Malediction

In the kingdom of Odol, shadows whisper in the wake of betrayal. Princess Kassandre awakens after her attempted assassination, her soul entwined with a dark power she does not understand. When the Queen is murdered, the throne stolen from her grasp, Kassandre is cast into exile. Driven by vengeance and the desire to gain answers, she sets out on a perilous journey where her own fate seems to be in her own hands.

In the distant, magic-fearing village of Hals, Ronan, a young warrior, faces the ultimate test: a duel against his twin brother. Defeat comes swiftly, leaving him dishonored in the eyes of his father. Worse still, the duel uncovers a secret buried deep within him-Ronan wields forbidden magic, a gift that could cost him his life. Forced to flee into an unfamiliar world, he stumbles upon ancient powers and allies he was raised to despise, including a mage who may hold the key to his survival. But all magic comes at a cost and Ronan's gift is no exception.

As darkness rises, weaving its threads across the land, Kassandre and Ronan's separate fates begin to entwine. Secrets long buried will surface, alliances will be tested, and the choices they make will decide whether their world succumbs to shadow-or if light can still persist.