Ashborne: The Warden's Curse
In a fractured world where cities float above an endless abyss of darkness, every citizen is tethered to the Lightstones—artifacts that shield them from the horrors of the Void. But once a year, the cursed are "Recalled," dragged into the Abyss to face trials orchestrated by the enigmatic Wardens, ancient beings who dwell in its depths. Survival in the Abyss means returning stronger, but failure leaves nothing behind but echoes.
Elric, an unremarkable street thief struggling to survive in the poorest district of the floating city of Ashborne, discovers a terrifying secret: he is a Boundling, someone born tethered to a shadow from the Void. His shadow holds unimaginable power, but every time he uses it, a part of his humanity slips away. When Elric is Recalled into the Abyss, he learns the truth about his connection to the Wardens—and realizes that the Void itself is whispering his name.
Now, Elric must navigate the labyrinthine depths of the Abyss, forging fragile alliances and confronting ancient horrors, while uncovering the truth behind his cursed existence. The closer he comes to mastering his shadow, the more he risks becoming what he fears most: a creature of the Void.
