Naddalin's Story: Naddalin, a young woman, is plagued by a threatening, unseen voice after a tedious detention. This leads her to discover a mysterious locket and photograph, deepening her fear and isolation. She feels stalked by a malevolent presence in the city's shadows, drawing her into a gothic mystery. Simultaneously, her banned interview exposing a dark wizard's return makes her a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical Grand Arbiter, Seraphina Violet Thornwood, at Halycon Academy. A secret network forms in defiance. Aethelgard Story: At Aethelgard, a school of magic, students learn ancient dark forces threaten their world. They must venture into forbidden Archives to stop a woman, a descendant of the Shadow Lords, from unleashing these powers. Guided by Kaelen, they face trials, encounter guardians, and learn of a ritual to sever her connection to the Shadow Lords, while also facing the Obsidian Sentinel, a powerful protector. The students confront their inner darkness and race against time to save their world and others.
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