The Raven's Curse
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Last published Fri, Nov 30, 2012
During the times of the witch burnings in Europe, existed two families, the Grigori family, who were powerful spell casters, well versed in combat who defended Italy from The evil witches who sought the down fall of those who didn't have the gift of magick, And the witch hunters who used the power for the destruction of those who were born with talent in magick.
The Grigori family was well respected through out Italy, and the Pope spared them from the burnings.Then, there was the Delphi family, who possessed a powerful amulet said to contain the power of a thousand witches, it was the Delphi families job to protect this amulet. This honor made the family arrogant, and when the amulet was stolen, they turned on the Grigori family, blaming them for the theft. Placing a powerful spell on the heir of the family, forcing him to walk the earth until the amulet was returned to the family. The curse appeared in the form of a raven on the heirs back.
The curse forced the heir to travel by night, as the sun burned his skin. Filled with hate for the Delphi family, the young man set out on his journey, not allowed to return home, or see his family. This is the story of that man. This is the story of Dimitri Grigori.
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