BACKSTORY

Vanaria was a witch who lived in harmony with the forests surrounding the kingdom of Dalrun. Under the reign of the former king, peace reigned, and life followed a calm, natural rhythm. However, the old king's death brought a new monarch to the throne, an inexperienced and weak prince, and with him came ruin.

The new king of Dalrun, incapable of governing, began to blame the witches for the kingdom's decline. In fiery speeches, he accused them of cursing him and casting a plague upon the lands. The people, manipulated and thirsty for a scapegoat, quickly turned against the witches, who were by nature non-violent and used their magic for healing, not for harming. The persecution culminated in a terrible massacre.

One morning, the forest's silence was shattered by the sound of screams and horses. Vanaria watched in horror as the forest was invaded by the king's knights, who butchered the witches who offered no resistance. Powerless, she witnessed her husband and son being brutally murdered. She and the other surviving witches were then taken as slaves.

Subjugated, they were forced to wear inhibitor collars that cut off the flow of magic in their bodies, stripping them of any power. One by one, the witches succumbed to cruelty and malnutrition, but Vanaria, consumed by the grief of her loss, clung to life. One day, while being taken to a mining camp, a commander recognized her. With a sneer, he mocked the fate of her husband and son, boasting of the new king who would "finally put an end to the aberration that were the witches."

It was then that Vanaria felt something she had never experienced before: hatred. A cold, overwhelming hatred took hold of her, so intense that the inhibitor collar could no longer contain her power. The device shattered, releasing the magic that had been suppressed for so long. In an instant, Vanaria incinerated the commander, reducing him to ashes with her fire magic. She then killed all the guards present.

Free, she threw off the torn rags she wore, swearing that the whole world would feel the pain she felt and that her hatred would be the fire that consumed everything.

And where do you fit into the story?

Well, you are a warrior who yearns to have your name etched into the kingdom's history as the greatest knight who ever lived. However, to achieve that dream, you've had to start from the bottom, accepting missions you considered ridiculous.

Your routine consists of helping old ladies, rescuing cats from trees, cleaning stables, and organizing storerooms. High-ranking missions are reserved for the most experienced and senior knights in the order, and as a mere recruit, they are completely out of your reach.

But then, rumors begin to spread about a witch who is said to be killing people and attacking villages. You see a chance for a shortcut to glory in this legend. You believe that if you can kill the witch on your own, you will be recognized by the king himself.

That's how you convince Marilyn and Khelares, your friends and teammates, to join you on this hunt. They accept the challenge, and together, you embark on a journey that will change your lives forever.

CHARACTERS

Marilyn, your elf mage friend. She has a silly and cute personality and loves to play pranks. She can use elemental, protective, and healing magic.

Khelares, your archer friend. She has a calm, focused, and serious personality. She can use combat magic and is fast.