The Abandoned Blood
In a world where magic is tied to bloodlines, power is everything. The Von Schwarzenwald family, feared and revered across the continent of Elyria, has long held dominance through their mastery of ancient and powerful magic. But not all legacies are forged in strength—some are born of darkness.
William von Schwarzenwald, once a man cursed with a weak bloodline, clawed his way to power through forbidden dark magic, corrupting his very soul in the process. His ambitions knew no bounds, but the price was steep. His third child, Elias, was born the night his wife, Lady Amara, succumbed to a mysterious illness that drained her life force. Seen as a disgrace to the family, Elias grew up in the shadow of his father’s power and his siblings’ brilliance, discarded and forgotten.
Now, years later, as the Von Schwarzenwald family’s power reaches its zenith, the dark past that gave rise to their empire threatens to unravel. Elias, the overlooked and forsaken son, must navigate the dangerous web of family politics, magic, and his father’s monstrous ambition. But as he uncovers the truth behind his mother’s death and the curse that haunts his bloodline, Elias will face a choice: succumb to the legacy of corruption or forge a path to his own destiny.
In a world of dragons, demons, and ancient mysteries, Elias’ journey will take him from the towering halls of his family’s estate to the uncharted lands of Kyrios, where the greatest secrets—and dangers—of the world lie in wait.
"catalyst of darkness" is a tale of family, betrayal, and the fight to reclaim one’s place in a world where power rules all.
