By the Hand of Light

Luna was raised in the Elysian faith to believe that Maiaaks are monsters that threaten humanity and must be destroyed. When she is ordered to escort a maiaak prisoner named Lyzal to Athanasia to face judgement, she obeys. But early in the journey, Luna encounters another maiaak, named Saros, and hesitates to kill him. Her compassion leads to a reluctant alliance, bringing him into their already tense group.

As the three travel across the countryside, they notice shadows moving and strange light that feels more like judgment than safety. These haunting forces seem drawn to conflict and fear, stalking their every step and complicating the already dangerous mission. They also learn that these forces aren't the only things that haunt the living and that there are darker secrets in the world that even maiaaks fear.

By the time they reach Athanasia, Luna's purpose has changed. She carries the truth she has witnessed and seeks answers from Solarch Oridus himself. But the closer she gets to the heart of her faith, the darker things become. She questions whether Elysian is truly guiding humanity, or if the Solarch's vision for humanity may be far more monstrous than the maiaaks she was taught to fear.

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Locations Mentioned

Wynfell

Luna's home village. Wynfell has a small chapel called Sanctara where they practice the Elysian faith. Here is where everything begins.

Hearthgrove

Sister village of Wynfell. Hearthgrove sends over the Elyisanies to help Wynfell after a heavy attack. Luna receives her orders to take the maiaak to Athanasia from the local Elyssar.

Lumevale

Once a village, now a town. Lumevale is their first main stop on their journey to Athanasia. Crossing paths with a local who got lost, they help him find the rest of his way there. After a few days rest, on their way to leaving the village, Luna discovers the man that she had helped suddenly isn't remembered by anyone anymore. Before Luna could process what was going on, the town was attacked by an enraged v'lur. After attacking the townspeople, when the Disenthrall men made themselves known, the v'lur targeted the men and then Luna. Luna ran away from the village to protect it from any more attacks from the v'lur.

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Serahm

A man with brown hair and dark brown eyes found by Luna in the middle of a forest being attacked by shadow-like dog creatures. Luna was able to protect Serahm and get him home to Lumevale safely. Serahm thanked Luna with a basket of a variety of bread and an Elysian full moon pendant. Uncomfortable with the gift, when Luna found Elira, Serahm's wife, and asked where Serahm was so that she could return it, Elira claimed to have no recollection of Serahm. That is when Lyzal and Saros also admitted that their memory of him was fuzzy which left Luna baffled.

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Disenthrall

The Disenthrall is the military led by the Elysian faith. They are seen in white armor and gold trim. The Disenthrall purge Maiaaks upon first glance with no questions asked. Most believe they are protecting their fellow humans, while others firmly believe they are the hand of judgment of Meraki.

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