The Interpretations of Oracle Book One: Looming Darkness
15 parts Ongoing MatureDaemosen, a kingdom steeped in earth magic, the winds of war gather. Princess Elara Highcrest prepares for her coming-of-age ceremony amidst growing unease, as a shadow looms over the land. From the north, wolf warriors, led by the cunning Archmage, harass Daemosen's borders and capture rangers dispatched to investigate. Whispers of dark magic and ancient rituals fuel the kingdom's anxieties.
To the west, King Leonidas of Pyroa eyes Princess Elara Highcrest's hand in marriage, seeking to solidify an alliance with Daemosen. However, Chancellor Stormrider, Daemosen's loyal emissary, ventures north to uncover the truth behind the attacks, only to clash with the Archmage in a fierce magical duel. Meanwhile, the ruthless Khan Ulric Bloodfang of the Khanate, driven by dark magic and insatiable ambition, plots to conquer the entire continent.
The Archmage's machinations sow discord throughout the realm. Wolf warriors, disguised as Daemosen rangers, attack Pyroa's embassy, igniting a war between the two nations. As Princess Elara's coming-of-age ceremony is overshadowed by the absent Pyroan embassy, Daemosen and Pyroa manage to forge a tenuous alliance. Their combined armies march north to confront the wolf tribe.
The cunning High Priestess of the wolf tribe intervenes, presenting that Princess Elara Bloodfang is one of Khan Ulric Bloodfang's daughter and gifting her to King Leonidas in a bid to turn him against Daemosen. Utilizing dark magic, the High Priestess unleashes a devastating attack on King Aldric's forces, forcing them to retreat. King Leonidas stands by, and his motives unclear and suspect.