Valoria: The Shadow Within
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The world consists of three realm-The Heaven Realm, Human Realm and the Underworld. The sky, light and Darkness.
The Human Realm is called the Kingdom of Valoria, a kingdom shrouded in power and mystery. Ruled by five clans and a council of wise elders who possessed powers and authority.
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Lyra Morrin, who grew up in Trebis Village located in the lowest sector of Valoria, loathed by her mother. As she grew up without seeing the outside world, Lyra was forced by her mother to leave the village. The invitation from the most prestigious academy in Valoria left her no choice but to be part of it. Entering the academy under the name-Lyra Wester, she met new people. Made friends and danger was all around her.
And that's where it all started where she gradually discovers the secret behind a beautiful Kingdom of Valoria.
A Kingdom where peace doesn't exist.
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