The solvanes of Orastria

January 2026,

On a stormy night, drenched in rain, Tiara was returning from a party when an unexpected path pulled her away—towards strange energies and a world brimming with mysteries.

Tiara, the daughter of the richest man in the city, was often described as a princess. She had beautiful long hair, grey eyes, and a soft heart.

That night at the party, Tiara caught her boyfriend cheating on her. Laughter turned into tension—sharp, meaningless words cut through the rain, and Tiara walked away along with Vanya, whom she had met at the party.

Her heartbeat synced with the thunder as the world around her blurred. Completely lost in her thoughts, she drove her car like crazy.

Then she felt it—a strange vibration in the air.

Vanya shouted, "Stop, Tiara! It's dangerous!"

But Tiara felt as if something was pulling her towards the forest. Zoned out for a few seconds, she drove straight into the forest.

Suddenly, they crashed into a tree.

Vanya shouted, "Tiara, come on! Stop now!"

Tiara was amazed by what she had just done. Stepping out of the car, she took a step forward into the forest.

"Wow... where are we?"

The forest was dense, like impenetrable darkness—a world holding countless mysteries.

Then she saw it—a faint blue light between the trees, pulsing like a heartbeat.

Frightened, Vanya said, "Let's head back to town. We should not take the risk."

Tiara was interested in the forest, as if she felt some strange connection to it.

"Let's see what a mysterious and beautiful place this is."

Stepping into the forest, she was unaware that with that single step, she was crossing into a world beyond the existence of normal human sight—a world where energies whispered, time twisted, and reality was no longer what it seemed.

The further they stepped into the forest, the more it began to glow.

Vanya and Tiara stood in awe of the forest's beauty.

Tiara's gaze lingered on the shimmering pond at its heart.

"Look, Vanya. The pond is so pretty, and with the impression of moonlight, it's glowing as if stars are falling onto Earth."

"The most beautiful things hold the most dangerous stories, so it's better if we stay away, Madam," Vanya said mysteriously.

Something felt off about the forest, as if someone was stalking them.

"Let's run, Vanya!" Tiara shouted.

Tiara started running while holding Vanya's hand. Suddenly, a beautiful girl wearing a long blue skirt with a glittery blouse and shiny eyes stopped them.

Vanya and Tiara stood like statues, afraid of getting hurt.

"Who are you?" Tiara asked.

"That's something I should question, Miss," the girl replied.

"Why?" Tiara counterattacked.

"Because you are in my zone, and this is my home," the girl replied.

"So what? Do you own this forest, or did you buy it from the government? Do we look like fools to you?" Tiara said.

"This place is Orastria, the place of oracles and magnetic energies."

The girl's voice rose in a mystical tone.

"I have been here for hundreds of years to welcome you, Madam," the girl suddenly said.

"What are you talking about? That's nonsense! I am not afraid of your horrific games, so you should stop now. Hundreds of years? Haha! You think that scares me?" Tiara replied.

The girl whispered, "Come on! If you don't believe me, then why don't you try, Madam? What I am saying is true—you are here to break the curse that has lasted for hundreds of years."

"Tell her, Vanya."

Tiara was shocked when the girl said Vanya's name.

"Wait, what? Vanya... Do you know her?" Tiara replied in surprise.

"Yes. She is Ariya, my friend, and it's true—believe it or not, you are the reincarnation of our beloved Princess Ayana. I knew it the moment I saw you," Vanya said to Tiara.

Tiara was completely lost and felt betrayed.

"That's why you came close to me—to push me into your horrific play? I thought we were friends."

"Why don't you give it a try, Tiara? Do what I said, and if it turns out to be a lie, you are free to go," Vanya said, putting forward a condition.

"Okay, I will do it. Tell me—what do I have to do? And if it turns out to be a lie, I am free to go."

Tiara was convinced for a moment.

Tiara knelt, her hand hovering above the water. The air tingled against her skin—warm, pleasant, and alive.

Then, with a strange smile, she touched it.

A surge of light burst upward.

The world spun.

The forest fell into silence.

When the light dimmed, she was lost for a moment in a realm where stars shimmered beneath her feet and voices hummed like distant memories.

They saw a man with a strong, commanding presence emerging from the shadows of the water. It felt as if a prince himself was walking out of the shadows.

"Now, who are you?" Tiara asked with confusion.

"That's something I should ask," the boy replied.

Vanya interrupted.

"Welcome back, Commander. It's been 200 years. Now you are free from the curse, Master Rizul."

"But what about the others?" the Commander asked.

"They should also be released now," Ariya replied.

"Excuse me... It feels like I am free to go now. You guys should enjoy your reunion. I have done what you asked me to do."

Tiara's voice trembled as she spoke.

She felt terrified and confused by what was going on in the forest. She wanted nothing more than to run away from the forest and never look back.

"No, you are not free to go, Madam. Did you forget? You said you would only leave if it turned out to be a lie. But it's not," Ariya stopped Tiara.

"Look, I don't know what's going on here, but I don't have any relation to all this or with your Princess or something. So let me go," Tiara pleaded.

"You may leave. Let her go," Rizul, the Commander, said.

"Okay! So, goodbye!"

Tiara rushed out in a hurry.

"Why, Commander? She is our beloved Princess!" Ariya exclaimed.

"Do you really believe that she is? No, it's not possible. Look at her—messy as hell, completely opposite to what our Princess was," the Commander said with disappointment.

Then the three rushed out towards their old mainland—the place they once called home.

With every step, their heart rates increased, and the air filled with echoes of memories long buried. Each step brought both fear and hope.

What if nothing was the same anymore?

They rushed into the forest's village, where nothing could be seen clearly anymore. The houses looked like shattered memories, as if time had stopped where they had left it.

"What happened here?" Rizul whispered, his voice trembling as his eyes scanned the ruins.

Everything they knew was gone. Only ashes and silence remained.

They exchanged a worried glance, then, without wasting time, rushed towards the castle.

When they finally reached the castle, the frozen gates stopped them in their tracks.

Rizul took a step forward.

"It can't be... This place used to shine like gold. What happened here?"

Vanya's gaze wandered over the ruins, a strange feeling stirring inside her.

"Or maybe... it happened because of us."

"But everything was buried with the curse, and so was that evil master, too. Isn't it?" Ariya questioned, as if something had been left behind.

"Do you really think you are the only ones who got awakened with the breaking of the curse? No. Before you, all that evil energy also came back."

An old man came out of the castle.

"Who are you?" Vanya questioned.

"I am the last gatekeeper of this palace," the old man replied.

He told them that about a month ago, the evil energy had risen again—stronger, darker, and far more dangerous than before. It swept across the land, destroying everything in its path.

"So, what should we do now?" Ariya asked, frightened.

"Let's fight like before."

Rizul's eyes flickered with determination.

"Do you still have your powers? Without your powers, you can't fight back," the old man asked.

The three of them stood there in silence, worry clouding their faces, as they only knew how to break the curse, but no one knew how to regain their powers.

"Where is the Princess?" the old man asked.

"You will only get your powers back when the Princess is with you."

The old man told them the bitter truth.

Vanya asked them to rush out in a hurry and find her before she stepped out of the forest.

Rizul stopped them.

"She is not Ayana. Don't stop her."

"Believe it or not, Master, but she is, and we need her," Ariya replied.