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Tales of Skyland: Legend of the Soulwards

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In a realm where myth and wonder once lived in perfect harmony, there was a mighty guardian, Shiruba U’windo, the silver dragon of justice and balance. But after his mysterious disappearance, an ancient evil stirred from deep within the land: a creature of decay that devoured Ether, twisted hearts, and left only ruin in its wake. That day marked the beginning of the Great Catastrophe. Though the kingdoms of Skyland survived and sealed the beast away, its corruption had already taken root. Shadows spread across the realm, not only in form, but in the hearts of all living beings, awakening ancient sins within them. And yet, when all seemed lost, they rose, unlikely figures, remembered in history as the Soulwards. They were not chosen by blood, nor called by prophecy or fate, but were ordinary beings who resisted the darkness within. They defied their own kin, faced truths no one dared to speak, and walked paths marked by fear, sorrow, and sacrifice. Though different in origin and belief, they followed the same path, forging their own destiny by choice. And though darkness threatened to swallow the sky, their story still burns. a light gleaming against the void. This is their tale. Our tale. And here is where the story begins. This is Tales of Skyland: Legend of the Soulwards: a multi-character dark fantasy exploring the unraveling of a broken world, and the flawed souls who dared to resist it. A slow-burning journey through fading kingdoms, corrupted Ether, and the quiet defiance of those who carry deep wounds, yet choose to rise. Power here does not come from birthright, but from confronting what you fear most.
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