Introduction: The Brothers' Oats
In a world where the clash of swords and the roar of monsters shape the fate of kingdoms, three brothers rise from humble beginnings, each destined for greatness. But even the strongest must begin from the lowest of places, and each of them must find their own path. These brothers—Adewan, Kane, and Akane—will soon discover that no matter how powerful they become, their greatest battles lie not in the enemies they face, but in the bonds that bind them.
Chapter 1: The Call to Arms
The sun barely kissed the horizon, its amber rays filtering through the dense forest surrounding the training ground. Adewan, the eldest, stood silently at the edge of the camp, his eyes fixed on the distant mountains. The wind rustled his silver hair, and his cloak fluttered gently behind him. He wasn't the strongest in the clan, not yet—but he would be.
His brothers, Kane and Akane, were nearby, each one preparing for the day's training. They were strong, no doubt, but they knew that strength alone wasn't enough in this world. They had been raised in a military clan, trained to fight from the moment they could hold a sword, but the world outside their camp was filled with dangers that no training could fully prepare them for.
"Kane, Akane," Adewan's voice broke the silence, calm but laced with a hint of urgency. "Today, we begin."
Kane, the second brother, was the first to respond. His black armor gleamed under the early sunlight, and his sword—though not yet the legendary blade of their clan—was already sharper than most. "I know," he said, eyes narrowing. "But I don't think I'll need any more training to be ready."
Akane, the youngest and most headstrong of the three, laughed and adjusted the straps on his leather armor. "Yeah, we've been training for years! I'm not scared of some monsters."
The three of them had trained together for as long as they could remember, pushing each other to new heights. They were strong—stronger than most—but they all knew that the true test was still ahead. A new challenge awaited them, one that would test their skills in ways they hadn't imagined.
"You're both underestimating what's out there," Adewan said, his voice steady. He turned to face them, his eyes serious now. "The monsters we'll be fighting aren't the training dummies in the camp. They're real. And if you're not prepared, you'll die."
Akane scowled but didn't argue. He respected his brothers, even if he didn't always show it. Kane, ever the silent one, merely nodded.
The sound of boots hitting the dirt interrupted their moment of quiet. A tall, imposing figure stepped into their view. It was their father, the clan leader—Cain, a man whose strength was unparalleled.
"Ready yourselves," Cain commanded, his voice as sharp as a blade. "The monsters are growing stronger, and the kingdom needs every soldier we have. The dungeon raids begin today."
The brothers stood straighter at the mention of the dungeon. It had been years since they had heard about the monsters emerging from these dark, dangerous places. The dungeon was where warriors were born—and where they often died.
"It's time," Cain said, and turned toward the horizon. "You will fight together, but you must survive on your own."
With that, he walked away, leaving the brothers to prepare. The weight of his words hung heavily in the air