Summary

Long before kingdoms were built and history was written, the world of Eryndor stood on the brink of annihilation. To preserve existence itself, an ancient force known as the Veil was created... an invisible barrier separating humanity from the Abyss, a realm where corruption, monstrous beings, and forgotten horrors endlessly seek to consume reality. For centuries, the Veilwardens have stood as humanity's final line of defense. Bound by duty rather than glory, these elite warriors battle demonic entities, seal unstable Rifts, recover ancient relics, and protect a fragile peace that ordinary people never realize is constantly on the verge of collapse. Yet beneath the surface of history lies a truth deliberately erased. Ancient civilizations vanished without explanation. Divine Ruins hide knowledge powerful enough to reshape the world. Legendary Astra weapons wait for worthy souls to awaken them. Across the five continents of Eryndor, forgotten Beast Seal Zones imprison entities whose names have faded into myth. And beyond the Veil, powerful forces patiently prepare for the day the barrier finally breaks. As darkness spreads and the balance between worlds begins to crumble, destinies that have remained intertwined for centuries begin to awaken. Heroes will rise, kingdoms will fall, alliances will be tested, and the line between savior and monster will become almost impossible to distinguish. At the center of it all is a single mystery... a boy born with a mark that should never have existed. His journey is only the beginning. For the fate of Eryndor has never depended on the strongest warrior... ...but on the one capable of carrying both light and darkness without losing himself.

Genre: Fantasy

Author: Chinmay

Status: 2mo ago

Chapters: 3

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 16+

ARC 0: THE MARKE

In the world of Eryndor, humanity thrives behind the protection of the Veil an ancient barrier maintained by the legendary Veilwardens, warriors who stand between civilization and the horrors lurking beyond reality. While most people live ordinary lives, whispers of disappearing villages, unstable Rifts, and forgotten prophecies begin spreading across the continent of Vareon.

Far from the battlefield lives Aarav Sen, a quiet young man who has spent his entire life bearing a mysterious cobra-shaped mark on his neck. Branded as cursed since birth and feared by those around him, Aarav struggles to find his place in a world that has never truly accepted him. The only person who ever believed in him was his grandfather, whose final words continue to haunt him.

As Aarav begins college in Lumina City, strange encounters, recurring nightmares, and impossible coincidences begin to shatter the normal life he desperately wants to hold onto. Across the Veil, something ancient has started to stir. Shadows whisper his name. Forgotten seals weaken. And deep within the darkness, unseen eyes patiently watch the boy with the mark.

Meanwhile, a sinister force known only as Zeroth quietly sets his own plans into motion, orchestrating events from the shadows while the world remains blissfully unaware of the catastrophe approaching.

Arc 0 is a story of mystery, isolation, destiny, and the first cracks in a truth buried for centuries. It is not the story of a hero rising.

It is the story of how the world unknowingly took its first step toward an age that would change Eryndor forever.

Central Themes

Destiny versus free will

Fear of the unknown

Isolation and belonging

Ancient secrets awakening

The thin line between protector and monster

Arc Tone

Dark • Mysterious • Emotional • Slow-burn • Supernatural • Psychological