A prophecy was declared beneath Eldoria's dual moons, within a chamber made of obsidian and moonstone, with the last breath of the Oracle. "When the brilliant and twilight blood combine, destiny will require a sacrifice; one heir must perish and one must rise. Love shall be the sword, and magic the key. However, be cautious, for opposing fate is to sever the very soul of the planet." For ages, the Kingdom of Draven and the Empire of Eldoria have lived in conflict. The Draven bloodline carries the weight of the Doomed Heir, in which every firstborn male dies before the age of thirty. The Eldorians, on the other hand, are endowed with the gift of the Seers' blood, an enchantment that allows them to see fate but not change it. Unbeknownst to them, an arranged marriage between the last descendants of the two clans has been declared. However, this prophecy is not just a myth; it is a crafty trap planned by the gods themselves.
Main Characters:
Prince Arden Draven (The Cursed Heir)
Age: 26
Personality: Always seen in black and crimson. Sharp-witted, reckless, but secretly burdened by his fate. He conceals his fear behind his haughtiness.
Abilities: Strength and combat skills are enhanced, but every year the curse makes him weaker.
Secret: He has death-related dreams, which get more intense as his thirtieth birthday draws near.
Lady Cassiel Eldoria (The Enchanted Heiress)
Age: 24
Appearance: Ethereal beauty with silver-blonde hair and violet eyes. Wears deep blue and gold robes.
Personality: Intelligent, composed, and duty-bound, but deeply compassionate.
The Seer's Sight is one of her abilities; she can see the future in flashes but cannot change it.
Secret: She once had a vision of her own wedding night that ended in bloodshed.
Supporting Characters
House of Draven (Arden's Side)
Lord Malrik Vaelor (The Shadow Chancellor): Advisor to Arden, secretly manipulating the curse for his own gain and works secretly for the veilborns.
Role: He serves as Kael's political mentor, guiding him through the treacherous court of Draven.
Secret: He is the one who keeps Arden's curse alive, ensuring the prophecy unfolds as expected. He seeks the fatebinder not to break the curse but to steal its power for himself.
General Cassian Veyne: Arden's most devoted military commander. A seasoned warrior who nurtured Kael as a son.
Role: adviser and guardian. Suspects the curse transcends mere destiny.
Secret: He forged a solemn pact with Arden's father to shatter the curse regardless of the sacrifice.
Lady Evelyne Draven: Arden's stepmother, a shrewd noblewoman.
Role: Projects an image of a caring maternal figure but harbors inner dread that Arden's survival could spell doom for the realm.
Secret: She has clandestinely nurtured the curse to safeguard her own son, Arden's half-brother.
Prince Alistair Draven: Arden's half brother, raised in obscurity.
Role: A contender heir who asserts his right to the throne in lieu of Arden.
Secret: He has forged alliances with sinister entities to ensure Arden's demise before his 30th birthday.
House of Eldoria (Cassiel's Side)
High Priestess Lysara Eldoria isCassiel's aunt and royal seer of Eldoria.
Role: Counselor to Cassiel, upholds unwavering belief in predetermined destiny.
Secret: She has foreseen an alternative prophecy one in which Cassiel's sacrifice is necessary instead of Arden's
Sir Dorian Valmont: Cassiel's childhood companion and esteemed royal knight.
Role: Vigilantly protective, harbors concealed affection for her.
Secret: He is a member of a clandestine order pledged to eliminate Arden should the curse imperial Eldoria.
Marquess Helena Ravenspire: An aristocrat and Cassiel's dearest confidante.
Role: Political strategist, helps Cassiel navigate court politics.
Secret: She has her own ambitions—perhaps even the throne.
The Veilborn (Secret Society)
Master Kaelorin the Nameless: The enigmatic leader of the Veilborn.
Role: An oracle who ensures the fulfillment of all destiny-bound prophecies.
Secret: He is not entirely of mortal descent—rumors suggest he is a progeny abandoned by the divine.
Silas the Whisperer: A proficient assassin in service of the Veilborn.
Role: Tasked with pursuing Arden and Cassiel to guarantee the prophecy unfolds as predetermined.
Secret: He carries a haunting history where he once stumbled in his mission to eliminate young Arden, now burdened by the divine summons for his absolution.
The Oracle of Ashes: An enigmatic figure who communicates through enigmatic messages.
Role: A clandestine prophetess who possesses knowledge on how to dispel the curse, albeit at a price beyond imagination.
Secret: She is the concealed mother of Cassiel, kept in seclusion due to her invaluable wisdom.