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Bladebound

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Bladebound – Full Story Synopsis In the fractured world of Valmera, five powerful kingdoms rule with steel, gold, and fear. Beneath the illusion of peace, corruption festers, ancient magic stirs, and secrets long buried threaten to resurface. Once a loyal soldier of the Veyron army, Kael Draven was known for his unwavering discipline and skill with the blade. But when his family is slaughtered under mysterious orders from within his own command, Kael is branded a traitor and forced to flee the only life he knew. Haunted by the past and bound to a cursed sword once wielded by the legendary warlord Valek the Unbroken, Kael wanders the wilds of Valmera, seeking vengeance against the five who conspired in his family’s murder. Each of them now holds immense power in their respective kingdoms, shielded by armies, magic, and lies. But Kael is no longer the man he once was—he is Bladebound, fused with a weapon that feeds on blood and remembers every kill. As Kael carves a bloody path through Valmera’s tyrants, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy: the rise of the Order of Ashen Flame, a forgotten cult bent on resurrecting an ancient entity that once brought the world to its knees. The same cult that cursed his blade—and killed his family to silence its true legacy. Joined by unlikely allies—a rogue Arkanis mage, a disillusioned princess turned rebel, and an exiled warrior monk—Kael must navigate a web of betrayal, forbidden magic, and his own growing rage. Every strike brings him closer to vengeance… but also to losing what little humanity he has left. In the final act, Kael will face a brutal choice: fulfill his revenge and let the darkness consume him, or break the curse, destroy the cult, and finally forge his own destiny—not as a weapon of wrath, but as a warrior of redemption.
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Chapter 1 - Setting

Fictional World

A continent called Valmera, divided into five great kingdoms. This world blends steampunk technology with ancient magic known as "Arkanis." Fifty years ago, a massive war nearly destroyed civilization.

Main Character

Name: Kael Draven

Age: 27

Background: A former elite soldier of the Kingdom of Veyron who went rogue after his family was murdered by a corrupt general within his own army. Now he lives as a fugitive and bounty hunter.

Revenge Mission

Kael swears revenge against five powerful individuals who conspired to kill his family. Each one rules over a different region, and his journey will unravel a greater secret about the world — including Kael's true origins and a mysterious connection to the ancient power of Arkanis. 

Map of Valmera

Valmera is a large continent surrounded by sea, divided into five main kingdoms and one central region of magical significance:

Veyron (Southwest)

A rugged land of mountains and cliffs.

Former home of Kael Draven.

Known for its once-great military empire.

Now ruled by a corrupted noble faction.

Nordell (Northwest)

A cold, mountainous kingdom.

Strongholds built into icy peaks.

Known for its harsh winters and battle-hardened warriors.

Khorath (North-central)

Dense pine forests and fortified castles.

Wealthy and politically influential.

Holds one of the five ruling conspirators.

Zanir (East)

A dry, mountainous region filled with canyons and old ruins.

Spiritual center of the old world, home to monks and exiles.

Rumors speak of forbidden magic buried beneath its sands.

Astyria (South-central)

A land of rolling hills and hidden forests.

Most fertile region, rich in herbs and Arkanis energy.

A quiet kingdom, but secretly harbors a rebel uprising.

Arkanis (Center of Valmera)

A dense, enchanted forest believed to be cursed.

Ancient ruins and lost temples are hidden within.

The heart of old magic and the key to Kael's destiny.