The Chosen 13: The First
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In a world full of mysteries there are rumors of strange people. People who can wield weapons with deadly precision, who wield strange magic. Only the high ranking guards of the palace have ever used weapons of such making. . . But when you have the power to change who you are wouldn't you seize the opportunity.
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