Rejected by the lycan king
Inside, the walls flickered with ancient images: a burning mountain, seven figures arguing over a sphere of pure light, the creation of the first gates and the eighth figure walking away, holding a flame to their chest.
“The Ashbound,” Dahlia whispered. “They were the ones who said magic should remain whole. Not fractured across trials and thrones.”
“And they were exiled for it,” I added.
But now… they were returning.
4. The Prophecy We Missed
In the deepest vault, Seris uncovered a scroll so old it was nearly ash.
She unrolled it carefully, eyes scanning the symbols.
“It’s a counter-prophecy,” she said slowly. “It speaks of a final flame. One not guarded… but born. A new source. Hidden in p
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