The Fugitive's Curse
In the kingdom of Arathia, magic flows through the veins of every living being, and the balance between the elements is kept in check by the powerful mages known as the Elementals. Among them is a young man named Ren, who had always dreamed of becoming a powerful mage like his late father.
But fate had other plans for Ren when he accidentally killed his best friend, Kaiden, during a training session gone wrong. Wracked with guilt and grief, Ren flees from his hometown, knowing that the consequences of his actions would be severe.
As he travels through the dangerous wilderness, Ren is haunted by visions of Kaiden's ghost, who taunts him with accusations of betrayal and cowardice. The more Ren tries to ignore the apparition, the stronger it becomes, threatening to drive him to madness.
Desperate for a way to break the curse, Ren seeks the help of a powerful witch who lives in a remote forest. The witch agrees to help him, but only if Ren agrees to bring her a rare ingredient that can only be found in a forbidden part of the kingdom.
With no other choice, Ren embarks on a perilous quest, facing enemies and obstacles at every turn. Along the way, he meets a band of unlikely allies, including a rogue thief, a fierce warrior, and a timid healer, who join him on his journey.
As they journey together, Ren begins to learn more about himself and the true nature of his powers. But with the law and the Elementals hot on his heels, Ren knows that he may not survive long enough to break the curse and clear his name.
Will Ren find a way to break the curse and prove his innocence, or will he fall victim to the curse and become a fugitive for life?