The Last Sanctuary

In the great Empire of Thalnar, the frontier city of Valdris stands as a bulwark against The Corruption, a violet mist that twists life and poisons the land. Here, Kael, an orphan with nothing but a handful of coins and a dream for an inheritance, trains every day with a single goal: to turn sixteen, pay his fee to the Adventurers' Guild, and see the world.He is not alone. Lira, his best friend and a healer of exceptional talent, hoards her own coins and a promise: to go with him. Together, they believe their greatest obstacle is the price of a sword or a suit of armor.In a world where power determines your worth and slows your aging, being a nobody is a death sentence. To survive, Kael and Lira must find their place not only within the Guild, but within the very food chain of the empire. Their struggle will not be just for a dream, but for the right to exist.