His kingdom was constantly threatened, particularly by the rival kingdom of Avirinth. Assassination attempts were common, battles frequent, and the royal family lived in constant fear of betrayal.

But Aradon was different from his family. He was fearless, curious, and drawn to the darkness.

One fateful day, his curiosity led him beyond the castle walls. The nearby forest, a place shrouded in mystery and legend, had always called to him. The castle’s servants whispered fearful stories about monstrous creatures lurking within, warning that no one who entered ever returned.

But Aradon, barely more than a boy, refused to let fear control him.

With nothing but his courage, he stepped into the heart of the dark forest.