corheim: year one

"The brighter the flame, the deeper is the shadow.."
Before Fire and Darkness clashed once more while their forces were marching towards Corheim, their tale must be told from the beginning of their interwoven life.
In a world where |Gifts|, extraordinary powers that are unique to the people who were given their respective |Gift| rule the world.
Ryoji Rukavina is a teenage boy with a deadly past. His goal?
He's hoping to become a Champion of Good without spilling any blood, whereas in a world where blood must be spilled to keep the peace. All the while, being a rare specimen called a Cor-Embracer doesn't give him the best reputation.
Astra Willoby is a teenage girl whose |Gift| was taken from her and left her bitter. Then in a dream, she was offered a new and stronger power to utilize instead.
Her goal? Figure it the full extent of her newfound |Gift| and let the shadows of anger consume her.
Their mutual goal? Surviving the toughest academy if one wants to become a Champion:
Surwick Academy.
In a world filled with corruption and dread, their mettle must be proved, and they will have to test their might to become legends in the making.
Read as his flames become more incandescent than the sun and her shadows more tenebrous than the abyss itself.
Let their story begin.