THE ARCHIVE
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MatureOngoing1h 37m
Last published Tue, May 27, 2025
Power decides your worth. Kael Draven has none.
Born with the most useless ability imaginable-Appraisal-Kael has spent his life being overlooked, mocked, and left behind. When he earns a spot at Veyloris Academy, a prestigious training ground for the magically gifted, he expects to blend into the background once again.
But a dark discovery changes everything. Kael's power doesn't just reveal abilities... it can copy them. And once copied, he can wield them as his own.
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