The Menethis Arcanum
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Last published Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Elucidia. The Grand Academy. The pride of human magic, and the final true bastion of Brythaern history. To most who aspire to the arcane it is the genesis of dreams, of power, of authority. A chance for greatness - grand and opulent.
But for her, it was something more. A chance at freedom from what most believe to be an inescapable omen.
It is said that those born with unnatural violet eyes are doomed to fate. That death and suffering is destined to befall them. That demons shall forever follow in their footsteps.
'The Hunter's Game' 'The Devil's Gate' 'The Venom of Daeraforn'... it went by many names, but most knew it as 'The Mark of the Forlorn.'
Akaia bore the Mark - her unnatural violet eyes condemning her future from birth. On her nineteenth birthday, she left the safety of her home in Saint's Reach to travel to Elucidia - determined to master the Arcane, and unravel the secrets of the curse; to gain the strength to defy her fate.
However, unraveling secrets can be dangerous - and the truth is all too often the cruelest curse of all.
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This is a heavy re-write of my previous story. I am much happier with it's direction, and hope anyone who stumbles across it enjoys it - at least a little bit.
Originally, this story was a bit of a throw-away. However, the concept ended up blooming into something I feel has a lot of potential so I want to try and do it justice.
I may mark it as Mature later down the line as I write, depending on how far I take the heavier subjects. Feedback is welcome and highly appreciated.
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