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"Drawn together by fate, tested by darkness-will their bond survive the rising storm?"

Celestia Pendragon is no stranger to danger. As a seasoned adventurer, she's battled her way through cursed ruins and labyrinthine dungeons, her resolve unbroken by the shadows that linger in her past. But when a harrowing curse begins to unravel her magic and haunt her very soul, Celestia sets out on a perilous journey to confront the darkness head-on.

In the heart of a city steeped in secrets, Caleb Nightglen-a sharp-witted lord known for his mastery of sword and spell-becomes an unlikely ally. Haunted by his own demons and a web of deadly intrigues, Caleb sees something in Celestia that draws him into her battle.

As ancient forces stir and betrayal festers in the shadows, their paths entwine in a fight for survival. With every step, Celestia and Caleb uncover truths buried deep within the world-and themselves. In a realm of light and darkness, their fragile alliance may be the only force strong enough to defy what's coming.


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