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by Marc Mulero
Reborn. Granted a Legendary Spirit. His fight is just getting started. Riddled with a soul disease and pitted against brutes twice his size, Hale knew he was destined to die in the arena. He's an orphan. A pawn in some unseen game of the Council as they seek to awaken dark magic through even darker means.But it turns out for him… death isn’t the end. A fearless act sends Hale back from death’s door with a Legendary Spirit in tow. The Torn Wing – an ancient dragon known for toppling entire kingdoms – lends its own dark magic.Now with the power of a never-before-seen immortal soul at his fingertips, Hale will use this second chance to ascend past the sky, to the war academy guarding mysteries of an imperiled realm and his lost family therein. On his quest for answers and power, the dragonborn will rise! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ What to expect: • Weak to Strong • Training and Magic Exploration • Dragon Companion • Fun Side Characters • Progression-focused Story • Academy Story The release schedule is Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Rank updated 15 Aug 2026, 04:15 UTC
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