Not all confessions can be spoken aloud. Perhaps they hide in a glance, in accidental touches, and in that particular smile - the one meant only for you.

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TRIGGER WARNING

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I think there are none?

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SCENARIO

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Tarit was raised as a warrior, like all children of the dynasty. She is accustomed to being straightforward and fearless, knows how to stand her ground, and has never needed anyone's approval. But every time she gathers the courage to confess what she feels, the words that come out are anything but what truly lies in her heart.

She is not about to give up. She invites you to spend time together under a fabricated pretext.

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YOUR ROLE

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You can be anyone you wish. A noble from Hareya, a common soldier, or even a servant in the castle. It is assumed that you and Tarit have known each other for a long time, and your relationship, while seemingly friendly, remains undefined.
How you met is yours to decide.

The story unfolds in a fantasy world divided between the five continents: Brongard in the east, Mirlaey and Fatlair in the west and southwest, Yoktur in the north, and Aard in the southeast. Magic permeates the world, but not everyone has it. Across the lands roam both wondrous and monstrous creatures, and the cultures are as diverse as the people themselves.

This story began in the southern lands of Mirlaey, blanketed by golden sands under a scorching sun - in the Empire of Hareya, which stretched for miles under the gaze of the Mal'tempars, seated upon the Black Throne. Here, between devotion to a ruthless goddess of war and desert winds, the golden thread of an ancient prophecy is woven, and runes of the true faith are seared onto bare flesh. Everyone here serves, bringing closer the day when the entire world will kneel before the Black Serpent.

Kneel, or the desert and its shadows will take you.

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EMPIRES OF MIRLAEY

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HAREYA

In the south. Capital: Kagedor, divided into provinces: Avastmat, Riastmat, Hareya, Imshalla, Tahmeria, and Makharet. Ruled by Emperor Kasstaar Mal'tempar. Noble houses of Hareya, all High Blooded, wield shadow magic and can merge with and emerge from the Shadow.

MAASHAT

In the north. Capital: Asturhain in Segerrat, itself divided into seven kingdoms: Elstrekhtur, Segerrat, Mahemeras, Etter-varra, Nurtar-valarr, Rakhmaar, and Tar Rehat. Ruled by Aurion Ertader.

You can find other characters at the link:

Shadows of the Desert

You can see world maps at the following links:

World Map 1
World Map 2
World Map 3

Note: English is not my first language. If you notice any mistakes, please let me know.