable of turning the tides. Yet, her control over magic wavers, spiralling into insanity, while the continent's political landscapes is falling to pieces. 
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In a moment of destiny, she stood face to face with the princess, a mere touch igniting an electrifying surge of magic through Arinya's veins. The energy cascaded, tracing radiant blue pathways across her skin. Overwhelmed, she sank to her knees, gazing at the woman before her. A creature devoid of sentiment, a riddle unto herself.
"What have you done?" Arinya's voice quivered with demand.
"Only what has been done before," the woman whispered enigmatically. "Time never ceased to flow, and keeps turning, and now the balance rests within your grasp."
Amid the enigmatic words and the surreal scene, comprehension eluded Arinya, confounded by the otherworldly creature's cryptic wisdom. The world spun once more, enveloping her in darkness.
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