Marked by Stars
For 700 years, the world has been under the oppressive rule of the Iron Dominion. Magic exists as Aether, a divine force drawn from the stars. Only a rare few can....
For 700 years, the world has been under the oppressive rule of the Iron Dominion. Magic exists as Aether, a divine force drawn from the stars. Only a rare few can wield it. Two children were born in line with the same prophecy: The Noble Child (False Chosen One) Kaelion Dravaryn Born in the ruling noble house of the capital. Born under: Twin comets, Crimson lightning, Mark of a star on his chest The empire proclaims him the prophesied savior. But his power feels… incomplete. He grows entitled, powerful, feared. The Farmer’s Child (True Chosen One) Eryndor Vale Born the same night in a remote farming village called Ashmere. He also bore: Twin comets, Crimson lightning, The same star mark — hidden on his back. But no one noticed. His family struggles under heavy taxation. His father is later executed by imperial soldiers. Eryndor grows in hardship. And his power grows differently.