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Echos of The Arcane

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Reads 63
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Parts 4
Time 55m

cyberpunk dystopian fantasy futuristic

(TW!! Profanity & Semi-Intense Gore)

The year is 2084, Kintaro Kuzahara was an Arcane in hiding, living a semi-normal life away from the oppression that he luckily could avoid. But now after an unlikely encounter with another Arcane, he finds himself with the New Eritrean, a resistance that stands against the oppression of Arcane. 

Before History had a name, the Eritreans had long lived with the ability of wielding Arcane Magic. It touched every facet of their lives. In wars, in careers, in aiding life beyond Eritreans themselves. Though as the centuries went by, more and more children were born without magic until there were no more remaining... Starting the first generation of Eritrean without magic. Humans.

Without magic, Humans began developing technology which would grow more advanced along the years, creating massive cities across the globe full of cutting edge technology being apart of every aspect of living.

In the year 2063, a prominent figure that is the CEO of an ADH (Advanced Drugs for Healthcare) released a product meant to cure genetic diseases for unborn children. Though this drug awakened the dormant genes which allowed Eritreans access to magic. Marking the return of the Eritreans.

April 5th, 2076 marked the day of the awakening. The genes of the children which allowed them to wield magic had finally awakened, mutating and granting them abilities. Many died that day. This quickly rose controversy among the public and caused the Company to ban the use of the drug from thereafter.All Rights Reserved

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