THE WITHERING
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Velmoria was once a kingdom made of gold. From the tallest mountains to the Eastern Isles, it was a kingdom of prosperity. However, as King Alden falls ill, the rest of the kingdom follows as winter approaches. But this will be a winter like no other.
The crown is withering.
The roots are rotting.
And winter will bury them all.
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